Elise's POV

His words echoed again, this time it sank deeper. I raised my eyes, fighting hard to resist the growing anger building within. How could he confidently tell me to be his mate?

" You are joking, right?" I asked, forcing out a smile. I was certain this was just a dirty joke of his.

His eyes rested on mine, lips moving with a sly expression. Then he suddenly went dark. " I never joke, little devil..."

My smile became stiff as my gaze held his too. " You just made one hell of a ...