Sophie rested against the windowsill, her arms folded as she looked at the dark forest.
The night feels active, filling with a strange energy that she could not ignore to notice.
Behind her, Darius was there been quiet. He sat on the chair by the fireplace, his elbows resting on his knees, and his head bowed as he was lost in thought.
The shining firelight show his face, but there was so much softness in his expression that caught Sophie off guard.
"You are so quiet tonight," she said, breaking the silence.
Darius glanced up, his glowing eyes meeting hers. "So are you."
Sophie looked back at the window, no knowing how to respond.
The mate bond felt stronger tonight, like something was pulling her closer to him with every passing moment. She hated it and yet, she did not.
"I can feel it," she said softly, her voice barely audible.
Darius adjusted his chair, his eye was sharpening. "What are you feeling?"
