I was shaking with nerves as I carried Lola up to the bedroom knowing I may finally get to mark my mate now. “Manny, you ok?” Lola whispers into my ear. “Uh-huh” I respond, unsure I could reply much more than that right now, as I gently place her on the bed. I hear her phone buzz from her pocket as I do. She grabs the phone to look. “It’s Esme. Saying she hopes I didn’t let you mark me. And asking if I am going back to her flat to travel home as planned” she explains. “Oh, that’s nice of her. Anyone would think she wants you to leave me like she left Gabe.” I find myself saying, a little spitefully. I have to say I am pissed off with Esme for how she has treated Gabe, as I know he likes to act all tough and like nothing bothers him, but I know he will be massively hurt by this. I co