“Even if you weren’t my fated mate, all I needed was to get to know you.” I laughed a little at how ridiculous that was, but it was true.

She pushed her fingers through my hair. “Do you want me to stay?”

My smile softened. “Yeah.”

The gleam in her eyes suggested she’d been hoping I’d say yes. It made me giddy, my heart beating so fast I thought she’d be able to feel it.

“I’ll stay in Grandbay with you, Gavin.”

“Good. Because I’m not about to let you go any ...