CH14 - Cedric's POV

I have to admit, I never thought I’d have to force myself to hold back in wanting my mate. I could hear every sound he had made in there, and part of me wanted to burst back in and take him. Yet I knew that would only scare him, so I resisted any urge I had.

Spending the night taking care of myself, and cooling myself down in the shower, I finished the rest of the night wishing Kai was laying next to me. It's still too soon to wish for such things to happen, and it's a shame that I can't have him beside me now. However, I want him to settle into his new life before I claim him as my mate.

Anything less would only make him resent me, perhaps even reject me later on. That is not a risk I would ever be willing to take with him. He is far too precious for me to ever become so selfish.

Despite all that, I yearn for him like nothing else. As soon as the morning sun hits my face, I can’t help but rush myself to get ready for the day ahead of me. Though I’m not getting up early for my daily ta