Megan After our walk and chat in the garden, I went up to take a shower and head to bed. I can’t stop thinking as I soap and wash my hair about what Nathan told me. He lost his parents the same way I lost my family. I just wish I could give myself over to the mate bond for his sake because he deserves to have someone in his life. I can not deny I do feel something, and I know it is the bond. But I am not ready. I need time. If he shows me patience and not be pushy, maybe in time I will consider not rejecting him. I rinsed my hair and add in the conditioner all the while thinking of Nathan. I cannot deny he is a handsome man with dreamy blue eyes and brown hair. Strong and muscular and did I say tall? Taller than Jason was. I sigh as I rinse off and focus on soaping up my body. As my hand

