Sadie POV
I saw the way his eyes darkened as he looked at me. Did he think I was going to back out? I was afraid, but not of him. My heart was racing in my chest. I swallowed hard. I'd thought about this for the last few days and wrestled with my decision. I was slightly upset by being marked by him, but as I came to know more pack members and heard their stories, I realized that marking one's mate was perfectly normal, unless they were being rejected. His world was different from mine. I exhaled slowly and met his eyes, my body trembling slightly.
"I'm sure" I whispered shakily "I know what I'm asking" I added with conviction as he hesitated.
To show him how much I meant it, I pressed my lips to his, causing him to shudder. I felt him respond, his hands gripping my arms tight. He dee
