Adam POV
As I woke up, I looked over to see my Luna at my side. Ella was still asleep. Her hair had fallen into her face as she breathed peacefully.
The last few days had been close to a disaster on several fronts, but seeing Ella next to me in bed made everything worth it.
Her fresh mark peaked through her hair. It was still fresh as the bruise was setting in. Maybe I had a bit too deeply as I noticed that the bruise was wide around the actual mark.
It’s not like I had ever marked anyone before. Sure, Laney and I had considered marking her, but after she passed, I couldn’t even consider the fact of being mated to another.
Yet here we are. Ella, my destined mate, by my side.
I carefully got out of bed and found my pants from the night before. Ella shifted in her sleep but didn’t wake up as I crossed to the door.
I shut it quietly behind me, looking once more at my Luna. I couldn’t help but smile at that thought.
