Cravr (The Mating Games Book 8) by Catty Diva Page A

Annie turned bright red and began to undress. Her shirt went off over her head and fell to the floor. She slipped her pants off, now standing in just her underwear.
    Their eyes met, heat flared, but his mate was shy. Cravr turned so she could undress without his needy eyes on her. He heard the shower turn on and he turned back to see her naked body with water running all over it. Swallowing hard, he joined her. Washing fast, they moved on, holding back because Cravr knew if they touched, they would mate right here. This was not where he wanted to claim Annie. She probably wouldn’t like that as a first time either.
    Once they were clean, Cravr found the potion and gave her the smaller bottle. It tasted foul, but it was necessary. The look on her face as she swallowed was priceless, but he held back his laugh. His mate would not appreciate it. Giving her his hand, he helped her into the heated pool. They sat quickly because dizziness came over them quickly. Cravr had no idea what to expect, these rituals were kept private and not shared.
    “Do you see anything?” Annie asked.
    “Yes, but it is cloudy. It will clear up soon and then we’ll know.”
    Annie waited a while before talking again. “What do you see now?”
    “You, I see you everywhere.” Cravr did, he saw their future and she was it for him.
     

Chapter 7
     
    Family
     
    Annie was pretty freaked out. Never in her life had she felt so dizzy or half sick. The potion had tasted nasty and it didn’t sit well in her stomach. Breathing deeply helped to keep her stomach from refusing the awful drink. Cravr’s presence was a calming influence and the more time passed, the calmer she got. Her mind whirled with pictures, scenes from her future maybe. Cravr was there, everywhere in each scene.
    “I see you too. What does it mean?”
    “It means we have the god’s blessings.”
    Annie was skeptical, but she was willing to go along with it, if it meant they would be together. “What now?”
    “We stay in here a few more minutes.”
    “I can do that.” Annie said and she fell asleep.
    “Annie!” Cravr shook her lightly.
    “What?” She whispered struggling to wake.
    “It’s time.”
    “Time for what?”
    Cravr laughed. “Time to go home.”
    They got out, dried off, and dressed. Somehow, she had expected something more spectacular. It didn’t matter since the desired result had been received. Annie was a little nervous wondering what would come next. Cravr led her out of the room, to the hallway where the priest waited.
    “Did you get the blessing you looked for?” He asked.
    “I did. We thank you for your guidance.”
    “You are welcome. I wish you many blessings.”
    Cravr led her out of the Temple to the car. The whole experience was odd. In Annie’s world religious leaders told you what was in store. They never asked you what you saw. As they headed away from the Temple, she looked at Cravr from under her eyebrows.
    “What happens next?”
    Cravr smiled. “We go home and we mate.”
    His meaning was clear and Annie tingled with anticipation. She’d seen Cravr naked and the male was fantastic. Hard muscled, covered with silky skin, tall, and broad shouldered. He was her dream mate and she wouldn’t stop now regardless of how nervous she was. Annie looked around in surprise.
    “Where are we going?”
    “Home, our home now, but it used to me mine. I hope you’ll love it. It was put together recently for me to bring my mate to.”
    “Is it far?” She couldn’t get there fast enough. Annie felt like she’d waited all her life for Cravr and the mating they had committed to. He pulled into a yard, the house was twice as large as the one she and the girls shared. “It’s lovely.”
    Cravr got out, then came around to help her out. He led her up the walkway and to a large stained glass and wood door. When he opened the door, he let her walk in ahead of him. Annie looked around, the house was beautiful and everything was new.
    “I love it,