A Pure Hearted Mate

Chapter 38: Keeping Calm

[ Autumn P.O.V ]

Leo has been trying to be a little more romantic when he's been late to join her for bed. Like when she saw a white lily was placed on the bed. She grabbed it and took a moment to admire it and then she grabbed a note left behind that was like a folded card. 

I took a look and read what it said. It said: ' I'm sorry that I haven't been giving you as much attention as I'd like too lately. I'm afraid that for the next couple of days I'll be working even later into the night. '

' I love you, Autumn. I'd love to be able to see you in bed, but I I'm sorry I won't be able to. I love you, good night. ' 

I felt my heart ache and started to skip a beat and feel a little sad but then I felt I understood and loved Leo giving me this to apologize. I closed my eyes and folded the note and placed it on the end table on the right side of the bed. I looked at the lily and found my eyes softened and sniffed it. It was a faint but sweet smell but it was my favorite flower after all. 

I started to place it on the note and I got into bed. I laid on my side but found it hard to get comfortable without someone else. Leo was the train conductor of my train of thought tonight, and not getting his words from the note to stop repeating. It made me grab a pillow and clench it tightly in my arms into a hug. 

But my heart wouldn't stop aching at the loneliness that came from missing him and his note didn't help me from wanting him to come in and hold me. I still felt really small in this bed and I wanted my baby. I felt my grip on the pillow grew tighter as I started to curl my knees close to me. I found myself getting teary as I started to whine and whimper at the idea that this is what he felt when I was gone. Except he didn't have a letter but only my words and a kiss as I left that morning. I eventually drifted off to sleep hoping to see him tomorrow.

[ Leo P.O.V ]

I was finally done with the patrol that ran late into the night. I checked on our boys by peaking into the room and they seemed to be sleeping soundly. As I walked threw the halls I started to stretch my arms and moving my neck to stop feeling so stiff. Once I got ready for bed I noticed Autumn had placed the card on the bedside.

 She looks like she's curled up with a pillow in her arms. She's so cute when she's like that. I started to get settled into bed but after I closed my eyes and tried to let my fatigue wash away and get some sleep I herd little moaning from the pillow she was holding. My ears perked up as I opened my eyes when my nose caught the sweet alluring intoxicating scent that made my body awake. The scent was much stronger than last time I had sensed it but it still was encouraging to say the least with the sweet music of her moaning. I whispered enough for her to hear in a hush as I smiled to mess with her a little 

" Mate? " she started to rustle and groaned a little as she held the pillow tighter. I think that was my sign that I might know who. I decided that I should try and sleep threw this and bring it up tomorrow. It was easier said than done but I managed to find sleep.

[ Autumn P.O.V ]

I woke up feeling a little embarrassed but happy a little at the dream I had last night. For once it was an enjoyable dream and I was starting to help Liz with getting everyone breakfast. I helped and when Leo came down for breakfast I was about to ask him what he wanted when I felt him say " Morning, " I felt surprised when he placed a long kiss on my cheek and made me smile which he smirked at me sweetly.

After eating eggs, bacon, and sausage for breakfast. I went to our boys room and realized just how close they're getting to almost being a one years old already. They were born on May 20th and it's something I'm going to have to talk to Leo about planning ahead for their 1st birthday. Just thinking about it is getting me a little nervous and excited. It's almost October in a couple days, I believe that today is September the 19th. Maybe we can celebrate Halloween this year together and get costumes. Last year we didn't but I think we can have a lot of fun doing it.