Tabitha wondered if she had ever felt this warm in Donald's arms. The kiss was incredibly reassuring, and the way Silas pulled her into his body, making her hear his heartbeat, caused butterflies in her stomach.

Tabitha was beginning to open up to Silas, even though she didn't understand why. It just felt so warm. It felt like a promise, especially when he hugged her after expressing his love for her.

“Silas,” Tabitha clung to him as he was the only one around her now in her most vulnerable condition.

“My mate, Tabitha,” Silas responded from behind her as he continued hugging her.

“I like it,” Tabitha stated. “I would...