Chapter 71

VALENTINA I stared at him in disbelief. Mouth agape and heart was drumming in a crazy beat. “H-how do you know I'm here?” I whispered, stuttering helplessly. The way he appeared all of a sudden confused me a lot. How did he realize? His low chuckles reverberated through my head, and I heard his deep whisper, "You think only your family has the blessing of masking scent?” “Oh?!” I gasped, watching him in disbelief. So he knew? “Tell me, were you looking for me?” His questions rang through me. “I—I was— Ogh!” My words turned to a gasp when he nuzzled my neck, sending shivers deep down my spine. His calloused hand touched the side of my face, caressing me as though I were a delicate flower. It is observed to be soothing and beautiful. His touch is so magical that I was drawn into a state of enchantment. I wished to remain in that state, cherishing this blessed connection for all of my days. I longed to feel his caress throughout my life. My mate's love; that is all a werewolf wants in the