Alethea

As sparks erupt between us, we stare at each other for what feels like an eternity. His green eyes search mine, looking for something I can't quite place. But I can see the struggle in them, the way his pupils dilate, his wolf clawing for control while he fights to keep it at bay.

Xena, on the other hand, is giggling in my mind, thrilled by the closeness of our mate. I should go... but before the words can even leave my mouth, his lips crash against mine.

The peppermint and ginger drink I took earlier mixes with the taste of him, and for a second, I freeze. But...