I was so annoyed that I didn't even want to get dressed or put any makeup on, but Leah and Katrina convinced me to.Alina, my mother, and Ezra were staying home to watch the kids just in case Clara would try to pull something on us unexpectedly.But little did that ignorant woman know that Kieran's life was tied to mine.If I die, he does. We'll see what her true motives are now. I doubt she originally wanted Kieran at all, he was just a bonus in all of this.I stood up out of the car confidently. Leah, Daniel, and James walking with me as we headed into Pierre's all too familiar restaurant which was only open for our special occasion.I walked with confidence laced in my stride as Pierre appeared and flanked me on my left, giving me a curt nod of reassurance.I chuckled as we came to the dining room where a long table was, the Council seated and you couldn't miss the red hair if you tried. First of all Clara's natural odor was drowning in perfume that made me want to gag at how str
I sighed as I lay tucked into Kieran's sleeping frame. I traced the taught lines of his abdomen with my fingers as he slept, liking the feel of his warmth beneath my fingertips as I traced his muscles slowly.I kissed his cheek softly as I looked up at him, admiring how his long lashes fanned over his cheeks, his beautiful lightly sun kissed skin on full display. I let my eyes slowly wander over his sharp and defined features. From his close shaven beard, to his thick masculine brows that framed his face perfectly.I sat up as I just looked at him as he slept. I smiled when his eyes opened and he was looking right back at me."What are you doing love?" He said quietly, his voice huskier than normal from his recent sleep."You're beautiful." I said honestly.He smiled and reached toward me, bringing me down to lay against his chest."It takes beauty to see beauty." He said.I couldn't help but laugh."Too cheesy?" He questioned and I nodded as I stood up from him on the side of the
The first thing I noticed when I woke up was that my wrist still slightly hurt, but was wrapped tightly and healing much quicker than I had anticipated.I was in Kieran and I's room. I coughed, my throat stinging as I tried my best to clear it. I brought my fingers to it, feeling the smooth material of a band aid as I ran my fingers up my neck.Despite my stiffness, I stood up and made my way towards the door. I went to open it, jumping as the door swung toward me, revealing James, bandages in hand.He immediately cursed and lifted me, scooping me into his arms."Does everyone around here forget I have two working legs?" I asked as he walked down the stairs. "I'd rather not here my son gripe about how you could hurt yourself, and besides, you have a pretty bad gash on your leg which you should keep the pressure off because it took a while to control the bleeding." He said.I hadn't even felt it during the challenge."Are the kids okay? Where is everyone? Kieran?" I asked as we came t
I sighed as I watched Willow run with Solomon towards the porch, her stride smooth and calculated as she easily outran her best friend. She was almost eighteen and should be taking over the pack soon. She trains so hard and I couldn't think of someone more suited and excited for the job. I laughed when Lily appeared behind them, out of breath and clearly frustrated as her big hazel eyes squinted. "Learn to keep up!" Willow yelled, her light brown hair sashaying behind her as she slowed to a jog up the porch. I watched as she greeted Pierre and Giselle with a smile, and she turned toward Kieran who sat with his sons as the devoured whatever meat they had pulled off the grill. I walked outside, sitting next to Kieran and Giselle, smiling when he kissed my cheek before chopping down on another burger. I watched Willow. She was so beautiful and honest, and strong. Everything I'd always hoped she be. "Are you okay mom?" She asked as she sat between her brothers. "Yes. I'm just proud