Rein’s POV
"This is pretty scary for me, I'm not going to lie." I let out a shaky breath, peeking up at him.
"I understand." He murmurs, slight worry in his eyes. "But remember, if there's anything you want to know all you need to do is ask. I'll always chase your fears away, Rein."
I kiss his cheek softly, watching as his green eyes regain some of their brightness and his lips pull up into a small smile. I'm pulled into his embrace again and we sit there for a while, just taking in each other. I had read books and asked Sophia about the mate bond and it's clear that it has done a number on both of us, that much I can tell.
Hunter isn't as bad as me but there are still some obvious signs that the distance has affected him just as much. There are slight bags under his eyes, his skin has
