1.25 Bonds of Affection

Dorian gazed at Damian, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew deep down that he wanted to become mates with Damian, feeling a strong connection that told him Damian was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.

However, Dorian couldn't enter into such a profound bond unless he knew Damian loved him.

Expressing his hesitation, Dorian spoke up, "I can't commit to being mates if I don't know if the person loves me. It's a lifelong bond, not something to take lightly."

Reaching out, Damian gently held Dorian's face in his hands, his touch reassuring. "I'm deeply in love with you. From the moment our eyes met, I knew you were meant to be my mate," Damian confessed, his eyes brimming with adoration.

Dorian's heart skipped a beat at Damian's declaration. Hearing those words for the first time filled him with overwhelming emotion. Damian's eyes reflected love and devotion as he continued, "I love you more than anything, my love."