Nova POV

I wake up a few hours later in Matts bed. I vaguely remember him carrying me to his room and cuddling up next to me. I glance over at the alarm clock. It’s just after 2am. Shit Geoffs gonna kill me. Matts arm is draped over me and his soft snoring is the only thing I can hear. Leah said having sex with him would bring me clarity but all it’s done is confirm that he is in fact my mate. My body aches but in a good way as I look at him.

He wants me but can I allow him to have me? Years of training and pain to be a heretic thrown away for something that most likely won’t last! And yet the mate bond calls to me , pulls me in like the ending is unavoidable. I shake my head , it’s too early in the morning to let myself get pulled into the sadness and confusion. Matts grip tightens and he pulls me in closer. I inhale and the smell of him puts me at ease. He always smells like the beach , a clean smell of freedom. His natural scent mixed with the aftershave he wears mingl