Lancaster POV
Never before did my beautiful mate hug me so tight. She had her arms wrapped tightly around my waist, her delicate face resting on my chest as we stood in the middle of the room. I placed one of my hands on the back of her head, pressing her closer against me, while the other gently rubbed her back in an attempt to comfort her. Through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, I could see the first stars light up the sky. The sun had just set, and I knew everyone was waiting for me.
“Just one more minute,” Caitlyn pleaded as if she could read my mind.
“I have to go, beautiful,” I hesitantly reminded her, planting a soft kiss on the top of her head. It took all of my strength to push her slightly away from me. My fingers instinctively moved to her cheek, inviting her to look at me
