“They’re beautiful,” I murmured.
 
 “Yeah…” Chris said, brushing his finger down my neck. I shivered under his touch, sighing softly. He chuckled, and I raised an eyebrow.
 
 “What is it?”
 
 “Rayhan said your parents want us to come for dinner,” he said, smirking. His gaze dipped to my breasts, and I felt him throb. My stomach fluttered.
 
 “Did you say we’re fated mates?”
 
 “No, I didn’t even say we’re here right now.” He smirked.
 
 “Rayhan annoyed?”
 
 “Na, he just sounded stiff,” he snickered.
 
 “Oh Goddess, you are going to taunt him, aren’t you?” I asked.
 
 “Definitely,” he replied.
 
 “I can’t wait for you to meet Uncle Al as my mate.”
 
 “Oh, I’m not afraid because as much as he’ll probably want to castrate me, he’ll know this blond hunk equals his niece’s happiness,” he said cockily. I rolled my eyes.
 
 “Okay, I get it, urgh... you are just going to be ten times cockier now, aren’t you?”
 
 “Yeah, obviously. You’re my mate, meant for me, so you know I must be worth something,” he said, stretching before tightening his arms around me. I rested my head on his chest, listening to his beating heart.
 
 “You’re priceless, baby,” I whispered, closing my eyes.
 
 Neither of us spoke, simply basking in the other’s company.
 
 Night had fallen, and Chris and I had just arrived back home. My cheeks were burning, and despite the fact that we last had sex at two, my lower region felt very sore.Urgh, this is so awkward! Returning home knowing the entire world knows you did the deed is weird!
 
 “Relax, Ma chérie,” he said, making my stomach knot. Did he just call me…? I blushed, thinking that was hot. I was so distracted that I didn’t even notice the door opening to reveal Rayhan and Delsanra until she called me.
 
 “Ri!” I looked at her, smiling before I hugged her tightly.
 
 “Del! I’m so sorry I was meant to call and…”
 
 “You’re forgiven. I don’t think anyone can think of calling when you’re with your love,” she whispered, moving away from me.
 
 “Well, you should have called to ask.”
 
 “I thought I’d let you two enjoy the morning,” she said, winking, making Chris chuckle and Rayhan frown. I smiled at her. How did I get so lucky to have an amazing friend and sister? One who will always be in the same pack as me? I was lucky, that was for sure.
 
 We both looked at Rayhan, whose face was emotionless, his jaw set in its usual way that just made him look arrogant. I knew he didn’t know how to react. I turned to Chris, who had a small smirk on his lips, but I knew he was not being cocky. He just didn’t know how to act either. I realised smiling and smirking were his natural reflexes most of the time.
 
 “I have news,” I announced, making Rayhan’s attention snap to me. His gaze fell to my neck.
 
 “You’re marked.”
 
 “Yes, but that’s not what I wanted to tell you guys…” I said as Delsanra subtly, or tried to, pushed Rayhan towards me.
 
 “What is it?” Rayhan asked, sighing as he gave me a tight hug. “Fuck, you smell of him.” He stepped away, wrinkling his nose, making Chris snicker.
 
 “Well, obviously,” he said, earning himself a glare from Rayhan. “I thought you wanted us happy.”
 
 “Yeah, still, it’s weird,” Rayhan said, running his fingers through his hair as Delsanra locked her arms around his waist. He hugged her, inhaling her hair. I knew it calmed him.Okay, now’s my chance!