(Nikolai’s POV)
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Sunlight was seeping through the gaps within the curtains. I groaned not wanting to wake up as my head was throbbing in pain.
The memory of the wonderful night I had with my Ashley eased my mind and I felt happy after years of looking for her. I was satisfied to spend the night with my Mate again.
Although I could not mark her, I knew I was close and she would submit to me soon. I would convince her that she could trust me and I would never harm or let anyone hurt her.
Suddenly, I felt a presence of someone in the room. Someone I was not familiar with the scent. I opened my eyes slowly, hoping it was Ashley next to me.
But, it was disappointing to know that she was no longer there sleeping beside me. I sighed and forced myself to get up in a sitting position on the
