Chapter 13

REID’S POV

I had never been this delighted for most of my life, not until Aliyah came and changed the way I viewed the world--from dark hues, it was painted bright colors. I was used to the robotic routine as I took responsibility for my pack after my parents died, and the thought of feeling happiness never crossed my mind.

But Selene seemed to have a plan for me.

When the mating pull happened, the little organ in my chest, as well as my veins, were alive with its force that drew me closer to my mate. It completely changed me, my perspectives, and my life principles. Having Aliyah around gave me a sheer amount of positivity and I would trade anything just for us to stay this way for as long as we could.

"Are you full?" I asked her after noticing that she had already finished her dinner.

"I am. Thank you for the food," she replied with a shy smile.

I thought it would take a very long time for Aliyah to figure out that we were mates, but