Chapter 7

*Alyssa*

I woke up the next morning feeling quite refreshed. I raised my hand above my head in a stretch and yawned wildly. I blinked simultaneously to clear up my clouded eyes and soon I was able to see my environment pretty clearly. I thought back to last night and my smile quickly faded, Rurac hadn't consummated our mating. He backed off at the last minute.

I remembered his words to me "I'll take you when I am finally able to win your heart, mind and soul. Once I have those three, I'll finally take your body too" and with that; he left me there. Wide spread on the bed. And that's what had happened last night. I was relieved that he had a soft side to him and he didn't want to touch me until he could finally win over my heart.

But the thing is, he won't ever be able to win my heart. I could tell he was a nice person, I just hoped he could be a faithful mate. He was unknowingly challenging the effects of our mating bond, by taking on this challenge; he would have to fight his hunger f