Chapter 40

Chapter Forty

Kendall’s POV

I woke up in the middle of the night, feeling a strange emptiness beside me. The sheets were cold where Declan had been moments before, and a pang of longing tugged at my heart.

But as I sat up, the memory of our passionate night together flooded back, and a smile tugged at my lips. Last night had been different, special even.

Despite Declan still not marking me, I felt a sense of fulfillment and contentment that I hadn’t experienced before. The bond between us felt stronger than ever, binding us together in a way that was beyond mere physical desire.

As I made my way downstairs, the scent of food greeted me, mingling with the comforting aroma of coffee. To my surprise, I found Declan in the kitchen, cooking up a dish with a look of concentration on his face.

“Declan wha–“ I opened my mouth to protest, but he raised a hand to stop me.

“The food’s for you,” he said simply, his gaze softening as he met my eyes. “I know you’ll be hungry.”

I blinked in disbelie