Derek's POV.

　　I dropped her off, staring at her as she slept. She looked beautiful, even in slumber. I began to trace her hair, but she tossed around, and I moved my hands away.

　　"Mark her now!" Liam growled in my head, but I shook my head. "I can't," I whispered.

　　My eyes landed on her neck, and my eyes widened. I hadn't realized I had left a love bite there. I moved her hair to cover it and touched the spot, feeling a surge of ...