Judy's POV

The bond snapped into place with such force that it was like a slap in the face. I had never heard my wolf cry out in such a way before, but when she howled and the word "Mate" came out of my mouth, I stared up at Gavin with shock.

A second chance, mate, was incredibly rare. The Moon Goddess will give you one if she deems you worthy enough, but I had never done anything that would constitute me worthy enough of the Moon Goddess's blessing.

But there was no mistaking the bond; the second he marked me, it opened up that window, and now I was staring into the eyes of my mate. The bond I had with Ethan completely snapped, and I'm sure it was painful for him.

He traced my jawline with his fingers as he looked at me; the turmoil in his eyes, the fear, the love, the confusion... everything I was feeling was hidden in his eyes, reflecting back at me. My bottom lip quivered from his touch; his eyes dropped to my mouth before meeting my eyes. He was still inside of me, but neither of us moved despite the extreme flow of pleasure we both felt. The electricity coursing through my veins from his close proximity was almost enough to make me orgasm on the spot.

“Mark me back,” he whispered, baring his neck to me. The desperate plea in his voice made me weak in the knees, and I was thankful that I was lying down on the bed. His nose brushed against my jaw as he whispered, "Make me yours."

He didn't have to tell me twice... or my wolf. Without much thought, my teeth elongated as my wolf took control, and my teeth sank into his neck, the final part of our bond sealing into place.

if they were my own. The sudden force of it all was

me, though he used his

he lifted his head and planted soft kisses on

felt warm all over, and a flurry of butterflies attacked my stomach. “All

keeping his arms wrapped around me like he was afraid I would slip away at any moment. His fingers traced a pattern on my back, sending warmth coursing through my body, and I couldn't help but snuggle closer to him, loving how it felt to be wrapped in his arms and protected like I was the only thing

this is happening," I found myself whispering,

kind of sultry. It went straight to my core; was I ever going to get enough of this man? "I'm not sure what

the same," I told him, my voice coming out

cutting off my thoughts. I looked up at him and saw the furious look on his face,

Ethan's name after I just marked you," he

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