NALEDI’S POV

“W-what?” I stuttered, unable to believe my ears. 

“You heard me,” Caellum growled, stripping me with his eyes. 

I felt wetness pool in my core as he spoke, and I was sure he could taste my arousal in the air. “No,” I stated - or moaned. 

I fought against the ministrations of my body that wanted to strip and throw myself at him. It’s the mate bond. It’s the mate bond. I told myself biting back my desire. 

I’d be damned before I let him win. 

“I hate to repeat myself.” 

Danger filled the air and a part of me felt rebellious. The other side of me wanted...