On the brink of her mating ceremony, Kinleigh's world shatters when she discovers her fated mate's betrayal: him professing his love to another woman. Heartbroken and furious, she sends proof of his treachery to her father, resulting in his banishment.
Seeking solace, she visits her cousin in Sheridan, where she meets Daire Nolin, a man nursing the scars of lost love. Drawn together by an undeniable chemistry, they embark on a temporary escape from their pain, a no-strings fling meant to be carefree. Burgeoning emotions, however, complicate everything.
Just when Kinleigh thinks she can move on, her ex-mate returns, determined to reclaim what he lost. Will she fight for her freedom or succumb to the past?
He rubbed his thumb over the back of her hand as he searched her face. For a moment, she lost herself in his dark gaze. Attraction flared to life, causing her heart to thump rapidly in her chest.
“You’re gorgeous,” he murmured.
“So are you.”
He grinned. “We can be gorgeous together, if you’d like.”
“We could.” She bit her bottom lip as she figured out what to say. “I’m not looking for anything long term.”
“Me too. Fucking and having a good time is all I’m capable of.”
“Then I guess that makes this a non-date date.” She tilted her head. “I’m only planning to stay for a couple of weeks.”
“Okay.”
Now, she felt a little shy. “I’ve never done this before.”
“What? Fucking?”
She let out a nervous little giggle. “Blunt. I like it, but no, not that. I’ve never propositioned anyone.”
“Is that what you’ve done? Propositioned me?”
“I think so,” she replied. “I’m not sure because, you know, I’ve never done this before.”
“Touché. I’d ask your place or mine, but I’m pretty sure you’re staying with the alpha and there’s no way I’m having sex under his roof.”
“Yeah,” she said. “Might be slightly embarrassing at breakfast.”
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