You’ve been in the mating frenzy before.”
Eric looked up at her, his eyes quiet. “Yes.”
”With Kirsten.”
”Yes.”
Iona touched her hands together. “You must have loved her very much.”
Eric nodded. “Yes. Very much.”
”Then why do you want another mate?”
Eric pushed himself from the fireplace and came to her, the first flickers of fire shadowing his tall, naked body. He skimmed warm hands down her arms.
”Because I saw you.
— Jennifer Ashley
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