Jordan POV
I held Stella in my arms as we teleported back to the house, but she pulled away from me the moment we arrived. Stella still has not accepted my mark, and we have not mated yet. I was worried she would reject us once Celia was fully settled into the kingdom.
My wolf barely spoke to me these days. He was heartbroken our mate was being so distant when not around others.
I pulled Stella back into my arms as she tried to walk away.
"I'm going to get changed for the night," Stella said as she pulled out of my arms again.
"I'll get changed with you," I suggested, hopeful she would allow me near her.
I followed Stella into the bedroom when she did not oppose and sat on the bed while she grabbed a comfortable change of clothing. Stella walked into the bathroom to change, and a
