Elliot seemed a little sad that he hadn't gone first. My wolf felt it. She wanted him next and would take Asher last. I took a moment to rest with Alfonso leaning on my body. I rubbed his back, and his smooth skin felt great against my fingertips. I could feel that our bond was different as I touched him. I could feel about him now. There was something I felt, some pain in his heart that I couldn't sense before. There was something terrible that happened to my wolf, and I need to know what. I would ask him when we are alone, but I felt it was something intensely personal that he wanted me to know. I will be there for him, whatever it is. I love Alfonso with all my soul, and he bears my mark now. I was exhausted, but the night wasn’t over. I need to mark my other mates before getting a re

