Ariella POV
Roaming hands over my naked body wakes me - like every other morning this past week. Vampire attacks have decreased. The groups trying to enter got smaller each time. I assume word got out that we are protecting the portal. Ruth is – secretly – healing in the clinic and we are enjoying a belated honeymoon. Cole and I have hardly left our room these past few days.
“Good morning,” Cole murmurs against my neck.
“A good morning, indeed,” I turn on my back and look lovingly at him. “What time is it?”
“Early enough to enjoy you before breakfast,” he cups my cheeks and kisses me long and thoroughly.
It is not long before I am mesmerised by his touch. I know it is normal for newlyweds to feel like this, but I cannot imagine it any other way. I could be married to him for a hundred
