-Stella POV-
-At the garden when Declan took her away from the dinner to talk-
I look into his beautiful green eyes staring down at me.
(I am so nervous. I can’t believe this has happened. I found my mate.)
“So you were my mate the whole time. I had a feeling.” He says.
I love this feeling, having him so close. His scent, the way he looks at me. This is all I thought it would be.
I nod unable to speak.
“Stella, do you... want me as your mate?” He asks with concern.
“Oh, yes. I do!” I shout and put my hand on my mouth knowing that I am being too loud.
He chuckles. “Ok, for a minute there I thought you didn’t want me.”
I lower my head. “Sorry.”
He lifts my face with his finger on my chin. “Stella, don’t be scared of me. I will never hurt you.”
I smile.
