Amber's POV
I can breathe again. Admitting my feelings to Alex was easier than I thought. I felt lighter with each word I spoke. But having him reciprocate those feelings? That is the best feeling. It feels like I've woken up for the first time. I was living in a dark hole, but with him, everything is bright and alive. Alex nuzzles into my neck, breathing in my scent.
"Why do I smell like apples to you?"
"What?"
"You said earlier that a mate's scent is only appealing to their soulmate. You know why I smell strawberries. I want to know why you smell apples."
"You smell like apple strudel and it's because that's my favorite dessert. My mom makes it for me anytime I feel sad. She made it a lot over the past year. It was brutal. Every time I went to her house, I hoped it was y
