Chapter 43. Morning Glory

Harlan’s POV

I wake up the next morning to Savannah’s beautiful face in front of me, and my heart feels full. My lips curve into a smile as I note her gorgeous features. Her cheeks are flushed and slightly pink, her lips are full and so inviting, and her skin is like porcelain, I can’t wait to touch it.

I’m not usually like this. Waking up in the morning and smiling like an idiot. But if this is what being with a mate is supposed to feel like, I’m not gonna complain.

My hand slowly reaches up and I tuck a stray strand of hair away from her face. When I do this, I notice a mark on her neck, behind her ear. It’s almost like a bite mark, and then I see the bruises on her collarbone too.

I prop my head up to get a better look. Her arms have marks all over and I for sure did not leave these marks on her. I healed her yesterday, all her bruises were gone last night before we went to bed.

So what do these fresh, new bruises mean?

I lean closer and