REED'S POV

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the hotel curtains, painting golden rays across the bedroom.

I'd been awake for at least half an hour now, but I didn't move. I couldn't bring myself to disturb the absolute angel sleeping peacefully in my arms.

Lilith.

My mate, my pride and joy, my everything. Alive, safe and sound and here.

I watched her sleep, still half-convinced this was a dream. That I'd wake up and find myself back in that assembly hall, feeling the mate bond go ...