Maddox POV It's been a week since I found my mate. I'm sitting in Micah's office before I head to the Dragon Kingdom. "You have far better control than I do Maddox. The minute I found Loreli, I wouldn't let her out of my sight until she wore my mark", Micah says. "Believe me, it is not easy. When she said she wanted time with her family, Cash was ready to take over and claim her. This has been the longest week of my life. I'm just glad she agreed to stay at the castle. I have waited so long to find my mate that the thought of being away from her is physically painful. After I rejected Raya, I never expected to find Lucy so soon. Usually, we don't get second chances if we are the one doing the rejecting, so I guess the goddess agreed with what I did. Lucy is perfect in every way and I