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Chapter 49

Nadia

I didn't realize how lavish the hotel was before. Granted, I've never been inside it before, but it's a lot fancier than I anticipated. Everything is immaculate, and the space is well used. I don't pay as much attention as I should to the little things, except that there's a station to refill your water that has lemon and oranges in it. I already have tea in my reusable cup, but it wouldn't hurt to come down to refill on this to see how it tastes. James is quick to have me get on the elevator, not giving me ample time to look around, and he rushes me in, having Steve bring up the luggage separately. It's like they are afraid I might change into my werewolf form again, but this time in public.
"Don't take it personally, they've never dealt with such a strong wolf outside the male alpha's before" Eve says in my head. I'm still getting used to it, but I'm glad she taught me how to speak to James with my mate bond so easily. She's been talking to me all day, and trying to help me through everything. She's surprised that sniffing people is frowned upon. But we both admittedly do that, but everything seems to have such a profound scent now. I still love my Japanese Cherry Blossom, it smells so good.
"What are we?" I finally ask the burning question in my mind.
"That's not for me to answer yet, but you'll see," she tells me mysteriously.
"I thought I was just an omega to the Alpha" I sigh and James kisses the top of my head as we hit our floor. It's the pent house and I can see suitcases on the bed and it smells like Steve's cedarwood scented clothes.
"It smells like Steve in here" I say out loud to James.
"Not for long, baby doll" he picks me up and carries me around like a princess, almost as though he cannot fathom me walking on my own. I don't mind him taking care of me, but it's hard to get used to.
"Brace yourself" Eve says to me and I hear bones breaking again, but it doesn't hurt quite as much as the first time. I jump out of James' grasp and hear the fabric of my clothes tear as my vision changes slightly. I let out a small yelp of pain, not intending to.
"Sweetie?" James says unsurely, reaching out for me.
"Eve says it will get better" I say through the bond.
"She's right, it will. I'll get undressed and join you" he says, taking off his clothes. The elevator door opens when he's in the middle of taking off his jeans and Steve nearly drops our luggage.
"You didn't say she's a white wolf," Steve says accusingly to James.
"I just found out this morning," James frowns. "Why is that important?" he asks.
"There's a legend about a white wolf. Mom said it was important. I remember its good luck for the pack, but I don't remember everything that she said. We need to get into the library boxes and find out" Steve said as James pulled down his pants and underwear so he was completely bare.
"We will do that then, but for now, Fang wants to meet his mate," he said, looking at me endearingly.
"I'll get started" Steve grabbed his luggage and left the room seemingly on a mission.

James changed forms to a wolf like I had done unintentionally and he gave a small bark. Eve yipped and bumped heads with him. I took a step back as this is a special moment for her. I can feel her excitement and unbridled passion towards Fang. He yipped and butted heads with her again, and began sniffing her all over. Eve stayed completely still before he stopped and she started sniffing him as well. Once she was done, she put her head under his, protecting his neck and gave a howl, to which he howled as well. It was a beautiful moment of two soulmates coming together once again. I can tell that there's conversation going between the two of them, that neither of us are privy to.
"James, are you there?" I asked through our bond once I couldn't see what was happening any longer..
"I can hear you baby doll. How are you feeling?" James asked, genuine concern in his voice.
"I can't see what's happening, but I feel wonderful" I tell him, and I honestly feel cocooned in a warm blanket of love at the moment. "I wish you were here in the dark with me" I say.
"I am, just because you can't see me, doesn't mean I'm not with you. I'm always with you. My heart lays with you eternally" he says and I feel so full of love for this man. We don't know enough about each other to feel this way, but it feels like my soul has known him for an eternity. I can feel our bond even stronger now than I did this morning, or even yesterday. It's like each moment we spend together brings us closer together, and makes us stronger for it. I wish I could show him how much I love him, and how much he means to me, but I'm not sure how. But I also know I'll find a way.

James

I know it's been a few hours that I've been away from my Nadia, but we spoke in the bond periodically. It seems that Fang is having the time of his life right now. The bond is now cemented permanently. I know they mated together, and are likely trying to spend precious moments alone together with Eve. I wish there was something more I could do to explain to Nadia how important this is, but I have a feeling that Eve is telling her what she needs to know. I'm curious what the legends are about a white wolf, but knowing she's good luck is enough for me. She's already my good luck charm. She showed me what true love is, and that's all I need to know. I always wondered why our pack's wolves were black and white, or at least a majority of them born within the pack. It's starting to make sense. She was always meant to be a part of this pack.
I slowly regain my sight, and Nadia is sleeping curled up naked on the floor beside me. I pick her up and carry her to the California king bed. It still smells like Steve, and I make a mental note to order maid service to do a full clean of the room. I'll have to sneak her out for an hour or two for a drive.
I put on my boxers and start picking up the shredded clothes and dirty clothes from the floor and set them to the side. She will learn to control her changes eventually. Hopefully before the week is over with. We have a private pool and hot tub up here on the top floor which we will be taking advantage of for sure. I go to our suit cases and start opening them only to find one of the bags is full of my missing shirts. Was she nesting already? Did she know what she was doing? I smirk and add my recent dirty shirt to the pile and close the bag back up. I'll have to just order more shirts. I proceed to put all the clothes away, thinking about how lucky of a man I am. She's taking all of this so well, and I can't help but swell up with pride. My mate, my love, my life.

When Nadia wakes up, she lets out a small moan and sniffs before sneezing. I come to her side quickly and hand her a tissue before looking her over.
"Are you okay, baby doll?" I ask her, genuinely concerned.
"This bed doesn't smell like you" she pouts, and I can't help but smile.
"I'll order maid service right away. Did you want to go for a drive?" I ask, brushing her hair back from her face.
"No, but I smell a pool. I'd like that" she looks at me hopefully.
"Of course, did you bring a swim suit?" I ask, already knowing the answer. I put all her clothes away, and there wasn't a swim suit.
"Nope" she grins. "Looks like I have to visit home for a minute" she says then leans into me more. "Or I could always get you to come swim naked with me" she licks her lips.
"Not if there's a maid here. Male or female, I don't want anyone to see what's mine" I growl. That's for my eyes alone. "I'll send Maria to go get it," I suggest.
"I'd love that, thank you" she nods, biting her bottom lip. I can't help myself. I lean in and kiss her softly on the lips. "Our bond is permanent now" she says. "I can feel it."
"Yes, it is. Fang and Eve mated while we were in the dark," I smile kissing her forehead now.
"I don't want this smell on me" she frowns.
"I'll get maid service right away, but they may prefer we leave the room" I tell her honestly. "I'll grab you some clothes and we will go for a small drive, okay?" I suggest, I know she said no to it already, but I really need to get her out for them to do the deep clean that I want.
"With you, I'll go" she consents.
"Good, I'll take you to our new pack grounds" I grin and she breaks out into a smile.
"Ours?" she asks hopefully.
"There is no pack without you now" I tell her, running my hand up and down her arm softly. I can't get over how soft her skin is.
"I like the thought of it being ours" she says and gets out of bed. I feel the loss of touching her immediately, but it won't be for long. I wouldn't be able to handle it. "I can have my dog and other cats there too," she says with a small dance.
"Your clothes are in the dresser" I tell her when I notice that she is looking for her suitcases.
"All of them?" she stops short.
"The shirts are still packed away, and I added another shirt to it" I grin. "You're nesting already" I chuckle.
"You just smell so good" she licks her pouty lips and I groan, wanting to make love to her again, but I know she won't consent to it in this bed right now. I get up and help her pick out some new clothes to wear. A simple white t-shirt with white bra, a thong for my enjoyment, and a pair of jeans. I send off a text to Maria to ask her to go to Nadia's place and get her swim suit so no one else even gets a peek at her succulent body that lays under her clothes. I change into matching clothes, because I've read in her books that females like that. Who am I to go against the rules? I text Steve to let him know we are going out, and ask him to make sure that there is maid service brought up for a very deep clean, all linens changed etc. I don't want his scent anywhere in the room. He sends a thumbs up and I smirk as I put my arm around Nadia and lead her out.