Chapter 39 A wave of panic struck me. I opened my eyes, expecting last night to be a dream. But it wasn’t. I was safe, in the cottage. Snuggled into a warm bed with my mate lying beside me. Joey had his chest against my back and his strong arm draped over me. I rolled to face him. His eyes fluttered open. “Good morning, my beautiful mate.” He whispered. I pushed myself up to kiss his cheek, then settled my head back against his chest. I never felt more safe and secure. He pressed his mouth against the top of my head and drew in a long breath. “I love how you smell.” He said, smiling against me. I looked up at him and took in his handsome face. “I can’t believe we are here, together…like this.” He smiled again. “Well, get used to it, cause this is our life from now on.

