#Chapter20
Jax
I watched my mate as she fought to stay awake. My wolf and I felt relief when we saw the trust shining out through her eyes. I knew she would still worry until I got rid of Zeke permanently, and make no mistake I would, but I also knew that she would trust me to protect her until that time came.
I could hear Ronnie coming down the hall now. Willow’s chocolate-colored eyes had been waging a losing war against the weight dragging her eyelids down. They had just closed for what appeared to be the last time when Ronnie walked through the door.
Noticing Willow’s drowsy state, she kept her voice down when she spoke, /"Hey, I see she is getting some rest. I was a little worried she would be anxious, but I guess there is something to be said about the mate bond after all./"
My wolf rejoiced at her words, feeling ecstatic that we had been able to help our mate to feel secure enough to succumb to the sleep she so clearly needed.