Octavia's POVI curled up in the chair by the fire, and watched as the flames danced around the wood. My mind was going back and forth from my conversation with Garrett, had he asked me a week ago I would have entertained it just to be away from the Alpha of the Timber pack, hell, even 4 days ago, but something had changed.I could feel it in the way I missed Kallan, the way he looked at me and the way our bodies reacted to one another. It wasn’t just the mate bond, there was something familiar about him, something I couldn’t ignore and was constantly being pulled towards, and Garrett only helped me solidify how I felt.I must have fallen asleep, because I was awoken by sparks spreading all over my body, that warm coffee scent mixed with thick rich cinnamon was fully wrapped around me. I could barely open my eyes, fluttering only to see his deep green eyes light up for me, I wanted to kiss him in that moment the way I’ve never

I reluctantly changed into a sweatshirt and jeans, thankful for both Elle and to be getting out of this room. “Are you sure Kallan will be ok with this, I’m already in the bad books…” I asked extremely full of anxiety thinking about facing him later.Elle smirked at me, “Eathen said it was fine, him and Alpha have some work to catch up on anyways, they won’t even be home until after supper… and Kallan handed over his card,” she flashed a dark looking credit card and a smile, “so he must be fine with it.”My heart sunk a bit, but I was determined to enjoy my time out with Elle.It was already mid afternoon but we didn’t have far to travel, the city was small, but large enough that an extra person wouldn’t be noticed. They had a driver here too that doubled as a guard, so on the way I asked her about what they do for jobs. They had to get work done this afternoon but in all the

I pulled back a bit from him, I wanted him to know where I was coming from so this back-and-forth game would end, I couldn't stand the thought of having to be apart from him ever again."I know you're worried about the bond or Echo forcing my hand, but the Moon Goddess paired us together for a reason, and I don't wanna fight it anymore," I pulled my bottom lip into my mouth. I was prepared for this, maybe, I was already halfway committed and I knew there was no going back for me already, so I continued. "We have so much time to learn about each other, I trust the Moon Goddess, and I trust you," I could feel waves of pure joy filled emotions hitting me as I leaned in and rested my forehead on his, whispering against his lips.“I am yours,” my heart was beating loudly as I nudged his nose with my own, “forever and completely Kallan.” I could tell he was impatiently waiting for me to be done, how he had so much self control I'll never

"What does that mean?" I asked Eathen, gauging by Kal’s reaction, there was something I didn't know."Nothing Luna," Eathen tried to sluff it off and shot me a smile, as Kal was shooting him daggers.I was about to ask him again but Kal piped up, "I believe Beta, your Luna just asked you a question, and in the future, you'd do well to answer her properly the first time."I ran my hand that was draped behind him gently over his mark calming him down a bit, I knew Kal would stand up for me, but I didn't want to stress his relationship with Eathen."Its fine Kal, it doesn't matter." I nudged Kal's cheek with my nose as I flashed a smile at Eathen."How’s your arm?" Elle’s voice broke the tension, but sounded cautious, "I'm so sorry I didn't see what happened, please forgive me Luna.""It's broken, but it'll heal... there's nothing to forgive Elle, you couldn't have known, and I had a really great time yesterday before the inci

The drive seemed to take forever but was probably only fifteen more minutes. Not only did I not want it getting out that I wasn’t actually a Lennox, but anyone who knew my birth mom would make the other connection I was still ignoring.Kal carried me upstairs once we got home, I could tell he wasn't sure what to say to me if anything. I could feel his guilt, but it wasn't his fault he didn't know the real identity of my birth mother, I only just found out he knew I wasn't a Lennox last night. "Can we take a bath?" My voice was soft and defeated. I knew the soaker tub would easily accommodate us, and I needed all of him against all of me. I needed his sparks and his scent to wrap around me and not let go. He just looked at me with those deep green eyes and nodded. His touches were incredibly gentle as he helped me undress and ran the water, slowly lifting us in. I was straddled on his lap facing him, his hand gently cupping and stroking my cheek