Winter's POV
By the time I was awake, Damien was no where to be found. This left a temporary sadness and feeling of emptiness inside of me but I pushed it aside, making a mental note to stay away from my mate henceforth, my closeness to him ever since we got back from my father's place was having adverse effects on me. I was having dreams about him, once I wasn't proud to share with anyone, I've been finding myself thinking more about him than usual and missing him when he was away.
'Eyes on the prize Winter.' I reminded myself of our pact as I scrubbed my body clean. I had dismissed all of my maids that morning and just wanted to be alone, with my thoughts.
Barely had I strolled out of the cambers to find solace in the quietness and peacefulness of the garden which gave me a sense of
