Marine Baby

Chapter Eight

Just waking up from what seems like a dream. I slowly stretch and open my eyes to see him, Ryan. I'm not embarrassed. How can I be after what we just did. God, it was beautiful. Him loving me was the best feelings in the world. I don' think I will ever get tired of that or him. 

"Hello, love. Nice nap?" he asked with a sly smile on his face. He knew I couldn't stay up if I wanted to. I wonder how he didn't fall asleep. I mean he did all the work.

"i ws tired. You wore me out." Now I am getting embarrassed. I know I am inexperienced but, geesh, that would have out anyone to sleep. That was a workout.

"Your dad will be home soon. But I wanted to talk to you before he does. Are you okay or do you want to get showered and dressed?"

"I am fine. What do you want to talk about? You don't regret that, do you? I mean, I don't but if you do we can pretend it didn't happen. I can't loose you." my last rant was said at a whisper. I wanted to cry. I am stupid. Very stupid. Ryan hasn't been with a girl for a while maybe he just needed a roll in the hay. What did I do? 

Ryan began kissing my forehead, nose and then my mouth. I looked up to meet his eyes. They were soft and full of love. 

"Silly woman, listen to me. I do not regret that. At all! Making love to yuo was the best thing I have EVER experienced, with the exception of meeting you. You are the single best thing that has happened to ME. You will never lose me. I am by your side forever. Now, if you would let me talk I will tell you." He just looked at me with a small genuine smile on his lips. He is gorgeous. Nobody else wanted me I don't know why this man does. 

"Ok, I'll listen."

"No interupting. Let me explain it all and then you can ask questions." 

I nodded yes and listened to what he had to say. I just hope it is good. I don't think I will survive if he breaks my heart. I know there will be no repairing it if he did. 

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Ryan's POV

No freaking out, just tell her. She loves you. She loves you. I just kept repeating in my head as I say the next words.

"You are my mate, my soulmate. I am a werewolf. You my beautiful, lovely, kind, gorgeous woman are my life. Everything to me. When you got off teh bus for boot camp, I searched for you for five days. Five very long days. I could smell this delicious scent. The scent of my mate. But no matter how hard I tried I couldn't find you. You were like a ghost and then, and then you were there. Coming to me. I have never looked at another female since you arrived. I have never wanted another female since finding you. I will never want anyone else but you. You are the only one for me. I had to lie to you because you were so broken. You were lost and I knew I had to just be there for you to find yourself. You had to find you before you would let me in. I knew that which is why I never pushed. But when you said you loved me downstairs and I knew, knew you meant in love, not just as a friend. I lost a little bit of my control. I have waited three long years for you to love me. To be in love with me. I couldn't help myself." Breathe Ryan. She isn't screaming or running, so that's good.

"You are my mate, as I said and I need to mark you. My wolf and I need it. I have kept guys away from you up until now but always being around you. My scent is on you and everyone on base knows who you are to me. They wouldn't do anything with you. They will only protect you. Ok, I guess you can start with the questions, after your done crying. Why are you crying, love? Please don't cry. I hate seeing you cry and I made you. I am so sorry. Please, love, don't cry."