Lyra’s Pov

The heat started slowly but quickly intensified. I lay down on the bed where Kael had put me, and my skin felt like it was burning. My legs shook a little, so I pressed them tightly together to try to stop the aching pain. The suppressants I had been taking were completely gone now. Being this close to a powerful alpha like Kael triggered everything inside me. I hated this feeling, I hated him. But my body didn’t care about my feelings. Moisture slicked my thighs, and my scent filled the small den. I tried to breathe in short, quiet breaths so he wouldn’t notice.

Kael stood by...