Bella is...(Book One)

Chapter 44

Alexei

I heard ruffling and turned toward the noise. My mood was instantly brightened when Ezra came back in her form.

Her blue-grey fur and silver eyes shone under the moonlight. She really was breathtaking, and I couldn't have been happier that they are both mine.

She trotted towards me, hesitantly at first, until I opened my arms and smiled in approval.

How did I ever get this lucky?

Once she was in front of me I reached out and placed my hand on her head, she immediately melted into my touch causing me to smile. Knowing she enjoyed the feel of my hand on her, I proceeded to run my fingers through her fur, it felt like thick threads of silk beneath my fingertips. She shivered and purred, her eyes closed enjoying my ministrations.

After a while of me petting her beautiful  fur and massaging her pelt, I decided it was time for us to go for a run.

'Beautiful' I called to get her attention.

Her stunning silver orbs fluttered open, she looked slightly dazed, her eyes searching my face before landing on my lips. Her gaze lingered there before she met my eyes, her adoration clearly evident.

'Come my sweet, let's go for a run' I told her smiling.

She perked up at my words, then gave me a playful bark before running off, daring me to catch her. Her actions caused me to chuckle before running after her.

I can get used to this.

To them.

Forever.

My blood sang with the thought, they're finally mine.

I watched in awed fascination at Ezra run. Her fur seemed to glow under the moonlight as it peeked through the trees. Quick, silent, and stealthy, her muscles bunching and releasing as she swiftly made her way through the forest.

Magnificent.

Truly, she's spectacular.

I took a few more moments admiring her before deciding to catch up. I began to flit at first, she's fast, so it would've taken a little longer than expected to catch her otherwise. Once I was relatively close, I slowed down to a run and instead of overtaking her, I ran next to her.

After a few minutes of us just running, she slowed down and I followed suit.

She then faced me yipping playfully before lowering herself to the ground and growling.

She wants to chase me.

With another chuckle I took off, giving into her whims.

She wanted a challenge so I'll give her one.

She bolted immediately after me, enjoying the pursuit.

While I wasn't flitting, I was running at inhuman speeds.

I dodged trees, rocks, and animals all while running in different directions trying to shake her but to no avail, she tailed me the entire time. She was relentless, and I could tell she wasn't chasing at top speed.

My Ezra is an amazing huntress I thought to myself, proud to have such an amazing soulmate.

We continued like this for some time, me running and trying to lose her, while she kept chasing in tight pursuit until I looked back and didn't see her. I slowed down to try to locate her, but had no luck.

Confused, my eyes began darting around the area, trying to pinpoint where she went, when suddenly I was tackled to the ground by my ethereal wolf.

She used her front paws to hold me down, her eyes teasing. 'Got you' she seemed to convey.

She then growled and nipped at my neck before licking the area.

It felt odd, yet strangely wonderful. I couldn't help the shiver that ran down my spine.

She stopped when she felt the effect her licking had on me and looked me in my eyes. A low purr rumbled in her throat, she was pleased with the result.

She proceeded to nuzzle my neck then began alternating between licking, nipping, and nuzzling, all the while keeping me pinned to the ground. I didn't want to move anyway, I loved seeing her this playful and free.

After a bit more nipping and licking, she jumped off of me and ran further into the forest.

I got up and dusted myself off before taking in her scent.

I can't wait for my Issa to be this free with me.

My Issa. My Ezra.

Determining that it was once again time to indulge my sublime wolf, I pursued her.

She evaded well, but I was able to keep up with her, just as she did me. I stayed behind, just enjoying the pursuit.

The more we played the more I thank the goddess for giving them to me.

My heart, my life, my everything, rest in the hands of my Issa and Ezra.

They are the light to my black soul.