Patricia

　　Dior's question throws me off guard. Seconds ago, he asked me if I wanted him to mark me, but I don't think I heard him correctly. His words would mean completing the mating ritual and being bonded forever—he can't possibly want to be with me forever.

　　I ignore his question, but it proves impossible with Dior still inside of me. My heart is longing for the mate-bond to be fulfilled, yet I don't dare ask him if he meant what he said.

　　"Well?" ...