Alarick felt uneasy as he waited for Lilith in the foyer leading to the outside world of man. She’d seemed distracted and almost unsure when they had woken from their much needed nap. He’d asked what was wrong but she only shook her head before curling up in his side and started taking deep breaths of his scent. He wanted to question her further but couldn’t make himself say something that might have ruined that rare moment of vulnerability his mate was showing him. So he softly grumbled his acceptance, while rolling over to gather her in his arms.
He had smiled when he felt his chest vibrate with her content purrs, then felt the sharp little pricks of her claws as she kneaded his flat stomach. It was clear to him that Tigress was more present than usual, and both woman and feline were t
