Chapter 50

Caleb’s Point of View

I am startled awake a little after midnight and turn to find Daphne tossing about in our bed. Her forehead is beaded with sweat and she is practically crying in her sleep. My heart breaks imagining the horrors that my mate is living through in her dreams. My beautiful love has had to endure so much in her short life. I reach out and gather her in my arms, kissing her and softly reassuring her that she is safe and in my arms. She slowly wakes up and I continue to hold her, reassuring her in every way I can think of that I am here, she is safe, and I will always keep her safe.

“I am sorry I woke you up.” Her voice is soft, and she hiccups a little with the last of hers sobs finally subsiding

“Do not be sorry my love. You have been through so much. I wish I could have saved you from everything that you have experienced. Daphne you are so strong, and I love that about you. Never feel sorry for finding solace in my arms. I love holding you. I love touching your body, feeling your heart beat next to mine, brushing your hair back from your face. I will never not want to touch you or hold you.” I pull her closer and kiss her forehead. There is no denying that I have fallen head over heals in love with my mate.

Daphne moves closer and soon our bodies are so entwined that there is no space remaining between us. I continue holding her, softly caressing her back. Unfortunately, I am male, and so other parts of my body have woken up as well. Too soon there is an undeniable bulge pressing into Daphne.

“Sorry love there are some things that I can not control.” Daphne lets out a soft giggle but does not move away. We laid entangled in each other’s arms, feeling the heat between us, and the rhythm of our hearts beating in time. I could hold her like this forever, but far too soon Daphne starts moving slowly.

She tilts her head and starts kissing my collarbone, sliding her tongue in the crevice between the bone, and my throat. I cannot help but release a small moan. Having my beautiful mate pressed against me and feeling the softness of her lips, instantly sparks a fire in me.