Cris only needed Aria for one thing—satisfying his carnal desires. There was also another reason he kept her around.

Since Alpha Gerald had scalded his private parts with boiling oil, Cris had struggled with fulfilling his needs. It was pure agony when he became aroused but couldn't find relief.

His phallus was severely scarred, and though he could still function as a man, it took extra effort to satisfy him, especially when he craved not just pleasure, but ...