"Baby? Where are you?" Rafe asked through the mind link.
"Pool house," I replied.
I looked up as he approached me and he sat next to me, pulling me into him.
"What are you doing out here?"
"I just wanted some space from everyone," I said.
He hummed and I looked out at the spectacular view of Italy that we had.
"You're so quiet. What's on your mind?" He asked softly.
I sighed heavily.
"Tonight's the night," I said quietly.
"You mean for the mating ceremony?" He asked and I nodded.
"Why do you look so upset about it?"
"I guess........ I just........"
"You just what?" He growled, his eyes darkening.
"I just wish I had more time before I met you. I wanted to travel and explore and be free. I knew I was going to meet my mate sooner or later........ I just wished it was later. Don't
