Thirty-five

Iris Crescent

I was going to have sex for the first time. I was going to become Malaki Crescent’s mate forever. The immortal world wouldn’t just be his. It would be mine too. And my place in it would be right beside him, as his mate. “Luna” was the word werewolves used for an Alpha’s mate. I would have to get used to that, I supposed. But if it meant being with Malaki, I would do whatever it took.

Malaki had carried me to the bed bridal style. Now, ...