Myra’s eyes fluttered open, her body heavy and sated. A large, warm hand rested possessively over her waist, holding her close against a hard, muscled chest. Memories of the previous night flooded back, the heat, the endless pleasure, the way she had begged and called him “mate” over and over. Her face burned with embarrassment.This man… was her mate?The realization hit her like a thunderbolt. She had been living in this villa for over a month, completely unaware. Everyone had hidden it from her, even her own wolf, Amelia. A wave of betrayal, heartbreak, and confusion crashed over her. Anger simmered beneath the surface. She tried to pull away, but Matteo’s arm tightened around her, his face burying deeper into the crook of her neck as he inhaled her scent.Having full knowledge that this powerful man was rightfully hers made her feel strangely happy, yet deep fear lingered. Aiden had rejected her once. What if Matteo eventually abandoned her too?She carefully tried to lift his arm,
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