“That wasn’t necessary,” Alarick scolded me when we got back home. “I know but…” I let out a sigh. It probably looked like I didn’t actually want to marry him or that I didn’t think about doing so.
“I didn’t mean that I don’t want to marry you or anything like that, but it should be for us to decide. I don’t see anything wrong with us as we are. Everyone already knows we are mates, so why are they pushing marriage or the mating ceremony or whatever.” I dropped onto the sofa like a heavy stone, lifting my knees, so I could rest my chin on them.
“I know you didn’t mean it that way, after what happened with Kendra you still came to me, talked to me and forgave me. I couldn’t forgive myself for the fear that had grown inside me, for the lack of trust I had towards our relationship, yet you
