16. Mateo

Ivy was jumping up and down into my head, shouting 'Mate!' as I was frozen into my spot looking at the man in front of me.

He was taller than me with blonde hair that looked like he just woke up and blue eyes. He was looking at me as surprised as me rubbing his chin that was covered in stumbles.

"Hi?" I said, not knowing what else to do. My heart was beating frantically, and my breath caught in my throat.

Ivy was right. This bond between mates was strong. As strong as the one between the Alters was. But having an animal side made it harder to resist it.

Without saying anything, the stranger pushed me, so my back was now on the cold wall and kissed. I respond to the heated kiss, unable to resist. It feels so good, so