Valiant (Hiatus TBD)

Chapter 8

Thanks for the patience. This chapter went one direction in my head....but went a completely opposite direction while writing it.

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After a few hours chatting with my mom on the phone, I lay in bed thinking over all that has happened today and I let my thoughts wander onto Rowan.

Talk about a big surprise. Who would have thought I would have met him here. Everyone kept saying fate has a way and they were right. A few weeks ago I wouldn't have cared either way if I had a mate but now that I do I wouldn't want it any other way.

My heart flutters as I remember the kiss we shared....well kisses. He is the first guy to ever kiss me like that. It was passionate. It was perfect. I can still remember the softness of his hair and the way his strong arms felt around me.

The connection wolves make with one another is unlike anything else. Its stronger and quicker. It makes me almost sad that humans don't get to enjoy the tingles wolves do every time mates touch or the deep mental connection.

I so desperately want to run across the city to find him and hog him all to myself. I want to know more about him. I want to know everything he likes and dislikes. I want to know his friends and his childhood memories. I want to touch him again. To kiss him again.

I wonder what he is doing right now. Probably still with his father. What did Winnifred say? She hadn't seen him in months? Where was he all that time? Spain. What for I wonder. I imagine it was something important considering his title and position.

Sigh.

That's another thing to think about. He is prince. How could someone such as myself be paired with a prince? I am going to have to get used to that somehow. My train of thought turns dark as I begin to worry over what all this means. I will be apart of it soon. I already am. The people will know that I am his mate. Half the park saw our encounter earlier. Its only a matter of time before everyone knows.

Deciding to get up and distract myself from my thoughts, I exit my room and go to ground floor. Maybe a run would do me some good. I haven't had a chance to explore yet either. I walk outside and shift into my wolf form. I make sure to leave my mind link open in case Rowan tries to contact me since I don't know when he will be able to get away.

I find myself feeling refreshed and relaxed while running through the woods right by the pack house. I can see why people might enjoy the close location. I let my wolf instincts take over and chase a few squirrels and rabbits around the forest floor. All the things I ever heard about this place was true. It was simply magical and the warm breeze was nothing but comfortable.

I backtrack my way back to the city deciding to explore a little more. I make my way towards the town center. I trot along the cobblestones and pause at a large building I didn't notice before. I immediately know this building will be my downfall. Especially with it being so close to my pack house. The library. I bypass it this time. I know if I go in now I won't come out till it closes. I decide to visit it on my way back home.

I am pleased to discover the large variety of shops in town. Jewelers, bakers, pubs, candle makers and even an alchemy shop line the streets. I am in awe of just how adorable everything is.

I stop by the fresh market on my way home. Shifting, I make my way through the little bazaar style market. Open stalled vendors sell all kinds of produce. Everything is high quality and fresh. Fruits and vegetables line the stalls just waiting to be bought and eaten. I am definitely going to enjoy my time here in Esrosa. I purchase a pear and an apple from a kind old man. He bids me good day and I make my way back to the pack house.