“Well, you're going to get to go to France. That's so exciting!" I say as cheerfully as I can once we're alone.

 

Kas smiles at me but it doesn't reach her eyes, "Yeah, I'm sure I will be more excited as the date gets closer. Right now, it makes me nervous and sad, I guess.”

 

“Kas, I know it is kind of weird timing but what do you think about moving into my apartment instead of staying in the suite? I mean, if you want to stay in the suite that's fine too. I just thought, you know, maybe you would be more comfortable...here?”

 

I rub the back of my neck as she looks at me, contemplating my request.

 

“Sooo we would sleep in the same bed? You wouldn't sleep on the sofa anymore like you do in my suite?" she asks tentatively.

 

"She's gonna say no! You fucked up, dummy! " Saint howls.

 

“Shut up, Saint!”

 

“Whatever makes you comfortable, Baby. If you want me to sleep in the bed, I promise I won't try anything. I want everything to be at your pace. If you want me to sleep on the sofa, I can do that too.”

 

"Won't try anything?! What's the point?!" Saint continues to shout. 2

 

Kas looks around my apartment for a bit, then back at me.

 

“T trust you to sleep in the bed with me and not try anything," she says calmly, "I just want you to promise one thing.”

 

“Anything, Baby," I reassured her.

 

“Never make me wake up alone. If you have to leave, wake me up and tell me. No more notes or searching for you. It scares me and makes me feel so empty when I wake up alone.”

 

I pick her up into a bear hug and kiss her cheek. She giggles as my chin scruff tickles her face.

 

“T promise. You will never wake up alone. I will have someone bring your belongings

 

the suite

 

but I need to

 

to show you but don't

 

look. I lead her into the bedroom and stand at the

 

be pissed off when she realizes how much money you spent on

 

I growl

 

suite, but they brought everything else here. After that, I think they felt guilty about what happened, so they went out and

 

so I had it converted to a closet after my parents moved out. The entire back wall is

 

touching all the clothes

 

this wall is mine?"

 

" T point to another

 

and stuff are in those drawers," I pointed at a built-in dresser. "And that door leads to the bathroom," I point to a door on the

 

of this. I don't even know what to say," her voice is shaky as she holds

 

to you with no strings attached. I want to do this for you, Kas. Money is not important to me. You are. I want to give

 

at me for

 

well, as long as you don't let Ashley and Lenora buy anything else, I'll give in this one time. I already got a shower this afternoon so, I'm just going to change into my pajamas and I will be right out." "Okay. Thank you so much, Baby. This means so much to me," I kiss the top of her head and leave

 

to be saying

 

privacy. Typically, I just sleep in boxers, but that seems a bit inappropriate at this point in our relationship. I wait until she comes out of the room then go and put on sweatpants. When I come back from changing, she is standing next to the bed looking like she's in deep thought. I feel my eyebrows knit as I look closely at her. I realize she's standing a little too still. There is a distinct glow on

 

and I don't feel the comforting sparks of our mate bond. I don't feel any emotion from her at all. "Kas?! Answer me, please!" I say, trying not to panic. I gently pat her face,

 

what now?! Saint whines seeing there

 

are glazed over like her mind is a million miles away. A tear rolls down her cheek. Suddenly, she sucks in a deep breath and coughs like she is choking. She looks around the room ina panic as if she just got there. Her face goes pale and she throws her arms around me when she realizes I am

 

I ask, patting her back trying to

 

hot. I could feel it burning my skin. You were g- gone. I couldn't sa-," she

 

I ask as I smooth back her hair,

 

In the packhouse," she shuts her eyes tightly, trying to remember, "There are winter solstice decorations up. It's dark outside. That's all I can

 

alright. Tell you what, I'm going to have electricians check the whole packhouse, make sure everything is safe. Okay?

 

Kas's POV

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