We took a break by a stream to get a drink. A large log had fallen across the creek and was partially off the ground because it was propped up against the far bank. I quickly scrambled up on top of the log after glancing at Nix, who was still drinking. He raised his head and tilted it as he looked at me with curiosity.I was now sitting on the log, level with his brow. I grinned at him, despite the fact that my face was not yet in any way level with his. He hadn't moved from where he was standing next to the log while drinking. I knew I'd never win a wrestling match with any wolf, let alone an enforcer, but that didn't stop me from leaping onto his back.As I landed on his shoulders, I wasn't sure if he felt the impact of my fifteen-pound body. I knew my toes wouldn't be able to reach through the thick fur on his back, let alone scratch him. They did assist me in holding on as I grabbed a mouthful of fur and wiggled side to side amusingly. As he flopped down to his sto

We eventually arrived at another store with baked goods on display in the windows. The smell of the bread and cookie was drool-worthy. I licked my lips in an attempt to savor the delicious smell. I heard Nix chuckle on my side and I gently jabbed him and rolled my eyes. I didn’t know that an enforcer can tease and make jokes. As we walked inside the bakeshop, a woman in her thirties raised her head, wiping the flour off her brown apron. "Ah, Nix, it's good to see you again.” She turned to look at me and asked, her motherly voice reminding me of my late mother, “Who's your friend?" Nix grinned as he wrapped his arm around my shoulders and pulled me in closer to his side. "This is Etheral," Nix said glancing at me and then back to the lady. The smile on the lady’s face was replaced with confusion. She gaped at Nix and said, “Wait, I can’t believe this. Are you two—?” The lady shifted her gaze between me and Nix. She clapped her mouth when Nix kissed my

I turned around and cast a glance at the approaching Luna. She kept her gaze fixed on us and planted a subtle smile on her delicate face. The Luna walks with grace, carrying that always bright aura – not the kind of bright aura that will hurt your eyes but that brightness where it calms you down. I smiled and Nix found my face looking somewhere else then he followed my gaze.Nix smiled as Luna approached and patted his shoulder. "Mary, how are you? How are things going?" he asked.The Luna sighed in relief. "Good. I just need to figure out where your mate is going to sleep tonight. After that, my evening tasks will be complete."Nix and I both turned red at the subject while Luna giggled at our reaction. Even if the mate bond was only partially formed and is not yet complete, most mates were unable to sleep if they were separated. And if they both sleep in one bed, it will make both of them touchier and increased the male's protectiveness. That could mean

I went closer to Nix’s side and held his hand with my two hands. Nix turned to look at me and smiled but he instantly looked at the Alpha."The mate bond seems quite strong already,” the Alpha chuckled, amused by Nix's reactions when the Alpha approached me. “Relax, Nix. I mean no harm."Nix exhaled a deep sigh with a soft chuckle. "I know that in theory, but in practice, rationality simply does not enter the mind when it comes to the mate bond. I am sure you know that; I have seen you react in such a waspish manner."Mary burst out laughing. "You should have seen Kalil when he first met me, and I have to admit that Nix… you are handling it much better than he did. The mate bond is much more intense for high-ranking wolves, and with your Enforcer rank, which is designed to protect others, the mate bond will hit you quite hard because your protective tendencies are already heightened.” Mary rubbed the Alpha’s back and smiled a

After Nix and I had our morning run, we went to the dining hall to have our first meal. People who lived in their own homes frequently made and ate breakfast at home, so those who lived in the pack house or had been out patrolling were the only ones looking for breakfast. The dining hall was occupied with large tables and chairs, it was spacious, spacious enough to accommodate almost all of the pack members in this pack house. Breakfast and lunch were more of a self-serve situation. We were too late to help with the cooking, so we grabbed a plate and filled it before heading over to a table. Nix helped me with selecting the food, well, mostly he would just put anything on my plate as long as I get full. Is he planning on making me obese? Or do I look really thin?Nix and I would smile as we passed by other pack members, Nix would wrap one of his arms around my waist if a male is close to us. We took an empty table and began to savor everything on our plate. While I was eating