Luis prepares a sci-fi series for us to watch today. He matches it with drinks and chips while we watch the movies. While on the sofa, he can’t help but be near me and wrap his arms around my shoulders. He really does follow his instincts, and the need to be close to our mates. It’s definitely the mate bond. And I wonder how he can be this sweet while he has other women at his side. Does he think so little of womanizing that he doesn’t consider it as cheating? “Luis, you asked me to live with you, right?” I ask. “Hmmm,” he mutters. His attention is on the screen, while, as always, he unconsciously plays with my hair. “I’ve decided to live with you. Is that okay?” I ask. He freezes for a minute, and then I feel myself being pushed onto the couch. The mint is getting stronger, which mean