The Next Morning

Ember

" Mates or not, I have already made a vow to keep you safe. Nothing or no one will harm you", he promised. His promise made me feel a lot better. I had more questions, but I covered my mouth as a yawn came from me. I looked at the time. It was approaching midnight.

" I have more questions", I told him.

"I know, but you need sleep first. I will answer your questions tomorrow. Come", he said, holding out his hand. I took it and followed him out of the mansion, back into his lambo. We drove off and I laid back, watching the streets fly past in a blur. I hadn't even realized I had fallen asleep, but when I woke up, I was in bed, with the cover being pulled over me.

" Don't go", I said, sleepily. Carter looked at me, wondering if he should stay or not.

"Please", I begged. Tonight was a lot to process, and I'm sure I would in my own time, but right now, all I wanted was to fall asleep with Carter next to me. My mate, as he called it. He took off his jacket and climbed into bed wi