Chapter 31

It had been two days since the shopping trip, I'd spent most of that time with Hardin, talking, getting to know each other. I don't think either of us have had this before, Hardin has been honest with me about his past relationships, although I wouldn't say it was a relationship given that he never really wanted it.

For the most part, I find myself settling comfortably into the whole mate thing. It's easier now that we actually talk, I mean, the bite may have played a part in making me want him, but it's not just desire. We're not blurting out our deepest secrets and pain or anything like that, more like getting to know the now version of us rather than the old version. Unlike Hardin, I don't have much to say about my time before him.

"Stop!" I squeal, covering my face as I attempt to shield myself from his attack.

"Alright, alright." Hardin muses, backing off.

I peek my eyes open, loosing all trust in him for a brief moment as I wait for him to do something. He doesn't, so I lower m