Lia

With Gabi’s rescue on the horizon, my thoughts drifted to our upcoming mating ceremony. I found myself in the living room with my four mates. Michael was out and the five of us were discussing things of a sensitive nature.

“I can’t believe it’s almost here,” I murmured, my fingers idly tracing patterns on Matt’s arm.

“You nervous?” Colby asked, his voice low and teasing.

I shook my head. “No. Excited.”

Rain scoffed. “Excited? You should be. After the ceremony, you’ll officially be ours.”

I smirked. “I’m already yours.”

Matt’s hand slid up my thigh, his touch slow and deliberate. “Yeah, but this makes it permanent. No take-backs.”

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