Page 66 of Protected by the Vampire

Of course he was.

A slow smile pulled at my mouth, and I winked. “Love you,” I said.

It was simple and honest.

I didn’t have any hesitation in front of anyone. I’d shout it from the top of a tower if I had to.

The people around us went quiet for half a second before Monkey groaned. “I swear to God?—”

“Shut up,” I cut in without looking at him, grinning.

Razor snorted as Coms laughed while Riker bounced on his mate’s lap until Razor tightened his grip on the fox.

And Soren, he didn’t react outwardly much, but I felt his love through the bond.

It was warm and consuming.

And that was enough. Hell, it was more than enough.

Because for the first time in my life, I wasn’t just surviving. I was exactly where I was supposed to be.

And I wasn’t going anywhere.