Birth of an Anxious Wolf

Chapter 35

Roman smiled down fondly at his mate as he slept peacefully in his lap. After Virgil had fallen asleep Roman had picked him up and taken him downstairs with him, placing him gently on the recliner. Roman made some food for his mate for when he woke up and ate a bit himself. And now he had repositioned Virgil in his lap and was gently carting his hand through Virgil’s hair.

Patton was hiding outside the door trying not to be heard as he silently squealed with joy. He could smell the change in the two of them. Virgil didn’t smell so much like a rogue, and Roman’s sent had definitely been altered. Detective Patton deduced that could only mean one thing. And he was so excited. He was so happy for Roman. He had known Roman since they both were pups and he knew that Roman had dreamed of finding his mate his whole life, and now they were finally together. 

Logan came walking down the hallway to see his mate hiding outside the door to the living room. “Patton what are yo-”

“Shh!” Patton said as he dragged Logan towards the door. ‘Look’ Patton said via mind link to prevent being heard. Logan looked at what Patton was referring to and a small smile graced his lips. 

‘This is indeed a pleasant development.’ Logan stated. ‘Although I am surprised. Given the fact that Virgil is asleep it can be assumed that he marked Roman first. I would have thought Roman would be the more dominant of the pair. I wouldn’t be surprised if it bruised his pride a little to be marked first.’ 

‘I don’t know Logie. Did it hurt your pride that I marked you first?’ Patton said with a sly smirk. He had to stifle a laugh as he watched his mates ears turn red.

‘That is besides the point!’ Logan said indignantly in an attempt to hide his embarrassment. 

‘Mhmm.’ Patton said with a wink. 
Roman rolled his eyes as he heard the two have their silent conversation behind him. Did they really forget that he could smell them? Not to mention Patton wasn’t exactly quiet with his sushing. Maybe they forgot about wolf super hearing too. He wasn’t bothered by them though. He knew they were excited for him. And he couldn’t really be bothered to look away from the precious creature in his lap. He had been sitting patiently like this for hours now. 

Finally Virgil’s perfect brown eyes blinked open. A lazy smile on his face. Half asleep he cuddled deeper into Roman’s chest. Roman could hear Patton coo in delight at the scene. He ignored him. He gently brushed Virgil’s hair out of his face. 

“Hey there hot topic, did you sleep well?” Roman said gently. 

“Hey,” Virgil said pulling away slightly to look up at Roman. “Yeah, I did.” 

“So, I should probably explain what happened. I know I should have said something before, I’m sorry that I-” Roman was interrupted by Virgil putting his finger to his lips. 

“It’s okay Ro, Cassidy explained it to me when you were sleeping. He also told me I could stop you. You gave me the option to tell you to stop. I chose this. It’s okay.” Virgil said gently. 

Roman let out a sigh of relief. Then he gave a small laugh. “Are you sure? I planned this whole speech out while you slept. It’s sure to be super awkward yet informative. I totally would have made a fool of myself. I bet you would have enjoyed it.” Roman said with a grin.

Virgil laughed, “you don’t need a speech to make a fool out of yourself. You do a good job on your own princy.” 

Roman gasped dramatically, “Offended princy noise! I am no fool.” 

Virgil quirked an eyebrow. “Did you just say offended princy noise?” 

“Maybe.” 

Virgil burst out laughing and the sound made Roman’s heart swell with pride. He had done that! He had made him laugh such a genuine and heartfelt laugh. If his heart could sing it would be starring in a musical in that moment. 

A few seconds later they heard some shuffling and then a crash. The two on the recliner turned their heads to see six people splayed on the ground and looking very sheepish. Roman had been distracted he hadn’t noticed that his entire pack had congregated by the door. 

Virgil couldn’t help but burst out laughing even harder. They were all so weird and ridiculous. They all scrambled to their feet. 

Patton was the first to his feet and was bouncing back and forth happily on them. Logan wrapped his arms around his mate from behind, feeling all the hyper energy Patton had flow through himself. Emile looked just about as thrilled as Patton acting a very similar manner. Remy had to keep an arm wrapped around his shoulders to keep him in place. Remus stayed on the floor where he fell, but rolled onto his stomach perched his head on his hands and kicked his legs like a school girl talking on the phone. Cassdy rolled his eyes, and leaned on the door frame near Remus. 

“We should celebrate!” Patton said when Virgil’s laughing finally died down. 

Virgil’s eyebrows furrowed and Roman couldn’t help the red color that tinted the tips of his ears. 

“Is this something usually celebrated?” Virgil said looking to Roman for confirmation. 

“Not exactly…” Roman said awkwardly.

“Oh com on Romie! This is a big deal. Not only did our Alpha officially mark his mate, but you two took your sweet time with it. This is definitely a cause for celebration!” Remus said swinging his legs back and forth. 

“You sure are damn lucky that you got a patient one V.” Remy stated looking over his sunglasses. “I was amazed with the amount of self control Roman had. When I found out Emile was my mate I marked him within the hour.” 

“Remy!” Emile shreaked smacking his arm his face bright red. 
The whole room burst out with laughter. Virgil looked around the room smiling. 

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The room was filled with brightness and laughter. They were all so focused on their conversation they didn’t notice the extra scent nearby. 

Hidden in the shadows of the doorway was a pair of eyes watching. With a shaking head the figure turned and slid down the wall by the opening of the door. Pulling their knees to chest. A small smile on their face as a few tears falling down their cheeks. 

“I’m so glad that you’re not alone now Virgil.” Molly said softly. Before getting up and going to her room. She could feel a headache coming on.