(Amaia)
Alnilam's sudden appearance, holding that map, has confused everyone.
When his vulnerable and needy gaze finds me, my heart almost stops beating.
I have never seen him in such a precarious state. Alnilam keeps himself guarded, tries to remain aloof, and hides his emotions.
But I know that look. The look of final realisation that I am his mate.
The confusion, the surprise, the exhilaration, the pheromones, his wolf and magic. I can imagine the mess in his body.
The settlement of the bond in his chest and the opening of the mindlink between us confirm that Alnilam has also recognised me as his mate.
My body freezes, our gazes remain locked. The bond sizzles between us. The connection forms both ways, opening up my heart, feelings and emotions for him.
It must have been a dump in his heart, as everything travels two ways now.
Just as I had expected of him, Alnilam doesn't approach me. With regretful eyes, he watches staying rooted to his spot.
