Chapter 19

When I opened my eyes the light was streaming in through the windows and I was alone. Elijah’s bed was wonderfully comfortable and waking up here in his arms would have been almost perfect. Waking up alone here however wasn’t so great. I reached out to touch his side of the bed, it was cold and that made me feel sad.

I let out a long sigh.

I had never been in this position before. I was usually the one who cut out on my partner after a one night stand. None of them had been my mate though, I wouldn't have done that to my mate. Then again I couldn’t understand why he would mark me if he didn't want to be with me.

“You are awake.” Elijah said, pulling me out of my train of thought.

He was standing in the doorway holding a large tray. There were all different kinds of breakfast foods and drinks on it, there was also a single rose laid to one side. The sight of him holding that try made my heart flutter.

“I didn’t want you to have to wake up alone.” He said pouting.

“I am not goi