C129 Can I?

DEXTER

I stood in front of Ira's room with my heart pounding in my chest.

We had finally made a decision - to let her remain here until the end of her heat - to place her first.

I sucked in a breath, taking in the sweet scent of my mate in heat. Her scent was stronger, inviting and intoxicating.

My body reacted to her immediately; I needed to be with her. I placed my hand on the doorknob