Chapter 35. Heat

Alexander’s POV

I could feel Emily's eyes following me toward my room, her cheeks still rosy.

"Leave the door open," Ghost said, purring. "Maybe our mate will be bold enough to follow."

"I doubt that," I argued.

"Just do it!" Ghost ordered.

"Fine!" I said, rolling my eyes. I had nothing to lose.

I stripped my clothes from my body and headed to the bathroom, opening the shower tap and getting in.

The cold, crystal-clear water danced on my heated skin, cooling the blazing fire inside me.

It had become harder to control myself around Emily; the bond was making it difficult and was slowly forcing us together.

If I don't get to mark Emily soon, instinct will kick in, overwriting my self-control.

I will have no self-control whatsoever if she goes into heat.

I sighed. Things will end up complicated quickly, and then what?

I can't force her to stay. I understand that she needs to fulfill her duties to t