Eli watched his gorgeous mate walk across the room. She had gone straight for a long shower when they returned from dinner. Even though he could see the exhaustion in her slumped shoulders, she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her hair was pulled up in a messy bun, showing off her smooth neck. El ran his tongue over his aching canines. How he longed to mark her and make her his forever. “I think I’m going to lay down, if that’s alright?” Her voice sounded heavy with emotion. She had been quieter today than usual. Ines said she had seemed upset earlier this morning but she seemed fine the rest of the day. She even picked out a date for her Luna Ceremony finally. “Of course, boss.” He turned off the TV and headed over to the bed. “It’s early, you can stay up for

