Raleigh
Shock. Jett and I both sit staring at Tessi unable to speak. When she started with those first three words, I was honestly terrified she was rejecting me. My entire body flooded with warmth with her acceptance. The second part of our bond clicking into place. Mate bonds have three parts; the initial claim, the verbal acceptance and finally the physical mating and marking.
“Raleigh?” Shaking myself out of my stupor I notice how worried her face is.
“Sorry you shocked me speechless. I, Alpha Raleigh West, accept you Tessi Maren as my mate and Luna.” The smile that spreads across her face is breathtaking. Taking a chance, I brush my lips over hers for a kiss. When she presses hers against mine, I deepen it and she responds immediately.
“I never thought you’d accept me this soon.
