ADIRA
I checked my phone to look at the time. It was late, so I was surprised Mark wasn’t in the room.
Mark? I tried linking. My heart raced in anticipation. I didn’t know exactly how the mating process worked or if I would be able to link him.
You’re awake, Mark’s voice rang in my head.
His voice felt like a part of me, and I couldn’t help but smile. I could link him. He was officially my mate.
What are you doing out of bed so late? I asked.
I’m visiting Julian. I’ll be back in a minute.
No. Stay there. I want to visit him.
I got out of bed, but when I stood up, my legs were shakier than I expected, and I fell right back down. My body was weak and tired. The mating process took more out of me than I had expected. I stood up again, prepared for the weakness in my legs this time. I
