Chapter 66 - The End

John

Epilogue

Many years later, I still wake up wanting to see my wife first thing in the morning. Kitty Kat and I have been together forever, but something about merman genes and the mate-bond keeps us from aging.

We do age, only much slower. Not that I mind—it only means I get more time to spend with the love of my life.

She makes it a true blessing to wake up every morning.

I peer down at my left palm, smiling at the human who uses one of my fingers as her body pillow. I'm not much larger than I was ten years ago, but since Kat was attacked by a group of dire wolves last year, my resolve to protect her has grown.

Kat is prohibited from sleeping without me, and I want her around me all the time, even if she is a loud snoring lady. I find it amusing when she sounds like an airplane, so I haven't told her about it.

As I hover above her, I stroke a finger down her petite back, biting my lower lip when she smiles in her sleep. My