{Enslee POV} Three hours later we were under the covers in our new bed exhausted from the effort. I was laying on Zader’s chest, and we were both breathing hard. We were also both damp with sweat from exertion and the physical activity. I gave Zader a kiss on his chest and laid my head back down. “We’re mates.” He sighed under me deeply. “I know, and I couldn’t be happier.” I did wonder when our mate abilities would come in. I was excited to be able to communicate with Zader without speaking verbally. I also knew we’d be getting extra powers from the prophecy about Epsilon and Kinsmir wolves. I was very drowsy, and sleep was coming fast. “I love you, Zader.” I didn’t even hear his response, and I slipped off to sleep on his chest feeling safe and loved. [Zader POV] She drifted

