“I enjoyed it. The freedom of sleeping where I want, under the night sky. It was invigorating. Until last night when I remembered how cold it was. And all the rocks dig into your side. And cuddling isn’t the same.” He brushed my hair out of my face. His blue eyes swirled with awe, and he traced a finger along my back.
I curled up next to him, and he laid flat on his back. I rested my head on his chest and listened to his rhythmic heartbeat. It’s been less than a week since we mated, and I already care for him so much. It hurt to be away from him and having him close soothed my mind.
My heartbeat calmed and his fresh pine scent engulfed me. He traced his fingers along my arm as we laid together. Rhett kissed my forehead, and my skin tingled where his lips had been.
Maybe it won’t be so b
