Chapter 22

Third person pov

"Believe me. If I'm aroused, it's definitely not my stupid mate I want. You would be my best choice now, " Adriana blurted out without thinking, then slapped her hands over her mouth. Alpha Abel's eyes widened at her admission; she hadn't meant to say it aloud.

"You don't want me. It's the heat," Alpha Abel said frustratedly, "you should lay on the bed and try to sleep."

"We both know that won't help," Adriana said, her gaze drawn to the man in front of her. Adriana has had enough of the pain and walked over to him, straddling him.

"Adriana," Alpha Abel warned, his voice stern as his intense gaze focused on her

"Please help me, I can't bear the pain any longer. Please help me," Adriana begged

Adriana looked into his eyes and saw his defenses crumble; "no matter what, don't touch me, or this will be over before it starts," Alpha Abel warned.

"Thank you," Adriana said softly, her sensitive core rubbing against his jeans. He shifted them to the chair, carrying her i