I was shaking in nerves as I carried Lola up to the bedroom knowing I may finally get to mark my mate now.

“Manny you ok?” Lola whispers into my ear

“Uh-huh” I respond, unsure I could reply much more than that right now, as I gently place her on the bed. I hear her phone buzz from her pocket as I do. She grabs the phone to look.

“It’s Esme. Saying she hopes I didn’t let you mark me. And asking if I am going back to her flat to travel home as planned” she explains.

“Oh that’s nice of her. Anyone would think she wants you to leave...