22. Ashamed Self

Rafael's POV:

My mate. She was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen in my life—a deity in human form.

Unlike other werewolves or supernatural creatures, her skin was coated in a gorgeous tan. Her eyes were a magnificent dark brown, as huge as a gazelle, and her long lashes decorated her face nicely. Soft brown hair framed her features, and my gaze lingered on her lips, enticing and tempting to have a taste of them.

I mentally shook my head, reminding myself not to scare her.

She, too, was staring at me with innocent eyes that encompassed my entire universe. I have to stop myself; I...