章 43: New Orleans - (Storm's Point of View)

Makai has been weird since last night. I think the news about his brother made him emotional, and I don't blame him. I would be emotional too.

Yesterday was so promising. After I was done brushing his hair, he turned around and hugged me. It felt like he just wanted to feel me, to feel my body against his and our hearts beating together.

He hadn't said a word, just hugged me silently for what seemed like hours. I didn't mind the silence so I didn't say anything either, I just hugged him back, relishing the closeness to my mate.

When he pulled back to gaze deeply into my eyes, I was completely lost in his brown orbs, which had glowed slightly golden, and gazed into mine like they were trying to find my soul.

The soft kiss that came after had been...beautiful. His lips had moved against mine gently but possessively, as though trying to worship my lips and possess them at the same time.

I had felt owned, cherished, and adored.