Rowena
When I wake up in the morning, I go turn my shower on to let the water heat up. I head out to the kitchen to make breakfast while I wait for the shower to heat enough. I pause as I step into the living room. My mate is asleep on my couch. The blanket over him tucked under his arm, showing his bare shoulders and part of his chest. My face heats, thinking about how dark his skin is compared to mine. I wish I could know what his skin felt against mine. Just a few more years. I remind myself. I don't realize how long I'm staring at my sleeping mate when I see his eyes slowly open to stare into mine. I watch entranced as his lips form a smile.
"See something you like, little Rowena?"
I feel like I've been splashed with cold water. Shaking my head, I glare at him, sticking my tongu
