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Without even thinking about it, he slid his arms around and pulled her into a hug.

That was it.

Everything slid back into place. His wolf rolled over in contentment, and the bond sang.

She sighed and melted into him.

He bent his head and breathed in the fresh floral scent that reminded him of all the time they’d spend together.

All the memories they’d made over the years flashed through his mind as he gave over to the bond.

She was his mate. No matter what happened. She was his, and she’d come back to him. He pressed a reverent kiss to the top of her head. It was done.

“Do you want to go in together?” he asked, running a soothing hand up and down her back.

She nodded against his chest.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. If the suit was back, he was going to let his wolf out . . .

“Are you expecting anyone?” he asked as she pulled away.

She shook her head and hobbled over to the door. “You have crutches for a reason, Sunny.”

When she looked over her shoulder and gave him the Sunny smirk, it finally settled deep in his soul, just like always.

He stood and went behind her as she pulled the door open. At first, he didn’t see anything, as he wasn’t looking low enough.

“Bridget!” Sunny said before throwing her arms around the short, round woman.

“Ock, goodness me, Sunshine! Look at ye,” Bridget said in her thick Scottish brogue. “Why, ye haven’t changed a day.”

“Well, that’s not true. I don’t think I’ve seen you since I was seventeen. You, on the other hand, look exactly the same.”

Bridget gave her a knowing wink.

“Please come in,” Sunny said.

“Sunny, lass, are ye well?”

“What?” Sunny looked at her, confused. “I’m fine.”

“She fell and sprained her ankle,” Asher said.

“Some things never change,” Bridget said.

Asher chuckled as Sunny scowled at both of them. “Oh, come on. I’m not that bad.”

“I think yer ankle speaks for itself. Can I take a look?” Bridget asked.

Sunny sat. “I’m fine. Really.”

Bridget bent down and placed her hand on Sunny’s ankle. “There. Good as new.”

Sunny flexed her foot, and sure enough, all the pain was gone.

“It’s good to have you back,” Asher said, patting her on the back. “How was North Carolina?”

“It’s one of my favorite fairs. It was fun, but I see I came back just in time,” Bridget said with a grin Asher wasn’t sure he liked.