Chapter 27

*Cyrus*

When I woke up to Fiona in my arm, I thought I must still be dreaming.  I didn't move for fear that when she woke it would all come crashing down.  I watched her sleeping peacefully in awe, so delicate yet so strong.  Never had I met someone who overcame so much without being jaded to the world.  I debated whether or not to tell her I was her mate.  Although her birthday was only a few days away the wait was proving torturous. 

I need to go at her pace though.  I was devasted when she wanted to keep the events that transpired between us a secret, I want to shout to the world that we belonged to each other.  Yet I would see in her eyes that she was still unsure about me.  I didn't want to push and risk losing her so I agreed.  It was difficult, as my body called out for hers.  After last night, I was sure her body called out for mine as well. 

It proved m