Chapter 15

-Cain-

Willow was fluffing up the pillows and truly making herself at home in the bed. It was rather fun to watch, and as I came out of the bathroom, I remained in the doorway, leaning against the doorframe as I watched her.

She looked so good with her long, blond hair down now, and she had changed to an oversized t-shirt to sleep in. She was beautiful, no matter what. I couldn’t deny I had been given quite the gift. However, I understood Willow’s frustration. She was right. My reputation hadn’t been tarnished in the same way hers had.

They didn’t really view me any differently than before, but sleeping in separate rooms wasn’t going to change the gossip. I believed it was going to make it worse because people would think we didn’t share any connection. Why else would she be sleeping in another room? No, this was a better arrangement, even if I had to sleep on the couch for a night, then so be it. But I wouldn’t stay there indefinitely.

Being mates meant being close together, and I