Story blurb He was never meant to walk back into my life. Towering. Tattooed. With eyes that burn hotter than his ink. The man who once haunted my teenage dreams is now standing in front of me. He’s my brother’s best friend, a sexy bear shifter, and the one person I’ve tried so hard to forget. He says I’m his fated mate. He’s known since we were teenagers. He claims he’s waited long enough—and he’s done pretending. Now he’s all grown up, and he’s not just applying ink to skin. He’s leaving a lasting impression on me. Because tattoos aren’t the only thing he’s etching into me. He’s taking me. CHAPTER 1: "BACK IN MY LIFE" The hum of the tattoo gun is like a pulse beneath my fingertips, steady and soothing. I can't remember the last time I felt this at ease—really, truly at ease. My mind's clear for once, no nagging thoughts of my overbearing brother, no distractions, just me and my work. I hum under my breath, the sound blending with the rhythmic buzz as I focus on...