IrinaWe made love, and although it was amazing, it wasn’t the same as the first time. I felt as though I had somehow lost my connection to Hunter. I loved him, that much I knew, but living here, with his people wasn’t part of what I planned for my life. In the morning, he took me home so I could pack for our holiday. I took my mom on a shopping trip to make sure we had everything we needed.The four of us met up at our house, and Hunter’s people drove us to the airport. Hunter pulled me closer as we walked to our gates and I was beginning to get excited. We were going to the Greek islands for our holiday. I had always wanted to walk on their white sandy beaches and just sit on the porch of a white and blue Greek home.I never imagined I would ever be able to do something like this, so when we took our seats, I took a deep breath, and felt Hunter’s hand rest over mine. I had never been on a plane and my passport was brand spanking new! Hunter kissed my palm and I felt myself calm down
IrinaHe stroked my hair and, in that moment, in his arms, I knew what I wanted.“Yes.” I knew what saying yes meant. I knew that I wouldn’t have any of the things I thought I would, but they were all materialistic. I had the one thing that was the most important of all. I had Hunter.“Yes?” His voice was filled with excitement as he sat up and I sat up and smiled brightly.“Yes, Hunter, I will marry you.” I squealed as he pulled me into his arms before jumping off the bed. He rummaged through the drawer of the desk and pulled out a small box.“I got you this on my last trip, and I’ve been wanting to ask you, but I wasn’t sure if you would say yes. Then Miss Sally passed away and I wanted to give you time, and it just never seemed to be the right time. Irina, I love you more than life itself. I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side.” He opened the box and inside was the most beautiful ruby ring I had ever seen in my entire life. I wasn’t even sure if it was real, but I
IrinaWE TOOK MY PARENTS HOME after our long flight and I could feel Hunter was excited to tell the pack the news, so we drove straight to the pack house after leaving my parents to rest. I fell asleep on the way and Hunter woke me up as soon as we arrived. I knew I probably looked terrible after all that travel, but I was so happy and relaxed that, for once, it didn’t matter.Emily was the first one to run up to us and her eyes caught the ring instantly. Isiah got the opportunity to congratulate us after Emily hugged us both. I thought I heard Hunter growl softly when Isiah hugged me and Isiah just laughed. I didn’t ask, since I was just too tired. Thankfully, Emily and Isiah had gathered everyone already and a loud roar of applause echoed throughout the forest as soon as Hunter told them that I had said yes.“As you all know, Luna Irina is human. For now, we won’t be having a Luna ceremony because I am not ready to lose her yet.” Hunter frowned as he looked at me and I smiled, feeli
IrinaI WISH OUR HOLIDAY could just last forever, but now that we were back home, I had things I needed to take care of. Besides deciding what to do with Miss Sally’s old house, I needed to check in at the flower shop and I had to go home to start packing.I wasn’t entirely sure when I would officially move in with Hunter since we hadn’t set a wedding date just yet, but it was going to happen, and it was clear he didn’t want me to go back home. I left my stuff that Emily unpacked at his place and only took what I needed for the night with me when I left early the next morning.Hunter sent Emily with me since she had to open the store and we happily chatted on the way to my parents’ house. She didn’t come in and I walked up the walkway and the stairs, realizing that soon this would no longer be home. All my life, I have always thought of this house when I thought of home. I had dreamt of my future home, but I never thought of how it would feel to actually leave the home I grew up in.S
Irina“Irina, sweetheart, Miss Sally left that money for you.” I knew my parents would see what I did as charity, but I also knew that eventually they would accept it. For now, at least, they could breathe and they didn’t have to worry about losing their home. I also decided not to sell Miss Sally’s old place. What just happened with my parents made me realize that anything could happen. We didn’t wish for it, but sometimes life took a turn for the worse and then you needed back-up of some kind. I was also wondering if I should move in with Hunter. It was clear that my parents needed my help, but my father must have guessed where my thoughts were going.“Irina, you have to start living your own life. You can’t hang around here until you are eighty and have thirteen cats to keep you company. We appreciate your help and I will pay you back, but you have to think about your own future now. Hunter is a good man. He will look after you.” To say that I was surprised was a complete understat
IrinaHunter picked me up at my parents’ house. We drove into town and I laughed when we pulled up outside the only restaurant in town. At least, this was something I imagined would happen with my future husband. Having dinner at the only restaurant in town each year on our anniversary after having dinner here every time he took me out on a date. We sat down and placed our order and after the waiter brought our drinks, I took a deep breath and decided to get it over with.“Hunter, would we be able to have children if I’m still … Human.” I almost whispered the word. I didn’t want people around us to hear me and when Hunter burst out laughing, I rolled my eyes. “Great, now you are laughing at me.” I sighed, feeling like an idiot.“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t be laughing. It’s just I thought I was rushing you. I was scared I might be going too fast after asking you to marry me.” He looked relieved and I grinned. If only he knew the truth! Dangit! I was already packed and ready to move in! “Ye
IrinaHUNTER ALMOST SEEMED RELIEVED to be rid of Emily when I mentioned I wanted her to help me in the store permanently. I knew he wanted someone close to me at all times to protect me whenever he wasn’t around, and this was the best solution.We had a romantic dinner for two and after, he drove me out to the pack house where we told an elated Emily. She wasted no time in saying yes, and that was that. Emily was my new shop assistant, on top of being a secretary to the pack. I stayed with Hunter for the night and when we made love, it felt as if we were reconnecting again.In the morning, he and Isiah drove me and Emily to the store. This was not the life I dreamed I would have. It was much better. I didn’t have a white picket fence in front of my home, but I had an entire forest. Who could ask for more? Over the next couple of weeks, we were incredibly busy at the store with all the different holidays and each time, Emily loved helping me to change the display window.My parents and
IrinaNEW YEARS FLEW BY LIKE a whirlwind and I could feel things changing desperately after Valentine's Day! We had decided on the menu and Hunter’s staff were going to prepare everything. Since I didn’t have any other family besides my parents and very few friends, our guest list consisted mostly of the pack. Which made sending out invitations incredibly easy because they went to one main address!I found the flowers I wanted pretty easily as soon as they came back into season, which left only one thing. My dress. When we were little, it was so easy. We found mom’s old dress in the attic and that was that. It was our dream wedding dress. I realized that in all the time I had imagined this dream life of mine, I never spent any time thinking about the actual wedding.As we walked into the boutique just two doors down from the flower shop, I frowned. All along the walls there were wedding dresses of all shapes and sizes. There were different fabrics and some had really intricate detail