I stay with Hardin a couple more days before deciding to go home. Considering that I agreed to train Lotti makes me feel awful, so instead of quitting on her I offered Phoebe and Lotti to visit. We can switch, and I can drive here every other week but I can't bring Apollo here and I can't leave him at home for days.
So it makes it a little hard, but Phoebe agreed to come by for a couple of days so that Lotti can train with me, and so we can figure out a schedule that works.
"Do you need a hand?"
I turn my head to the sound of his voice, immediately arching my eyebrow and putting my hand on my hip. Jackson's offers me a sheepish smile.
"I almost got you killed, and I didn't want to face you in case you were mad." He immediately explains as he caves under slight pressure.
I just roll my eyes. "I got mad because you didn't face me."
"Sowwy." Jackson hugs me, like I'm going to just laugh and forgive him for avoiding me for almost five months.
"You're annoying." I sigh, hugging him back begrudgingly. So I can't stay mad at him, and what?
"I do have good news though." He tells me joyfully.
"Yeah?" I pull back and pick up another box. I've sorted through all of my belongings that Hardin kept, and Hardin agreed that I should keep some here for when I stay over. So I basically halved everything, and I'm taking some home.
"If you say yes, I'm coming with you so that you can travel back and forth and not worry about the beast-horse." Jackson corrects himself, grinning at me like he's hoping I didn't notice.
"Did Hardin put you up to this?" I ask suspiciously.
"No, I figured I owe you one. Plus, you're a different person without him, and that version of Kali...she ain't fun." Jackson shrugs.
I just scoff, like he's nuts. "I'm fun." Right?
"You're like a strict principal, one of the super hot ones that are psychos." Jackson tells me, taking the box out of my hands.
I gape slightly, appalled. "I am not!" I complain.
"I said you're super hot, and all you hear is psycho?" Jackson sniggers as he exits the bedroom and heads downstairs.
Huffing at his childishness, I pick up my phone and jacket, ensuring I have everything else before exiting the room. In a way I feel a little depressed about going home, but I'm excited, and I can't wait to be in my own house. This place still doesn't feel anything like home, although I can't say I'm happy about leaving certain people behind.
"Should I be worried about him?" Hardin sighs as I step aside, gesturing to Jackson. I assume he heard Jackson call me super hot, and refer to me as a strict principal.
Personally, I think Jackson watches too much porn.
"Yes." I grunt, and Hardin's head snaps towards me. "He clearly has brain damage." I explain.
Hardin chuckles, and I grin.
Tossing my jacket in the boot with everything else, I place my phone on the drivers seat before turning to Hardin. I could already feel myself getting upset.
"Is it selfish that I wish you weren't an Alpha right now?" I ask with a small sigh.
Hardin shakes his head. "No, of course not." He assures me.
"Zed is going to pick up some of the workload, we'll find time for us." He tells me in that firm Alpha tone that promises his word.
"I hope so, and don't lose those t-shirts, we're going to need them soon enough." I say with a smile, walking into Hardin's chest as he pulls me closer by my waist.
His arms lazily wrap around my body, resting at the top of my butt. I immediately hug him, soaking up as much warmth as I can before I leave.
"Have a safe drive, and text me when you get home." Hardin says, and I nod my head against his chest, squeezing him a little.
"I'm going to miss you." I admit quietly.
I felt Hardin's arms tighten around me. "I'll miss you more." His voice is low with emotion, and I don't respond because honestly...it hurts. If I feel this awful leaving, imagine how he feels, having to watch me walk away again.
Slowly pulling back, I give him a bright smile before turning and getting in my brand new Range. Jackson sits in the passengers side, and I pause, standing on the ledge with the door open.
And then I step down.
Turning back towards Hardin, I quickly close the gap and grab the back of his head, pulling him down as I stretch up. I kiss him softly, but the moment our lips touch, I melt against him. The kiss becomes meaningful and deep, and I could definitely feel my heart spiking.
"You're something." Hardin whispers against my lips, yanking me softly against him and kissing me again. My heart roars like my wolf once did, so powerful and loud. My blood heats rapidly. Is that normal?
I just laugh and let him kiss me one last time, before I pull away completely. The look in those silver eyes, it tells me that we're going to be just fine, and I trust him. Our feelings have survived five years apart, a little distance is nothing.
"Go, before I find a way to make you stay." Hardin states firmly, but his expression is content, a little smile gracing his face.
My smile doesn't falter as I chuckle. "Alright, See you soon." I say, meaning every word. I will be seeing him soon, even if I have to drive all the way here just to interrupt a meeting.
"See you soon." He gives me a nod, and I climb into my car, this time without as much doubt. I feel...happy.
"Was it as good as it looked? I felt my heart explode for you, was there fireworks?" Jackson immediately gushes like a teenage girl, and I laugh.
He definitely still wants in on my 'relationship' with Hardin.
"It was better." I sigh wistfully, uncaring for how girlish it is. I'm allowed my moments.
Jackson and I give one final wave as I drive away, seeing Hardin in the wing mirror makes my heart do flips. The mansion eventually vanishes within the trees, and green surrounds us as I drive down the pathway through pack land.
"What was the t-shirt thing about?" Jackson asks me curiously, not bothered that he literally listened to everything Hardin and I said.
"Hardin got this adventure date night book, I'll show it to you next time we're here. The date we got, we had to tie die our own t-shirts and then on our next date we have to wear each other's and take a picture." I explain, smiling a little at the thought of the next date.
"Hows your t-shirt going to fit him?" Jackson asks me, utterly confused. Is he really that slow?
"I used one of his?" I retort slowly with a slight frown, staring at Jackson with a little worry.
He was definitely dropped on his head as a baby.
"Oh."
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ENDURING {Sequel to Everlasting} ❗️EDITING ❗️
WerewolfLife after the ceremony was different. Kali was completely alone for the first time in her life, no parents making her obey, no mate to confide in. Still, she found ways to adapt. Five years. Five years since she laid eyes on the man she once ador...
