Chapter 12

Ryland stood at his window, staring out of it as he contemplated. What had gotten into him? He wasn't one to mistreat a lady. He was always gentle towards them or ignored them completely.

But not for Jasmine. He had gotten used to her scent and could sense it lingering around him. When Jasmine had licked her lips it had triggered his need to sex her that very moment.

Unfortunately, he had scared her instead. He felt bad, but that's what needed to be. He couldn't bear the thought of hurting her. She was delicate. Too delicate.

She was beautiful, she didn't seem so afraid of him from the look in her eyes. He wanted her, a taste of her body and blood. He wanted to mark her right away. He wanted to claim her as his, but she didn't seem fit. She couldn't save him. She wasn't the one, and he might end up hurting her. There was probably a mistake by the moon goddess.

He couldn't have her. She was very good. Too kind. He wouldn't take her. He would take someone else if that was his only