The Unexpected Encounter

DAKOTA

This is it. Accepting him as my mate would mean that I've switched sides. The Six had given me a chance at rebirth, but they want me on their side. Dashiell might be powerful, but there's a high chance that the Six will destroy my soul if they find out that I've betrayed them. Still, the natural urge to comfort my mate and stay by his side is just as intense. Besides, I have to figure out the whole truth surrounding my death as Melanie Knoxx.

"I won't let you resign yourself to such a bleak life. I will grow stronger. Strong enough to protect the both of us," I tell him.

He stares at me for a while, his eyes heavy hooded.

"There's no going back from this, you know that, don't you?" He asks, and I nod, cupping his face.

He leans closer to me and captures my lips in a searing kiss that sends sparks flying between us. When we pull away for air, he brushes my hair away from my face, a small smile tugging at his lips.

"Are you sure you can handle me? I'm crazier than you th