Chapter 25. Alpha Knight Controls Temperature

“Did you just realize?” Wayne asked, amusement written all over his face. His mate’s expression was genuinely entertaining.

“I… I noticed, but I… I didn’t know it was that distinct,” she stuttered again. She picked up the mug and brought it to her lips. After taking a sip, she grinned. “Perfect temperature.” She took a gulp, then another. Wayne simply stared at her. She lowered the mug and peered back at him. “So, you warmed up the river, huh?”

“It was ice-cold,” he chuckled softly.

“Thanks,” she said, setting the mug back down on the table.

Wayne frowned. “What for?”

“Warming the water for me.”

“You’re saying thank you for that?”

“For accepting me, too,” she added. He gazed deep into her eyes, causing her to flush red. She looked away,