My heart raced, pounding against my chest. Pulse spiking. I swallowed, filled with thirst and hunger. Wanting nothing but to have his lips on mine, to soothe me. Ease me of my burdens, please me. My wolf squirmed from within me, warmth flooded my skin. Dane didn't have it easy either, his gaze lingered on me like a predator watching prey, wanting to devour me whole. Entirely. His eyes watched me. Hungrily. Adam's apple bobbing as he panted. A low growl rumbled from within him, his dominance rising over me. Ache pooled low in my belly. Body firmly held in his hands as his breath grazed against my bare neck. My breath hitched. "Aurelia…" My name rolled off his tongue, smoothly. "You don't have to endure this stress." His voice was like a whisper. Calm, soothing and cold against my s

