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It was all so confusing.
I knew that part of the problem was that I couldn’t think straight. Being close to Night, inundated with his scent and his touch and his kisses, was too distracting. I needed some time to talk through my insecurities with Violet and Tavi. They would be able to tell me if I was missing something.
Night and I lay next to each other in bed. We’d had sex in almost every room of Night’s house—especially the shower. We were sated, content, and enjoying each other’s closeness. Eventually, I turned on my side toward him.
“Night, can we talk?” I asked.
He turned to face me and pulled me close. “Of course. You can talk to me about anything.”
I hesitated for a few seconds, uncertain how to start. “I…I think I’d like some to have some girl time with Violet and Tavi.”
“You want to leave?” I wouldn’t have thought that the powerful Alpha, who could scare the pants off anyone with just one look, could pull off puppy eyes. His frown tugged at my heartstrings, but I needed to stay firm.
“Not for long,” I rushed to assure him. “Just for a few hours. I…I miss them, and I want to talk to them.”
Night continued to frown. I thought for a second that he might say no, and if he did, would I have the strength to ask him again? I didn’t want to leave his side either, but my unanswered questions were tearing me up inside. I didn’t want to be stuck in a constant state of uncertainty about Night or the way he felt about me. It was far, far too painful.
Eventually, Night sighed, and I heard the yes in that sigh before he spoke the word. We got dressed, and Night walked me to Violet’s cabin.
“I’ll be with Dom,” he said. It was only the fifth or sixth time he’d assured me of that. “If you need anything, I’ll be a short distance away.”
I chuckled and touched his cheek. “I know, don’t worry. Time will pass by so quickly, you won’t even notice I’m gone.”
“Ha. Not a chance of that.” He kissed me once, briefly, and then again more deeply. When he pulled away, my eyes felt heavy, and desire began to kindle deep inside me. He licked his lips, his eyes glowing. “Are you sure you want this?”
Oh, but it was so tempting to say no so he could carry me back to bed. I forced myself to nod and gave him a smile. “I’ll see you soon, Night.” I hopped up to kiss his cheek, and then I quickly went inside, avoiding those large, warm hands before he could kiss me again or otherwise tempt me away from my goal.
Tavi and Violet were waiting for me at the dining table. I had seen Violet a few times since Night and I had mated, but I hadn’t seen Tavi since the day Night rescued me from those ferals. So when Tavi hopped onto her feet, almost knocking over her chair, I rushed to meet her. We embraced tightly, and Tavi was already emotional.
“I missed you so much!” she cried. “I thought Night was going to keep you all for himself like the selfish prick he is.”
I giggled. I had never noticed what Tavi smelled like before, but she had a really fresh, sweet scent. It was like maple syrup with a hint of pink peppercorn. I committed the scent to memory and then pulled back. It was amazing what my new power could do for me—how I felt like I now knew Tavi and Violet and Night even more than I had thought was possible.
“I want to know everything!” Tavi said, pulling me to the table.
I glanced at Violet, who wore her trademark, knowing smile. There was no way I could tell Tavi everything, not with Night’s mom only inches away. But I did share the things I felt comfortable telling.
“I’ve never felt so good in my life,” I said. “Night is amazing. He’s so wonderful to me, and he makes me feel like I’m meant to be with him. It’s kinda crazy to think that just a few weeks ago, he and I could barely stand each other.” The woman I had been before felt like a past life, a shadow of the person I had become thanks to Night and my wolf. I had never believed that love was in my future, but I had been so, so wrong.
Tavi sighed, pressing her hands to her chest. “I’m living vicariously through you, Bryn until I find a guy of my own.”
I laughed. “You’ll find him,” I told her, thinking of Dom.
“So, what about your wolf? How has that been?”
I paused. Now that she’d brought up my wolf, the real reason I decided to leave Night’s side came to the forefront of my mind. I took too long to respond, and my silence worried Tavi and Violet.
“Bryn?” Violet asked. “Is everything going okay with your wolf?”
“Oh, yes, I’m sorry.” I shook my head, forcing myself back to the present. “Actually, she and I are bonding beautifully. I’m finally getting used to shifting and listening to her and letting her in.”
“That’s great news!” Tavi exclaimed. “I told you it would be cooler if you were a wolf.” She winked.
I scoffed and crossed my arms. “You can’t take credit for my wolf, Tavi. She’s been with me all along.”
She grinned. It was clear that she had missed our conversations just as much as I had. “Well, I just think it’s funny that only a couple of days after I said what I said, you suddenly find your wolf. I don’t think it’s entirely a coincidence, Bryn.”
I started to respond, but Violet interrupted.
