Life Straight Up (reposted - feedback wanted)

Chapter Twenty One

Ray's POV

The last week had been complete bliss, morning sickness aside. Cole and I were back to our old selves more or less. He was spending more time at home and more time in bed with me at night. His presence seemed to ease the nightmares, which were easing off now, to the point where I had only had four in the last week. I had also discovered another pregnancy symptom, I could barely keep my hands off of him. Every chance I had to be alone with him I made the most of it, whether it be in the bedroom, his office or the lake. I just couldn't control myself, the animal inside me was fighting to break out. I had brought this issue up with Grace when I went for a check-up, her only response was to laugh. Eventually when she calmed herself down she explained that it was perfectly normal and that given I was a Luna I would be ten times worse. She also warned me that as my scent grew stronger Cole would also start being affected, he too would be insatiable. Also, as well as being insanely protective, which I can't imagine him being worse than he has been recently. Today though I needed to keep myself in check, today was Devlin's birthday.

I felt uneasy when I woke up, my mind replaying everything that happened a year ago today. Thankfully Cole was laid next to me, watching me. I could tell he was waiting for a reaction of some kind to the date. Not only was it Devlin's birthday, it was the anniversary of my father's and Helena's fathers deaths. It was also a year since my living nightmare came to an end, a year since Cole and I could truly be together.

"Good morning strawberries," he said, leaning forward and planting a small kiss on my forehead.

"Morning," I said smiling up at him.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulling him closer to me. I pressed my lips against his softly, enjoying the strength and passion that flowed into my kiss, which quickly became a little more heated. Cole grabbed hold of my hips and turned us so he was on his back and I was laying on top of him. I'd noticed that this seemed to be his preferred position as of late.

"Mmmm, I think we should wake up like this every morning," he said, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

I gasped as he gripped onto my backside and pressed my core into his crotch.

"Cole we can't," I replied, my words coming out as more of a moan.

"There's always time," he said as he rocked me against him.

With my senses being heightened so much, I was easily crumbling into him. I knew we really needed to stop, I had so much I needed to do today.

"Cole please, I really need to get up. I need to go help Trent," I moaned out loud, as he grinded me into him hard.

"You're mine!" he growled out, gripping onto me a little tighter.

"Always and forever," I leant forward and kissed his lips.

Eventually Cole allowed me to get out of the bed and I got showered and dressed. I was now stood in the kitchen making scrambled eggs for everyone. I'd been craving it for days and luckily it was Devlin's favourite. I had already toasted a load of bread and grilled enough bacon to feed an army. Cole was the first one down, quickly gave me a hand getting the plates and cutlery out. Well not until he had given me a quick hug and nibbled my neck. Next was a tired looking Helena and Alec, each with a baby in their arms, judging by their zombie looking appearances I'd say they had been kept up quite a bit last night. Shortly after them came Angie, who looked the complete opposite. She looked fresh faced and even had a spring in her step. She said a quick good morning to me and Cole before making a beeline to her grandsons. I couldn't help but smile at her as she doted over them. Finally, the birthday boy along with Trent came in. As soon as he looked over at me he grinned and reached out for me, I couldn't help but smile. Leaving Cole to finish dishing up, I hurried over to him.