The one thing Danica had always known would be annoying about being mated was that having such an intense connection to someone meant there

were no secrets. Not that Danica had any huge dark secrets or anything, but there were little itty bitty ones that she would have preferred to keep to herself. Like this for example – Danica had to come to love waking up with Gio’s big body practically cocooning her. It made her feel safe, sheltered, secure. It also made her feel a little dumb and feeble. She was an Alpha for God’s sake and yet she loved being cuddled and protected. It felt like a weakness....