Willow
I had fallen asleep, feeling optimistic for the future after having received a promise from Jax for us to move into his lodge after we had rested for a while.
I would have insisted on moving immediately, with as much as I hated being inside this house, but I had found myself exhausted and slightly weak still, most likely caused by the remnants of wolfsbane in my system.
Jax’s tired eyes had also further encouraged me to wait until after we had gotten some sleep to make the move. I had allowed myself to fall asleep within the safety of his arms, all of my worries having faded away for the time being.
I felt more revitalized after my nap with Jax, much more so than I could recall ever feeling, in fact. I had been having a dream, though I could not remember what it had been about, but I awoke feeling blissfully happy so it
Jax I stood locked in place like a lovestruck fool for a few moments while I waged a war with my wolf. He wanted to barge into the bathroom and finish what Willow had unintentionally started. I mean, I wanted that too, but I knew that would not be the right thing to do. Instead, I took a few moments to rein in the desire for now, and then I checked in with Ronnie through our mind link to make sure everything was set for the move later today while I waited on Willow. I could hear her moving around in the bathroom while I paced the small room. I could not deny the satisfaction I had felt seeing her wearing my shirt when she had first emerged from the bathroom last night, but I was troubled over her lack of personal belongings. There was a reason Ronnie was giving Willow clothes, despite their differences in size and the fact that Willow was supposed to live in
Willow I was in a bit of a daze when Jax finally pulled away from the mind-blowing kiss. It had only lasted a few short moments. At least, I think it had, but the whole experience was kind of surreal. One second, I was freaking the fuck out, and the next, Jax’s incredible lips were on mine, making me instantly melt without a second thought. Any panic I had felt at the thought of leaving the room had fled the moment his lips had touched mine. I felt heat roll through my body as I strained to get closer to him, my wolf wanting nothing more than for me to turn more fully around and straddle him while he pillaged my inexperienced mouth. I nearly died when Jax had reached up and tugged my head back to angle my lips, and then he had playfully bit my lower lip, the surprise causing me to open my mouth for his ravenous tongue. I lost
Jax I felt a mixture of emotions as Willow moved to get out of my lap, especially after the words I had just spoken. However, before I could panic too much, Willow turned and met my eyes with a mischievous expression on her face, and then she had spoken those words that had driven my wolf insane. He was clawing at my skin to get out as she stepped away. I was dying to see what her wolf looked like, but I was seriously in awe of her bravery. The clear taunt in her eyes was also driving me up the wall, despite her attempt to bring levity to the situation. I did another sweep of our surroundings with my superior senses, ensuring that we remained alone while my mate was vulnerable. Then, I glanced over to where Willow had just been standing. She was still standing there, looking as g
Willow I watched as Jax got up and looked around the surrounding area. I was a bit confused as to what he was doing, but my wolf spoke up in my head saying He is making sure we are safe, dummy. I was surprised to realize that she was right, though the insult was unnecessary. I knew she was just anxious, but still. I noticed the pinched look on Jax’s face as he strained his senses. I allowed my hearing to branch out as well, but I was disappointed when I realized that my senses were still blunted by the remnants of the wolfsbane in my system. Well, thank Luna for Jax being here. I did not want another run in with Zeke, or anyone else for that matter, anytime soon. I turned my attention to the matter at hand, knowing Jax would be by my side as soon as he was sure it was saf
Jax The lingering fragrance that denoted only Willow teased my wolf as he swiftly stalked off after our mischievous mate, making sure to give her a generous head start. Her petite legs would be no match for the speed my wolf could manage if pressed, or so I had thought, but that was not the point of this little foray into the forest anyway. As my wolf ran through the trees, I was a bit surprised to realize the distance Willow had already covered, causing my wolf to pick up the pace. My wolf felt immense pleasure at our mate’s superior speed, but he was eager to finally catch up with her. Damn, she was fast I could not help but add in my head as we continued loping off after our wayward mate at a steady speed. The sound of the river increased the further we ran, reducing the distance I could reach with my hearing, but the sight
Willow I was fairly certain my wolf had fallen asleep sometime between the water fight, the subsequent wrestling match that ensued later by the bank of the river, and now. After we had exhausted ourselves in the chilly stream and our wolves had finished frolicking by the water, Jax and I had collapsed in a tangled heap underneath a nearby tree, still in our wolf forms. I remembered my wolf nuzzling against him until she had found a more comfortable position to rest in, but that was it. The next thing I knew, we were glancing up to a darkening sky and Jax’s wolf looking out over the horizon. My wolf got up, stretching out her legs before moving forward and gently butting her head up against Jax’s wolf to get his attention. While this little adventure had been much ne
Jax My wolf wanted nothing more than to scale the tree and end the wretched bird who had dared to intrude on our moment with Willow. I kind of wanted the same thing, but I knew that out here in the middle of the forest was not exactly the best place for a romantic interlude, especially not for someone who was clearly as inexperienced as Willow. Don’t get me wrong, I had saved myself for my soulmate too, but I had also messed around some when I was a teenager. I could not resist the temptation of the local girls being my stupid hormone addled self, though I never crossed that final line. So, yeah, I had a bit of experience. None of that mattered now though. Willow was my one and only, and I would wait as long as I had to for her. I would also make damn sure her first time was special. She deserved nothing less. I had stepped b
Willow I wanted to protest sitting in his lap, really just because of the innate intimacy the position implied in front of the others, but I was afraid it would call even more attention to myself. My face was already red as a tomato as it was, and I kind of did need the comfort of his arms surrounding me while I adjusted to all of the changes, if I was being honest with myself. I would apparently have to get used to public displays of affection though if Jax’s current actions were anything to go by. My wolf warned me that he would be more possessive and protective of me with other males around, seeing as we had still not taken that last step together. Rather than listen to my wolf yammer on about the same thing in my head over and over again, I reached down, grabbing the fork Jax had retrieved f