Ivy's POV
When I woke up next, I was feeling much better than I previously had been. I could definitely move my limbs for one.
But my left hand somehow still felt a little heavy and when I looked down at it, I noticed that Chris had entwined his hand with mine and was sleeping with his head next to our joined hands.
He looked adorable sleeping there like that and I was kind of glad that the first thing I looked at after waking up was this.
With my other hand which was hooked to an IV, I ran my fingers through his hair, feeling the softness of his dark curls.
God, I loved this man.
Then, almost as if summoned by my thoughts, Chris woke up at once.
He looked disoriented for a moment before his gaze fell on me and his face broke out into the softest of smiles I've ever seen. "You're up."
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Chris' POVIt was early in the evening as I made my way towards the training grounds with Ivy by my side. I had planned to punish the two little shits in front of the whole pack. I'd sent a link throughout the entire pack in the morning itself asking them all to come to the training grounds at five in the evening. I only assembled the entire pack when it was a matter of prime importance so they knew that whatever was going to go down today evening was something serious.And that was exactly the kind of message that I wanted to send to everyone. That it was serious. That anyone who tried to hurt my mate wouldn't be spared.I had tried to make my people believe that Ivy was with us, on our side by conducting the Luna ceremony earlier than I would've liked. I had thought that they would all have to respect her as the Luna. But that clearly hadn't happened. Some, if not all, of my pack members thoug
Ivy's POVChris slammed his lips against mine in a brutal kiss amidst our argument. I had half a mind to push him away and continue our little spat but my mind went into overdrive at his relentless onslaught. His kisses were anyway like a drug to me, they sure made my head all whoozy. He deepened the kiss, his tongue duelling with mine. And I gave as good as I got, kissing him back just as passionately.When we pulled back after a few minutes which felt like much longer to me, I was completely breathless. I was happy to note that Chris seemed a little bit breathless too. And oh, so hot with his disheveled hair, glistening, swollen ruby red lips and that hazy lust filled look in his stormy grey eyes.But God, I was still mad at him for killing that man. "What of that man's family?" I finally asked."I've already told Ryan to take care of them and make sure they're well provided for
Chris' POVI swore seven ways to hell as Ivy froze on top of me at the sound of the knock on the door before getting off of me completely.Fucking hell.Whoever was on the other side of the door was going to be so dead.I ran a hand through my hair in frustration before fixing my clothes a little and sliding off the bed.I wretched open the gate, ready to give a piece of my mind to whoever it was who had disturbed us. But I froze midway when I saw that it was Martha with a maid by her side. The maid held a food cart with her.Martha smiled at me. "Given the day you've both had, I thought dinner in bed would be good. Besides, Ivy needs to rest, she had looked about ready to fall back in the hall downstairs."Instantly, I frowned, looking at my mate over my shoulder. She hadn't seemed all that tired to me, at least not giv
Chris' POV"So, I have a surprise for you," I told Ivy as she exited from the bathroom, freshly showered and ready for the day ahead.She shot me a surprised smile. "You do?"I simply nodded at her before I mind linked the maids I had waiting outside to come in.The two women came in rolling a clothing rack which held the most exotic of gowns between the two of them. At Ivy's delighted gasp, I smiled a little to myself. Ivy had gotten increasingly busy the closer the ball came, so much so that she had nearly forgotten to get dresses for herself. So I had taken it upon myself to bring the best of the best gowns for her with a little help from her friends Gia and Harper."You may both leave," I ordered the maids who bowed before leaving.I watched as Ivy fingered the first one, a baby pink ball gown which glittered as if th
Ivy's POV I could feel my heart beat drumming in my ears as I made my way downstairs with Chris by my side. The men who were supposed to bring the body I had to identify were here. There were four buffed up looking guys standing around the body covered in white from head to toe and they all bowed their heads respectfully in greeted as soon as they saw Chris and I. Suddenly, an image of my father in the ambulance flashed in front of my mind's eye and I whimpered involuntarily. Instantly, Chris was wrapping his fingers around mine and squeezing. "It's alright, love. I'm right here for you no matter what happens." I nodded slowly. Chris somehow always knew the perfect thing to say. He knew I didn't need empty consolations of everything would be alright, or I'll be fine. He simply told me he'd always be here to support me. And somehow, that was just enough. &nbs
Chris' POV The others were already seated by the time Ivy and I made our way downstairs. Five Alphas and their beautiful mates all stood up with expressions that could mostly be passed off as slightly friendly, if not entirely welcome. There were a few other smaller packs who would be arriving tomorrow and weren't here yet. I would introduce Ivy to them at the Ball itself tomorrow night. I managed to pull my lips into a smile of my own as we walked towards the large table. Ever since Ivy came into my life, smiling didn't feel as hard as it used to. With the same smile plastered on my lips, I lead my beautiful mate to the table, pulling a seat out for her. "Greetings, everyone. Please, take your seats," I said to the others before taking a seat myself at the head of the table. Once everyone was seated, I began the introductions. "Allow me to introduce to you al
Ivy's POV Chris had been busy with his meetings all day long, and so had the rest of his council members, which left us girls alone. Misha, Luna Sheryl, Luna Kaitlyn and Luna Seline had all joined me and my small party of friends. We had spent the day lounging about in the pool, simply having fun. While Misha and Luna Sheryl seemed to blend in with our small group almost effortlessly, chatting away happily with Harper and Gia about make up and dresses, the same couldn't be said for the other two. Luna Kaitlyn was much too shy to speak much and Luna Seline, well, she was a completely different story altogether. At the dinner last night, she had seemed at least a little bit friendly, if not downright hostile. Today, though, with the veil of forced politeness gone, she had been anything but friendly, choosing to lounge on one of the chair than bother speaking with anyone. I briefly wondered
Chris' POV When I'd brought the dresses Ivy's friends had suggested, I hadn't really been able to imagine how beautiful she would look in them. But now that she was actually wearing one with her make up done to perfection, I almost didn't want anyone else to see her like this. She looked so pure, so perfect, so innocent, that I had half a mind to lock her up in my room and never let her go, at least not while she looked the way she did- the kind of girl that would draw you towards them with just one look. "Goddess, have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?" I couldn't help but mutter as I guided Ivy down the staircase with her hand clasped firmly in mine. Her bell like laugh greeted me in response. Goddess, even her laughter seemed so perfect tonight. "Only about ten times. And I'm not even exaggerating." She wasn't. Ever since I'd walked in on her sitting on the be