Orien
He was glad to see Addison fall asleep in his presence in the Luna Medical Suite, knew it was likely to be the scent of him helping her there, and not his actual being there. He wanted to reach out and touch her but didn’t. She wouldn’t want that.
Tracey smiled at him and then mind-linked to him, ‘She’s beautiful, Orien.’
‘She is.’ He mind-linked right back, not wanting to wake her, knew that Addison did need actual rest, more than just a single nights sleep he was betting.
‘She’s a strong one. To be on the run for so long after losing her entire pack and a Mate. Not go into labour, most would have done so.’
‘I know.’ He nodded, ‘I’ve seen it too many times for my own liking.’
‘I think she just needs time.’
‘And time she’ll get. I’ll not reject what the Goddess gifted to me.’
