Chapter 15

Killan stood frozen, his eyes fixated on the form of his mate. Ackerly lay there, his body limp and unresponsive, submerged in the frigid water. Alpha Without a moment's hesitation, Killan reached into the bathtub and lifted his mate out, despite the stream of curses that spilled from the other man's lips.

His heart was heavy with the weight of his desire, and he silently beseeched the Moon Goddess for strength to resist the temptation that threatened to consume him.

"Oh' my goodness! "This is a punishment!" As he lifted his mate into the bathtub, he muttered to himself.

Despite being drenched, his allure remained undiminished. Killan's gaze fell upon Ackerly, who was clearly in agony due to the searing heat. Killan's heart sank as he realized he couldn't feel his mate's pain. He wanted to slap himself for being so insensitive.