As thoughts of Ella filled Valen's head, he wanted to go meet her and let her know that she belongs to him.

No. That's madness, if he saw her again, he wasn't sure he could stop himself from claiming her, instead he decided to go out for a run.

As he stepped out of his study, her scent hit him like a tidal wave—sweet and intoxicating, wrapping around his senses and refusing to let go. He inhaled deeply, trying to control the surge of desire that followed. His feet moved on their own, ...