Chapter 10: Hypnotized by the voice of the forest

(POV: Lina)

I sense something warm, soft, and moist on my cheek. Then on my forehead, nose, and chin. When I sense this contact in my mouth, I open my eyes and the first thing I see are the beautiful green eyes of my wolf. My alpha. My mate!

"Good morning!" he says, holding my right hand and kissing its back, leaving me so entranced that I can't respond. "How do you feel?"

I look into his eyes and see genuine concern in them, but why? I'm fine! I slept ex well, I can't even remember the last time I felt this good about life. Still looking at him, I try to sit up in bed and feel a great discomfort from my waist down.

"Ah!" A pained groan escapes me, making him move closer and grip my shoulder. "Wow! Mentally, I'm great, but from my waist down, it hurts a bit." I look down.

"Normal," he holds my chin, making me look into his eyes. "We did a lot yesterday, and I imagine I may have been too rough for your first time."

"No! Yesterday was perfect, but I got carried away, and you saw how I r