Talia POV
Matthew nudges me gently awake, and I stretch big before turning in his arms to snuggle in closer.
“My love, it’s time.” He murmurs to me hugging me close.
I open my eyes as excitement, anxiety, and a twinge of fear register with his words. It’s time for my transformation. I look into my mate’s eyes and see his own emotions showing through, and I realize his uncertainty is holding strong.
“Hey, it’s going to be ok, you know that right?” I ask him, as he swallows hard, not answering me. I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him tenderly, which he gently returns.
Once our lips part from one another, Matthew presses his forehead to mine and whispers, admitting, “I’m afraid to lose you.”
“Sarah is with us, and she would never let that happen.” I remind him, which seems
