He’s fast asleep, his arms wrapped around his mate, his face pressed against her scent gland as he lets out quiet snores. The sound of their bedroom door opening makes him jolt awake, he’s careful not to disturb his slumbering mate as he sits up in bed.

Simon’s eyes flick around the room, easily focusing to the dark as the alpha lets out a quiet growl.

The smell hits him first.

He easily follows it, spotting his babygirl standing in front of his bed, his instincts immediately kicking in.