Louis
I was making an effort to put a little distance between myself and Daphne. I thought perhaps some time apart would help things, like cleansing fast. I could get her out of my system, and I would be fine.
I was not fine. It was like she was already assimilated into my blood. I felt an attachment to her that defied logic.
It was nothing like my former mate bond. It was not electric or explosive. I didn’t tingle when I touched her, and I didn’t have an uncontrollable urge to mate with her. I was attracted to her, though. And that was frightening too. I hadn’t desired a woman in so long, I’d almost forgotten what it was like.
It was never like this, though. The attraction to my mate had been fiery and all-consuming. My attraction to Daphne was more like a slow burn. And p
