Lena’s POV

He came up to kiss me while my head reeled from the realization. My body is limp and impossibly warm and I could still feel him inside me. His kiss was lingering, gentle, giving me ample time to catch my breath. All the anger had already dissipated, being replaced by tenderness. It was a unique feeling completely.

I just hoped he believed me. I had to clarify that I hadn’t gone to Lake Lucemite to meet Alpha Zach.

“Mate!” he whispered against my lips while I whimpered in ...