Morning came, and Althea stirred awake when she felt something warm against her neck. A soft smile curved her lips at the familiar warmth and scent surrounding her, she didn’t need to look to know it was Gavriel.

Slowly, she opened her eyes and saw him hovering just above her, his lips brushing gentle kisses along her shoulder.

She loved waking up like this, with him beside her, close enough that she could feel every breath he took.

“Gavriel,” she moaned, and in that instant, he ...