(Kaeleigh’s POV)I couldn’t keep my eyes open as I felt myself being placed within the soft sheets. My body was still buzzing from the unexpected, intense orgasm that had just ripped through my already exhausted body. I could feel the bindings of sleep wrap around me, pulling me into the darkness as I heard moving around. Moments later, I felt the bed dip and then arms pulling me into an embrace, warmth curling around me from my back. I allowed the sleep to take me, knowing I was secure where I was. Just as I was slipping out of the final stages of waking life, I felt a spark of electricity on my shoulder before a voice in my ear.“Good night, my little mouse.” Instantly, images from when I was a child hit me. A dark-haired boy laughed as I tried to keep up as he and his blond-haired fr

(Chase’s POV)“Let me out you bastard” I stood across from my bedroom door as I heard her bang on it. She didn’t continue past that, though. I listened out for more, but it had gone pretty quiet. I sighed, running my hand through my hair. I honestly didn’t know what to do. I went in search of my dad, finding him and my mum on one of the sofas in the main living room. Dad was whispering in my mum’s ear as she giggled. I loved my parent’s relationship. It’s what I wanted, to find my mate and be happy, and not to have 3000 lives depending on that would be nice too. My parents looked up, both smiling. “Sorry about breakfast,” I sat on the opposite sofa as dad chuckled.

(Kaeleigh’s POV)We sat on the bed. I leaned against the headboard while he sat in front of me. “Okay, how does this go?” he asked with a dubious look on his face and I laughed.“We each ask a question that we both answer,” I explained. “It’s that simple really,” “What kind of question?” He raised his eyebrows, and I smiled.“Ones that help you find out something about each other,” he nodded, and then a glint of mischief appeared in his eyes. "Okay go,” he said confidently, and I eyed him suspiciously but shook my head. How bad could he be?

(Kaeleigh POV)I woke up just as the light was breaking through, and there was a golden glow cast through the floor to ceiling windows. I was still tangled in with Chase, who was laid on his back sound asleep. I untangled myself from his arms and legs and covers and pulled myself out of the bed and made my way to the bathroom quietly. My body felt like it had done ten rounds with a bear but yet still warm and glowy. Last night came back to me and I blushed at the memories. I rinsed my face in the sink and went out into the bedroom, searching for my clothes. Today was the day of the mating ball, and it would be officially announced that Chase and I were to be mated. There were people coming in from all over the world, including the Conclave, a supernatural governing body that ensured that the different supernatural species stayed in line. Apparently our match had caused some stirrings at the Conclave and they requested an invitati

**** Trigger Warning **** The following chapter contains content of a distressing nature. Details of sexual and physical assault are mentioned in the chapter.(Chase’s POV)I had Kaeleigh in my arms with her clinging on to my neck as we made our way back to the main pack house. She hadn’t stopped shaking and was mumbling something to herself. I had linked my mum and told her that she and my sister were now on lockdown in the Alpha quarters and I expected to see them there when we got back. The pack house was teaming with warriors when we arrived. Everett Stanton, our Warrior Commander, had called in every single pack warrior on to immediate duty, so with our own warriors and the visiting ones, we had almost a thousand on high alert. “Alpha,&