The Systems Prince (DISCONTINUED)

ARC 2 Finale

The pair made it back to the camp before their hour together came to an end. They climbed back up into their bedroom and back into bed. Lance held Cyrus's hand underneath the blanket, and that made it a little easier for him to fall asleep.

The following morning Cyrus didn't immediately get up at the crack of dawn. He woke up to Lance's smiling face and his deep voice, "Good morning."

Cyrus rubbed his eyes, yawning tiredly, "Were you watching me sleep?"

"Yeah, can't help it, you're a pretty sleeper."

Cyrus hides his smile into the pillow, "Shut up."

"C'mon, let's each breakfast!" Lance gets up and slaps Cyrus's bottom, walking over to the dresser and getting dressed. Cyrus groans and drags himself out of bed, getting dressed as well.

He's had to get up earlier than this for two weeks now, he didn't know why he was struggling to now. Maybe because he wasn't so worried about facing Adonis as he was before. If he wanted to enjoy these last few weeks he had with Lance, then he would.

Most of the pack members were surprised to see Cyrus join them for breakfast, but welcomed him. He grabbed a plate of breakfast and sat beside Lance as they ate. He happily scarfed down his food. Carolyn set down a water bottle to grab his attention. He was surprised to find her smiling down at him, but he returned the smile.

She spoke, "Don't tell me you're taking the day off again."

"Of course not, just eating breakfast first."

"Good. When you're done, meet me outside."

She left the room and the water bottle, and Cyrus sighed. He would have to explain to Carolyn how he wouldn't be taking training as seriously now. Hopefully she would make his training a lot simpler. He would also have to ask her about last night, if anything went wrong. Considering her behavior, he assumed nothing went wrong.

Last night... his face began to burn as the heated memories of the night prior resurfaced. It almost seems like a dream come true. A very heated, sensual, and intense dream. But still, Cyrus couldn't be happier. He smiled as he took a bite of his toast.

'You want me to tag along?' Lance's voice echoed in his head. Cyrus coughed, then cleared his throat. He still wasn't used to this whole telepathic thing.

He shook his head, I won't be long.

'Are you sure? I think you'll miss me too much.'

Cyrus fought back a smile. Cocky, are we?

'Yes, very. I just winked, by the way. You weren't looking. Oh, Ethan. Ethan, Ethan, Ethan. Now I can say your name however much I want!'

Cyrus shivered. Stop that.

'Why? I thought you liked it when I say your name. Actually, I know for a fact you do.'

I'm leaving. Cyrus stood up and headed outside. The sky was bright blue and clear. Cyrus waved at Carolyn and the two headed towards the woods.

Lance's voice still followed him, 'You do know how this works, right? You can't escape me that easily.'

Cyrus rolled his eyes. Yes, but I can still block you out. Don't you have work to do? As the Alpha?

'Well, yeah. I was planning on finishing that sketch of you from last night. But I want to talk to you. Don't you like my voice in your head? I know I like yours.'

Lance...

'Yes, Ethan?'

I'll see you later.