Lacey snuggled closer to Daniel in the huge bed of his cabin by Lake Ursa. She couldn't believe what had happened over the last twelve hours.
They made love. Multiple times. Sigh. Then, Daniel bit her. Well, he claimed her. Lacey smiled as the warm tendrils of their matebond flowed over her. Protectiveness, affection, desire, caring, tenderness, and strength pulsed between them.
What of love? She knew the answer for her. Felt it in her heart. She loved the man. Could only have ever given herself like that in love. He hadn't said anything about love, but he must care for her. Yes. She knew he did.
It was like she could feel him, inside her. The strength of his Bear was somehow connected to her. She didn't know much about it, only what she'd learned in one of her chats with Clary about S
