Viya's POV This time I heard him perfectly, and my entire body flushed with need. I felt like I was burning from the inside out, my skin hypersensitive to his every touch. I reminded myself of the agreement we'd reached last night. There was no point in being prudish about it now. With newfound determination, I steeled myself, reaching up to grasp his shoulders as I leaned in toward his thin lips. The tips of my ears burned hotter as I moved closer to him, my body already responding to his proximity with embarrassing eagerness. Caesar stood completely still like the powerful Alpha in control he was, watching me obey his command. But just as my lips were about to meet his, the hand at my waist suddenly tightened, pulling me flush against his hard body. "You're mine now," he

