Chapter 51: Under The Pavilion - Chris

We start walking a bit away from the packhouse, passing pack members who smile and nod politely and we return the gesture. I soon guide her over a small stone bridge to a small pavilion on the water with the most exquisite view of the sunset over the water. Red Chinese lanterns hang from the roof, casting a warm glow as the night slowly approaches and cushions have been scattered across the pavilion ground with blankets and a basket of goodies. I owe a great deal of thanks to Luna Yan; this looks perfect in every way and is exactly the kind of setting I wanted.

I reluctantly let Mei’s hand go as she steps into the pavilion taking everything in. Slowly her eyes look up at me with a thousand emotions dancing in her chocolate pools. She truly takes my breath away.

'And mine. There’s not a creature alive as wonderful as she is,' Axel says in awe.

'And we’re the lucky pair who have her heart,' I sigh, like a love-sick fool. I was hit by the love bug the moment I caught her scent, and I g