Chapter 76

• He closes his eyes tightly and leans his forehead against mine. I can see how difficult this is for him and I'm reminded of how strongly my own wolf fought against me earlier. We take a moment and simply breathe together, and I can feel how the stress in his body is slowly released and I know it's because of our physical and emotional connection. This isn't just a result of our wolves mating. He, the man, needs me just as much as I need him and it is something much more substantial than anything I've ever experienced, existential even.
• "I almost lost control of him when he saw you lifeless on that motorcycle. I'll never forget the fear I felt in that moment followed by the blood seeking rage of revenge. We almost broke the treaty today."
• His honest and trembling admission brings out a wave of emotion within me and I can't help myself. I need him to know that I care for him and that he hasn't lost me. My arms wrap around him, almost desperately, and I pull his lips back down to mine. This time passion explodes between us and it's as if we have both decided to let go of our control and give into the frenzy that has been building between us ever since we met. I feel the hard kitchen counter for a second against my back, before I am easily lifted and placed on top of it. My legs instantly part and I wrap them tightly around his narrow waist and pull him hard against me. I need him as close to me as physically possible and by the way he's reacting he apparently feels the same way.