That was the one thing he knew for certain above all else, this female was his. He knew it the moment he saw her tumble into his territory.

Before he could think too much he found himself inches from her lips, “Just a taste,” he whispered.

He closed his eyes willing his desire to cool before meeting hers once more, “I am Lutalo Gund, your mate.

Reaching a hand up she touched her lips, “You…You kissed me,” she breathed. His chocolate brown eyes seemed to melt into amber gold as he answered, “Yes…and you kissed me back,” his slow rumble sent shivers of excitement through her.

Lutalo stood for a moment to catch his breath. He could still taste the sweetness of her lips and hear her breathy moans ringing in his ears. His eyes caught the mark he left on her shoulder and he couldn’t stop the grin from slipping onto his face.

He softly brushed a lock of brown hair from her face, “Believe it, liefie, it seems you are irresistible. I will have to keep my guard up if I don’t want you to be snatched away.