Restless, I toss and turn all night, unable to get proper sleep. The tugging sensation of knowing they are so close somehow pulls me to seek out my mates, knowing they could replenish my magic and give me power. It must have been the early morning hours when I hear the twist of the shared bathroom door.
My mind instantly goes on alert as I sit up and look in its direction. I let out a breath when I realize it is only Kalen and not one of the others. He stops when he notices me sitting upright in the bed, hesitating.
“Did I wake you?” he whispers, and I shake my head. He looks over his shoulder toward his room before quietly shutting the door. For some reason, his presence doesn’t scare me. I find his aura comforting and feel an overwhelming urge to protect him and keep him close to me f
