-Octavia- I had to leave—I knew I did! So why was I already melting in his hands? Why had I given in so easily? I knew the answer. He was my mate, and no matter how far I tried to run, he would find me and bring me back. My body was on fire. There was a persistent ache between my legs that only he could relieve. The way he touched me in the hallway had been electrifying, and I couldn’t wait to experience what it would be like to have him inside me. As we finally reached his bedroom, he carried me to the bed and gently laid me down before crawling on top of me. Just as he hovered over me, I grabbed him by the collar and quickly flipped us around, putting myself on top. His initial surprise turned into a playful smile as he placed his hands on my hips. I was about to lean down to kiss