Chapter 18 Drake POV I found her! And she is everything I never dared dream of. I have her, my mate, laid in my arms, dozing and I have the biggest smile pulling on my face so hard my cheeks are actually hurting. Lorna's scent fills the room, my lips still taste of her, my stubble still damp with her release. Goddess she tastes amazing. Like toffee apples and cinnamon. I could drink from her hourly and never tire of the taste. X was not happy that we only gave her one orgasm, the need to stay there and pull more screams for her was almost overpowering. Not only the need to hear her cry my name over and over again but to bind her to me be satisfying her so well that she wants to never be without me by her side. I can't lose her, but she is so fragile and unsure of what is happening between us. I have to go slow, I know I do. However, after hearing her call me mate, I couldn't hold myself back. I had to show her what that meant to me, how happy she made me. X purrs, they vibrate through me. The memory of her responsiveness fresh in my mind, and despite having only just experienced the most powerful release of my life, I am ready to go again. I can't wait for the day when she wears my mark proudly on her neck, showing the world she is mine and mine alone, and I can run my hand down my own neck and feel my fingers run over her mark on me. I'm desperate for it, to shout out that I am the luckiest wolf in the world, and truly blessed by the moon goddess. There's a nagging pull at the back of my mind, I know what it is, but I want to be selfish. So I'm ignoring it for now. I can't bring myself to disturb my beautiful mate, and my gamma doesn't really do quiet. I can feel his excitement through the link. I cast a look outside, it's still dark, but dawn is approaching. How did Marcus get here so fast? Pondering that, I feel him trying mind link me again. Taking a longing look at my darling, I snuggle her to me tightly. Reluctant to let her go. To share her with anyone. I understand that she is not just mine. Lorna is also their luna, but we are so new and she is so precious. I just can't bring myself to let them in. Hesitantly I open the link. "I know you are there Marcus, I know you are desperate to come in. Your alpha and luna are resting at the moment, if you can do it quietly please come in to the lounge and await introductions when we are ready" "Alpha, on my honour, our Luna will not be disturbed" I hear the vow in his voice. "I have 20 warriors standing with me and Lilly...... apologies Doctor Staton, as ordered Alpha" hmm, interesting misstep Marcus. I will ask about that later. "Send the warriors into Beta Jacobs suite next door, keep them alert, doctor Staton stays with you" "Yes Alpha" I sealed off the link and wait for movement. He is our lead warrior for a reason. Neither him nor his warriors make a sound. I can only sense them because they are my pack and I am looking for them. A note of pride bubbles inside me. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findηovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I lay down and rest my head to Lorna's. Soaking up as much time as I can. Closing my eyes, I give us until full dawn before we have to face our world. A thought occurs to me. I reopen the mind link. "Marcus, have Jacob contact Mrs Clarke, explain to her what is going on and see if she can send up a large order of breakfast to be eaten in the suites" He won't understand the meaning but he will do what I ask of him. "It will be done" sealing the link off for a final time, I close my eyes. Shutting out the world and demands on my mate and I. Holding on tight to some time as just that, pushing a way the alpha and Luna, for now. The smell of cinnamon fills my nostrils and pulls me from my sleep. Lorna wiggles in the embrace, slowly waking up. I am greeted with sleepy eyes and an innocent smile. My mate is smiling at me. "Morning" I say, nuzzling her cheek and pulling a sleepy moan from her. "Morning Drake" she replies and I beg the moon goddess to let us wake up like this every day. I stroke back the hair blocking my appreciation of her face, and lean my lips to hers. Sharing a hungry and all consuming kiss. Lost in each other, minutes later, Lorna quickly pulls away. Terrified that I am yet again moving too fast, I try and read her face, to understand why she pulled away. A panicked look haunts her face and my heart sinks that I have caused that such feelings. "We are not alone, there are wolves in your suit" she races to speak out no more than a whisper. I take a breath, realising it was not me she was haunted by. I hasten to reassure her. "They are with me, it is our Gamma Marcus and the Chief Doctor for our pack. I asked them to come, along with twenty of our elite warriors. Do not worry, you are safe. Safer than you have ever been. I promise you, my mate" I can feel her once racing heart beat, slowly settling at my words. I pull her into my arms. Comforting her. After a few minutes a small voice asks. "Why is there a doctor?" How to word my answer? "Her name is Doctor Lilly Stanton, she is very kind and very good. She travels where I, Jacob and our gamma Marcus go. Now where you go as well. We do not often require her for us, but because of what we encounter on these trips.... .... .. | would like for you to meet her and for you to allow her to give you a health check before we head home" "Why? Is something wrong with me? Am I not right? Will your pack not want me like I am?" Tears shine in her eyes and hate myself for ever making her doubt herself. "You are perfect and nothing she finds or doesn't fine will ever change what you are to me and our pack. You are my mate and my Luna. You will be welcomed and loved by all. I promise. I simply want her to help me to help you, to adapt to the coming changes and to make sure you become as healthy as can be. It's selfish really, I know, but one day, when you're ready and marked, you will carry our pups. You are incredibly strong and it's my job to keep you happy and healthy too" I can see what I have said has surprised her but I don't think it's in a negative way. Her eyes show her emotions so clearly. Lorna is trying to process and picture our future. The idea of her carrying our pups has be reaching to start now but I know that's not possible. Yet. After minutes waiting in calm silence, she offers a small smile. "I will meet her and allow her to assess me. On one condition" surprised at her response I quickly answer. "Anything for you" I respond virulently. "I'm eating three.... no four of Mrs Clark's Cinnamon buns before hand" she jumps out of bed and walks to the bedroom door. A laugh growls out of me at her playfulness. 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