The new Luna

Denera

I shuffled around the bed, every muscle in my body hurt but it was worth it and I would do it all over again. The sun had risen and I could hear birds once again chirping happily.

A huge smile formed on my face and I turned on the bed again before opening my eyes. My expectations were cut short and my smile dropped a bit when I noticed the other side of the bed was empty.

Rockan?

I sighed, coming to the conclusion that even after the mating ceremony yesterday, he still didn’t sleep in the same room as me.

“Good morning, little mate," Rockan's familiar voice called out, drawing my attention away from the empty space beside me on the bed.

I quickly sat upright, clutching the bed sheets to cover my naked form as I turned to face him. A wide smile spread across my face at the sight of my mate, freshly emerging from the shower.

His hair was still damp, water droplets glistening on his chiselled physique, and I felt a familiar warmth blossom within me.

"Good morning, Rockan," I