#CHAPTER 20 Echoes of the Mate Bond

RUBY My body felt like it was on fire. I was still groggy from the wine, but the sensation of throbbing, aching pain drew me instantly out of my stupor. “It hurts…” I moaned, pulling Caleb’s body closer into me. He was warm, and his presence was soothing. “Ruby, what’s wrong?” He asked, pulling back to search my eyes. I blushed, realizing what was happening. I knew this pain. I had felt it almost constantly in my past life. Every night Lucas spent in Harper’s bed, my body would grow hot like I had been laid over burning embers. Every thrust into her body with his cock was like a knife being stabbed into mine. I would never forget this feeling for as long as I lived. “It’s my mate bond,” I said softly, squeezing my eyes shut as another wave of pain washed over me. “Your mate bond?” He brushed a gentle hand over my cheek, moving my hair out of my face. I was surprised by how sweet the gesture was. Caleb could be kind. He left for a