Alpha Xander bared his teeth, and Elaika shut her eyes, bracing for the blow. Coran shouldn't be punished for her sins.
His fangs elongated with a sickening grace. In one swift motion, he seized her arms, yanked her close, and sank his teeth into her flesh. Elaika clenched her fists, expecting agony, but it never came. Instead, a dizzying wave of heat spread through her body, replacing pain with a rush of dark, uncontrollable pleasure.
Xander pulled back, his lips brushing against her collarbone as he licked the blood that trailed down her skin.
Elaika's eyes flew open in horror. "You marked me!"
"I did," he growled. "This is your punishment, becoming my mate. And suffering the consequences of your intentions."
