Lena’s POV We reached home just as the sun appeared on the horizon, casting a pale light all around the snowy terrain. I smiled at my mate, who held his hand out for me to take. Although we both looked a mess after the trauma we went through, our hearts thumped wildly at the sight of one another. We were safe, alive, unscathed. We could now live our life to the fullest. Now, we could pick up where we had left off! I placed my hand in his and he led me up the porch, over the threshold, into our home. I inhaled deeply, loving the warm, cozy smell of the place where I’ll live forever with my mate. “I’m so glad to be back home with you.” Zephyrus smiled, releasing my hand to unlock the door of our private haven. “Now it’s time to settle down with me here, Lenn.” A flutter of excitement