Chapter 18: Chapter 18

Walking out of the party, I step out in the open allowing myself to enjoy the night around me. The night breeze tickles my skin bringing a faint satisfied smile on my face while stars shining above looks more beautiful than any lights I have ever seen.

Maybe when you are happy even ordinary things seem extraordinary.

I have finally found everything which I have ever desired for... so yeah, I am satisfied and content with my life.

Closing my eyes, I tune out of my surroundings just focusing on my calm heartbeat... truly being with myself at this moment.

However, even before his arms wrap around me, I have sensed him as the pace of my heart has changed and my entire body feels alive.

A pair of lips are placed on my lips, as I turn to look at him, capturing them in a sweet kiss. A smile is present on both of our faces as we pull apart. Crossing my arms over his, I rest my head on his shoulder as he holds me securely against his chest.

“Bored with your own birthday party?” He lightly chuckles.

“No.” I shake my head in the negative, “Enjoying each moment of my birthday.”

We stand there quietly, just being happy in each other embrace. You can live your entire life in these small moments, and I have every plan to cherish every single moment with him.

After a while, when we get inside there are only a handful of people present as the rest of them have either retreated to their rooms in the packhouse or left for their house.

“Vee!” I hear Noah’s voice and turn around just in time to catch him as he barrels towards me.

“Can I see your wolf now?” He excitedly asks, “You told me you will let me play with her, after your birthday.”

My heart deflates thinking about Fire, as she has not talked to me yet. I don’t know how to approach her as numerous times I have called her but she is just not responding and I can't feel her in my mind as well.

“I don’t know, Noah, she is not talking to me.” My lips tug downward.

“Fire?” I call her in my mind a few times, but disappointment fills my heart when I don’t get any response from her.

“Don’t be sad, Vee.” He pouts and holds my face in his little hands, “Maybe she is also lazy like you.”

My eyes widen as everyone around me starts laughing, while Noah looks clueless why everyone is laughing.

I am not lazy, I am just moody.

“It’s okay.” He kisses my cheek trying to console me, “They are meanies, I am going to help you scare everyone.” He glares at Cole and lets out a small angry growl because he is the one who is still laughing. However, he immediately stops laughing when another low warning growl comes from my side.

Donovon places a comforting hand on my back as if he has sensed my distress. Then he turns to Noah, who is already staring at him curiously.

“Woah, that is amazing. You just scared him with your powerful growl.” Donovon raises his eyebrows giving him an impressed look, a playful glint present in his eyes, while a small shy smile lifts Noah’s lip.

“I am an Alpha.” Noah puffs out his little chest, “I have to be strong to protect others.” He smiles widely.

“Right, daddy?” He turns to James who is glancing at his son with pride.

“Yes, son. We are born to protect especially what is ours.” James’s eyes flash momentarily as his Alpha side makes an appearance.

“Please to meet you, little Alpha.” Donovon shakes Noah’s hand, with a faintly amused smile on his lips.

After shaking hands with Donovon, Noah turns to me.

“I like him.” Noah grins, “He is good, he can be my friend.”

Hearing this Donovon’s smile widens.

“Officially, now you are a part of our family since he has given you his approval.” James laughs and takes Noah from my arms who is pleased with all the importance he is getting.

"Hey, don't stress yourself, she will talk to you when she wants." Donovon pulls me to the side and rubs my arms gently, "It happens, sometimes our wolf blocks us and comes out when they feel like or something triggers them."

"I miss her." I glance down, feeling empty without her presence.

He wraps an arm around me in a side hug trying to comfort me, as understanding passes through his eyes.

"Fire, I miss you."

My heels dangle from their straps in my fingers as I walk towards the room, in which I have earlier stayed, barefooted.

Heels fall from my fingers and meet the floor with a thud when Donovon holds my elbow causing me to shriek lightly as I haven’t seen him approaching as I was lost in my own happy world.

He quietly chuckles with amusement at my startled expression making me narrow my eyes at him.

“What?” I ask while bending down to pick my heels, but he quickly picks them up.

“Where are you going?” He raises his eyebrow.

“My room.” I point at the door behind me, with my thumb.

“That’s not your room.” He shakes his head and shrug.

What? He is kicking me out already.

“Don’t be mean, Donovon.” I pout, “I was staying in that room only, why are you kicking me out now?”

He looks at me for a good five minutes then starts laughing.

“What gives you the impression that I am kicking you out?”

“You told me that it is not my room. So it means you are making me roomless.” I frown.

“Stupid, I am just saying that is not your room.” He shakes his head at me, “And this is your house as much as it is mine, so I can never ask you to leave from here.” He smiles.

" Then where I am going to sleep?” I glance at him with a perplexed expression.

“In your room.” He drags his hand from my elbow towards my wrist and wraps his fingers around it.

Giving it a light tug, he beckons me to follow him.

My mouth hangs open when he stops in front of his room.

“This is where you will be sleeping.” He nods his head, opening the door wide and motions with his hand to me.

“How... c-can I sleep in your room?” I gulp and stutter, “It seems weird.”

“Weird? Why?” He laughs.

“Because this is your room.”

“And I am your mate, and whatever is mine it is yours too.” He shrugs and placing a hand on my back he lightly pushes me inside the room, “So, this room is yours.”

“I can’t sleep with you.” I purse my lips as my cheeks heat up thinking about being in the same room with him.

“What is the matter? This won’t be the first time you will be sleeping with me.” He arches an eyebrow teasingly and closes the door.

“I have never shared a room with you.” I cross my arms and glare at him.

“Really?” He puts down my heels on the corner and walks towards, “As far as I can recall, you have slept with me.”

My face heats up because of the way he says, it sounds... ugh. It sounds as if he is indicating something else.

“You never have any problem before so why now?” His lips curve in a mischievous smile.

“Donovon.” I groan and cover my face with my hands feeling embarrassed and annoyed both, “It was Wolfie who slept with me.”

“And who is Wolfie, Ivory?” His breath touches my ear as I can feel him standing beside me.

“Your wolf.” My voice comes out in a quiet whisper feeling affected by his presence.

Pulling my hands away from my face he holds my gaze steadily.

“You don’t know how much difficult it was for me to be here in this room knowing that my mate was sleeping in this house away from me.” He holds my face with his hand, “I couldn’t sleep at night because you were there alone and I couldn’t be there with you... to protect you, to keep you safe.”

“Why would I need to be protected? I am safe here.” I close my eyes enjoying the warmth from his touch.

“The only place I feel you are safe, is with me.” He snakes his arms around me, “In my arms, where I can keep you away from everyone.” Stepping closer to me, he rests his chin on my head, keeping one hand behind my head and other around my waist he holds me against him.

“This is where you are supposed to be and this is where you will always be for now and forever.” He kisses my head, “In my arms and in my heart.”