Since I don’t have training when I get home, I decide to take some extra time and get ready for tonight. I take a long soak in my tub, using the scents that Rik got me as one of my gifts. I light the candles and when I’m done, I rub the vanilla lotion into my skin. I take some time blow drying my ha
“Son? What are you doing here?” Anders interrupts our moment. I immediately step in front of Rik. I’m not sure if I’m protecting him or planning to take any wrath that comes from Anders, but I did this, so I’ll be the one responding. “Alpha Anders. I invited Rik to dinner tonight. I understand tha
I hadn’t even noticed that I’d leaned into him, drawing his scent into my nose until he leaned down nuzzling into my hair. “Little Guardian, I would love nothing more than to know what is going on in the beautiful head of yours, but I think we need to redirect your thoughts before our fathers come i
I looked between the two of them. I don’t know why adding Rik to the group has changed the entire dynamic of their conversation tonight, but this is hilarious. “So, what happened? How did you win her over?” I ask. “I convinced your father to pull a Top Gun bar-singing routine with me.” Anders says
When I arrive at the Nelson’s home, I can tell that Cara is dressed up for me. She’s always beautiful, but her hair is in bigger curls than normal and there is a light amount of makeup on her face. She’s so stunning it takes my breath away. When my father asks why I’m there, I’m not surprised and r
The relationship between Dad and Mr. Nelson is practically a brotherhood. They talk together as equals, laughing and joking at the other’s expense, exactly as you would expect brothers to do. It’s a new and different side to my father that I haven’t seen before. I like it. Cara is as surprised as I
I turn my head and see both dads looking at us. “Perhaps you can stop kissing my daughter long enough to let us have some dessert Rik.” Mr. Nelson scolds me. “Sorry sir, your daughter is just too amazing to let moments like this one pass me by.” He nods his head in understanding. “Just as long as
This has been a fun evening. It’s been great watching my father look so happy, almost youthful again. When Rik asks what kind of pie his mom made, I had to sniff it. It smells good, like peanut butter. But, if I’m being honest, the room now smells like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups between the pie and