Henderson's POV
I awaken to an empty bed, momentarily confused by the unfamiliar surroundings. Reality floods back gradually. My birthday celebration. Percy. Coming home to his pack territory. Our mating bond, finally complete.
A satisfied smile spreads across my lips as I shift position, wincing slightly at the lingering tenderness between my legs. Working at the hospital alongside my mother, I had heard countless conversations with young she-wolves about their first experiences. The pain was expected.
What caught me completely off guard was the overwhelming pleasure that preceded it. First from Usher's venom coursing through my system, then from the raw intensity of feeling Percy's emotions flowing directly into me.
