JACE I couldn't help but stare at Thalia while she ate. Her beauty was something, but also the way she made me feel. I wanted to know more about her, but I could also see myself spending the rest of my life with her. The mate bond was strong. "You okay?" asks Thalia, pulling me from my thoughts. I nodded my head. I finished my food ages ago. I waited for Thalia to finish, but the pregnancy made it harder for her to enjoy the food. We need to see the baby soon, hopefully later this evening. "I'm okay," I said to her. "So, what do you want to do now?" I asked as I took her hand into mine. The mate bond triggers all the sensations of tingles through me. Thalia stares at our joined hands but glances up at me. "I want to show you something," she says softly. I nod as she moves her h