Brooke’s POV “Can you tell me what’s wrong with me, Klaus!?” I screamed. When it hit me again, I was struggling to fathom the agony. Before dropping to my knees, I shouted and massaged my stomach. After that, I heard Klaus shout, “f**k!” “It hurts; put an end to it,” I pleaded with Klaus. My s****l desires were out of this world, and they drenched me in perspiration. It wasn’t my first time in heat, but this time it appeared like the heat was aware that I had a mate. I made a hasty exit to the restroom. I will not give in to the mating bond because of this. I will not sleep with Klaus because of this. It will not happen. I looked at the bathroom faucet, poured cold water into the tub, and slipped into the freezing water. Nothing seemed to work. I tried to relieve the pain with my abil