Chapter 40 Embraces And Aftermaths

• Izzy wakes up to the warm rays of sunlight peeking through the curtains. Turning to her left, she sees Miles sleeping peacefully beside her. His messy blonde hair is stuck on his forehead and his arms are wrapped around her, holding her close.
• She smiles at the sight and gently traces his jawline with her fingertips. It was an intimate night. It was perfect. It was as if he was her only mate—then she pauses. Finally realizing what she’s been thinking about, her fingers freeze.
• What now? Now they’ve crossed the threshold from being friends and into lovers. What will she do once she rejects the mate bond with him and he would be in so much pain—that is, until he finds another mate?