Chapter 16

Rose's POV

As we walked further, my fears began to dissipate, replaced by a sense of calm and security that only my mate, Luke could provide. His presence beside me was comforting, his touch reassuring, and I knew that with him by my side, nothing could harm me.

Under the light of the full moon, we walked in silence, lost in our own thoughts and the beauty of the night. The stars twinkled above us, and the soft rustle of leaves and the chirping of crickets filled the air. It was a perfect moment, one that I would always cherish.

As we reached the edge of the forest, Luke stopped and turned to face me, his eyes locking onto mine. "Rose," he said, his voice low and husky. "I want you to know how much you mean to me. You are the light in my life, the one person who makes everything worth it."

Tears welled up in my eyes as I listened to his words, my heart swelling with love for this man. "Luke," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I love you more than anything in this world. You a