Sally's POV
Morning light filters through the tent fabric as consciousness slowly returns to me. A satisfied warmth spreads through my chest, memories of last night painting a smile across my lips. Karl sleeps peacefully beside me, his breathing deep and steady. I study his relaxed features while feeling the new bond that ties us together pulse with life.
This connection feels different somehow. Stronger. More electric.
Perhaps it's because Karl and I already shared something before the mating bite took hold. When Ajax claimed me, we barely knew each other's middle names. But I've carried feelings for Karl in my heart for years now.
