Paul stared out the entrance of the cavern. His body felt totally sated. He no longer had the aching feeling of emptiness he had when he was back on Earth. He felt – complete, whole. It was the first time in his life that he could remember feeling that way.
He had been happy – even content with Evelyn but there had still been a restlessness in him. He thought it was because he had been young and ambitious to provide for his family, but he realized now it was more than that. Even after her death, and as he grew older, the restlessness and emptiness continued to plague him.
He rubbed his chin against the dark hair of his mate. She lay tucked safely in his arms. He had loved her hard and fast and slowly and tenderly throughout the night. It was as if he couldn’t get enough of her. His hand
