Raylee's POV
That night, I laid in bed staring up at the ceiling, a smile sweeping across my face as my mind made a personalized college of what it would be like to have a mate. My eyes slowly closed at the thought of the endless love and affection, the pure bliss and the warmth of it all. I imagined being held close, perhaps their lips pressed against my forehead as we cuddled together on the couch. Maybe they’d hold me, and stroke my hair and whisper sweet words only meant for me and no one else.
I felt excitement bubbling inside of me. I could hardly contain my giddiness and I couldn’t stop imagining myself with someone. Someone who would take care of me every day and they’d never leave my side. They would be mine forever, and that thought alone caused my heart to skip a beat and my
