LOGINLevi laughed so hard his shoulders shook, and tears gathered at the corners of his eyes.He wiped his eyes, his chest shaking as his laughter echoed in the small space. “Kaliyah,” he said between laughs, “you didn’t even finish one push-up.”Kaliyah groaned dramatically, still lying flat on her back, arms and legs spread like a starfish. “Hey, I went down. Isn’t that the whole point? Down and up? I nailed the ‘down’ part.”Levi shook his head, still smiling, and reached down to offer her a hand. “Come on, get up, starfish.”“Nope. The floor loves me. I’m staying here forever.”But he didn’t let her protest. With one firm tug, he pulled her up until she was sitting again, his grip still on her wrist. “You’re impossible.”Levi reached his hand toward her.“Come on,” he said, his voice playful. “We’re going for a walk now.”Kaliyah blinked, then slipped her hand into his, letting him pull her to her feet. A small smile tugged at her lips. “Finally,” she teased. “Something that doesn’t fe
Kaliyah groaned. And then Levi held her hand and led her further away.“Now we’re going to do a simple race.”She looked at him. “A race? Do you want me to race with you?”Levi smiled. “We’re going to do a race.”“Okay.” Kaliyah knew there was no way she was beating Levi in a race. Even if he was just jogging. He was probably trying to mock her or something.And so, Levi held her hand. And then, using his feet, he drew a straight line on the ground. And made her stand behind it, then stood next to her.“So now, the first to get to that tree, wins. And then, the loser has to do 40 jumping jacks.” “That’s not fair.” Kaliyah pouted her lips.Levi chuckled sifty. “I only said the loser has to do it. I didn’t say you have to do it.”“But you know I’m going to lose.” Kaliyah sighed.“Just put in your best. I believe in you.”Kaliyah's brows furrowed as her lips curved in a small pout. ‘I believe in you.' Those words always made her chest feel lighter than she expected.“Fine,” she muttered
Before panic could take hold, Levi swam beneath her and caught her instantly, holding her safely in his arms.“See?” he said, his voice calm and reassuring. “Nothing to worry about. I’ve got you.”Kaliyah exhaled, relief flooding her, and buried her face against his chest.They ended up spending hours in the pool, playing like children, splashing one another, laughing until their stomachs hurt. He had even taught her the simple tricks of floating, telling her to trust the water, to trust herself. She loved how his voice sounded when he taught her anything.But now, as he stared at her, he noticed the shiver that ran through her small body. Her teeth were clattering, though she tried to hide it. He frowned softly.“Baby,” he called her, the word coming out of his lips so naturally. “You’re cold. Look, you’re shivering.”She shook her head stubbornly, though her body did the opposite. “I’m not cold,” she whispered, but her voice trembled just like her lips.His eyes softened. He reache
Levi chuckled softly, amused. “I'm not taking them off mate. Just teasing you.”When she dared to glance back, her eyes widened. He was now wearing the black cargo pants from his shopping haul. They hugged him just right, showing off his build, and he even paired them with the matching black sunglasses from the bag.He looked… incredible. Like a model straight out of a magazine. Kaliyah couldn’t help but stare, a mix of admiration and a little embarrassment making her heart race.Levi looked at her with a teasing smile. “How do I look?”He caught Kaliyah’s cheeks turning red almost instantly.“You… you look extremely handsome, Levi,” she said sincerely.Her words made his heart flutter. He knew he looked good, but hearing it come from his mate was completely unmatched.After trying on all the clothes he had picked out, Levi nudged her gently. “Time for you to try on your clothes too.”Kaliyah grabbed her shopping bag and started toward the bathroom, but Levi caught her wrist.“Where i
As they sat down, Kaliyah opened her cup of ice cream, and Levi did the same. They began to eat.Levi loved the moment not because the ice cream tasted damn good, but because of the way his mate's face lit up with each spoonful. Every time she smiled, he felt a strange warmth in his chest. He was glad he could give her that little joy.When they finished, Levi rose from the table and reached for her hand. Their fingers intertwined.“Now,” he said, leading her forward, “let’s shop for other things.”They walked through different aisles, the low hum of chatter and the soft music filling the air. Their first stop was the clothing section. Levi decided he would be the one picking for her this time. He glanced over the displays, occasionally holding up something to assess it against her frame. Eventually, he selected a few pieces—some pants, a couple of tops and added them to their growing pile.A female attendant was wheeling the cart for them as they walked, quietly keeping pace. Levi
Levi looked at her, scratching the back of his head. “What?”She stepped closer and stared at the board. “You cut them so tiny. And you cut the bones too! How could you even—” She was shocked into silence before a small laugh escaped her.Her eyes shifted to the other chicken waiting on the counter. “You’ve only done one… thank gosh” she said softly.Levi tilted his head. “Is it too tiny? Maybe I should cut this other one a bit bigger.”Kaliyah shook her head. “I think we can manage the tiny chicken. I mean, it’s still going to be chicken anyway.”Then, with a playful smirk, she took the knife from his hand. “Let’s just leave that. “You wanted to do the carrots, right?”Levi nodded, then moved to the carrot and then stared at them. He didn’t know how to prepare chicken curry sauce or any meal at all. All he could make was tea, maybe toast, and coffee. He had no idea how this dish was prepared or how he was supposed to cut the carrot. He had only had this dish a few times, and he defi
“And where in the world do you think you're going?” Ashley barked from the couch.She was only twelve, yet she spoke like she owned the house.Kaliyah paused at the door and glanced back at her. “I'll be back soon,” she said quietly. “I just need some air.”Ashley shrugged, kicking her feet onto th
Levi held Kaliyah firmly as he leapt out the window in one smooth motion, his body moving like she weighed nothing at all. The wind rushed past them as they soared down, and then he landed gracefully, like a shadow falling from the sky.His feet touched the pavement with barely a sound, and he was
The knock came again, a bit firmer this time, Kaliyah's head snapped toward the door, then she looked at Levi and then the door, then back at the man.Her eyes widened with panic and her mouth moved silently before a whisper barely escaped: “Hide!”He just looked at her, calm and still.“Hide, plea
The sight before her, made her eyes widen. Crouched on the narrow pavement outside her window, was the same grey wolf from earlier.It was just there, silent and still, its thick fur shifting slightly in the breeze. Its massive frame looked almost too big for the ledge it was on.Kaliyah yelped, st







