Leah
The warm water had washed away the remnants of our night together, but nothing could wash away the contentment that had settled deep in my bones. Darien wrapped a towel around me, his movements gentle and reverent as he dried me off.
I closed my eyes, reaching inward for Andromeda. She was still dormant, still silent. But there was something different now. A sense of peace, of satisfaction, emanating from where she slept. Like she was content to rest while I experienced this happiness.
I think she knew our plan was for him not to mark me and she was afraid unmarked I might run again. The fastest way to end the heat is to be marked. It wasn’t the plan we had in mind but I think both Darien and I were happy about it. We were both content … happy. Too hell with the Raven Witch. Darie
