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THE EVENTFUL FIRSTday back at work at the palace and the revelations that were revealed only made me more certain about claiming Olivia and activating our mating bond.

The immediate threat to the Alaran people made me determined to protect her from any potential harm.

My intention during my visit to Olivia’s suite one rotation ago was to apologize for avoiding her.

I also had planned to admit my lack of mating experience, hoping she would still choose to be with me. That did not happen, but I had spoken up and confessed another truth. That she deserved a better mate.

Olivia’s forgiving and kind nature caught me off guard in the best way possible.

The truth was, I would never have been able to stay away from her once I knew we were fated mates. It would have been impossible, and I wasn’t sure I could live without her regardless of how she felt about me.

Opening up to Olivia felt effortless, and as a result, I shared things with her I had never disclosed to anyone else. I was surprised when I began talking about my parents with her. Being close to Olivia, I experienced unfamiliar emotions, and I felt things for her I never imagined I could feel for anyone. My chest ached when I had to leave her side.

What caught me off guard the most was her admission of feelings for me, and then came the kissing. The mix of joy and arousal was new to me.

After our shared kisses, I had not been able to stop thinking about holding and kissing her again. My feelings for her were stronger than ever. We’d only kissed, but my desire for Olivia was burning like a roaring fire.

Now I was about to see her again and I hoped for much more than a kiss, though I knew it might not be appropriate. One thing was certain. I no longer had any fears or reservations about accepting our connection.

UPON THE OPENING OFOlivia's suite door, my mate welcomed me with an unexpected embrace and kiss.

My heart thudded with excitement upon receiving her delightful greeting.

My K’sha was a breathtaking beauty, with her mesmerizing eyes, graceful manner and soothing voice.

I lifted her effortlessly into my arms and I carried her to the sofa while she giggled. Then I sat down with her in my lap like I had done the day before.

“Can I expect the same greeting each time I see you?” I asked, grinning.

She eyed me with her head tilted as if unsure of my meaning. “Don’t you approve?” she asked, sounding hesitant.

I smiled, then gave her a quick kiss. “I approve. Very much.” The bulge in my trousers pulsed eagerly, enjoying the feel of her soft buttocks as she settled onto my lap. I’d been here mere seconds, and I was already hard for her.

I had been in the company of many males who freely shared stories about their mating experiences with females from different planets.

The thought of putting my cock into a stranger or taking a mate that I had no bond with held no allure for me.

I’d prayed to Tenage and Veshar to bring me my K’sha. I dared to believe that they might find me worthy enough to create a fated mate just for me.

To my astonishment, it finally happened. The instant I laid eyes on Olivia, I knew she was the one for me. It just took me a while to come to terms with it.

Now she was in my arms and I never wanted to let her go. Sheer bliss engulfed me when Olivia acknowledged our fated connection.

I would smile more often just to keep seeing my K’sha’s adoring gaze forever.

Whatever fears and reservations stopped me from accepting our connection before now, I no longer cared. There was an immediate threat to the Alaran people, and I was not willing to risk losing her to anything or anyone else.

I couldn’t afford to waste any more time. I had to claim her.

She gushed, “I’ve missed you...And I’m so glad to see you.”

A wide grin spread across my face. “Personally, I found it difficult to concentrate.”

Olivia giggled, then pressed her lips against mine and I groaned, kissing her back. My arms tightened around her as her hands went to my head where she stroked me tenderly.

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