Avalyn

"Are you going to open the envelope?" I asked Nik when we entered our bedroom.

He took out the envelope from his pocket. "I'm not sure what to expect."

"I'm sure it will be something good." I took his hand and made him sit on the bed.

He looked at me, searching for something. I gave him an encouraging smile. With a sharp nod, he opened the envelope and unfolded the letter in it.

"Dear Nik," Nik read out loud, "if you are reading this letter, it means you have found your mate. It also means that I am not there with you to witness that, and for that,...