Chapter 32: Charles?

BRYANT

It was hotter than usual in my bed. I opened my eyes and looked down to find a mass of wavy, honey blonde hair across my chest. 

My arms were around her, and Tallia’s arms held me close. My lips tugged up into a sleepy smile. I could get used to this. 

I unthinkingly squeezed Tallia tighter to me and she let out a little moan. She squirmed for a second before blinking open her eyes and tilting her head to look up at me. 

“Morning,” she said in a groggy voice that I loved. 

“Morning.” I pulled her up my body and lifted my head until I could kiss her hair. 

When I laid her back down, Tallia gave me a smile that made my chest warm and clench. This right here was what having a mate was all about. I’d never realized how fantastic it would be to wake up with mine in the morning, and now that I was here, I never wanted this to end.