Thane's pov

I could see the horrified look in Astella’s eyes as she looked at me. Everyone had their eyes on me now, bearing either shock or horror, yet I refused to let any deter me from having this woman with me today.

I had been trying to deny it, but in such a short amount of time, Astella has become a bane of my existence. It felt like refreshing air just looking at her each time, even to eat. When I touched her, even by the slightest mistake, I felt in a way I've never felt before.

She was my mate and no matter how hard it was to...