**Ian POV**
I woke up slowly. Taking in my surroundings. The soft mattress underneath me, unlike the one I had been sleeping on at my Uncle Nick's. The sun is shining through the window. Letting me know it was about mid-morning. I could hear the faint sound of breathing next to me and the feel of soft hair draped over my arm. Which was supporting Ari's head.
The night before came rushing back. Ari and I had mated and marked each other. The feeling of being complete was such an understatement. I finally felt alive. Like my whole life, I have been asleep or in a daze just going through the motions. As I opened my eyes I starred down at Ari's beautiful face. Taking in her perfect complexion. Her beautiful full lips, to her small perfect nose. My gaze rested on the scarred bite mark on the
