I took a deep breath, letting his scent cloud my brain.

“I missed you too,” I mumbled as I ran my fingers through his hair.

I felt his hand under my butt, and my heart raced. He picked me up with one hand and I wrapped my legs around his waist.

“I waited to do this ever since we left the house,” Hunter mumbled as he kissed my neck.

I had to hold back a moan. My family was inside the house.

His lips were warm and soft. He placed soft kisses all over my neck and jaw. He reached my mouth and I was sure that I was going to explode with need.

I cupped his cheeks and pressed my lips against his. He squeezed my butt, making me shiver. I bit his lower lip gently.

“Fuck, Sophia, fuck,” he mumbled as he ran his tongue over mine.

My heart was racing. My whole body was tingling. All I could feel was him and I was in heaven.

I lowered my lips to his neck and sucked on his marking spot. He growled and pressed me closer to him.

“Fuck,” he mumbled as he grabbed a fistful of my hair and pulled my head back.

He was panting hard. I was having trouble taking a deep breath. The lust I saw in his eyes made my lower belly ache with need. It was an unfamiliar feeling, but I liked it and I wanted more of it.

“We need to stop, or I am going to fuck you right here and right now,” Hunter growled, tightening his grip on my hair.

My breath got caught in my throat. I would complain a lot if he did that.

He brought my lips back to his as I almost melted into a puddle under his feet.

I kissed him hard, grabbing the back of this hoodie and pressing my body closer to his. I still couldn't believe that he wanted me. I still couldn't believe that he didn’t reject me after finding out all the things that were wrong with me.

I stopped kissing him and leaned my forehead against his. We really needed to stop kissing like that. My family was inside, and I was only one kiss away from letting him have his way with me right on my front porch.

“What did I do to deserve you?” I mumbled, making him pull back so he could look at me.

“What the hell are you talking about?” he asked, furrowing his eyebrows.

I took a deep breath and bit my lower lip.

“I always thought that my mate wouldn't want me because of my magic,” I mumbled, making Hunter’s eyes widen. “I was ready for your rejection. I didn’t think that you would accept me.”

Hunter growled quietly. “Goddess, Sophia, I would have to be an insane motherfucker to reject you. I don’t give a shit about your magic. It’s a part of you and I love it. I love everything about you, the good and the bad.”

I was going to cry.

“You are mine, and I am not giving up on you,” Hunter said as he placed a soft kiss on my lips. “Get that into this stubborn head of yours.”

I felt a tear fall on my cheek. Hunter wiped it away gently.

“It’s been five minutes, Fia,” I heard my brother's voice.

I sighed and rolled my eyes. Hunter chuckled.

“Let’s not anger him, shall we?” Hunter said as he put me down gently. “I think he likes me. I don’t want to ruin that.”

“I’ve never said that I liked you,” Lex said.

“Stop eavesdropping,” I said angrily.