REED’S POV

The moment her mouth crashed against mine, every rational thought I had evaporated into air.

For a split second, I froze.

I hadn’t even managed to say her name when she grabbed the collar of my shirt and pulled me down, kissing me like I was the only thing keeping her alive.

Her entire body radiated fever, and the moment our tongues connected, the mate bond roared to life like wildfire tearing through dry forest.

Instinct took over and I kissed her back hungrily, and she ...