26

The next morning dawns nice and early. After completing the mating bond last night I feel like an entirely new person. My mind is clear and I feel more determined than ever for training today. That is, until I stretch. Everything hurts! Why would I do this to myself. I am not sure if it is all from exercising so much yesterday or if some of it is from last night as well. 

I can do this though, I can get up and start training. I will not lay in bed all day. That is exactly what I am doing right now though. I still haven't managed to get myself out of bed. Groaning, I turn over to look for Dante but he is already gone. As soon as I think of him I feel him in my mind. I can hear him chuckle slightly at my realization that I can communicate with him telepathically after the bond is in place. 

"I guess you are awake now. Ready to join me in the gym?" He asks. 

Groaning, I reply, "No, it hurts." 

"What hurts?" He asks concerned.

"Ever