******* Ryker's POV
I stare at her in her sleep as she lays before me, her raven hair sprayed out in a dark halo around her head. Her tan skin is sunkissed and golden, soft under my fingers as I brush her cheek. She is beyond beautiful like a goddess lying next to me in this bed far more than anything I deserve in this world. I sigh as I get a little hot wrapped up in the blankets with her. Gently, I remove my arm from under her and slip out of the bed towards the bathroom to relieve myself.
After which I stand there looking at my reflection in the mirror. I no longer recognize myself as I stare into my own eyes, confused. I love this woman with all of my being, and it isn't just the mate bond talking. I truly love her, but I am no fool in knowing what I am. I'm not a hero or some whit
