Once Upon a Past
Written by Illuminate the Shadows
Epilogue
The fireplace was warm, and crackled as flames danced and shadows reflected on the walls. The radio played soft music in the kitchen, where the scent of hot chocolate emanated.
I lay against Paul's muscular body, in his arms. A blanket was draped over us, and his wounds were dressed and bandaged. He would heal in no time. His arms were secure around my midsection and his heat radiated into my body.
Jacob, who was most injured, was on the couch, lying down. His eyes were closed, but I knew the moment that scent of hot chocolate came closer, he would sit up eagerly. Quil and Embry sat side by side, closest to the fire. They whispered to each other, as not to disturb Jacob. Sam was in the big chair that could hold nearly three people. His head rested back against the pillow as he stared up at the ceiling, patiently waiting for Emily to return to him.
Everything seemed to be at peace. There was no tension within the pack. The relationship between us and the Cullens was improving. No one had been lost or seriously injured in the battle. And I had Paul.
His soft breath in my ear made my eyes slip closed. "Leah… Am I good enough for you now?"
I turned in his arms. "You always were."
He kissed my cheek, his soft lips lingering there for a moment. I breathed in his sweet, musky scent, savoring the taste.
"I love you Leah." He whispered, his hands tracing around my body. An emotion too strong for words swelled in my chest. Perhaps it was affection, devotion, relief, desire, joy and possession, all rolled into one.
"I love you too." I whispered against his lips fiercely. Nothing would separate us ever again.