NINA

...but his scent was normal. 

Zira sighed. "Then we're mistaken. Besides, they were just dreams, right?" 

"No. Something's not right here, Zira." 

I didn't want to believe her. True, I would instantly know if he was my mate by his scent, but something had to be off. This couldn't have been the man who found me by the river. Even his touch did nothing for me. 

"Can I have my neck back now?" 

I realized I still had him hostage and quickly let him go, especially since we had an audience in the doorway. Heat began to rise to my cheeks from embarrassment, mostly from Zira.  

"I'm sorry," I...