---Liam POV--- I woke with a splitting headache, groaning as I slapped the alarm off. 5:30 a.m.—training time. I turned, and my eyes landed on the beautiful creature sleeping peacefully beside me. My Bella! My Mate! Her arm draped across my torso, her raven-black hair fanned out like silk on the pillow. A vision! My heart swelled. I already loved her so deeply it scared me. My life was hers now. Gently brushing the hair from her face, I leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to her lips. Her eyes fluttered open and landed on mine with a sleepy smile. “Good morning, mate,” she whispered. “Good morning, my beautiful, sexy mate,” I murmured between kisses on her mouth, her nose, her cheeks, and her forehead. She giggled and stretched her neck, baring more skin. She was still naked from las

