Chapter 7. Nightmare Bid

GRACE P. O. V

I was a tribrid, my strength unrivaled, but now I felt like a weak creature. My mind became blurry, and I couldn't think of anything but him. I felt awkward meeting his gaze and turned my head the other way.

What was happening to me?

Even together with Alex, I didn't feel this kind of vibe. I tried to control myself, but it was difficult. Had he felt the same influence as I had?

These signs seem to refer to meeting a mate. But it seemed highly unlikely that I would meet my new mate this soon.

Alpha Rey hugged my waist tightly, as if afraid I would leave. His enormous arms wrapped around my curves and pulled them even tighter against his hard body. His large, rough-textured palm cupped my cheek and brought it towards him.

His pair of gray eyes gazed at me as I tried to pull away from his embrace. His Alpha aura was hypnotizing me. I felt like it absorbed me in his dark aura, which made me so scared and mesmerized at the same time.

However, I must try to get out of his emb