Serena PoV. I woke up, because I needed to go to the bathroom. I relaxed at the scent coming from being in my mate’s room. The arms that cocooned me, holding me tight, made me feel safe and secure along with relaxed. Arms? Wait what? My head whipped around to see the peaceful silhouette of my sleeping mate next to me, he seemed so calm. I felt Merlia purr from inside my head, she was very content to be snuggling up to him, but my only thought was – when did he come back, and would he have any doubts about me, or us? Did he feel anything? I have read enough k****e stories to know the effect the betrayal feels, no matter if it was wanted or not, and even if I am confused about all of this, I do not want to cause him harm, and the sense of belonging I feel when I am with him is insane.

