Koko's POV

I woke up this morning with aches all over my body, but then it was a soreness that I was fine with, my mate held me protectively to himself, his strong arms wrapped around me, keeping me warm all night. I could feel his mark on my neck and a shiver ran across my entire body.

I had always felt close to him, but there was something different now, like my feelings for him had been heated in a flame and was now ten times more intense than before.

"You're smiling so much, are you that happy that I've finally marked you?" His voice suddenly burst into my...