Jace's POV
As Bella stood before me, I couldn't resist the pull of desire. I pulled her into a passionate kiss, my fingers tracing the curves of her body. The intensity of the moment heightened, and just as swiftly, I withdrew, surprising Bella.
Concern etched her features as she asked, "What's the matter, Jace? Don't you want me anymore?"
I reached into the closet, retrieving a robe to cover her body. "I do I want you more than the air I breathe, but not like this, Bella. This is not the way I pictured our first night to be."
Covering her nakedness with the robe, Bella's confusion surfaced. "I don't understand you, Jace. How did you picture it?"
Seating her on the bed, I explained, "On the day I take over the alpha position – remember, my father promised to hand over the alpha posi
