Time seemed to stand still as Apollo and Skaia gazed into each other’s eyes. Lightest of brown to the darkest of orbs. They were on their side facing each other on Apollo’s enormous bed. A breath away from one another and hands intertwined in the middle. There were no words. The air still buzzed with the after-shocks of the bond. Happiness was radiating off of them. So apparent and palpable that the air hummed with energy of the best kind. “I never thought I’d ever come to this.” Apollo said, breaking the silence. “Me either.” Skaia seconded, smiling slightly. “The alphas in my family were never blessed with a true mate.” He confessed lowly. Skaia’s eyes widened in surprise. “The last one to have one was the alpha mated to the star.” “That’s why you were so surprised to meet me ba

