Lyra's P.O.V
I had just taken a shower and went into my mate's office to look for him. I was humming softly with happiness in my heart. Although I was still tired, I could not go to sleep, I wanted to be around my mate. It felt like ages since I last saw him and I could not wait to spend time with him.
Memories of our kiss in the conference hall came to my mind and I blushed. Images of how he hungrily devoured my lips made me smile. I was pleased by how much he desired me. I couldn't wait to take the next step in our relationship.
If I had made up my mind on staying by his side, then I needed to bear his mark. I wanted him to mark and mate me. I wanted to belong to him.
Despite how angry I was, the moment I saw his tired face in the conference hall some minutes back, my anger was re
