(Elena's POV)

"The marking is done, mate!" he exclaimed in joy as he stare into my eyes. He noticed I was still in pain from his slight bite. "Don't worry, you will be fine soonest."

He took my hands and drew me up.

I stood straight. "I can still feel the pain!" I complained.

"Elena...you will be fine." He was more optimistic than I was.

Not long afterward, he smiled like a hunter who had just been awarded a big game.

"So,... what's next?" I asked with a shy, naive voice.

"You already know mate!" he maintained his long smile. "You know very well that our bonding is not complete...