Nathaniel's pov. I had never felt anything like that. Something very strange made my heart race and my body burn with desire. I was cursed and was never supposed to feel anything. I didn't know what was wrong with the air here. But all the things pointed towards only one possibility that my mate was somewhere near me. We hybrids, especially Octabrid, could get only one true mate in their lifetime. We were cursed as a rare species with more skills and abilities. Our enormous power was a result of this. But I had been suffering in agony trying to find my mate. Only my better half could make me happy and give me peace. I had been looking for centuries. I needed her. I had to have her. I darted towards the smell like a crazy man. I wouldn't stop until I found her. I knew she was here. No