Inside the new couple's bedchamber, Gideon's eyes widened at Freya's remark. Did she really want to mark him as well?
[Say yes right now,] Eli growled.
"I-Of course," he quickly nodded. "If that's what you want, then we can do just that!"
His mate gave him a grateful smile as she replied, "Thank you, Gideon…"
With both of them sharing a smile of appreciation for one another, Gideon felt his body gravitate back towards Freya's. His lips made contact with hers once more as they savored each other's taste. Their tongues fumbled around one another, making for a sloppy, yet earnest experience as they learned what the other wanted in real-time.
Through it all, Gideon could feel Freya's surging emotions through their Bond. With her intent to mark him, it would only be a matter of time before they were truly connected both in body and soul, denying them to put a wall on their emotions and thoughts against each other.
"Freya…"