Page 63 of King of Tides

“Thank you. I love it so much.”

I get ready to tell her I love her, but I’m not sure it’s the right time with Billy. I might scare her away. I hold my tongue and take her to our bedroom instead.

It’s time for her daily blessing.

At Peace

Two weeks later …

Ipad from the bedroom to my library just as I have every morning for the last two weeks. There’s something about the feel of the cool floors beneath my feet that makes me feel alive. As I enter the alcove the library is in, A huge smile comes to my face as it does each time I come in here.

“How is this my life?” I sigh.

The space is perfect. I love the blue light the comes on as I step inside. It gives the area a warm glow. The room is wrapped with white bookshelves that are filled with books by color, giving a gorgeous rainbow aesthetic.

I can’t help myself, every time I come in here, I have to run my fingers across the spines of the books just to make sure this is real. I inhale deeply and the scent of books fills my nose. This has become my happy place.

A face-splitting smile comes to my lips as I look at the bench seat and find my e-reader waiting for me. I had left it in my workbag last night. On the round table by the bench sits a cup of coffee and a plate with toast and fruit. There’s also a bouquet of fresh roses in a gorgeous vase.

I move to sit and pick up the note resting on top of the e-reader. My face hurts from smiling so hard. I didn’t know I could feel this way about anyone, but Ardan has made his way under my skin.

I’m falling hard and fast. I live for my morning blessings and our dates at night. No matter what’s going on with the clubhouse, he always makes sure to spend time with me before I go to bed. Or he’ll wake me to put me back to sleep if he has to handle club business when we come in from my shift.

There’s something comforting about knowing I always have him with me. Even now, he was gone by the time I got out of bed this morning, but this surprise makes me feel like he’s here to wrap me in his strong arms.

Good morning,pretty one,

I thought I’d leave your space ready for you. I had some business to take care of but you’re on my mind and I wanted to make you smile. I’ll be back before your shift. Enjoy your alone time.

Your Mate,

Ardan

I sighand lean my head against the window. I love that the light and weather from outside comes through every morning. Although, I’ve been learning to use my magic to change the view to suit my mood like a mood ring.

I know it annoys Ardan that I won’t allow him to help me with my magic. However, I want to figure it out on my own. It just feels right.

“Thank you,”I mind-link him.

I furrow my brows when he doesn’t answer me back right away. Normally, he responds as soon as I open the link to talk to him. I open my thoughts to him to see if he’ll respond.

“Billy, are you here?” Someone calls through the apartment.

I rush into the foyer and find Dracon with his head stuck in the door. His eyes light up and a warm smile comes to his face. I’ve noticed that Ardan trusts few alone with me, and Dracon is one of the few.

“Good, you’re decent. May I enter?” he says.

“Yeah, come in. What can I do for you?”

He steps in and closes the door behind him. I note that he stands before me like a soldier ready to take his station. I get the feeling Ardan has been sending him around to watch over me when he’s busy with club business.

“King Ardan asked that I come sit with you. He had to take off on a mission,” he says, proving my point.

I roll my eyes. However, my interest is piqued as his words sink in. I lift a brow as I study him.

“A mission? What kind of mission?”

“A water spirit has escaped from The Final Tides. King Ardan has gone to handle the situation.”

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