(Sterling) Pulling on my sweatpants, I kept my gaze focused on Lumi as I watched my sleeping mate intently. She will probably be out for the rest of the day. Despite everything that she told me, I still felt this overwhelming sense of happiness radiating from deep inside of me. Lumi was mine. I could feel our bond thrumming through me like a burst of adrenaline. This connection to her makes Apollo even stronger as the effects of the bond seem to multiply by the hour. She was my destined mate, and the sole reason I was put on this earth to begin with. Truthfully, It doesn't even bother me that I'm her second chance because I know I was always meant to be her true mate. Whatever plan the moon goddess has for Lumi was meant to bring her to Silver Fang with me. So maybe that was the onl