Chapter 78

I looked over my mate and peered at the clock near her computer desk. I let out a soft sigh as I realized it was already 6:30 and she should be waking up around this time. Sending my father a final message, I slowly slipped away from my mate, smiling as her lips turned into a pout. I kissed them gently, her lips immediately responding to mine and her eyes opening slightly. I smiled down at her, kneeling against the bed as I stroked my fingers across her soft cheeks.

"Morning, beautiful," I whispered, hearing something stir in the other room across the hall. Dammit.

"Good morning," she said sleepily, stretching her body along the length of the bed before allowing it to relax beneath my touch. She stayed there, staring at me for a few seconds before her eyes widened and her head snapped to the clock. "Sh*t!"