Forever Yours

Chapter Ten

Ethan Williams

This is the eighth day. Connor is completely on top of my body. Snoring into my neck. I fall asleep in my own bed, alone. I wake up to him either completely on top of me, or curled up into my back.

I'm not too sure why he keeps coming in here after I sleep, but when I brought it up he ignored me and basically ran away. Uncle Xan said if I'm comfortable with it don't push him to talk about it.

And I'm more than happy to have my little mate, snuggled into my body. His thighs are squished between my legs, and his face is flush against my neck. I sleep in just boxers, but Connor sleeps in matching pajamas. They're cute.

He murmurs something in his sleep, scooting closer to me. Something jerks him awake, and he's pulling away slightly to look at me. His brows are furrowed, and he looks exhausted.

Slowly, my arms come up, caging him to my body. He doesn't say anything, just gets back into his position and falls asleep.

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Connor's at school, and I'm at the clinic helping out. Uncle Xan has been around more, and so has Uncle Knox. Aunt Callie and Layla are out advertising, trying to get more people to come in.

We are a non-profit, but we take donations from families who can afford to help out. Like mine, for example. All of my Aunts and Uncles have donated, my dads gave me a lot of money to start this.

I'm helping a family of five when Remi and Connor come into the clinic. But Connor is holding a small white and black kitten, and Remi is holding an all black bigger cat. My brows furrow, and my eyes follow Connor.

He makes his way to the little break room, talking to Remi. "Excuse me" I smiled small, and leave the family I was helping. I have someone else aid them, as I find my mate.

He's on the floor, with both cats in his lap. He's got a small smile on his lips, as he pets the bigger cat.

"Whatcha doing Pretty Boy?" I ask, my brows furrowed.

"I found them outside" he says sweetly, his green eyes vibrant today. His red curls have hints of dark brown today, and I think about how soft they are- okay. I keep getting distracted.

"So why are they inside?"

"They need a home" he pouts, his plump bottom lip coming out. "So I'm gonna give them one. This is the momma" he pets the bigger cat. "I'm gonna call her Momma, and this is the baby. Socks" he kisses the little guy's head. "Cause his paws look like he's wearing socks" he gives me a shy smile, that sends my heart rate spiking.

He's so beautiful.

"Where are we gonna keep them?"

"They're gonna live with us. Sarah's coming to get them and take them home. Then after Remi said he'd take me to the store to get what i need for them"

"I'll take you, Pretty Boy. But do you think two cats are a good idea?"

"They deserve a home. I want to give them one" his eyes gloss slightly, and his eyes flick away from me. "I won't abandon them, Ethan" his voice is a whisper, and my heart tugs deep within my chest.

"Okay" I nod, making my way to my mate. I crouch down, running my fingers through the dark fur. "We'll head out in a couple hours to get them what they need."

He gives me a small grin, and then his lips are pressing into mine. It's quick. Really quick. By the time I process what happened, Connor's already moved on, talking to his new fur babies.

The rest of the night goes by quickly. Connor's beaming, talking to everyone and letting everyone see his new babies. They Are doing great too. Momma rubs and purrs on everyone, and Socks stays in Connor's arms all night.