Brayden's POV She came, she came. When the detectives told me about how they couldn't see her, I was disappointed. But Steve was relentless. He promised she will come to me but I couldn't believe it. I wanted to go and search for her myself. I must have ended up kidnapping her if that was what it took. Yet, here she was. As stunning as ever.  When Justin told me she was here, I didn't know how to face her. Our first time was not the way I wanted it to be. It was deafening that my emotions were not written on my face. I am surprised she can't see that I love her. She seems rather frightened. I don't want my personality to scare her but I can't control it. It's just the way I am. With time, I will learn how to speak softly to her but now, I can't let her go. Not after telling her who I am. "What I mean is, you can't leave until you have a clear understanding of everything you need to know." She sighed with relief and sat back. "Do you need a drink? Juice,

Cora's POV I wake up in an unfamiliar domain, covered in darkness. The softness beneath me tells me that I am sleeping on a comfortable bed. First, I thought I was dreaming. If not, what am I doing here? This bed was twice comfortable as compared to mine. I have a headache when I try to recall how I got here. It's as if that part of my brain has been shaved off.  Instantaneously, everything begins to replay in my mind. I feel a wave of electricity when I remember meeting Brayden and finding out that he was the mysterious man I have been thinking about and searching for. He isn't completely warm but better than the one who scared the shit out of me in that hotel. I can't help being appalled by him because he can ignite things in my body that no one has ever done. A glare is enough to cause my stomach to flutter and a touch sends waves of electricity down my spine. He has a rare personality of power, dominance, and a forced kind of care. I realize he tries

Cora's POV We left Brayden's penthouse at dawn. A greater part of the drive was in comfortable silence. We must have both been drowned in our thoughts. Brayden was not chatty but once in a while, he would pop a question or two. Just general questions and nothing personal or intimate. Sometimes, I felt he knew me more than I wanted him to. A glare at me and he could tell whether I was cold, hungry, angry, or happy. I must admit that it's good to have someone who can understand your feelings without asking but I was still angry with him because of Sawyer. He should have just let me go and see him. It wouldn't have taken long but he took me to his house without my consent and I wasn't pleased with it.  Sawyer has confessed that he loves me but I still don't know clearly how I feel about him. Brayden says am his mate. There was a clear bond that I neither admit nor ever told him about. Worst of all, his personality was off the normal. I don't see myself marr

Brayden's POV Ultimately, my long-dreaded fear is over. Am I happy? Fascinated, I'd rather say. She wasn't scared of me in Dragon form and was courageous to ride on my back. A complete contrast to someone who will not accept the offer of a piggyback.  I still can't understand why she doesn't reciprocate my love. I feel this wonderful jolt of electricity when I touch her, but am uncertain as to why she doesn't feel the same. Could it be because she is human?  Her actions tell me she feels something for me like when she hugs or kisses me by her own accord but her heart is what I find hard to penetrate. It's all I want. I want her heart to solely be mine. She is beginning to trust me and is comfortable with me. I have never been this glad. The joy that only my mate can give me. It's only that I have not been able to mark her but I know that will happen with time. I need her to completely be ready when it happens. I don't want to force my way wi

Cora's POV Gradually I am becoming addicted to Brayden. Even when I say no to anything he wants me to do, I feel as if I hurt him. I can't understand how a man with such a personality, perfected with supernatural abilities, still has a gentle side to him. Every time He kisses me, I just want more of him. But how can I be selfish and allow him into my world? His marking me will only bring him more pain because of Sawyer. I don't want him to get more hurt than he already is. I might not understand what we have now. I mean, we can share intimacy, without the main deed. This shows me how much Bray loves and respects me. Sawyer loves me too and he was there for me when I needed him most.  I can try to love him but not with Brayden waiting for me. When the latter hugged me for the last time in the car, I felt as if my heart was being ripped. It was as if he was leaving me forever. But the wristwatch he gave me gives me the assurance that he is close by and the only ga