Chapter 57. The Heat

 Mercedes runs out of the building with Saphira's hand still in hers. 

The women suddenly come face to face with two men running towards them. Mercedes now lets go of Saphira's hand and runs towards the man with the sky-blue eyes. His long blond-brown locks flutter behind him as he moves closer to her, finally catching his mate with open arms. She clings tightly to him, her body absorbing his warmth like a sponge with water. Their lips lock in desperation until they become breathless. 

“Mercedes,” Alpha Zane clamors, his forehead against hers as he holds her high in his arms. “Little Luna, I was so worried about you. I felt your moods change but knew you weren't in any danger, that it wasn't something you couldn't handle on your own," he whispers to her. "Did everything go well, Cupido?" he teases. Mercedes now turns to Saphira. Her friend has halted at a distance and is staring at Jace. The latter is standing frozen on his spot, looking back at her.