Forgiven
Dominik stared at the ceiling of the hotel room, his mind a juxtaposition of peace and chaos. He was at peace now that he was bonded to his mate. He could feel a part of her inside of him, her contentment seeping into him as she slept on his chest.
But his brain refused to turn off. Before the bond, he thought he knew what to expect. He had watched Raphael with his bond, and he had been around other bonded mates, but his reality was completely different.
Now, he was going through every possible situation, planning on the best way to keep his mate safe from the world.
"It's… interesting, isn't it?" asked Raphael. The Alpha was standing in the doorway, his massive shoulder leaning against the door jam as he studied the occupants on the bed.
Dominik stiffened; he had been so lost in his thoughts that he hadn't heard the door even open, let alone register a potential threat.