Athena’s POV
For the first time in what felt like forever I was happy. My whole body tingled from my fingers to my toes, a feeling similar to my anxiety but with one noticeable difference. Instead of feeling cold and empty I feel warm and full. I no longer felt stressed instead feeling relaxed. Like a warm summers breeze had washed over me leaving me feeling refreshed and lively.
Hector was still fast asleep and through the bond I could feel his unconditional love for me, yet deep down were feelings of need and longing. Propping myself up on my elbow I stared at the most handsome man I had ever laid eyes on; he was mine and I was his. Never in my whole life had I felt this lucky. To have my best friend be my mate some never get that, some are mated to people they have previously dislike
