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ELEANOR

His intoxicating scent hit me in an instant, invading my nose, but the more it lingered, the more I wanted to bury myself in my mate’s delicious scent. It smelt of pure haven. It comforted me in a way nothing ever had.

My mate’s fresh, minty scent invaded my senses, making its way to my system before I even realize what was going on.

No, not here. Not now. I bite my lower lip, closing my eyes firmly shut praying he doesn’t see me in this moment.

Don’t think.

Don’t feel.

And most importantly,

Don’t look.

This is what I swore myself to do the day I meet or just sense my mate.

My frozen body shifted and struggled under his hold. I could feel Louie cupping my breast harder. I bit my lip, grinding my teeth. My palm hurrily reaches up to stop his invading hand.

“Stop.”

He growls before harshly gripping my chin, spinning me before yanking me against his broad chest. The next thing I knew, my body banged as he sent me flying towards the brick wall.

Pain erupts along my bac