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Chapter 28

Author: Yazia Abioye
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-27 16:11:17

Raven’s POV

I slip in and out of consciousness. I was half conscious when Asher carried me to the bathroom and cleaned me up, before laying me down on the bed, draping the covers over me.

A lot happened today and I'm not ready to dwell on it now. My wolf is at peace, I can feel her sigh in contentment.

Our bond has strengthened. The newly formed bond between I and Asher also pulses within me.

I could faintly feel his emotions. I sense a feeling of confusion and happiness too.

Probably confused about everything that happened today and happy about the mate bonds.

I smile at that, before finally giving in to the unconsciousness threatening to consume me.

When I wake up tomorrow, we’ll visit today’s event, but for now I just want to rest, sleep and forget about everything for now.

So I do just that and later when Asher comes to bed, I snuggle up to him, taking in his scent and finally falling asleep in his arms.

Waking up the next morning to the smell of bacon and eggs. My stomach gru
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