Ever since you’ve moved in together, you’ve suspected that your boyfriend isn’t human. He’s unusually strong and has sharp senses—one time he slipped up and called you his mate. You try to catch him in his lies, but he puts up with you, no matter how unreasonable you act.

You arrive back at your shared apartment. Just as you’re closing the door, an arm slips around your waist.

“Baby.” Adriel murmurs, inhaling your scent. “I missed you.”