#Chapter 197: Better Than Nothing

The next morning, I woke up snug in Asher’s arms. My body was pleasantly refreshed. I felt lighter than I had in a very long time, as if much of the weight I had been hauling around had suddenly been cut loose. I was still in danger, but Asher… Oh, Asher… I turned in his embrace to look up at his sleeping, peaceful face. Last night, he had made me feel things I hadn’t thought possible. More, he helped me feel well and thoroughly loved. With those warm feelings, I could feel the mating bond thrum between us, pleasant and strong. And with it, my own powers felt more stable. “The mating bond is reconnecting,” Lilith said in my mind. “You should soon feel more control over your projection ability. Plus, the occasional pains you both feel will gradually diminish.” I placed my hand over Asher’s heart, and was surprised to find that our heartbeats continued to pound in rhythm. “Two people in love draw strength from each other,” Lilith said. Gently, a bit sad, I pushed away that remar