*Through Xander's Eyes*
I woke up in the woods. The birds chirping and an overwhelming scent of pine heightened my senses, pulling me from my sleep. But the ground beneath me was soft, and I was much too warm to be outside in the mountains in October.
When I opened my eyes, I smiled. I wasn’t in the woods. My mate was wrapped around me, surrounding me with her scent. She was still asleep and looked so peaceful. Strands of her blond hair covered her face, while the rest spread out around her like silk. Her face looked so relaxed compared to the neutral expression she usually wore.
I frowned a little when I realized the chirping birds I thought I heard were actually an alarm from my phone, telling me it was time for morning training. As much as I would have loved to stay in
