Page 24 of Hunting for Redemption

“You’re a good man, Jeff. You are good. Redemption isn’t a thing you need to earn because you haven’t done the wrong. But it’s admirable that you live by a code and shield humans from danger.”

I rest my forehead against the center of his chest, letting him run his fingers through my hair. I am so in love with this man.

These few weeks have been so fucking hard, learning self-control, learning to drink blood without letting the hunger consume me, learning about my instincts and feelings. But being with Axel has been so easy. Being with him is like breathing. We belong together.

It might have been a short time but already I know I can’t go back to what it was like not having him in my life. I can’t go back to not having him near.

I love him.

I take Axel’s hand, bringing it to my mouth and kissing each of his fingers. My fangs slide down and Axel sucks in a sharp breath that makes me smile.

I don’t say the words. Not yet. But I do take Axel to our bedroom and show him my feelings with gentle kisses, soothing touches, and soft, murmured words. My wonderful mate. My soul mate. My baby’s father.

I love him and I promise to protect him, to love him, and to make sure he never questions my feelings for him.

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