(Oliver P. O. V)

I wake up next to my beautiful mate, watching her sleep peacefully. She looks so serene, and it makes me smile. She was tired out, of course. After all, we had an intense night together. Just being close to her, I feel complete. My love for her is overwhelming, and yet, a sense of fear lingers. There's a secret I haven't shared with her, one that could change everything. She needs to hear it from me, but the thought of losing her terrifies me. What if she can't accept it and decides to walk away?

As these thoughts swirl in my mind, I feel her stir...