Elemental Wolves

{Chapter Nine}

Elian

I didn't sleep. Not at all.

My mind was too busy coping with the reality that I finally met my mate. He's gorgeous! Watching him battle the effects and being near me adorable to watch.

The blushing of tan skin. The way he avoids eye contact with me. How he unconsciously shifts between each foot. I want it all.

Though, I wish it was under better circumstances. Storming down to Earth with a vengeance wasn't not the best impression to make. I'd never forget seeing and feeling the sheer fear that run thought my mate's body.

I knew he was my mate the moment I landed. I can feel him and some of his feelings. It was the first time in my life I truly felt like a monster and I hated it. Least when it comes to him.

I'm learning that I can feel some of his emotions without the help of Triton or a Moon inclined. But it's intensity based. Like his fear and embarrassment.

But I did what I needed to do to protect my mate and his pack. His family. My goal was to give him the life he could've never imagined for himself.

He's just so beautiful. I couldn't take my eyes off of him finally being wrapped in nothing but me. I expected to find myself being somewhat possessive of him, but not to this extreme.

"It's temporary. It's because of the distress we felt. What led you here in the first place. Sol and I saw everyone as a threat just as you did. It'll remain present to a much lesser degree over time." Helios says.

I could only hum in acknowledgement. I felt slightly better about the way I came entered his life. Or rather the prospect of what our future could look like.

I never planned on dropping into his life like some supervillian. Now I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I'm still on edge. My instincts right now is to protect, defend, and honor him.

Only him. Anyone else be damned.

I'm unsure about how to go about all of this. It's my first time being a mate too. I don't even wanna think about the mistakes that I could make.

Admiring the rays of the sun emanating the window, the way they shine softly on his face, I can't couldn't but stare.

Watching the way the corner of his lips would twitch every once and a while. Or the way his nose would lightly twitch.

The little soft puffs of air assaulting my chest. He was too much for me already. I honestly don't know how I waited this long. But it was time to wake him up.

He's going to be sick of me!

"Teagan" I whisper in his ear.

He only shuffles slightly. Burrowing his face deeper into my chest.

"Teagan. Love, it's time to wake up." I whisper following with a light nip to his ear and rubbing his back in circular motions.

He only groans in response. I can't help but chuckle at him. He's just so fucking cute.

"I don't wanna get up, yet." He says snuggling even deeper in my chest. I didn't know we could get any closer than we already were.

"Come on, love. The Sun is already up and shining." I cooed.

"I'm not the fucking Sun." He grumbles. Right. You're only sleeping next to it.

I couldn't stop the booming laugh from escaping me. Startling him from his sleep.