Noya's POV"This is beautiful” I breathed out softly. “Let's go sit under the tree by the pond.” He tugged gently on my hand until I turned and started following him down towards the stream, where I saw our spot. I smiled as he took my hand again and led me over to the small clearing where there was a large oak tree with a wide branch extending downwards over the water. We sat down, leaning back against it. It looked much easier than walking over a lot of rocky ground, but the fact of the matter remained that it did take us quite some time to get this far so I didn't complain. I could see the light reflecting off the trees when a stray breeze pushed through some of the canopy. It felt like being in another world. I thought that perhaps I should call it magical, but really, I just felt happy that there we were alone. The sun was warm on the top of our heads, and I was content. The weather was perfect. My heart thumped with pleasure as I snuggled against his warmth.Nik wrapped

Noya's povHe gently pushed me towards the bed and kissed me with a great fervency. I kissed him back hungrily, desperately. It was a kiss of hunger and desire. My lips were hungry for his kisses, my body for his touches, my love for him, all my love for him. My body yearned for his touch, my soul yearned for him. And he returned my passion in an equally desperate way. We needed each other so much, we couldn't control it.As he pinned me beneath him and kissed me with such fervour, I thought my heart would stop from the sheer joy of being alive. My fingers trailed up and down his strong, muscled back as I pressed myself against him.He made a low groan. The warmth of his skin against mine made my head reel. As he kissed my neck and shoulder, I could feel myself getting hotter and wetter. As he sucked at my neck and bit it lightly I gasped and felt a wave of warmth flood over me. His touch burned and my heart thundered. My mind spun with pleasure as I ran my fingers through his hair

Author's POVInhaling the cold evening breeze, Beta Rowan crossed his arms over each other as he strode around the Pack. On days like these when Niklaus wasn't around, he had to be at alert to ensure that the Pack and Packhouse were safe.Although there were soldiers at the border, Rowan still couldn't let their guard down. It was very risky especially since they had a lot of enemies and friends likewise however due to the deep fear the other surrounding Packs had for Niklaus, it was more of respect and fear. No one dared cross his path because they knew the consequences. "Good even, Beta." Two guards on patrol greeted him."Good evening Ethan. Good evening Jeffrey. How are you today?" He offered them a smile."We are doing good, thank you." They offered him a smile."Were you able to rest during the day in preparation for night patrol?" "Yes." Jeffrey replied."Alright then. Goodnight." He patted them and waved them off.A smile formed on Rowan's face as he ascended the tower slowl