Katie's POV
I never slept more peacefully than I did in James's arms. Everything was right with the universe because I knew who my mate is. And my mate wants me, and I want him. True, we have known each other our whole lives. At times he was more like a big brother to me. But the last few years, it had become clear that he was so much more to me.
I opened my eyes and yawned, and was immediately aware I was alone in the bed. The running shower told me that he wasn't far away. I looked at the clock and scoffed at the time. I had forgotten that he got up a few hours earlier than I did. I rolled onto my back and contemplated going back to sleep. Then the shower switched off. I looked towards the bathroom door and waited for him to emerge from the steam. The heavenly scent fill
