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Suddenly, I could feel him, my senses heightened by his closeness. I could smell his wonderful, intoxicating scent of cinnamon and pine.

I had taken it back, and I was terrified, knowing there was no going back. I had just given him all the power.

Chapter 31

ZANE

I stared at her wide-eyed, my whole body filling with fire. I could feel my wolf howling and jumping in my head. A shock burst through me, and I could feel the small pull I had toward her grow.

Had she really just said that? Did she really just give me another chance?

After a moment, my mind came back to the present. Her eyes were filled with worry. I knew she was nervous about giving me the power to hurt her again.

The smile that spread across my face was huge and happy. I pulled her close to me and brushed my lips against hers.

“My mate,” I whispered before kissing her again.

It was gentle and soft and slow. My feelings for her poured out in every touch. I pulled away, brushed stray hairs from her face, and met her eyes.

“I promise this time will be different. I’m never going to let you go again. Before, my pride didn’t let me see how strong and beautiful and kind you are. I’m not going to mess this up.”

Ella beamed up at me, and I could see how she felt without even speaking.

When we finally decided to let ourselves leave the bed and wander downstairs for dinner, I could feel the mate pull getting stronger. All I wanted to do was go back upstairs.

We made our way to the kitchen, and I met eyes with Sophie, the bright look on our faces informing her of good things.

Ella and I sat down at the island, hands locked together, and Sophie smiled at us.

“Have a nice day off?” she teased.

We both chuckled. She had no idea how nice.

“It’s been a good day,” I replied.

“We’re going to have to adjust your new schedule, though.”

“Oh? Why is that?” Sophie looked up in confusion.

“My luna will be a little too busy to be helping in the kitchen.” I smiled and turned to Ella, who smiled back at me.

Our faces snapped back to Sophie in surprise when we heard her scream in excitement. She ran around the counter and pulled us both in for a tight embrace.

“Finally!”

Ella laughed.

“What do you mean, finally?”

“You two were driving me crazy. I knew you were meant for each other, but you are both so stubborn.”

We laughed and after dinner decided to go meet with Alpha Daniel. I could see she was a little nervous, and I squeezed her hand before walking into his office.

“Dad?”

“Mhm?” my father replied from the couch in his office.

“Have a minute?”