Lesley's POV

There was a soft knock at my door and without waiting for an answer, it opened and the sweet scent of my mate entered. I looked up from my desk – and the shitload of homework – and took in his handsome features. And for some reason, he looked... different! His eyes were bright and when he saw me, a smile crept across his lips that made him look young and carefree.

If I didn't know better, I could have sworn he looked happy!

"Cedrick!" I chimed, unable to stop the horde of butterflies that invaded my stomach upon seeing him "Erm...Hi!"

"Hi," he replied in the same...