EMBER
I stared at Lucas as my heart lurched. Mother’s words were still there at the back of my mind, but I tried not to let it get the best of me because that would ruin all the experience for me.
I needed to do this because I wanted to be a part of Lucas, and not because I needed my power to be awakened. I sighed as I took a step closer to him, wanting to be somehow near him.
“You mean that?” I asked softly.
His eyes slowly slid to my lips, and then, back to my eyes. “Yes, Ember,” he admitted.
“Is there a proper way to say I want to be marked by you?” I asked softly.
He smiled as he slowly let his hands fall to my waist, pulling me closer to me. My wolf chose that minute to make her appearance, purring lightly for the both of us. I looked into Lucas's eyes, and it was the softest I
