(Author’s POV) . (Mature Content Ahead) . Ashley chose to order a special service to sleep with Nikolai. Her hands were trembling as she dialed the number of an escort service that Finley had provided to her. It somehow felt wrong, but it had to be done. She was still not sure if she was his Mate. “Ashley” he whispered her true name which made her gasped. All of a sudden, he pulled her onto his bed, trapping her with his warm body, “My Mate. I need you” “Nikolai, you don’t know what you are saying. You are unwell” she said while trying to get free from his strong hold on her body, “Nikolai, please let me go. I’m Tiana” Her words sounded more like a whimper. She was conflicted between what was in her head and what she felt in her heart, “We can’t do this, Nikolai” “I want you, Ashl