Xander (POV)
"Wait!" Jazmine called out to me.
I stopped and turned back to look at her with a smile. Thankful for the delay. I didn't want to leave, but didn't have a reason to stay.
"I'm embarrassed to ask, but would you mind staying with me for a few minutes? I have a hard time falling asleep in new places."
"Of course."
I looked around the room and saw an over-sized fluffy chair much like the one in the living room sitting in front of the window. I walked over and sat down. I thought about pulling it over to the bed so that I could be closer to her. But kicked that thought out of my head. I didn't want to overwhelm her or scare her. But I did wonder if she could feel our mate bond. Was that why she wanted me to stay? Could she feel the need to be near me pulling her?
"Thank yo
