Gavriel unconsciously touched his lips as he walked toward his horse. It wasn’t the first time he had kissed Althea, but somehow, that small gesture from her made his heart pound uncontrollably.

If not for Abner, his wife, and the other servants nearby, he might have ended up taking Althea right there. He had to leave in a rush because he no longer trusted himself around his mate. The bond between them seemed to grow stronger with each passing day.

Shaking the thought of her from his mind, ...