Chapter 19 - Mates' Presence

Suddenly, Izzy pulls back from his hold. Her face is burning as she gazes at his confused face.

‘Damnit Aria... You should have stressed out the warning about how good he is with a woman’s body!’ Izzy thinks. His presence is intoxicating, his scent is making her dizzy and lightheaded.

She looks around, like what he said, the employees are nowhere to be found. She wonders when did they start leaving?

“Izzy?” Carter asks.

“This ain’t right,” she whispers.

But Carter doesn’t seem convinced and he takes a step towards her again. “What’s not right about it? You’re my mate and we both desire each other. It’s only natural,” he argues, his voice low and seductive.

She purses her lips as she watches him approach, his eyes dark with desire. She tries to fight the pull towards him. But it feels like he is a predator, and she, the prey.

“It’s not natural,” she counters, taking a step back. “Not for me.”

She takes a deep breath, breathing deeply as the cool water calms her heated skin. She