Kessler’s POV

I'm feeling overwhelmed with emotion right now. I finally made love to Lyra, she has haunted me for so long.

I can't help but bask in her scent—it's intoxicating. Drawing her closer to me feels surreal as if I never want to let her go.

When I sense the mind link about her heat, I doubt if she would want me near her. However, the pleading in her eyes compels Dolph to take over, not wanting harm to come to our mate.

I couldn't help but watch her like a lovesick fool as she slept peacefully in my arms. This is how it should be—holding her every night,...