(KAIA'S POV) Series of growls and rumbles left my throat as I waited for Penelope to convince her mate to let me speak to mine. I was restless and anxious. What if that hardhearted Giovanni doesn't even agree? "Kaia?" I stilled for a second and waited for whoever had called to repeat my name. "Kaia?" The voice called again. My tail wagged happily behind me, my tongue lolling out of my mouth. My ears perked up, flicking back and forth as I took in the voice of my mate. I howled happily, and wished I could merge fully with Penelope, to take full control. I gave a playful bark which showed how much I loved this moment, and he returned it. "I've always wanted to meet you… talk to you, cuddle you… I can't believe it's finally happening. Although we haven't cuddled yet. Haha! But I fee