Mia POV My heat seemed relentless, leaving me in a daze. Yet, amidst the haze, I never once felt any pain. Atlas, never let it overwhelm me. He constantly took me to pleasure overload, his mouth and hands knowing exactly how to navigate my desires. The frustration of not being able to mate with him was unbearable. I yearned for his touch, craving his entirety. And I knew he wanted me just as desperately. But he somehow managed to maintain incredible self-control, despite his own primal desires. His constant restraint made me feel guilty. I noticed him partially dressing, attempting to block himself from my unclothed form. But his pants did little to conceal his arousal. My heat, finally starting to calm, was met with Inara's voice in my mind, suggesting another way to pleasure our mat