Try Me

Chapter 15

It took me a few days to heal enough to go back to Jacey's room. I was still under bed rest orders, but at least I was able to properly lay with my mate now. However, just because I was under bed rest didn't stop Jacey from doing something for my birthday. When I woke up I saw him standing shirtless in a pair of gray sweats, with a cup of coffee in his hands. I sat up and he handed me the cup with a deep kiss that had my head spinning. "Happy birthday Willow," he said against my lips. "Good morning to you too handsome." As he pulled away, I brought the cup up to my lips as I let my eyes run over every well defined inch of muscle. The very sexy body of a warrior. I was one lucky woman.

"So my original plans was to take you out for your birthday, but given that you're still on bed rest, I changed our plans to be a night in with movies, videogames, pizza, and wine," he said to me. "That sounds perfect," I confessed to him. When I finished my coffee he put it on the coffee table. "How do you feel," he asked me. "I don't think my ribs are broken anymore, but moving my torso still hurts like a bitch," I answered. "So does breathing too deeply." If only there were pain killers that worked on our kind.

He gave me another kiss, "I'm going to see if breakfast is ready." I nodded and he left the room. I looked around and smiled softly. All of my stuff was moved in, and put away, all of which Jacey did the day after my attack, wanting to have me close. He's been so sweet and caring, and it's nice. Although I'm injured, he trusts me when I tell him I'm okay enough to do something small, like undressing and dressing myself or walking from the bed to the couch. He isn't over bearing like my father used to be anytime my mom or I got injured protecting the pack. He did everything for us to the point he was annoying and we'd have to snap at him. Jacey is trusting me and it's really nice.

When he came back with our plates we sat on the bed cross legged. "How has everything been since my attack," I asked him curiously. "The one we suspected who was tipping off the wolves, had left before we even knew about the attack. Since we still have their information we were able to put a ban on them, but can't do more than that unless they try to return," he answered. "There have been reports of tensions between Virs and Bestias raising which isn't good. The representative from each species is gathering for a council meeting with the council overseer."

The council overseer is a third party that isn't a Subcinctus. They're a witch who has been around for centuries named Kyrie. It is her job to ensure no fights break out. The meetings are held on her lands as well so they're forced to follow her rules. I've never met her but I hear she's rather scary and powerful.

"I pray all goes well," I said and he nodded in agreement.

After we ate I went to go take a shower. Since my ribs were limiting much of my movement, my shower took longer than usual. When I got out I used my magic to dry off. It was excruciating to bend down to pull up my underwear, but I managed to do it with out crying out in pain. I put on Jacey's shirt that I took from his closet and it hung off of one shoulder. I tossed my dirty clothes in the hamper before leaving the bathroom. The room had been arranged so that our bed was in front of the TV. Candles were lit, pillows and blankets covered the bed, video game controllers were waiting for us, lots of snacks, and two small presents. He had me sit between his legs, my back to his chest. He handed me the first one. I opened the present and saw it was a diamond ring. "I know that we can't mate yet, but I wanted to use this as a sign that I am leaning towards wanting to mate with you. Plus maybe the humans will back off on nights you work," he grumbled the part about the humans causing me to laugh. "I love it," I said to him. He slipped it on my finger and I tilted my head back to give him a kiss.

He then had me open the next one. It was a necklace with set of dragon wings hanging from it. I had him put it on me and it rested just above my breasts. "Thank you so much Jacey," I said to him. He gave me another kiss before we got comfortable playing video games. I kept kicking his butt in Mortal Kombat and he would growl. He then began to play dirty by nipping the exposed shoulder playfully. "You're such a cheater," I said, while biting back a moan. He chuckled softly, "I am not." I smiled, "Fine, you're a very poor loser."

"I'm not that either," he said as he began to kiss down the side of my neck. "Then what are you," I asked him. "A dragon enjoying his mate," he answered. He continued to tease my neck, and I forgot about the game entirely. I then felt his hands run up and down my inner thighs and I moaned while tilting my head back, submitting my throat to him.

I hated having my back him, wanting to be able to feel him with my hands. A knock on the door interrupted us. Thankfully Jacey had locked the door to prevent people from walking in since I was only wearing his shirt. He growled softly, but didn't make the move to get up. He sighed and I guessed he was using the mind link to talk to whoever was on the other side.

"My family is wanting us to join them so you can enjoy the cake my sisters baked and open presents," he told me. "Why can't I ever get you to myself?" I laughed softly as I got up. I grabbed some clothes and stepped into his bathroom to put on something more appropriate. When I stepped out, I saw he had put on a shirt, much to my disappointment. We left the room and saw everyone was waiting for us. Jade put a ridiculous party hat on me and I couldn't help my laugh.

The cake was amazing and all of the presents were so thoughtful. It was because of them and Jacey I was beginning to think of this place as my home. When we went to bed, I looked at the ring with a smile on my face. Things were looking up and I prayed they didn't come crashing down.