Luna (Lycan Series: #2)

B.C. #2

DATE NIGHT

"Give me one for the road, sunshine." I heard Stark whisper to Lux before a loud smack of Lux's lips against Stark's cheek hit me.

I finished putting on my coat, then turned to face our 5 year old daughter. Lux was going to steal the hearts of every boy out there,  I could tell from her sandy blond hair, similar to Stark's yet even more vibrant. Her big beautiful cornflower blue eyes blinked up at me as I crouched down next to Stark. 

She had on her blue silk pajamas that my mother had gifted her. "Mom, come home fast!"

I laughed at her whining tone. "Baby, you know we won't be back until tomorrow. Stark and I will be gone all night."

She pouted, her rose petal pink lips dropping down. "I want to come!"

Stark ruffled her hair. "Not this time, sunshine. Besides, you've got Castor and Winry to look after you."

I felt my heartbreak at little when Stark and I got into our car, and from the rear view mirror I saw her press her tiny palm against the window.

"I have half a mind to cancel date night." I pouted similarly to Lux.

Stark's grip on the steering wheel flexed as he shifted gears and we began to make our way to the hotel. "As do I. But we need this- you and I time."

I swallowed at the need simmering in his gaze.

"Right. You and I time."

Looking after little Lux was taxing on the both of us. Stark was afraid he'd break her at first, and I was worried that Stark would have a panic attack just being with her. But overtime, we got past Stark's phobia of Lux. And now, the two of them couldn't get enough of each other. Lux was so spoiled by Stark.

I took in Stark, seeing his beautiful silver eyes as they scanned the roads. I noticed that his eyes should flicker now and then, and I knew he was using his vision affinity. Stark was constantly in protector mode now, making sure that there wasn't any danger around us- immediate or not. He had changed, not only mentally, but physically. Becoming a father had made Stark stronger, his lean muscles had filled in and his already angled face became harsher- it was something that would definitely scare all the boys who came near Lux. But all those harsh lines and angles faded into a gentle softness that few got to see. 

He also became...crisp. Stark, even when in flannels and dark wash jeans, looked like a GQ model. Even now, wearing black suit and silky red tie, fitting black slacks and Italian leather shoes; he looked flawless and put together. The only thing out of place was the slight stubble that he'd been growing. The shadow of a beard looked good on him; showing the gruffness of his past the crisp clothes he wore. His hair was still in his coiffed style, a few strands falling over his forehead.

Gorgeous. 

I didn't realize that I was soaking him all up for the 15 minute drive to the restaurant within the hotel we were staying at.

Stark tossed the keys to the valet boy and climbed out of the car to open the door for me.

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STARK POV

Katya...she looked stunning. More so than usual. Her hair was up in a loose bun, some strands falling around her face. She had a black lace dress on, one that hugged her curves and flowed past her hips in a train. With her coat still in the car, she stepped out. I felt so much pride, so much happiness, to know that the female in front of me was mine. Lately, I have been facing an intense attraction towards her shapely legs. And now, seeing the strappy black heels she wore, I was sure that I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of her by the end of dinner.