Chapter 3

When we went back inside, we decided to talk to my parents about going upstairs. When I approached my mom, I asked, “How’s everything going?” She smiled, “Everything is great. Are you wanting to go upstairs?” I asked, “I was thinking that we could go ahead and go back home.” She shook her head, “Are you sure you won’t stay to have breakfast with grandma and grandpa in the morning?” I shrugged, “Maybe we should stay in his room here tonight?” Mom nodded, “Think that’s a great idea. We are going to your great-grandma’s tomorrow. She’s cooking lunch for us. You guys should join us. This could also be your last chance to see Grandma Honi. She’s not doing very well.” I nodded, “I will talk to Luke about it. I would like to.” Mom reminded me, “Don’t forget to make sure Luke wears something with elastic or a drawstring.” I nodded, “Yep. Will do!”

I walked back to Luke and asked, “Would you mind if we have lunch with my great-grandparents before we go to my parents’ house tomorrow? My great-grandpa’s mother isn’t doing very well, and this may be the last time I get to see her.” Luke wrapped his arms around me and bent over to breathe in my scent, “We will do that. I would feel horrible if we didn’t go see her now and you never get to see her again.” I raised his face to meet mine and kissed him gently, “You are too sweet. You know that don’t you?” He laughed, “Only with you. I can be pretty ruthless when angered, but never with you.” I laughed, “We can work on that too.”

He asked, “Shall we go to my room? We don’t have to do anything. I will always go at your pace. I would just really like to hold you.” I smiled, “That would be good. I just need to go to my suite and get my stuff before we go.” We walked to my parent’s room and I grabbed my overnight bag and my toiletries. We walked back to his room and I asked, “Do you mind if I use the bathroom?” He nodded, “Certainly. I’ll just be out here.”

I walked to the bathroom and changed out of my dress and put on a pair of shorts and a white tank top. I brushed out my hair, washed my face and brushed my teeth, then walked out of the bathroom. I bent down to put my stuff in my bag and heard a gasp. I smirked, “I would think my dress was prettier than what I’m wearing now.” He laughed, “It’s a different kind of pretty.” I turned around and walked to the bed. He groaned, “Tiny mate you’re killing me.” I furrowed my brow as I got in bed, “How am I killing you?” He chuckled, “That white tank top. I can tell you don’t have a bra on. I’m so lucky to have such a beautiful mate.”

Luke got in bed and pulled me close to him, “Goodnight, sweet mate.” I hummed, “Mmm… goodnight, mate. You’re so comfortable and warm.” He wrapped his arms around me and held me close, “I would do anything for you, little mate.” I fell asleep quickly.

When I woke the next morning, I was shocked because I didn’t wake up all night. I don’t think I have ever slept all the way through the night. I realized why when I felt the sparks against my back and around my waist. I must have turned over during the night. He is spooning me, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I started to get out of bed to use the bathroom, but his arm pulled me closer. I smiled and tried to lift his arm, but his arm tightened around me even more. I turned my head to see if I could see him, but he had a steel grip on me. I smirked then looked down at his arm. I noticed his tattoos and started tracing them. The one on the back of his hand is so beautiful. It was a bear curled around a sleeping wolf. I immediately thought, “How sweet! I wonder if that represents us.” I rubbed my finger over that one, and I smiled.

As I continued tracing his tattoos, I heard a low, gravelly, voice, “Do you like that one?” I looked down and realized I was still rubbing my finger over the bear and the wolf, “I do love it.” He kissed the top of my head, “It represents the two of us.” I smiled, “So you really wanted us to be mates?” He nodded, “Definitely. I don’t know what I would’ve done if we hadn’t been mates. You’ve always been beautiful and I always loved how funny and easy going you are.” I smiled, “You are so sweet, but I really need to use the bathroom.” He let me go and I ran to the bathroom.

After I did my business and washed my hands, I went back to the bed and sat down beside him. I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and found six text messages! The last three were from my mother. They were wondering where I am. I looked at the time it was sent and it was last night. I guess we were in the gardens longer than I thought.

I turned to look at my mate and smiled at his disheveled hair and his sweet face. I noticed more tattoos on his broad chest and I wanted to trace those too. I will wait on that though. I don’t want to be unfair to him. I was lost in thought when I felt him tap me on top of my shoulder. I shook my head a little and he asked, “What are you thinking mate?” I smiled, “Just wondering how I got so lucky to have you for a mate. You are so good to me.” He smiled, “I’ve been wondering that same thing all night.” I asked, “Did you sleep well?” He smiled a sleepy smile, “Mmm hmm. Better than I ever have in my life.” I nodded and smiled, “Me too. I have always had to get out of bed at least once, but I never have slept like I did last night. You have me under your spell now.” Luke smirked, “And you have cast a spell on me. I don’t see anyone but you.”

Just then I got a text. I opened my phone and read the message, “My mom wants to know if we want breakfast.” He nodded, “That sounds good. Do you want to take a shower real quick?” I replied to mom’s text and told her we would be there and replied, “Sure. I will make it quick so you have time and some warm water.” He laughed, “So considerate.”

I grabbed my dark blue slouchy jeans and grey off-shoulder sweater, then went to the bathroom. I took a quick shower and got dressed. I brushed my teeth and walked out of the bathroom. As I bent down to get my tennis shoes out of my bag, I heard another gasp. I giggled, “See something you like?” Luke walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around me, “I see something I love. There is nothing about you that I don’t like.”

Luke walked to the bathroom and took his shower. When he came out of the bathroom, he was just wearing his jeans and no shirt. I suddenly had an overwhelming urge to taste the drops of water that were still on his shoulders. I must have had a weird look on my face because he cleared his throat and asked, “See something you like?” I laughed at his attempt to toss my question back to me, “I do. I’m just daydreaming about him, actually.” He approached me with a hungry look, “Care to share this daydream?”

I smiled, “Only if you share the dreams you have had about me.”