CH31 - Cedric's POV

With my beloved's consent, I led Kai back to my room. He is as flustered as always, yet his body subconsciously seems to know that we’re destined to be together. I hope this is a sign that he’ll realise the truth soon.

When that happens, I hope he will accept me and we can go through the mating ritual with no issues. I’ll continue to be patient until then, but I wonder if he will let me go all the way with him before then.

So far we haven’t and I haven’t forced him into anything. Making sure he is comfortable is the most important thing to me. Even though my body yearns for it all now.

As soon as we get to the bathroom, I release his hand and turn the shower on. If he wishes to change his mind and go, then now is his chance. I won’t force him to bathe with me, but if he stays and doesn’t protest, then I’ll take it as a sign that he is fine with this.

I glance over my shoulder to study his expression. He look