When we heard footsteps coming from upstairs, the three of us grew quiet and cast an expectant look at the stairs. Jaidyn appeared wearing one of my gray sweatshirts. It reached down to her elbows since it was so big for her. I would be lying if I said I didn't like her wearing my clothes. Her green eyes were gleaming with delight as she walked over to Claire and said, "Claire." Claire shouted, "Jaidyn!" and she got to her feet, hugging her. I stood up so Evan who stood behind Claire. Claire gasped, "Oh my gosh, I miss you!" "We've seen each other yesterday," Jaidyn said, and I found her laughter to be the most beautiful and calming sound. "I don't care," Claire glanced at her mate. "Evan. You know him already" "Yeah" "Hi," Evan moves closer and opens her arms for a hug that Jaidyn warmly returns. If he was an unmated male, I know that whoever the man is will be thrown across the room now. "You're glowing" Claire replied, wriggling her brows. I wrapped my arms around Jaidyn
"Did I mention how beautiful this place is?" she mumbled, "I guess I haven't said it enough." And knowing that she thought my pack was wonderful fills me with pride. My lips curled in a smile, "I'm delighted to hear that" "I believe that any traveler or outsider will find this Grevis town to be beautiful and relaxing." "Because we are near to nature. Anyone will feel peaceful and relaxed when they're close to nature but few will sense the mystical connection they have in a particular town" She addressed me, "You know, the truth was I had this odd connection with this town. I simply felt at ease here even though I seldom felt so especially if I am in a foreign town alone and not with someone I am close with. But the people here made me so much welcome" How desperately I wanted to tell her that Grevis Town is her home. I placed my hand on her thigh, feeling the impulse to touch her. She allowed me, and as long as I didn't sense any anxiety or doubt, I kept my hand on her thigh, r
I strolled inside the library in the town as soon as I parked my car. Our library is so big that even some from nearby towns go there. And for 60 years, it was Mrs. Olga McCain who managed this. It started from her great-grandmother and it was passed on to their family for generations but Mrs. Olga had no child of her own as the man she loved left her for another woman. Since then, Mrs. Olga devoted her life to the library and raising the adopted daughter she had who we found outside of our pack territory. It was me who was supposed to adopt the child but Mrs. Olga offered instead. And I know how that child was the reason Mrs. Olga continue living. As I entered the library, stillness greeted me so was the dim lighting inside. There was no one inside. "Traian" a shaky voice resounded. I nod upon seeing Mrs. Olga in her dark brown long-sleeved dress. Her dark hair turned white due to her age and was pulled back in a neat bun that matched her round and thick eyeglasses. Her hands
Jaidyn The sound of my alarm clock ringing loudly made me flutter my eyes open and jerk up from lying on the couch. But of course, the clumsiness spiked up causing me to fall on the floor. "Fudge" I swear, grimacing as my elbow hit the foot of the couch. I sat up and rubbed my elbow. When the sting subsided a little, I picked up the book I was reading and stood up. I walked to the kitchen and got cold water from the fridge, drinking it at once. I went back to the living room, my eyes landing on the clock. It was already 9:30 in the evening. I glance at the door, secretly hoping for a knock from Traian. I have been waiting for him all day, planning to ask him to bring me to the library and any store with wifi. And when it was already 7, I decided that he would not come so I ate by myself and started to read until I fell asleep. Usually, I will sleep at around 12 or 1. But now, my body seemed to be adjusting to the vacation I was having and I felt sleepy this early. I was abo
When I open my eyes, soft light enters through a little gap in the drapes and slants toward the bed. I'm wrapped up in a cozy down duvet and a nest of blankets. Rolling over, I reach out to him with my arms stretched out. But the cold material was the only thing I had started to notice. I rubbed my eyes and sat up. He may have left already. My attention was then drawn to a tray that was placed on the nightstand. I went over to it and took the yellow note. I left early due to an emergency meeting I need to attend. If you wish to visit the town today, Cayden will fetch you. Enjoy your breakfast, beautiful. I will meet you later. Traian My lips curled into a soft smile as I read the message. My stomach started to grumble as soon as I opened the lid and saw the trout toast with scrambled eggs and sliced strawberries. I brewed a coffee for myself and ate the meal before getting in the shower. For some reason, I felt so good and relaxed today. Perhaps as a result of my peaceful sleep.
The man inhaled, looked at Cayden, then back at me before turning to me once more, his expression now showing some awareness. "Hi," the man said. I mustered a smile, "Hi" "We wanted to connect on the internet" Cayden spoke plainly and authoritatively. “I'm sorry, but today's internet connection was extremely sluggish due to a loose and damaged internet cable” "When is it going to be fixed?" "Tomorrow" “Can't it be finished today?" demanded Cayden. “The man I contacted had an urgent call to take care of, so I'm afraid not” At that moment, I stepped forward to interrupt them. “It's all right, I'll simply come back tomorrow” The man nodded while smiling at me. "I am sure it was fixed tomorrow" I mustered a smile as I said, "Thank you," and pointed to the door as I looked at Cayden. We went outside and got in his car. Cayden stated, "I'm sorry about that, but I can bring you to another store where there is internet." I shook my head. “It's nothing to worry about. I'll just
I stood up and walked over to the part on the physiology and background of animals. I peruse the titles as my hands slide across the hundreds of volumes that are lined up. I took out every book I could find that discussed wolves. Instead of bothering to carry the books to the table, I just sat down on the floor with them at my side. When my stomach started to grumble, I had not even finished half of the books I had gathered. It was already 1 o'clock in the afternoon when I looked down at my watch. I shall starve to death before I learn even the most basic information about shifters. I placed the books neatly back on the shelves. When I was in college, I had experience working as a library assistant. And one of my responsibilities was returning borrowed books. After finishing, I grabbed my bag and made my way to the door while keeping an eye out for Mrs. Olga. I didn't find her, though. When I went outside, the sun hit me right away. At this time when the sun is high, the sun rays
My eyelids fluttered open in response to the gentle tap on my shoulder. The weak light and the window's surrounding darkness greeted me. I stood up, moaning since laying on the floor had made my back hurt. Nice one, Jaidyn. Falling asleep instead of focusing on gathering information. "Is your back sore?" Thankfully, I was able to control my scream just in time when I heard a voice next to me. When I turned my attention to the right, Traian was standing there with a grin on his face. He was dressed in black pants and a white polo shirt with the three buttons unfastened and the cuffs pulled up at the elbows. His wrist bore an expensive gold watch. His breathtaking blue eyes captivate me. In the faint light around us, his eyes shine. He was crouching in front of me looking to be a model. He gave me a wink and added, "You may snap a photo, angel, it lasts. I spat, "I don't want a photo," and turned to face the books I was reading. Damn. I turned to face him again and saw him glanci
Jaidyn's Pov I sighed in pleasure as the cold breeze passed. My heart thundered as I smelled the woods that surrounded the castle where I lived with my mate. Home. Traian. A soothing elixir for my soul, his name lingered in the back of my thoughts. As with living with someone other than my own family, being mated takes some getting accustomed to but Traian and I managed to cope. He was so patient with me every day. He was also very protective, making sure I was constantly taken care of. He didn't often wander far or leave me alone. I turned to look at the people cooking and setting up for our celebration outside, among them were Claire, Evan, their daughter Clara, Adam, Sally, Kate, and her mate David, Jane, Jaxon, their son Jacob, Mom and Dad, and the Grevis Pack locals. As the sun peaked above the treetops, everything appeared to gleam golden. Cayen was not here and had a business trip in the United States while Anna had something come up. She was supposed to be here, and even
Jaidyn's Pov I was panting, my body was buzzing with relief. I still wanted something much bigger inside of me to ease this fire in me. I felt a shudder leave me as Traian kissed my inner thigh softly and licked it long and slowly. I felt one of his long, extended teeth gently scrape down my flesh. He took a sharp breath and then backed away. His eyes were hooded, his lips were parted, and his head leaned back slightly. He spoke in a strained voice I couldn't identify as human, saying, "I can't wait any longer to be inside you" I nodded while licking my lips. “I need you now.” I felt his body tense. Traian stripped, and despite his huge size and close-to-wolf transition, he was incredibly gentle with me. I let my gaze wander freely on his length. He had the recognizable enormous thickness to his cock. It seems like a very long time ago. I continued to follow the contours of his abdomen, noting the slabs of muscle, the chiseled upper chest, and the masculine points of his nipples.
Traian's Pov She was standing right in front of me. She smelt exquisite as I breathed in her sweetness, I growled. The closer Jaidyn got to me, the more my cock hardened and grew impossibly larger and thicker. She also caressed my arms, digging her claws into my flesh. More than anything else in my whole life, I longed for her. I had my mate at last. I wanted Jaidyn to be at my side for the rest of my life and to bear my mark on her. She will only ever be ours, my wolf sighed. We'll lay claim to her tonight as our mate. As I caressed her tongue with mine, I caught hold of the back of her head. But as each second passed, she moved closer to me, and when the sun eventually sank and the moon quickly grew full, my need grew double. The need to mark her became intolerable now that there was a full moon and my mate was in front of me. We have been apart for a very long period, which has only increased our desire and longing. My wolf was the one who said it, but my human side was just
I waved at Cayden who dropped me off at Traian's house in the middle of the woods and near the creek. That sun had already set which I realized too late because I have been so occupied with Claire and the others' company. I spent the whole afternoon at Cayden's place, watching the videos of their wedding and other events which were mostly hilarious. When I invited them to accompany me to surprise Traian, they all vehemently objected, insisting that I should go alone. I made my way to the porch. I raised my hand to knock but immediately stopped midair. I inhaled deeply, quickly brushed my now short, reddish-brown hair, tucked my shirt in, and adjusted the way the green scarf Traian had given me was positioned around my neck. I raised my hand again to know but I was not yet to thump to the wooden door when it flung open, revealing the half-naked Traian with only black sweatpants. His midnight hair was still damp from the shower and the citrus with sandalwood scent immediately reached m
Jaidyn's Pov 2 years later............ 'Go, go where your heart belongs to' My thoughts were filled with the words of the elderly woman who was my closest neighbor in the town where I spent two years and who helped me grow my plants. I glanced down at the photo I had just taken of her and her granddaughter Alice, who was then 20 years old, standing by my side. Behind us was my modest house and yard, which was bursting to the seams with tall, vivid flowers. The pictures resemble those of houses in fairytale images. It was very magical to look back again. I put the picture in my wallet again and turned to face the airplane window, my lips curling in a smile. I'm returning to the town and the man I made a vow to after a two-year absence. During that period, I travel alone, encounter amazing people, learn a lot, and gain new insights into life. I also succeeded in acquiring and moving to a little cottage in a rural area close to a lake and a forest for a year. That place captured my
Traian's Pov I watch from a distance as the ex-fiance of Jaidyn leaves. I can't help but follow them and unintentionally hear their conversation. When the man named Anthony came up to my side, he glance at me and pat my shoulder. He whispered painfully, "Take care of her" “I will” A sorrowful smile spread across his face as he continued to walk away while I strolled in the direction of Jaidyn. I found her gazing where the sun rays were slicing through the feast of trees. "Jaidyn" I gently called her, grasping her elbow. She turned to face me, her face painted with a dejected smile I pulled her close, hugging her. She wrapped her arms around me and held me tightly. We stayed like that for a few minutes before we went back to my place. Everyone was there, waiting for us. The first to approach Jaidyn and give her a hug was Jane and her parents, with me standing nearby. "Are you okay?" Janette asked, holding her daughter's face. "Yes, Mom" Jane quipped, "What did he say?" "Not
Jaidyn's Pov I gaped in disbelief at the tall man, whose blonde curls framed his fine, somber face. Cayden and the others looked in our direction and so did Anthony. He looked at me with his pure gray eyes widening, but his eyes settled on me and Traian's clasped hands His jaw tightened. He screamed out "Jaidyn" as he came up to approach me, but Traian cut him off right away. His fists are clenching and unclenching as his spine tenses. Cayden stated in frustration, "I attempted to stop him but he continues on claiming that he knows Jaidyn” Anthony retorted, "And that is true! Jaidyn is my fiance!" Jane hissed, "Was” Traian glances my way as I pinch his hand. His blue eyes sparkle with dread and worry. Is he concerned that I may disregard him? Anthony was just now part of my past. Nothing more. When he chose to end our relationship, I didn't have any plans to go back to him even when I didn't meet Traian here. He had already caused me enough pain. I am aware of my worth. I smile
Traian's Pov I watched Jaidyn brush her hair delicately. Her back was covered in a waterfall of crimson hair. My fingers tingle with the want to run them through her silky, smooth hair. That which I did last night while making her come several times. And she quickly grumbled to me this morning how sore she was. I was casually observing her as I leaned on the doorframe. My eyes swept over her form and focused on her broad hips. I let my gaze linger on it, enjoying the view. Although she was aware that her flight was in the late afternoon, she decided to prepare early. Along with her parents and sister, she will be traveling. Watching her inside my room, doing her makeup, and me waiting for her was one of my dreams. More than a month has passed since I was so close to losing her. That unpleasant recollection was seared into my brain. I felt as though my heart had been crushed into a
Jaidyn’s Pov I finish brushing my hair one more time and set the brush on the dressing table. I turned back to the mirror and grinned. My heart thrilled as I noticed how my green eyes sparkled and how my face lit up. I grinned even wider when I noticed another reflection in the mirror. It was Traian, leaning on the door of his new room. For a few days before leaving, he asked me to stay in his room. We stayed home and cuddled each other every night, doing nothing but that. My parents and I will be returning to the United States tomorrow. And honestly, Claire and the others have just requested longer days, so I've had to reschedule my departure five times. The other day, when I informed them that I would be leaving for good tomorrow, there were many tears shed. The thought of leaving made my heart ache, but I must do this. For myself. I also went to the town and struck up friendly interactions with a few locals, including the folks at Michael's Diner, where I also ran across Nate the