She stretched languidly, reaching over to feel that the bed was empty on Ferox’s side. She rolled, sighing as she stared at the indentations her male had left on the pillow, enjoying the memory of their lovemaking only hours before. She rose from the bed and scurried into the bathroom as warm liquid trickled down her legs, tickling her from her thighs down. She grinned. Just another reminder. She turned on the shower and stepped inside, leaning against the wall as hot water patted against her skin and sluiced down her, steam filling the space within seconds. She was tired, but it was worth the lack of sleep to spend time that much needed time with her mate. It had been a long time since she and Ferox had stayed up all day, just talking. And though Ferox couldn’t remember any of the time they’d spent in the past, he was eager to hear the stories. Raine took a deep breath in and exhaled slowly, allowing herself to relax for a minute as she showered. A few of the Guardians were going out in search of Riley tonight, and though she’d been instructed by Caleen, Raven, and Odette that she was not to leave, she wasn’t about to sit by while her youngest son was missing.
