Lia With Gabi’s rescue on the horizon, my thoughts drifted to our upcoming mating ceremony. I found myself in the living room with my four mates. Michael was out and the five of us were discussing things of a sensitive nature. “I can’t believe it’s almost here,” I murmured, my fingers idly tracing patterns on Matt’s arm. “You nervous?” Colby asked, his voice low and teasing. I shook my head. “No. Excited.” Rain scoffed. “Excited? You should be. After the ceremony, you’ll officially be ours.” I smirked. “I’m already yours.” Matt’s hand slid up my thigh, his touch slow and deliberate. “Yeah, but this makes it permanent. No take-backs.” “As if I’d ever want to take it back,” I said, tilting my head to meet his gaze. Rain leaned in, his lips brushing against my neck. “She says that no