The Red Wolf's Mate

Chapter 64-Getting Ready

Maureen POV

I feel that ever so amazingly addictive electric current coursing throughout my body and know I'm touching my blessing of a mate although my eyes are currently closed. I want to be lazy and selfish though. So, I keep my eyelids shut and snuggle further into Wyatt's side in the hope of peacefully prolonging my stay in bed while enjoying his relaxed state beside  me. I can feel his elated mood through our bond. 

Then suddenly, I sense great sorrow! I immediately want to reveal I am awake and ask what is wrong so I can do everything within my ability to take this horrible feeling away. 

**No Maureen. Stay still. Mate is ok. - Shelia perks up and assures me. 

*How can you say that? Can't you feel it?!

**Yes and it's important you leave mate be. Brutus and Wyatt are talking. Be patient!- Shelia instructs.

*You.........telling me to be patient?! Seriously??!!

**Yes, I'm not a total hot head. Truly Maureen, they need this talk. It's ok.- she continues.

*Ok, I'll trust you on that. I just hate this feeling of great sadness coming from him and not being able to help take it away. 

**I know. So do I. But, he's not hurt, just learning more about Brutus.

I ease back into a happier state of mind, concentrating on what Wyatt and I will do later once we both are fully rested. 

I eventually fall back into a peaceful sleep, content knowing Wyatt is safe beside me. 

2 HOURS LATER

I'm currently in the middle of a very satisfying, much needed full body stretch, sprawled across the bed while still attempting to wake up. 

My eyes are closed tightly while I enjoy the sensation of my muscles extending, pleased with the end result of feeling refreshed. I deeply inhale and fill my lungs with Wyatt's tantalizing scent. It engulfs my very being like a protective cloak. It excites me while at the same time calms me like nothing else in this world. No drug can ever come close to its effect on me. 

I slowly open my eyes and turn my head in search of my mate. Oh, I find him alright. He's laying on his side with his arm bent and his head resting in his hand. Staring at me. With a smile. Looking absolutely gorgeous and all mine!!

I lazily smile back at him, in no hurry to leave our bed although I know we have an important meeting soon downstairs. 

"Good morning mate," his sensational voice reaches my ears and melts my heart. 

Damn, I get to wake-up to him for the rest of my life!!

"Good morning back to you sweetheart," I quietly reply back, hoping I sound just as hot to him as he does to me yet........I somehow doubt it. 

"What are you thinking about?" he ask while lightly laughing and studying my face. I feel my cheeks heat up with his piercing eyes on me. At least it feels like he's studying my face, which causes my body to go into overdrive. He has always done this to my heart and body and always will!!

"Oh, nothing important really," I nonchalantly answer while trying to casually hide my face in my fluffy pillow. 

"Nice try Maureen. 'oh nothing important' wouldn't cause that beautiful blush on your skin," he softly continues while discreetly manoeuvring his arm around my waist and pulling me close. His soft silky lips suddenly land on mine and my mind goes blank! Amazing sparks erupting throughout my body!

We stay in bed like this, kissing and enjoying each others' bodies, for a bit more before he reluctantly pulls away, breathing heavily. 

"I will eventually find out what was making you blush so much mate," he teases me and I can only laugh. 

"Maybe, maybe not," I quickly tease him back and I hear a low growl, which it is a major turn on right now!

I suddenly scramble out of bed so I can dart toward the bathroom. The element of surprise is on my side, or so I thought. Even with my slight head start Wyatt overtakes me, grabbing me around the waist from behind. 

"Thought you could sneak away from me love. I. Don't. Think. So." he growls out in his sultry voice, which sends goosebumps over my already sensitive skin. 

Then, he begins to tickle me!! The nerve!!

"No, no stop it," I laugh out loud. "W..we need to g.get ready for t..the meeting!"

He continues his tickle attack on my ribcage until I have tears rolling down my cheeks. 

He finally stops when he  sees he has won this fun match, all with a smirk spread across his attractive face. Damn his sexy smile!

"So, what are your thoughts on the situation Maureen? I really want to hear them before we go downstairs. So much has happened that it feels like we've barely gotten a chance to slow down & think," he inquires.

I convey the intel we have gathered so far along with my insights and opinions on how to advance in hope of tackling the current issues. I matter-of-factly talk to him while purposely moving throughout the bedroom and closet getting dressed, finally stopping in front of the mirror to brush my hair.

I double check my outfit, which is  a pair of dark boot-cut denim jeans with a lime green tank top. I continue speaking while on auto-pilot, braiding my hair to the left side. Then, I move to grab my black combat boots, which had gotten shoved into a corner, and drop them beside my vanity chair. 

"Maureen, you have not said where I will be throughout the plans? Where will I be during all this?" Wyatt ask.

"Well, here on pack lands of course. Adam will be here with you as well for protection," I answer him.

"What, like protecting the mansion?" he follows up.

"No, he will be assigned to protect you personally."

I am so relaxed yet focused on relaying information to him and getting ready that I don't notice Wyatt growing quiet. His eyes are brightly glowing and his fist are balled up so tightly his knuckles are white! It is only when I sit down to put on my boots that I glimpse at him in the vanity mirror  and take in his luminous blue and white eyes!!! I jerk my head toward him, my body immediately tense with a possible threat!!

"What is it? What's wrong Wyatt?" I quickly ask, hoping he's not hurt anywhere.

"It's Brutus mate. You. Will. Leave. Me. Behind?????" he practically spits toward me. 

It is so low thought that even with my excellent hearing I almost miss it.

**Mate is LIVID!!!- Shelia screams at me