Azalea I crashed hard after the beach party barely remembering to brush my teeth before passing out on the bed. I was up early the next morning slightly disoriented. Strong arms pulled me flush against a very warm naked chest causing me to squeak as I was startled. A deep breath against my neck and hairline and a deep "good morning" had me relaxing against him. Oh god his sleepy voice was panty melting. "Um hi. Do you not have a bed?" I asked not remembering him going to be with me last night.He laughed and rubbed his face along my exposed shoulder. I glanced down and realized I was wearing one of his shirts again. Someone must have changed me because I swear I was still wearing my sundress when I laid down last night. I frowned slightly and tugged at his arms to no avail."Yes I do have a bed - it's where ever yours is little one. And yes before you get too mad I changed you so you would be comfortable to sleep. I turned the lights off though and looked away. You look a
Azalea I woke to the feeling of warm breath against the back of my neck and I knew instantly who it was. I snuggled in closer, enjoying the warm feeling as I contemplated this week and what it would really mean. I wanted to give this a chance, more and more. I was surprised yesterday when he didn't demand I go with him and sit and he didn't hover over me either, allowing me space to have fun. I could see him and felt him watching me, but it was comforting and protective versus being smothering. "Would you like to go for a job on the beach before breakfast?" his voice deep and gravelly from sleep startled me out of my internal contemplation. I flipped myself over quickly to face him, smiling. "Really? Yes. Can we go now?" I asked excitedly. I always loved my morning runs, whether as human or wolf. They cleared my mind and helped me set myself for the day. Even with everything that happened after my last one I was still eager to go. It would be the best way to shake off
Azalea I woke just before we landed. I was more tired than I realized, but now I felt refreshed. Logan smiled at me as I sat up, blinking rapidly. I had wanted to spend some time with the girls before they left but that didn't work out. The twins would technically be going back to school with them, but they wouldn't be staying. They were going to get their things packed up as well mine and Cassie's and to make sure the girls got back to the school safely. I hugged them all good bye and told them I expected a call when they got to the school safely. We got off the plane and into the awaiting SUV quickly. It was still chilly here and while it didn't seem to bother the others I was cold. I listened to Cassie telling Titus all about the pack and the lands around it on our drive, lost in thought as I leaned into Logan. His presence was calming and so far this mate thing didn't seem as bad as some of the stories I had read. We settled back into the pack rather easily. The tw
Azalea I looked up into his handsome face as he held his hand out to me. "Dance with me," he had said. I hesitated only a moment before taking his hand and standing up, leaving my shawl at the table. It was the perfect temp in her so I didn't need it. He moved to the middle of the room and pulled me close, placing both our hands together on his chest above his heart while the other wrapped around to rest on my hip. I wrapped my hand around his back and together we slowly swayed around the room. The candles flickered around throwing shadows around the room that only enhanced the atmosphere. I had never felt safer or more at home then at this very moment like my body knew this was home. I felt him brush soft kisses along my neck and shoulder as we moved in sync. I wish this night would never have to end and we could stay like this - all the bad things that awaited us left outside those doors. "Your tattoos. Tell me about them," he asked huskily, nibbling where my neck a
Logan She shifted quickly and I helped her put my shirt on and button it. Luckily she was tiny so it went down to almost mid thigh. I picked her up bridal style and began walking back to the house. She laid against me and signed contently. "You don't have to carry me. I can walk I promise," She said softly as she snuggled her head into my neck, kissing it softly. "I know you can. But I can't pass up the opportunity to have you in my arms now can I?" I smiled down at her. It was late and I could tell everyone else was in their rooms as I headed towards ours still reeling over what I learned today. "I am sorry. I didn't know you had been visiting my wolf. I was going crazy looking for my mate, searching packs all over and I thought my wolf was going feral. I basically kept him locked up inside my head. I didn't realize ..." I sighed, placing my forehead against hers as we entered our room. I laid her gently on the bed and sat down next to her. I ran my hand thru my h
Azalea I slept most of the day after he left. How he still had the energy to go to work was beyond me and when I asked he just winked and said "I'm the alpha". Then he kissed me and was off. I woke late in the afternoon and paniked realizing I had missed my lesson with Hortencia. I dressed quickly and drove to her house as quickly as I could. "I am so sorry. I over slept," I said once we were settling inside her home. She laughed and handed me a cup of tea before sitting down. "Don't worry. The alpha called and said you wouldn't be over today. And now seeing you I know why. Congratulations, Luna," she said. I almost spit my tea back out as panic set in again. Oh shit. I forgot that marking him and completing our mate bond solidified my status as Luna. I started breathing hard when I heard him. What's wrong? Are you ok? Where are you? I looked around for him, not sure where his voice was coming from. Azalea answer me. Where are you? I'm coming to you. How can I
Logan This weekend would have been graduation for my sister, my mate and my brothers. The dean is still going to be giving them their diplomas, they just won't walk the stage with their class. I discussed it with my father and we agreed that they still deserve to go and see their friends. It's been quiet this last month and with only a few tiny threads of leads that we have people following, there is no reason to deny them this. When dad announced at dinner on Sunday that we would be going everyone was so excited, including my little mate who turned to me with the biggest smile. I couldn't tell her no. Dad and I planned the protection detail for the event with all the additional enforcers. We would fly in the day of the event and fly out right after. We would have enforcers all over the woods, at the school, and around the actual graduation grounds. I had reached out to her brother Taylor to confirm that he would be there as well and that the seating was arranged so him and
Logan There were enforcers everywhere now, most were half dressed. As we approached my dad held out some shorts and a shirt for Azalea. "Get changed quickly. I'll need your help,' he said to us. The boys swiftly shifted and threw their shorts on while I walked with Azalea to the side of the building seeking a little privacy. I knew she didn't like to shift in front of others and honestly I was glad. No one else should get to see her that way. We both shifted quickly and once I had my shorts on I pulled her close and held her. I was so scared that she would get hurt and yet she was such a bad ass. I tipped her chin up and looked her in the eyes, unshed tears making her silver eyes even brighter. "You are amazing you know that ? I love you so much," I said kissing her softly. There was so much more that I wanted to say to her but now was not the time. We walked back over to my dad waiting to see what he needed. He had the enforcers out bringing all the bodies back and li