END: Tamed Wild Animals and a Few Words

Michael 

“Did you see the bears? Please, Killian, come. “ Ashley grabbed Killian by the hand and dragged him to the cage of the bear. 

Michal was watching them as his niece dragged Killian around and kept talking excitedly. Once they were in front of the cage, Killian lifted her so that she could see the animals better. 

The weather was nicer than usual for this time of the year and they had decided to spend it in the zoo. They were meeting Jesse and Edward later. 

And tomorrow, they were all leaving. 

“She loves him, “ Cat said as they watched Ashley take Killian to another cage. 

“He is just very patient and listens to her stories. “ Mike smiled. “Hey. I’m sorry Liam couldn’t get home.  “

“It’s fine, “ his sister waved a dismissive hand, “He has been spending a lot of time on the job recently. “

“It’s one of those jobs, you know. “Mike said, kicking a small stone off the ground. 

His sister was silent and he followed her eyes. She was looking at Killian. 

“I understand why you didn’t want to let go of him.  “

“Yeah, I know. But I am not so ugly, either. “ Mike joked and she shook her head. 

“No, it’s not that. I mean, he is apparently one of those men everyone notices the moment they enter the room. It’s just that… he is very caring. If he loves someone, he is ready to die for them. “

“Yeah, “ Mike said, “You are more right than you think. “

They walked a bit in silence when Cat said. 

“I can't believe you are leaving. Again. But this time is for real, I know it. I can feel it and I can tell just by looking at you that this is the decision of a lifetime. “

“It’s still new for me too.  “

“You’ll come to visit, won’t you?“

‘Of course. Or you can come?”

“That would be great, yeah. Besides, Ashley will be asking about Killian every day she hasn’t seen him or been around him, so we’ll eventually have to come.“

Mike laughed when Ashley rushed towards them. 

“Mom! Mike- come see the polar bears. “ 

“Coming!”

His sister rushed after her daughter and they stood before the cage with the polar bears. Mike caught up with Killian and they stood next to each other, watching the animals. 

“Ashley loves animals. All of them. Even the snakes. “ Killian said. 

“Don’t all kids love them?”

Killian shrugged.

“I don't know. Maybe. I remember that I did. “

“That’s what I thought.  “

Mike smirked. 

“She doesn’t know, does she?”

Killian asked and Mike asked, distracted. 

“Know what?”

“That you are a wolf.  “

Mike turned to face him. 

“Nah, But she will.  “

“So even if you are related, it doesn’t mean all family members are wolves. “

“That's right. But she will know. One day.  “

“I… '' Killian shifted from where he was standing. “I want to see you too. I mean, I have seen you, but not in the circumstances I’ve wanted to see you. “

Kilian had only seen Mike shift when he had just shot Flynn. A warm feeling spread in Mike’s chest. 

“Okay,'' he said quietly. “Whenever you want to. “ 

Mike’s fingers brushed Killian’s and they looked at each other. 

“I can’t wait. “

Killian smiled and Mike was already looking forward to going back home. With his mate and to their new life.  

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Thank you for being part of Mike and Killian's journey and I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for the supprt and comments- they always mean a lot. 

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