His admission only made the tears fall harder, and he wrapped his arms around me, hugging me tight.
I could’ve lost him tonight. I could have lost this chance. All because of ignorant, power-hungry wolves who don’t know when to leave well enough alone.
“Hush, baby,” he whispered. “It’s all over now. My wounds have practically healed, and you’re in my arms. I told you, we can get through anything together.” He placed a soft kiss to my brow.
“I didn’t even realize you could use your gift like that.”
“I didn’t either,” I admitted. “I’ve never done that before.”
“We may need to explore this ability of yours further,” he murmured. “Especially now that the pack is aware of it.”
“The pack?!” I squeaked, my body stiffening. “Why would the pack know anything about my amplification?”
“Shade, they’ve seen me fight before,” he said with a chuckle. “I’m good, but notthatgood. They’ll want answers. I think it’s best we tell them what you can do.”
“You want to tell the pack?” I asked nervously.
“Yes. You’re going to be their luna. They should know how powerful you are,” he replied.
Thunder Moon had been ready to cast me out once they discovered my connection to their heightened emotions. It was only my mother’s will that kept them from doing so. Harvest Moon was more accepting, but would they be that welcoming to something like this?
“I don’t know,” I muttered hesitantly.
“Trust me. I promise nothing bad will come of it,” he swore. “I mean, you just used your gift to save their alpha. If anything, they’ll be grateful.”
“What if they’re afraid that I’ll try to manipulate them or something?”
“You’re my mate and their luna. They’ll have to trust that you have their best interests at heart and won’t do anything to harm them,” he said with a shrug. “If it makes you feel better, we can reveal what happened slowly. Start with some of the high-ranking wolves before telling the rest of the pack.”
I nodded.
“Okay. I’ll call a meeting tomorrow. I swear you have nothing to worry about though. Everything will be fine.” He gave me a salacious look. “In the meantime, I’d very much like to hear that breathy way you say my name one more time tonight.”
He pulled me closer, kissing me passionately as he rolled over me.
Girl Talk
SHADE
I sat in front of my vanity as Taffy talked about different looks as she pinned and curled my hair, but admittedly, I was more than a little distracted. I couldn’t stop thinking about everything Caelan and I had done last night.
I flushed as I thought about the way his hands had felt on my body. He’d been so careful, sweet, and attentive last night, making me feel things I’d never felt before, things I didn’t know I could feel.
I stared at my reflection, biting my lip and realizing that I was eager to do it again.
“Uh, Taffy,” I asked hesitantly. “Could I, uh, ask you a question?”
“Of course,” she quipped as she continued braiding.
“I was just wondering,” I started as I fidgeted awkwardly. “What do…uh…what do men like?”
She paused as if considering her answer. “It depends on the guy really. Men like lots of things. Sports, fast cars, beautiful women, superheroes, video games, hunting. Why do you ask?”
“No… I don’t mean like what interests them.” I blushed furiously. “I meant like…in the bedroom…you know…intimate stuff…”
A wide grin appeared on her face. “Ah, now I understand. I take it that you and Caelan got up to some fun last night?” she asked, wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.
“Maybe,” I admitted sheepishly.
