Chapter 25. I Will Claim All Your Marks

Amelie

Gideon walks away, and I drop to the floor, trying to hide for a moment.

“Well, things are going smoothly.” Inari’s emotions are at an all-time high as she cannot wait to spend more time with our mate.

“You think so. I kind of feel like it was a disaster. What was that word vomit from me! And what was that confession about! So, I guess he had a crush on me and watched me walk around naked and dreamed about it. That last part should bother me. Why doesn’t it bother me!” Inari is in a blissful state.

“Because he is our mate. He should dream about you.” I let out a deep breath and looked up. On the edge of the counter, I see the bundle of violets. A smile takes over my face.

I stand up, pick up the bundle and lean forward on the counter, smelling the smashed violets. “You know he got these for me but was too embarrassed to admit it and even tried to hide them. Poor things got smashed pretty bad.” I untie the white ribbon holding them togethe