Chapter 48

***DEREK***

6 YEARS AGO

"So, ummmmm, when are we going to let people know about us?" Alvina asked in a low voice and used her fingers to slowly walk down my right arm and it slightly tickled me.

We were both lying on my bed naked under a large blanket. The windows were open and it let sunlight into the room.

I turned around on the bed to face her and she smiled as she snuggled closer to me.

"You're 18 already, which means anytime soon, your mate bond will be assigned, we can wait till then," I replied and used my hand to push aside a strand...