Dex POV I woke to a sweet scent filling my room. Mate! Our mate has finally returned! Axel said as he urged me to move. It’s not our mate, our mate doesn’t smell like that. Someone is probably using sage or some other incense I say to him not trying to get his hopes up. I sighed as I got out of the bed. It was early about 3 am. I can’t sleep without knowing that she is safe, but after my experience with the moon goddess my heart eased a little bit. I walked down stairs following the beautiful scent. But my mate wasn’t there. I sighed as I sat alone in the darkness, praying for her return. The scent got stronger and stronger as as I waited. Trust me our mate is coming Axel howled with joy. I felt bad for the guy, but I didn’t say anything, I didn’t want to break his heart. I didn’t