Lilly's POV

I woke up what felt like a few minutes later to see Mom laying next to me and Cody at the end of the couch, both of them asleep. I felt thirsty, so I got off the couch and walked over to my water bowl only to see it was empty.

I looked over at Cody and smiled, thinking of doing something that would surprise him. I sat down and let out a loud yelp, waking him instantly. He looked around the room and then saw me next to the bowl. He jumped up and ran over to me, saying "Lilly, are you okay!?"

I giggled and said "I'm fine. My water bowl is empty, though." He looked at and sighed, saying "You know, you could've just woken me up..." While he filled it, I said "I know, but this way was much easier!"

He set it down and I said "Thanks..." He smiled and kissed my cheek, making me blush a bit. I took a quick drink and we sat back down on the couch. I laid down across his lap, leaning up against him. He started stroking my back, making me purr.

"That feels nice..." I softly said, closing my eyes to enjoy it. He started lightly massaging me after a couple minutes, making me purr even more and say "Oh, that feels great! Don't stop..." He chuckled and bent down to kiss me. We ended up kissing for a couple minutes until I heard Mom clear her throat next to us.

I looked at her and she was smiling and said "Just what are you two doing?" I smiled and said "Nothing, Mom...He's just rubbing my back." She smirked and said "Looks like a little more then just a back rub."

"So what? I can't be loved?" I asked, giggling. She happily sighed and hopped off the couch, walking toward the door. "Where're you going, Mom?" I asked.

"I need to go outside. Do you mind, Cody?" She asked. "No, not at all. Sorry, love." He said as he moved me off to the side. "It's alright." I said. He got up and went over to the door and opened it for Mom. She walked out and he closed it before coming back over to me.

"Well, that was a little awkward." He said, sitting down. I smiled and said "Maybe a little."

"I thought she was going to kill me for a second." He said. I giggled and said "No, she wouldn't do that. She knows I'd be too mad at her if she did."

"Yeah, I guess..." He said, rubbing my back again. I cuddled up next to him and said "That just feels SO good!" He chuckled and started massaging me again and I started loudly purring. I closed my eyes and laid my head down on his leg.

I started to feel his hand moving down my back toward my butt. I smiled and said "Just what're trying to do there?" He chuckled and said "Nothing..." I giggled and said "I know better. Trying to feel my butt, are you?"

"Got me!" He said, laughing. I did too and said "Well, it's alright. I trust you." He nervously started rubbing his hand right on my rear, making me softly moan. "Mmm, that feels good..." I said, feeling an odd warmth in my belly and rear all the sudden. I was about to tell him when we heard Mom scratch on the door. He stopped and said "I'll be right back." I smiled and moved over so he could get up. He went over to the door and let Mom in. She shook some snow off and said "Thanks for that! It's still pretty cool outside."

"Yeah, I figured it would be." He said as they came back over to the couch. Mom hopped up and Cody sat back down. I smiled and said "So, when are you leaving, Mom?"

"Probably in a little bit. If I leave tonight, I should get there around noon tomorrow." She said. I nodded said "I hope the Moonlight Howl goes good! I know how much you wanna have kids again."

"Me too, honey. We'll just have to wait and see, I suppose. Believe it or not, I'm actually really nervous! I haven't done this in so long, I forgot how!" She said, sounding nervous. I smiled and said "It's gonna be alright. You'll remember, I'm sure."

"Thanks, Lilly..." She said, smiling. I still felt that heat in my body and I wanted to know what it was. It felt as if something inside me was awakened all the sudden. "Mom, can I ask you something?" I asked.

"Sure, honey! What's up?" She asked. "Well...A few minutes ago while you were outside, I felt this really weird heat or something run through my body. Mostly around my belly and my rear...I don't know what it is, but I kinda like it!" I said, blushing a little.

"Let me feel your stomach..." She said. I nodded and she put a paw on my belly, feeling the heat all over it. It was so intense I was starting to sweat a little. After a few moments, she smiled and said "Well, it's not bad, I can tell you that!"

"What is it? Do you know?" I asked, curious. She giggled and said "Oh, how should I say this...You're in heat." My eyes went wide and I said "Wh-what!? Now!?"

"Yep! I figured it would come soon." She said. I got nervous and said "Well...But..." I took a breath and said "Okay...How long will it last?"

"Since it's your first and you can't get pregnant, about a week." She said. I nodded and said "Doesn't sound that bad."

"You say that now...Believe me, it'll drive you crazy soon. I know when I was in heat, I couldn't take it anymore until your father finally-" She said when I said "OKAY! Don't need to hear anymore of that!" She weakly smiled and said "Sorry, honey...Just remembering your Dad."

"Yeah, you think!?" I said, smiling. She sighed and said "I just miss him so much." I sat up and hugged her, saying "I know you do, Mom. I do too..." She hugged me back and said "It's just been real hard on us all. It's okay, we'll get through it."

"Yeah, we will. Don't worry." I said. She smiled and suddenly let go of me, saying "Woah! Oh, great!" I was confused and said "What? Did I hurt you?"

"No, not at all. I just came into heat!" She said, shaking her head. I smiled and said "Oh! Well, just think...When you get back, the guys will be all over you! I'm pretty sure it won't be TOO hard to find someone to go to the howl with now!"

She laughed and said "Yeah, you're right! Didn't think about that!" I started to smell a musky scent coming from her that I didn't before and I realized it was from her heat.

"Sure you'll be okay when you get back? You're probably gonna have a LOT of guys after you." I said. She nodded and said "I'll be fine. I know how to control my urges."

"Alright." I said, laying back down. She looked at the clock and said "Oh, wow! I didn't know it was that late already. I should be leaving about now." It was almost 6PM now.

"Okay, Mom! It was great to see you again!" I said, smiling. She nodded and said "It was great to see you guys, too!" She hopped off the couch and said "Before I go, can I talk to you real quick, Cody?"

"Yeah, sure. I'll be right back." He said, kissing my cheek. They walked down to the bedroom to talk in private while I stayed out on the couch. I'm pretty sure it was a private thing, so I wasn't worried about it.

Cody's POV

"Something wrong?" I asked Eve as we walked into the bedroom. She sat down and said "No, not if you promise not to hurt her." I was a little surprised and said "What do you mean?"

She smiled and said "What I mean is that I'll kill you if you hurt my little girl. She's in heat now, so she's GOING to want to mate, most likely with YOU." I blushed and said "Well, you know I'd never hurt her. If she really wants to, then I promise to do whatever I can to make her more comfortable."

"Thank you. That's all I needed to hear. She's never mated before, so it's going to hurt for her at first." She said. I nodded and said "I know. Why are you so comfortable talking to me about this? Your daughter and I...in bed?"

"Because I know I can trust you. If it were anyone else, I'd be telling them to stay away from her. But, I know you better then that. I'm happy that she chose you to be her mate." She said, smiling with tears in her eyes.

I bent down and hugged her, saying "Thank you, Eve! That really means a lot to me." She sniffed and said "You're welcome. Now, I've gotta be going. It was good to see you guys again!"

"You too, Eve!" I said. We walked back out to the living room and Eve went over to Lilly, hugging her and saying "Sorry to leave, honey, but I've gotta go. You gonna be okay?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Don't worry, Mom. Cody's gonna take care of me." She said, smiling. Eve giggled and said "I don't doubt it..." Lilly blushed and said "Mom! Really!?"

"Just saying! Goodbye, honey!" She said, letting go of Lilly. Lilly nodded and said "Bye, Mom!" I walked to the door with her and opened it, saying "Have a safe trip! Hopefully we'll see you again soon."

"You know it! See you guys later!" She said as she walked out. I closed the door and went over to the couch, sitting down with Lilly. She was still blushing and said "So, what was that all about down in the room?"

"She just wanted to be sure I wasn't going to hurt you." I said. She looked confused and said "Hurt me?"

"Yeah...If we...you know...mate." I said, blushing too. She giggled and said "Oh! Well, I know you won't...In fact, what would you say to..."

"Only if you really want to." I said, making sure it was what she really wanted. She nodded and said "I do. If you ask me, I think it's about time we do." I kissed her nose and said "Alright. Whatever you wanna do, love!"

"Thank you, babe! What would you say to...tonight?" She asked, a little nervous but that was understandable. I smiled and said "I'm pretty sure you know I wouldn't say no."

"Oh, I know! I just wanna know it'd be alright." She said. I nodded and said "It sounds perfect to me! You know how beautiful you are?" She blushed and said "Well, you've told me before...Why do you ask?"

"No reason, just wanted to say it again." I said, kissing her nose. She giggled and said "You're just too sweet!"

"If you say so." I said, kissing her again. She returned the kiss and said "Something wrong?"

"No, not at all. Everything's fine." I said, smiling. She blushed and said "What do you say...we go to the bedroom, huh?" I chuckled and said "Just can't wait, huh?"

"I really can't! I'm just really excited!" She said, her tail wagging. "I can tell!" I said as I picked her up. She laid back in my arms, softly purring and said "I love you!"

"I love you, too!" I said, kissing her forehead. She put her head against my chest and I carried her down to the bedroom and took her in, gently laying her on the bed. I turned around and closed the door before sitting next to her on the bed.

She nuzzled me and said "Promise you'll be gentle?" I smiled and said "Of course I will! Are you nervous?"

She nodded and said "A little...It is my first time after all..." I kissed her and said "Believe it or not, it's my first time as well."

"Really?" She asked. I nodded and said "Yep! I'm one of those guys that saves himself for the perfect girl..." She smiled and said "And I'm your perfect girl?"

"Oh yeah! I love you so much more then I could anyone else!" I said, laying down next to her. She giggled and said "But we've only known each other a short time."

"So? It didn't take me long to figure out who you are. My soulmate..." I said. She had a tear in her eye and said "That's so sweet!" We started kissing again and I pulled her to me, pressing our bodies together.

Ha! Not this chapter! Next one, I promise! In other news, I've decided to just continue the story at the current pace. That seems to be the popular vote, so that's what I'll do. Besides, who DOESN'T want to read about their first time?