Chapter Twenty-Two “Louis.” He started the car, his hand moved to the gearshift. I moved my hand over his, stopping him. “What?” “Please buckle your seatbelt.” His cheeks heated up and he looked over at the belt, “Sorry.” “It’s okay, I just want you to be safe,” I said, feeling the funny fluttering in my stomach that I knew was coming from the bond and how my words made Louis feel. Loved, cherished, treasured. All good things that I wanted him to feel. Louis put his hand on the gearshift, shifting the car into reverse. He pulled out onto the road, shifting the car again, and then we were off. Looking out the window, I let out a sigh. I would miss my time of it being just the two of us, but I could feel it. Louis needed our mate and so did I. After everything that had happened

