Gideon POV
Pain is shooting through my neck as I slowly open my eyes. The sun is peaking in through the window and I groan when I realize I feel asleep leaning against the bed and now have a stiff neck. Zoe's eyes are still closed and her breathing is steady. I close my eyes leaning back in the chair, rubbing my neck. I don’t even remember falling asleep last night. I rest my head in my hands, willing the pain to go away.
“You look like shit.” A scratchy voice says to me.
My head shoots up and I see the most beautiful hazel eyes looking at me. They are heavy with exhaustion but they are open and gazing back at me.
“Zoe, baby!” I launch out of the chair partially on my own accord but also by Zeus. We need to smell our mate. I bury my face in her neck, breathing in lavender and almonds.
