How on earth am I your woman?”

Stella raised her head to question the man who was a head taller than her. “You haven’t given me a title, a status, or even have the ability to mate me. So what am I to you? A bed partner? Friend with benefits? Eric, tell me, what kind of relationship is this?”

Eric’s face turned pale for a moment. He stepped forward and hugged Stella again, pressing her head against his chest. “I will find a way to mate you. Can you wait a little longer for me?” ...