The morning after their passionate night in the cabin, Alex Jr. and Elara woke slowly, wrapped tightly in each other’s arms. Sunlight filtered through the windows, warming their bare skin. The mate bond hummed contentedly between them, steady and deep, like a second heartbeat. Alex Jr. pressed a soft kiss to Elara’s shoulder, then trailed more along her neck until she stirred with a sleepy smile.
“Good morning, my mate,” he murmured, voice still husky from the night before.
Elara turned in his arms and kissed him properly, slow and lingering. Their bodies were already responding, heat building again. “Best morning,” she whispered against his lips.
They made love once more before leaving the cabin—slow and sweet this time. Alex Jr. moved inside her with deep, unhurried strokes, savoring
