Where is my mate?

Karica’s POV

I woke up to an empty bed, his warmth was missing. I looked around and found Tacy was there with me, sleeping on the armchair. I had no clue when she arrived.

The physical pain had subsided, my mate had ensured it but where was he?

On the table I saw food, my stomach growled and my mouth watered. It had been days since I had a proper meal. Getting out of bed I grabbed the whole tray and began to munch down the cold mutton chops.

The curtains were still drawn but I knew the sun had risen. A few rays were filtering through but they had very little warmth.

I just sat there collecting my thoughts. I couldn't believe that Xynathius would trust me so blindly. He didn't even need my explanation and that put a smile on my face.

The way he had collected my broken self and put me back together. The way he had licked my wounds and kissed me. The essence of his lips I could still feel against mine.

My fingers instantly wandered to my lips and I wanted to have that feel again. Did