(Song: "Needy" by Ariana Grande)
Mel's POV
His slutty breakfast scent greets me before I even open my eyes. I find myself in a hospital room with strong, protective arms around me. I twist around so I'm facing him, and gently stroke the stubble on his face as he sleeps.
I wonder how long he's been here. I'm guessing he couldn't sleep in our bed without me, and his wolf wanted me near.
I suddenly notice that my mind feels spacious. Where the hell is Nina? She's usually purring by now when we’re around our mate.
Nina, you there?
No answer.
Events from the mission come flooding back and I panic, jumping out of the bed. Pain that must have been suppressed by the mate bond comes rushing back and I groan too loudly, slamming a hand on the bed to steady myself.
In a flash, Jaxon is a
