Unexpected Visitor

Harlyn

I haven’t moved since King Stefan left. I just sat and watched as everyone packed and considered things. I spoke to Wayne after he found the bite and agreed that as soon as I accepted Stefan’s rejection, he would claim me.

That has stopped the risk of Stefan just trying to bite and claim me again. When I accepted his rejection, the entire mark felt different. That burning sensation that seemed to worsen the longer I was away from Stefan suddenly stopped.

Something feels different, though. When I compare how I feel now to how Stefan claimed me, it’s like two entirely different worlds.

It’s a feeling I can’t shake, and now I’m wondering if I’m Wayne’s mate or not. Surely, if I was, it would feel the same.

“My love, you’re biting your lip.” I glance up, hearing Wayne, and see him sitting, playing with the pups. “What’s wrong? We have some time until the ship is ready to leave.” He smiles at me.

“It feels different.” My hands stroke along the new mark, and I’m unable to ignore how