New Age Werewolf Series Book 2: Hunter's Daughter, Alpha's Mate

Part 47: Two Packing

"We've got state of the art equipment inside," I said, looking at the old rugged backpack. "and you want this?"

"This is for where we're going, babe," she nodded. "What you have is great for a war or hunt, but we're talking about surviving, moving to safepoints..."  

I didn't really hear the rest. She'd never called me babe before. I liked it. I called her darling, honey, but this was the first pet name I'd heard from her. Goddess, I liked it.

"Kyros?"

"Hmm?"

"What was that?"

"What was...what?"

"I stopped hearing your thoughts," her dark eyes flashed. "Did you block me?"

"Aw, honey, I was just--"

"Not fair!" she hit me in the chest with the back of her hand. It didn't hurt, but I winced, reacting more to her anger. "Not fair at all!"

Oooh, she was angry...or was it jealous? "Ask any claimed female how to do it. Just think of walls." 

"I don't believe you!" 

I instinctively cowered. Me, cower? "Would you pack for me, too?"

"What?"

"I don't know what I'm doing, out of my element, here, a little." I watched her eyes narrow at me, and I pleaded. "I can defend this manor. I can protect you, but this...we didn't do a lot of this as a kid." 

Her look softened, much to my relief. "I'm sorry." Her look brightened. "Let's try to pack as a unit. I used to do it with Didi."

Her best friend. That made me so happy. I adored her, and all I wanted was her to feel safe, to trust me. "Okay."

"I'll give you more weapons," she said softly. "You protect, I'll...hunt and gather, I guess."

I chuckled. "Doesn't have to be that bad. Just give me the heavy stuff."

"Heading to the basement armory, then the kitchen." She stretched up and kissed me. She took her leave. 

I was going to go with her, but I felt she needed time alone. Besides I had to make sure of a few things before all of this happened.  I called Asa and Gordon to the study.

"Everything okay?" Gordon asked.

"Yes, have you been video conferencing everyone?" I asked.

"Yes, especially the southern states," Asa said. "Looks like they want to see what their leader will do in the challenge, even though the half breed packs are already talking to me. Their leader is heading here, because they want to be heard no matter the outcome."

"If something happens--"

"It won't, Alpha."

"My money is on you two, especially now that you've consummated." Asa nodded.

"If it does," I said again, slowly. "You two must help her run this pack."

"Alpha--"

"She has never really been in combat," I shook my head. "I am ready to protect her with my life. I don't know if I can protect us both all of the time--"

"I disagree, Alpha." Gordon shook his head, a look of alarm crossing his features.

"If you are in danger, real danger," Asa frowned. "I believe she will do whatever she has to do. I believe in her. You need to believe in her, too."

"Well, we'll see," I exhaled heavily. "We're leaving tomorrow." I looked at my watch. "Well, gotta go."

"What--"

"My Luna wants us to take a nap this afternoon," I winked, making them laugh. "Talk to you guys later." I went to our room, but she wasn't there, but I did hear rushing water.

I found her in our master bathroom wearing a bathrobe, stirring the bubbles in the bathtub as it filled.  "I thought it would be nice to take a nice midday soak?" She asked without looking at me. And afternoon sex. "Then a nap, maybe?"

"I like your thinking," I smiled, stripping quickly. 

She smiled at me as I did. God, that body!

I burst out laughing at her thoughts. "You've really got to learn to guard your thoughts!" 

"Not caring about that at the moment." I want to wash your hair, wash you from head to toe. Then you can do what you want with me.

I smiled from ear to ear, and got in the tub. She took off her robe and slipped in behind me. She cupped the water over me, and raked my scalp. 

"A question?"

"Hmm-mm."

She bit my shoulder hard, sending almost electric shocks through me, and making me want to take her to bed right away. "Why haven't you bitten me?"

"Are you ready?"

"I thought it would have happened in the cave."

"I caused you some pain, love, it was your first time--"

"That's cute," she kissed my ear and nipped it, making me gaspsoftly. "Let's not get it all over and done with. Let's spread it out."

"Lani--" I felt so vulnerable as she gently raked my scalp in circles, the smell of shampoo permeating my senses.

"I plan on biting you back." She whispered in my ear.

"Lani, that's not necessary." That would excite my wolf beyond belief, the idea was doing a lot to me already.

"You are mine, I am yours, yes?" Her strong little fingers raked over my traps and out to my shoulders to my biceps. 

"Yes," I moaned softly. "Yes."