While Carter continue to cradle in his arm, Rionna woke up, and she was surprised to see Carter hugging her, she didn't expect Carter to be holding her like she was some precious jewel.

Carter was carried away by the feel of her, he felt the spark of the mate bond and didn't realize Rionna was awake, realizing he doesn't know she was awake Rionna coughed softly to signal that she was awake so that he would know she was awake, Carter stared at Roinna and suddenly felt the urge to mate with her, then his eyes turned green as his wolf took over.

Carter pinned Rionna underneath him, he...