*Noah*

The following morning, we sat eating breakfast together at Zara’s house, having returned roughly an hour ago. What an amazing night that had been.

As I glanced over to Zara, I felt a surge of emotion rush over me. I was falling for her. I could feel it.

That was a big problem, though.

Zara would know if I was her mate by now. I couldn’t stand in the way of her finding her true mate, even if mine was likely not out there.

We ...