“Something bothering you?” Because I do, I almost added softly.

At this, my mate opened an eye and glimpsed at me. Our eyes met and it took all our effort not to let our lips too.

“Yes.” Kal yawned. “How can you tell?”

“We’ve been together for weeks, if not a month or two, and we have a mating bond so...” I chuckled when our noses nuzzled against each other as if we were back to being children again. As if we’re not full-grown adults ruling an entire werewolf country.

“Are you no longer tired? Have you gained strength enough?”

Kal smiled. “I have long gained my strength and my...