48~ Did you like it?

Manuel.

She was so perfect.

I peppered kisses along her jaw, trailing my lips to her neck and when I reached her mark, I planted a soft wet kiss on it, then sucked down on it hard.

I did so with passion and full of emotion, hoping she would feel how I felt about her. This mark on her wasn’t a stain. It was a survival mark.

It just showed me how strong a woman she is, not many would manage to hold out when marked by an Alpha. Sooner or later, they give in and submit. But not her. She persevered and conquered until we found our way back to each other.

Now she was where she belonged. With me. And I had a feeling, wolf or not, mate bond or not, our love will still stay strong.

“Manuel,” her breathy moan felt like music to my ears.

Leaving her neck, I pressed my lips on hers, pecking them once, then twice and then hoisted myself up.

Her brows furrowed at the sudden gap between us and I let out a sexy chuckle.

“Get up, I invited my ranked men for lunch.”

“Really? Now? When