The bond between us thrived as we finally became one. I could feel all of him, and I was certain he felt the same. As I lay in bed, the morning sun slipped through the curtains, casting a soft, ethereal glow across his face.
My mate.
My Alpha.
“I can feel you staring,” came his husky voice. He turned toward me, a lazy smile finding its way to his lips.
“I was just admiring the work of art you’ve become lately,” I said, matching his smile.
“Only recently?” he teased, sitting up and instantly wrapping himself around me, his head resting against my chest. “I’ve always been a work of art. You just hadn’t seen all of me. Now that you have… what do you think?”
“It was perfect,” I said, meaning every word.
“It was perfect for me too.” He kissed my forehead, lingering just a little longer t
