Chapter 189: Surprise

AARYN

After that incredible start to the morning, Aaryn and Elreth both dozed off again.

Aaryn was jerked back to consciousness by an adrenalin rush that accompanied the moment his mind screamed at him that he hadn't seen his mother the day before, and he was supposed to be leaving for three days.

And he had to tell Elreth they were leaving too.

He groaned and rolled away from the warmth of his mate, onto his back, rubbing his stinging eyes. Thank goodness there would be no complicated responsibilities today. His brain was a fog, and his body yearned for sleep. And Elreth. Not necessarily in that order.

Holy shit, had she really woken up and let him…

He shook his head, smiling, thanking the Creator for her and the life they were about to build. Then she sighed and rolled over, her hair falling into her face.

"Good morning, again," she said with a grin.