Emerald Green Eyes

Chapter 12

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Chapter 12

We walked into the warmth of the house, Hannah looked up at us and smiled, dinner won’t be long she said, I tried to take my hand out of Jack’s, he held on tightly, yep he’s a tad possessive I think.

“Jack, I need to freshen up,” he reluctantly left go and I went upstairs, there was so much for me to take in, my mind was rambling or should I say racing, mum, meeting dad, step mum brother and a sister, getting attacked by rogues, Jack. I thought my life was hard in London, it was tough but it wasn’t complicated and yet despite all that I somehow felt I belonged here. Yes I had feelings for Jack, but I wasn’t sure how deep; and to top it all I will turn into a werewolf in two weeks, and that was gonna be painful.

I washed, changed out of my paint splattered clothes and headed downstairs.

Everyone was gathered in the kitchen, waiting, when I entered Hannah told them all to sit down, the only seat left for me was next to Jack, I sat down, and began to fill my plate with the delicious food on the table, roast beef, yum, all that was missing was mum’s Yorkshire pudding, I felt myself sadden as I thought about the fun times, the shared meals and ultimately her pain and death. I sensed the table had gone quiet, I looked up, they were all staring at me intensely, Jack took hold of my hand as if sensing my pain and strangely it was a comfort.

“Cass, are you OK?” Dad asked, “You seemed to have zoned out there for a while.”

“Sorry, I was thinking of mum, she loved roast beef, I was thinking,  silly I know, about her Yorkshire pudding, then it set me remembering other times, dad can we sort out that special area for her this week, by my cabin, I think that would help to have her in her final resting place.

“We will start it tomorrow weather permitting; and we will get a plaque made for under the tree.”

“Thanks dad,” I said as I looked at him his eyes full of concern.

Jack looked at me, “I can help in any way you want me to, I’d like to help, be there, I know it’s a personal time, but maybe …….”

Before he could finish I looked at him, “Sure, why not?” Relief flashed across his face, a brief smile, and then adoration.

I finished my meal, “I’m exhausted I need to sleep,” I said and I slung off upstairs, giving a brief wave and a nod of the head to them all as I exited the room.

Jack’s POV

I knew she was exhausted, I worry that I am pushing too fast for her, but that kiss tonight was the most beautiful experience I have ever had, my body felt alive, complete and very horny, but that part I would have to control, I couldn’t scare Cass.

I felt the emptiness inside her during the meal, the depth of sadness that consumed me was scary, she missed her mother, anything I could do to help, I would I wanted to hold her and comfort her, the relief when she said I could help was huge, maybe she was accepting me, but I was aware that her dad, my Alpha didn’t want me to push it, he said she needed time, I knew that, and I was trying so hard to slow down, but I just wanted to claim her, and claim her I would, soon, very soon (I hope).

When she left the table, I felt a part of me leave, when she is with me, near me, I feel alive, when she is gone, I miss her so much it hurts, the marking will eventually help that.

I thought about tomorrow and what I could do to maybe ease the pain, an idea came to mind.