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.

my

because suddenly, we were both coming undone. He fell on top of me, though he used his arms to support himself, so he wasn't

moments before he lifted his head and planted soft kisses on the nape of my neck, right over his mark, making

lick my mark. I felt warm all

on my back, sending warmth coursing through my body, and I couldn't

happening," I found myself whispering, breaking through the silence that sat between

isn't something thought I'd ever have," he admitted, his tone low and still kind of sultry. It went straight to my core; was I ever going to get enough of this man? "I'm not sure what I

feel the same," I told him, my voice coming out barely above a whisper. "After

up at him and saw the furious look

name after I just marked you," he

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