Fatal Romance

Chapter 8

Natayshia's POV.

I have never felt so cared for then when I admitted to Kelner I could not leave my pack behind. I have never had someone put my needs above their own, to know that I matter that much to someone is a feeling I will never tire of. He didn't hesitate for a moment when he told me I wouldn't have to leave my pack for his, I was surprised to say the least and all I could do to show my appreciation was to lock our lips in a sweet kiss. It was so different from our first; this second kiss was not heated or rushed but it was an expression of our feelings for one another. 

We continued to brush our lips together in a slow paced dance that made every single one of my nerves tingle and stand in attention. After separating for breath a few times and then reconnecting them again, I pulled back; our kisses began to rise in need and I knew I wasn't ready for the next step just yet. I wanted to get to know my mate a little better before we completed our mating. Werewolves normally complete the mating bond within the first twelves hours of meeting but I didn't want that, I wanted to know more about my mate before taking the next step. My parents had always taught me to be patient and not rush into anything; they had also waited to mate after meeting each other, which I had always found that so romantic. I'm drawn out of my thoughts by the sound of my mates voice "Natayshia, I'm sorry I should have stopped before it became too heated but when I'm around you I just can't help myself. Come, we've had an eventful day, I'm sure you're tired." I get up off Kelner's lap and he stands as well, before we start walking he grabs my hand and together we move to the door. 

We pass by the kitchen, the whole house is quiet "what time is it?" I turn and ask Kelner. He looks at the watch on his wrist, "it's about one o'clock, we were in my office longer then I thought. I've asked some of my pack member to set up a room for you if you feel uncomfortable but I'm hoping you'll stay in my room with me. The choice is up to you, I don't want you to feel pressured." His concern for me is touching, I'm constantly surprised at his gentlemanly behaviour. "Can I sleep with you in your room? Unless you don't really want me in there" I say as I keep my gaze to the ground. 

He lifts my chin so I look in his eyes "I told you I was hoping you would want to share my bed, I wasn't lying when I said that. I want nothing more then to sleep with you in my arms. To be honest I'm not sure my wolf and I would be able to sleep without you near us, now that we've found you. I've been waiting for you for a long time now." I lift my head and smile brightly "then I will share a bed with you. If I said no my wolf would have kept me up as well. She wants to be close to you just as much as I do."

We continue making our way down the long hallway "It's settled then" the rest of the way we don't say anything as a comfortable silence surrounds up. We stop at the end of the hall in front of a door, Kelner reaches for the handle opening it and lets me pass into the room before him. I look around the room in amazement, its decorated nicely in a white, black and navy blue colour scheme, it's neat and has a very welcoming appeal to it. As my eyes drift around the room I can tell it is well used, pictures are everywhere and personal items -that I assume are important to Kelner- are placed on dressers and tables around the room.

It's a very large room with a king sized bed with sheets that are a slightly lighter shade then the colour on the walls, one of the walls in the room has built-in bookshelves with all types of books organized according to genre and a large window takes up half of another wall. On the right side of the entrance there is one door and a set of double doors which I assume opens to the closet and bathroom. Kelner watches me as I walk further into what would now be our room and I glance at the photos on his dressers and bedside table, on his left bedside table there is one picture frame that is left empty, I scrunch my eyebrows in confusion and look over at Kelner with a questioning look who still stands near the bedroom door.

"It has always been empty to remind me that I would one day find my mate. I'm hoping it will soon hold a picture of us." I blush and turn away as I grab a small frame that has a picture of a baby in it. I hear a shuffle and feel arms surround my waist from behind, I feel Kelner's breath as he rests his chin on my shoulder, "that's me when I was one years old. My mother took it right after we came from a day at the park. She told me it is her favourite picture of me and wanted me to keep it." I hum and nod my head in response. I feel exhaustion cloud my brain and stifle a yawn "I think I'm going to get ready for bed now. I'll just grab my things and head to the bathroom to change." I walk to the bedroom door and just as I'm about to grab the handle "Oh, sorry I forgot to tell you. Since I was hoping you would have said yes to staying in my room I had them put your suitcase in my closet."

"Okay" I change direction and head towards the closet, I open my suitcase and pull out a change of clothes and walk back out. Once I'm changed into my silk light blue nightgown and have completed my toiletries I exit back into the bedroom. Kelner is already in his boxers and is folding the sheets down when he notices me, I hear him quietly groan "are you trying to kill me?". He said loud enough for me to hear, I blush in response "Should I go change?" 

"No!!" he coughs and says quieter, "I mean...no it's okay" he sits down on the bed and as I get closer he fluffs my pillow for me. He gets up from the bed and walks over to me, I try my best not to look at his mostly naked body and swallow in nervousness. Although I am usually so sure of myself I can't help but feel vulnerable at this moment; I've never shared a bed with someone before since I wanted to share every new experience with my mate.

As Kelner steps closer he raises his hand out to me in anticipation, I put my hand in his and together we climb on the bed, we lie down and he turns me so I face away from him and he draws me closer to him so my back is pressed up against his front. I feel him kiss the top of my head "rest peacefully, my sweet. Good night." I smile and turn my head "Good night Kelner" I say as I look into his face, he leans closer and lightly pecks me on the lips. I turn back around and rest my head on the pillow, I breathe a sigh of content and let myself drift off to sleep in the arms of my mate, listening to his deep breaths as I'm lulled to sleep.