Midnight Clear

Her eyes sparkled with fresh tears when Regulus nodded at her question. She did make him feel that way. Giddy and excited, the way he always made her feel. And when he was gone, he missed her as much as she missed him. Solveiga took an incredible amount of comfort in that. At last, he had confirmed that her feelings were not one sided. And more than that, Solveiga was just reveling in the fact that someone felt that way about her at all. No one had ever cared so deeply for her, made her feel so whole and so loved. He said he loved her.

Her heart felt like it could explode from all the love and happiness filling it right now. She wanted to squeal and jump around like a joyful little pup. And maybe a quiet squeal slipped out, but it was only loud enough for Regulus to hear. Even in such a surreal moment Solveiga hadn't forgotten that the two of them were sharing this conversation in the middle of the night. She rolled herself over, so that instead of curling around her with his chest against her back, she and Regulus were now chest to chest. And her legs came to rest around his large torso, as if she were embracing him. Okay, she was embracing him. How could she not? They had just professed their love to one another!

Her heart started pounding again, because while Regulus had occasionally been physical and affectionate with her in the past, this was entirely new. It was more. They were closer than they'd ever been, both physically and emotionally. Solveiga had a smile that lit up her whole face as the alpha leaned down to push their foreheads together. Heavens above, she thought she would drown in those deep blue eyes. And that's when he asked the question she'd been hoping he would ask. All of her dreams were coming true today. All she needed to say was one little word, and she'd have a mate. Someone to love her and support her and be by her side for the rest of her life. Could anyone ask for more?

So Solveiga, that bright smile still on her face, leaned up to place a gentle kiss on his cheek. And she whispered: "Yes."

"Yes, Regulus. Nothing in this world would make me happier."