Chapter 23. First Time

I walk to the sitting room and plop down on the couch. I lean forward with my elbows on my knees and my head in my hands. I don’t have the energy for this right now. I really just want to find my mate and snuggle up to her. She has been through an ordeal, and I just want some time with her where she isn’t trying to fight for her life or heal from injuries.

The couch dips next to me, and I can feel Aida’s body heat next to me. I feel her hand on my thigh, but I push it away. I sit up and lean my head back on the back of the couch. “You have five minutes, Aida. I suggest you don’t waste it.” I can feel Aida’s upper body closer to mine, and I figure she has leaned back close to me.

“I….I miss you, Lincoln. I know you miss me too. We had a good thing and I know you are just appeasing Landon by accepting Portia.” I sigh internally. I knew this would be bad, but experiencing it is something else. “You know I love you, and I know you love me too. Don’t fig