Chapter 17

I woke to the morning light streaming through the window. I stretched slowly, feeling a pleasant ache in my nether region, reminding me that Tristan had finally and fully accepted me as his mate. Smiling, I rolled to my side to find him watching me.

“How long have you been awake?” I grinned.

“Long enough to wonder if you are a cat instead of a wolf.” He chuckled.

I playfully smacked his shoulder before he pulled me into a kiss. For the first time since...