His kisses trailed down her neck, and when he reached the hollow of her throat, he lingered there, sucking gently on the sensitive skin.
Everly's hands clutched at his shoulders as she breathed heavily. She felt his canines graze near her neck as if he was ready to bite her. Before she could utter a word, she felt those canines sink into her flesh, tears brimming in her eyes.
Her skin around that part was sizzling. She felt something bubbling up in her—some sort of emotional bonding she'd never felt before.
Ivan had just mate-marked her.
Ivan pulled back slightly before kissing down to her collarbone. With each button he undid, he revealed more of her to his hungry gaze. "You're so beautiful," he whispered against her skin, his fingers working the last button free.
