The Alpha King's Mate novel Chapter 15

I pick her up and hold her in my arms, feeling chemistry and magnetism I have never felt before. Despite her wet clothes, her body is warm, and this warmth radiates through me like magic.

My heart feels it's combusting with love. I'm elated and euphoric. It's like no other feeling I've ever felt. I feel complete and whole for the first time. I've lusted for no one this strongly. Of all the villages I've been to, of all the lands I've seen, I've not come across such beauty. I can't take my eyes off her.

I lay her down on the dry ground and light the fire to keep her warm. I then inspect the wound on her forehead and wash the dry blood from her face, drying it with my shirt. With my eyes narrowing in on her nape, I want to mark her, but being a gentleman, I wouldn't dream of marking her while she lies unconscious on the ground. Instead, I nuzzle my face into her neck and hair, holding her close and drift off to sleep with the smell of violets and honey.

Maia

I'm so warm and comfy that I don't want to wake yet. I just want to lie in this warmth and enjoy this feeling I've never felt before. I feel warm tingles all over and butterflies in my belly.

The events of the day before come crashing down on me, and my forehead throbs with pain. I open my eyes, squinting, and wait for them to adjust to the sunlight.

My arms and legs have a few minor scratches and bruises. A fire beside me has only recently gone out. My dress and cloak are dry.

I'm not alone: a tall, well-built, attractive man lies on the ground asleep. I freeze, and he lets out a cute whimper.

I dare not move, afraid of waking him. I find myself in a trance, staring at his handsome features. Sculpted by the Gods, surely. He has a chiselled face, short brown hair, a straight nose, and full lips with a possible hint of dimples if he was to smile.

My eyes lower further to see a very large bulge under his breeches. I don't think men have the same anatomy as women. I want to touch him and caress him. I don't know what to make of this feeling because I've never experienced it before.

He yawns and stretches his arms into the air as he wakes. Then, finally, his brown eyes open. I quickly stand and run back a few metres. The handsome man stands up and looks at me.

He takes a step toward me with a big smile. I take a step back, and he then frowns. I begin to breathe heavily. I start to panic.

Who is this man? Why is he staring at me like he knows me? I pull my olive-green cloak around myself tightly.

"It's okay. I'm not going to hurt you. I'm Damon," he says, "Your eyes are so beautiful. I've never seen anyone with violet eyes before. The Moon Goddess has blessed me." he smiles.

I don't know what he means about being blessed, but I'm gradually feeling more relaxed.