Andy lay beside Hope stroking her hair as she slept. He knew tonight hadn't been easy for her. First he had showed up and scared her. Then he had fed from her and marked her in the process. Now he had taken her virginity, too.

He knew he had hurt her when he entered her for the first time, but he had done his best to make it easy for her. Now she slept peacefully whith her head on his chest. She looked so beautiful in the moon light shining through the balcony doors.

He felt happy and lucky as she sighed and snuggled closer to him. His phone vibrated on the table beside the bed. He reached out and grabbed it trying not to disturbe Hope in the process. It was a text from CC.

Where are you?

Andy wasn't sure how to answer. Earlier he had been telling CC how he would probably never find his mate and now here she was laying beside him sleeping. How was he suppose to explain that to CC in a text message?

I'll explain tomorrow when I come back. He wrote and hit send.
Are you ok?
Yes, I'm better than ok.
Are you with someone?
Yes, I'll explain tomorrow.
Ok, text me when you get back.
Will do.

Andy put his phone back on the nightstand. He wasn't sure how he was going to tell the guys about Hope. It seemed it had happened so fast, but he knew for a fact she was his and he would do everything he could to make her happy and protect her. With that thought he kissed Hope on her forehead and let sleep overtake him.