Chapter 24
A FEATHER LIGHT touch against my lips woke me, and I smiled and stretched contentedly before I opened my eyes. Nikolas lay propped up on his elbow, watching me as his fingers caressed my face. His mouth curved into a sensual smile that sent my stomach on a rollercoaster ride.
“Morning,” I said as he leaned in to kiss me.
Good morning, moy malen’kiy voin.
It took me several seconds to realize I’d heard his voice in my head. Nikolas? I said tentatively, earning another smile from him.
His eyes gleamed mischievously. One of the perks of being mated.
“Mated.” The word felt strange and wonderful on my tongue.
Mine, whispered my Mori as it curled up like a cat after a bowl of milk.
Ours, I corrected it, finally understanding my demon’s possessiveness toward its mate. An invisi
