*Alette POV*
Now that my part with Asher was finished, I needed to concentrate on my mate and our pack, or what is left of it. He was sleeping, and getting some much-needed rest, so I just climbed back in bed with him after I got the boys settled and off for their day with Aunt Marion.
I snuggled in close to him and just took in his scent. The feel of his warm skin, and his heavenly scent of spiced apple cider soothed every inch of my body. As I wrapped my arm around him to hold him close, I felt him grab my hand.
"What time is it?" he asked in a low guttural voice, and he turned to face me.
"Almost noon. I wanted to let you sleep because you haven't gotten much of it lately," I explained. The look of fear on his face told me I had f****d up by allowing him to sleep this late.
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