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When I crossed the border into Vanessa’s pack, I was mildly surprised that I wasn’t approached by any of the warriors on patrol. I took that as a good sign and just kept moving in the direction of Vanessa’s home. However, as I neared the center of the pack, I noticed that there was a group of females gathered for training. I wasn’t one of those guys who got off on watching girls fight, but I happened to know Vanessa was a powerhouse, and it might be interesting to see her in her natural habitat.I slowed my car to look and see if any of the females were the one I was looking for. I didn’t see Vanessa at first, but I spotted someone in my peripheral vision moving quickly toward the training area. I sighed and took a breath before I cut the engine and picked up the flowers; ‘Here goes nothing.’I didn’t need to be up close to see that Vanessa was pissed and spoiling for a fight. I also noticed that she was rapidly becoming frustrated as she looked over her potential opponents. ‘I feel t

Adrian held his arms open for me, and I stepped into his embrace. It felt so good just to be held, and for the first time since all of this shit happened, I completely fell apart. “Don’t tell anyone I was nice to you. It will ruin my reputation,” he murmured and kissed the top of my head.“So we’re calling a temporary truce then?” I asked with a teary laugh.“Sounds good to me, Little Poochie. We can fight again when you’re back to your usual bitchy self,” he snickered. “Well, it’s nice to know you haven’t lost your asshole edge. That way I don’t have to fully commit to liking you,” I teased.“Good, ‘cause I still hate you too,” he chuckled, squeezing me just a little tighter. When I stepped back from his embrace, I took Adrian by the hand and pulled him to sit on my bed with me. “So, how long will you be staying?” I asked. “How long do you want me to stay? I am in the middle of something back home, but I can let that hang for a couple of days,” he laughed as if he told a funny jok

I thought about things for a moment and realized where the hurt feelings were coming from. “Adrian, I… I’m struggling right now. My mind is all kinds of fucked up. I know enough to know I shouldn’t say I love you until I know I mean it. I can say with certainty that I care deeply for you and both of your brothers. Until I get my head on straight, I won’t say something that I’m not confident I mean. That being said, if my not being able to profess my undying love right now cancels my welcome in your home, then I’m sorry you’ve wasted your time,” I sighed.I tried pushing back and pulling myself out of Adrian’s embrace, but he just squeezed his arms around me tighter. “Where do you think you’re going, Vanessa? I didn’t say your welcome was conditional on your loving any of us. You take all the time you need. I will guarantee that when you’re ready, we will be right here waiting for you. So now that you’re out of excuses, will you agree to come home with me?” he said fervently.“Will you

It was apparent that Adrian had things on his mind, too. I was so busy fretting about my own troubles that I didn't notice it. Is this how I repay kindness, by being self-absorbed? “Do you want to talk about it?” I asked softly.“Talk about what, Little Poochie?” he questioned. “It seems like there is something on your mind. So I thought I would offer to be less self-centered and return the kindness you have extended to me by offering to listen to whatever is on your mind,” I explained.“Maybe later. I would love to talk. However, there are still a few things I need to get my head around, and then we can talk about it. My priority is getting you home and helping you heal from what you’ve gone through,” he said offhandedly.“Okay. Can I ask you a question you might not want to answer?” I asked, wanting just to keep the conversation going. Silence is unnerving, and I couldn’t tolerate my anxiety increasing.“I think I liked it better when you were kissing me every five seconds to keep

When we entered the dining room, I couldn’t help chuckling. Destiny had loaded Vanessa down with food. There was one of Vanessa’s favorite salads, loaded with steak, and a large serving of pasta. I could be mistaken, but I think I smell something chocolate coming from the kitchen, too. “My precious queen, this is my son Diego. Diego, this is my Vanessa,” I said as an introduction. Vanessa pushed back from the table and stood. “Nice to meet you, Diego. I have heard so much about you,” she said, extending her hand in greeting.“Damn old man. You didn’t tell me how beautiful she is,” Diego replied, pulling Vanessa in for a hug and catching her off guard. “You don’t have to be so kind. I know I am a mess right now,” she murmured, her voice cracking toward the end.Vanessa looked in my direction, and I felt my long-dead heart shatter into a million pieces when I saw tears shimmering in her eyes. “Here, D,” I murmured, pulling Vanessa from his arms and into mine. “You are beautiful no ma