Dragon's Wolf

Stories and Kisses

Aaron's POV

I couldn't not laugh at the way this Nanuq phrased it. I mean calling it a mating party isn't wrong, but this sounds like a massive orgy. I think me and this Nanuq could be great friends. I can't wait to hear all the juicy details of Aeriella's childhood and teen mishaps.

Mom pulled me into the shoe store a few minutes after my girl hung up. She'd used another language at the end and with her wall up I couldn't tell the meaning of it. I sidled up to her in the parking lot, "What was that about?"

"What was what about?" She tucked a strand of silver hair behind her ear.

I tugged another soft lock just to tease her, "That other language."

"Oh, that." She tugged on my shorter hair, "It's one of the native languages of the Arctic. We grew up speaking different variations, but it's nice to hear it."

"Mhm." I nodded and slipped my hand over hers, "What did you talk about?"

She swung our hands as we walked, "I told her about our session with the council. I also asked her if she's with us if war breaks out."

"Didn't you say she works for the council?"

Aeriella grinned and winked, "You should ask her later tonight. I'm sure she can explain better than I can, but she's got a strong sense of duty and loyalty."

Sounds right. I doubt anyone would stand a chance of being my mate's best friend if they were anything but exceptional. The automatic doors opened with a wave of that new shoe smell. The chatter of people milling about came over in snippets as I decided who to eaves drop on. I settled on the conversation of two girls who seemed to be around my own and Aeriella's age. They were talking about their new jobs out of college and where they wanted to go. Both were fairly ambitious and wanted to be top CEO's.

One of them caught me and nudged the other. I turned to my mate and still listened to their conversation. They thought I was hot, naturally, but also thought Brad had a better chin. What? My chin is perfect. I need to find this Brad and compare now.

"-ron, Aaron. Do you think I seriously need to wear heels? I'll be taller than you if I do." Aeriella's voice snapped me back to her.

I realized that I had absentmindedly picked up a black stiletto. I looked from the shoe then back to my mate again, "Sorry," I looked for the box it belonged to, "I was trying to find out why Brad's chin is better."

She rose a perfect eyebrow and I shrugged before putting the shoe away in a pink box on the second shelf. How had I even got the second shelf when I wasn't looking? Seriously, I shook my head and spotted a pair of strappy sandals in the next row of shoes over, "What about those, they're flat."

Mom followed my gaze and went around the chest high rack to pick them up, "These are kid sandals."

I shrugged, "Find a bigger size?"

Aeriella's lips cracked a grin as mom laughed and rolled her eyes. She did go to the women's sandal section and I watched my mate's awesome backside as she browsed. Mom shook her head since I made no attempt to hide it. I mean, I can check out my mate whenever I want to. It's not like I haven't seen it bare before.

She knew I was checking her out and I just knew she smirked by her voice, "Take a picture, it'll last longer."

I shrugged and pulled out my phone to do just tat. As I was getting the right angle mom snorted, "What are you doing young man?"

I grinned and centered the picture "She told me to Always listen to the woman, right?"

Aeriella giggled and turned around then tilted my chin with two of her fingers. She kissed me with a small peck despite me wanting more, "Good job, you're learning."