Chapter 53

SIERRA

I snuggle deep in my mate's arms, sighing at how strong and protective his hold feels around me. The past week has been so enlightening for both of us. We got to know each other better than I would have imagined.

I like the house, it has a sense of belonging, like it's mine. The earlier one had a very old feeling to it. It felt lived in and had memories of his parents. I felt like an intruder where there are memories of two people who often sought the much need solace from their busy Princely duties but this one feels completely opposite from that house.

It's sad that it's just a temporary living arrangement.

We finally christened the bedroom and every time we make love I fall deeper under his spell. I don't know if he feels the same way about me. He's been nothing but patient with me but what if it is all because I went into heat. Now that the last of my heat is waning off, I feel quite insecure about our relationship. What if he isn't ready to claim me in front of everyone?

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