The mating in heat...

Astrid's POV:

I was going into my first heat, and it was because of the alpha pheromone lingering around me. I couldn't believe it. The pain was excruciating and my heart beat faster than it ever had. My pussy was wet and my nipples became erect. My clothes irritated me, too, and I tried to tear them off.

An angry growl echoed outside the dungeon room. My mate. I banged on the door to get his attention. He tried to open it, but the iron door wouldn’t budge. When he stopped, it frightened me. I wanted him near, and the thought of him leaving scared me.

Still, I heard nothing for several moments.

Then came a loud bang. The door broke into pieces, and I cowered, covering myself with my arms to avoid injury. He entered, towering and filled with power and authority, and I bathed in his sweet scent.

"MINE!" he growled, with flaming eyes and sharp canines on display. It looked as if his wolf was in full control, and he was struggling to stay connected to his human side. The possessiveness