Thornless Rose

His woodsy scent filled my senses, and my eyes closed as I took a deep breath, feeling him stop behind me. When he didn't move or speak, even in the mate bond, I opened my eyes to see him holding a single red rose before me.

His large, calloused hand looked so threatening compared to the flower. While he had taken the time and care to remove the thorns, it also felt like he could snap it at any m