I wake slowly.
Thick blankets tangled around my legs, strong arms wrapped securely around my waist, solid muscle pressed along my back.
Contentment hums through me before I’ve even opened my eyes properly. Steady. Safe. Certain.
For one disorientating second, I think it’s my own emotion. Then I realise … It’s his.
My breath catches softly. The bond.
It’s there now. Not distant instinct or vague awareness like before we marked each other. I can feel him.
Sleepy satisfaction curls through the bond, warm and heavy and completely wrapped around me.
I can feel Etti purring in my chest. Her contentment at finally being connected to Faé swirling all around.
“Happy?” I ask her smiling.
“Happy doesn’t even come close. Car s*x, multiple orgasms, ruined bedding and a mate mark, yes please an
