Finn chuckled under his breath, lips against my ear. “You smell like strawberries.” His voice was husky and ragged and I bit back the moan that rose to my lips. 
I lifted my head and saw that his eyes were open and he was staring at me, our faces inches apart. My stomach exploded with flutters and I panted as I stared at him. My cheeks burned hot. 
“I… uh…”
Finn smirked and tightened his grip on the back of my head, guiding me closer to him. Before I even knew what was happening, his lips pressed to mine. 
***
Finn was the Shadowmoon boss and the most powerful shifter in the world. Finding out he was my mate should have been the happiest moment of my life. But when he looked at me with pure hatred and revulsion, I knew I wasn’t going to get my happily ever after. 
Being a second chance mate was a burden I wasn’t ready for, especially since the memory of his first wife, and her pictures, surrounded me. How could I ever measure up to her? How could I compare to his first, true love? But the Moon Goddess fated us for a reason and I wasn’t going to let him forget that. 

Second Chance Mate to the Shadowmoon Mafia Boss was created by Sylvia Conley, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

Second Chance Mate to the Shadowmoon Mafia Boss

Did I wake from a pleasant dream into some kind of nightmare? I stared at Marian and Finn's hands interlocked. 


I tried to sit up, resting my weight on my elbows, but one of my elbows slipped. I grunted and collapsed on the pillows. 


Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Marian and Finn drop hands immediately. They both seemed startled. 


"Vivian." Finn stood up. He seemed rigid and tense but his voice spoke my name softly for the first time. 


I met his eyes for a moment and I saw a brief flicker of relief pass through them. He cleared his throat and composed himself. Coming around the bed, Finn checked the beeping machine next to me. 


I realized it was something monitoring my vitals. 


"I'll get the doctor." Without another word, or look, Finn left. 


Slowly, I turned to Marian. So many questions ran through my mind, including what she was doing holding hands with Finn. 


"Oh, my Goddess! Vivian, I can't believe it!" Marian threw herself on top of me. 


Chapter 15: A Whole New World