“I didn’t think you actually existed,” he said, his voice deep and resonant, filled with surprise and longing. “I've waited so long for you.” His words hung in the air, leaving me speechless. I struggled to process the whirlwind of emotions rushing through me. “I didn’t think I had a fated mate out there either. I looked and waited for many years,” I replied, as my emotions started to consume me. “But here we are, right now,” he said with a grin, as his hand grazed the side of my face. He touched my chin and brought me even closer to him. I felt chills, but the good kind. I looked into his eyes. They were mesmerizing. I felt so drawn to him. This must be what the mate bond feels like. Indigo urged me to give in to the mate bond immediately, but I was hesitant, and I felt conflicted

