André's POV

I was up before the crack of dawn. The sheets were wrapped around my naked body. I heard soft breathing and in the smothering darkness, I could see my mate lying next to me. Her gently breathing fanned my chest as her arm was wrapped around me

Today was the day. I savoured her face once more. With the Goddess’s blessing, this wouldn't be the last time that I saw her.

A lock of her hair fell over her face and I gently pushed it back, trying best not to wake her. She looked so ...