CHAPTER 10

　　CORNI'S POV 　　I stared at Daciana as she blushed a thousand shades of red. I was expecting that question, to be honest. Being actual mates did include actually mating. 　　“It all depends on you, little mate. Do you want us to have sex?” I asked, my voice going a notch lower, almost like a husky growl, because, in reality, I would love nothing more than to have her naked under me on my bed, but I didn't want to scare her away. 　　Her eyes snapped up to mine, and she bit her lips like her life depended on it. Her cheeks were no longer red. They were hot…like fire hot. 　　I placed my thumb on her chin and pulled at her lips. “Don't damage your lips so early in life. That opportunity should only be given to your mate.” I rubbed the pad of my thumb across the soft tissue, secretly hoping I could have a taste of it once more. 　　“Why are you playing with me? Does it help you sleep at night?” She asked breathlessly. 　　“How ironic when it's the one that actually keeps me awake.” I grinned, my