"And Abi was just saying how much she'd want a mate," I said, “I'm so happy for her."
"And Blair seems like a good guy," Charlotte said, "I had little time to get to know him before... you know... but I got the vibe."
October 16thThe next morning differed from usual. Cold grasped at my bare skin and the space next to me normally occupied by Leo was empty. I crawled out from under the covers and wandered out of the open door and stood at the top of the stairs. Voice came from Leo's office: Blair, Antonio and Leo."So what's the deal with Ella?" I heard Antonio say.
October 16thDuring breakfast, Leo was still very quiet.It unsettled me."You're still thinking about what Antonio and Blair said, aren't you?" I asked."How
October 17thI woke up cold again and caught myself wishing for Leo to be beside me. He was always warm and snuggling into him this morning after what was a terrible night sleep would be a blessing.Later in the morning, Mateo took me on a run out into the forest.The sun was glorious as it filtered through the spindly autum
October 18thI woke up securely in Leo's arms with my head rested on his chest."I'm dropping you at my parents' house today whilst I meet a visiting Alpha from an allied back," he said, kissing the top of my head, "I'll be back in the late afternoon and then we'll have a bit of time before the Alpha comes over for dinner."
When we got home, we just had time to shower before Leo had to cook the dinner for this Alpha coming tonight. The air soon filled with the beautiful smell of tomatoes, garlic and basil as various things sizzled and boiled downstairs.About half an hour later, he came back upstairs."Have you found something to wear?" he asked.I nodded, comi
Later, the men went into the living room for another round of scotch. Not wanting to be anywhere near Haden, I opted to stay in the kitchen and wash the dishes instead, listening to Leo and Haden wind each other up in a weird sort of forced civil rivalry.Just as I was finishing drying the final few dishes, Leo joined me in the kitchen and stood behind me."Thanks for clearing up," he said, kissing my cheek.
October 19thIt was 9:16 am and for once I had woken before Leo. I rolled over to face him. His skin was smooth and glowing in the morning sun and his features so soft and gentle as he slept. The bed covers had slipped down, exposing his broad shoulders and perfect chest that rose and fell with every breath.I smiled to myself and gently ran my fingers along his arm. His eyes slowly flickered open, revealing their intense blueness.
Soon after, we got up and head out to meet Haden."You know I'm surprised you are even letting him search your pack. You guys don't seem exactly friendly with each other," I said as we got in the car."Not letting him would be denying him of his mate and that is the most common way to start a war," Leo said."Alpha's are sensitive, are