I gaze at him. Into his stunning green eyes. I see something in them. A desire that has been lingering within me. There is something I fear putting my faith in.

"I don't understand you. What happened?" I inquire of him. "I heard you referring to her as your mate. It was very clear."

A sense of hope begins to swell within me, but I suppress it for now. Expectations often result in disappointments. He rises from the ground and assists me in getting up as well. He takes my underwear and places it in his pocket. After that, he adjusts my dress and his jeans. Ensuring that we looked...