Chapter 146: The Sacred Bond Completed
(Seraphina's POV)
After a long day, the mating ceremony finally came to an end in the afternoon. I collapsed onto the living room sofa at Moonfall Manor, feeling utterly spent but happy.
Kaelan sat beside me, gently stroking my hair. "You've worked hard today, my mate," he said softly.
I held his hand, my eyes shining as I looked at him. "It was all worth it, my mate."
The words came out so naturally, filled with a sweetness that made Kaelan's heart skip a beat. It was the first time I had called him "my mate" so effortlessly since our sacred bonding.
Seeing my playful exhaustion, Kaelan suggested, "Let's get you a bath."
At my silent request, he scooped me into his arms to carry me upstairs. I nestled against his chest, breathing in his
