*Ryan POV* After a long run I came back to my apartment, Eve was still sleeping soundly in my bed. I kissed her and went to get a shower and get dressed. I decided to go to my office and get some work done before my mate wakes up. I left her a note on the pillow explaining where she can find me. But even though I really wanted to work, I couldn't help but to sink into thoughts about my parents. How is it possible that they were fated mates? They didn't match each other at all. Now that I'm thinking, every mated couple I ever saw, were acting totally different from my parents. My whole resentment towards the bonds came from the image of my parents' relationship. I tapped my desk, thinking and reached for my phone. I was thinking about calling mom since I found Eve, she wanted to know

