Emily's POV

The entire ordeal lasted about two hours.

I leaned into his chest and listened to his heartbeat.

I reflected on what I had experienced tonight. I thought of Owen's sister. For a moment, I envied her. She really had a loving mate.

It seemed that the Moon Goddess wasn't all wrong with her pairings.

However, it was a pity that this loving couple was fated to be apart.

"Owen, have you met your mate?" I asked.

"Not yet," Owen admitted. "But I know she's around the corner."

"Is that so?" I wondered. There was an inexplicable feeling of loss in my heart, knowing that I was merely his...