26. Sloan
I thought I was prepared for the magnitude of bonding—but I was so wrong.
I could never accurately describe the magic that coursed through my veins when my soul became permanently intertwined with Ivy’s. But if I had to take a stab at it? Euphoric, thrumming, all-consuming bliss glowed from within me as her light made a home in my heart.
The magic Fate gifts to those who are blessed to find their match is truly awe-inspiring. To know Ivy’s emotions as I do my own, to feel her surprise as my teeth sank into her throat is an experience I’ll never forget.
But even better was the absolutely surety that the bond, while unexpected for both of us, was met with elation from my omega. I can feel Ivy’s eagerness to grow this seed of love we’ve planted and I’m positively buzzing with the intimate knowledge that the desire I hold for her is returned wholeheartedly.
It’s a heady, powerful thing.
Makes me feel like a fucking king to know my mate craves me in all regards.
Even now as she sleeps, tucked against my chest in the nest we built for her, I can sense the contentment in her soul. After all that’s happened in the last two days, it’s a relief she can rest easily. We still have many obstacles to overcome, but with this unbreakable tether between us, I know we’ll prevail.
Together .
Chuckling to myself, I stroke the soft skin of her cheek and send gratitude into the world. I don’t know what I did to deserve such a blessedly beautiful mate as my Ivy, but I’ll protect her at all costs. Even with my life.
Cillian may want to throttle me for disrupting our plan. Oran may mock me for the confidence I had in my own self-control. But I don’t give a shite. Once they bond with her, they’ll understand. I could never in all my days regret what’s happened. Not when the outcome is the gift of her sweet heart beating in tandem with mine. Not when my life is inextricably tied to hers.
Tomorrow, my rut-induced stupor may cause problems for my pack. We’ll undoubtedly have to find a way to explain the bond mark on our queen’s immaculate neck.
But for now, I have the whole world in my arms, and I’m holding on to her for dear life.