Chapter 106

Ariela

I walked around the table and he watched me. He had turned his chair towards me and one arm was outstretched. I followed the silent request by sitting on his lap.

He put his arms around me and I put mine around his neck. A quick kiss was necessary because the little spark of joy relieved my inner restlessness.

I leaned my forehead against his and closed my eyes. A deep breath let me smell his scent. Very quietly I said "You react far too well to the fact that we are mates."

In the end, it was a werewolf thing. Vampires usually had nothing to do with it. In general, he had actually felt an aversion to werewolves. But he had shown no negative reaction to my confession. Not even because I had remained silent for a long time.

Aramis answered just as quietly "We are mates. You are with me because of me and not because of my title or money. It is feelings that bind you to me."

My heart ached because it screamed disappointments in