Soft hues of red and orange light were filtering into the room from the windows of the balcony. I watch as the sun slowly sinks in the sky, casting even more colors of light into the room. Turning over and stretching my body, I wince in pain. Memories of the events from this morning begin to fill my mind, causing my body to instantly heat up just at the thought of my mate. Reaching up, I touch my marking spot and a shot of electricity runs through my body. A slow smile spread across my face. He marked me, I think to myself. Sitting up and pushing the thick blanket off my body has chills erupting all over my body because of the loss of warmth. Swinging my legs off the side of the bed, I try to stand up, my legs shake slightly and my knees start to buckle, but I am able to catch myself o