Chapter 232: Trip to Seattle Part 2
We walked into Ikea, so Sam went to grab a huge cart. We were observing quietly when the workers came up to us and started ramming us with specials and items that we 'need' as a married couple. I guess they assumed we were married from how affectionate and protective Sam was with me. They mostly talked to me, and it was the older workers who would consult with Sam. The younger male workers avoided us since Sam instinctively growled at their direction. It spooked them, so I guess they sent the more experienced workers to deal with us which I didn't mind at all. Sam gave me a free pass to buy whatever I want, but I don't want to buy stuff that I won't need. We were able to get a cooler, air fryer, wok, a set of drawer and cabinets for me. I splurged a little on organizational things to keep the closet, kitchen, bathroom, and drawers organized.
If I am going to be feeding the pack at times, I gotta be organized, ya know?
Even though I already seen these things back in my time, it was considered 'new' and not a lot of people knew about when I grabbed them. The workers were surprised that it didn't take much convincing to buy these items, but I also notice at times when they tried to sell me stuff that I don't need, so I was still wary of them. I decline them nicely, and when they see Sam lurking behind me, they would proceed to introduce other items with sweat dripping on their forehead. I also bought some decorations for the dining room, and I made Sam decide with me. He said he is okay with anything that I bought. I don't know if it's the imprinting in him talking, but I didn't like that. I made him decide with me because it is his house too. I want him to feel comfortable with the decorations as well.
I was a little shy with buying some 'girlie' decorations because the pack comes over often. However, Sam said that if they mock it, then he is going to discipline them even more to show some respect. Well, that answered my anxiousness, so I bought them with pride and excitement. When we were at the checkup line, I had to split the cost with Sam. He didn't think it was right for me to pay for all of them, so I let him help me pay. It didn't take long for him to carry and load them in the truck. It was late afternoon when we left Ikea and we head toward the mall in downtown Seattle.
Once we got to the mall, Sam was worried that I wouldn't have enough time to buy clothes, but I assured him that I wouldn't take long. I only needed an hour or two max to buy what I wanted. The first thing that I wanted to buy were undergarments. It felt awkward to be using…Alegria's underwear and bras. Even though it is now my body, it still feels like I was using someone else's underwear. I know she is hygienic and everything, but I couldn't help but feel awkward about it. I went straight to Victoria Secret with Sam following behind me. Sam was immediately stopped by two store attendants, so I had to let them know that he was with me.
Both looked each other and apologized profusely to me and Sam. I didn't blame them too much because Sam does look intimidating, and he was wearing shades. Anyone would think he was suspicious, but I was still confused of why they didn't connect the dots that he was with me from how he was hovering over me. Oh well, I don't want to think too much on it. We had to hurry if we want to make it back to the reservation by midnight because Sam has night duty. Sam waved his hand in a gesture that it was all right to the store attendants. I didn't know it became a big deal that the manager herself came to apologize and offered us a store discount for their mistake. When I heard a discount, I took it gladly. I then, grabbed Sam's arm and made him walk closely to me. Without me looking, I knew Sam was smiling from my gesture, so I was blushing and tried to shake off my awkwardness. I never brought a guy to Victoria's Secret, so I forgot to ask Sam if he was okay with coming to this kind of store with me.
I went to search for All perfect coverage bras and brief undies. Then, I asked softly, "I forgot to ask, are you comfortable with being..in this store with me?"
Sam said hovering me, "..Yeah. I didn't think you were that bold to bring me to this kind of store. Clearly I could've dealt the situation on my own, but nevertheless it actually made me and my wolf spirit happy that you came to claim us.."
I see. I nodded mutely as I continued buying a dozen bra's and putting them in a basket. I bought a lot because…I don't know when we will become intimate, and knowing how wolf-like Sam could be, Sam may rip my lingeries in impulse, so better be prepared than sorry. I was slightly blushing when Sam offered to carry them for me in a basket, so I let him. I was watching him in the corner of the eye as I continued to look through the underwears and loading two dozen of brief underwears in the basket. It seemed like Sam didn't care what kind of underwear that I was getting, so I was able to walk around Victoria Secret with Sam without any shyness. While I was placing them in the basket, I noticed he was looking at a particular revealing lingerie. I looked toward what he was looking at secretly, and it was a black lace babydoll lingerie. I stared at it and froze. I wasn't sure how to respond, but then one of the attendants asked me, "Oh, would you like to try it on?"
I stuttered, "Uhm.."
I wasn't sure whether to try it on with Sam around. Would I be tempting him too much?
She added, "you can try it on in the dressing room. Our only policy is that you need to keep your underwear on."
She gave me smile after she finished and with a feverishly blushing face, I said, "uhh, sure."
I didn't look at Sam, but I pulled his arm and said, "Let's go."
I heard him murmur, "Kay."
I followed mutely behind her to the dressing room. The dressing room had a couch close to the front of the dressing room, so Sam sat down as I went into one of the rooms in the back. The attendant gave me the outfit, and I hesitantly put it on. I never wore this kind of revealing lingerie. When I wore it and looked at myself in the mirror, I was amazed. It was so revealing, but it hugged my shape so well. Then, with my DD breasts and wide hips, I actually look damn good. I twirl myself around, and I was liking it the more I wore it. I honestly thought I would hate it and feel insecure about it, but black..it fit me. Maybe it is because Sam's wolf has black fur, I don't know, but I like it. Even though it wasn't technically Sam who picked it up for me, he still has good taste. I wasn't even sure if it is worth to buy it since Sam already saw me in nude before.
I was contemplating whether to buy it or not when I heard a knock. The attendant poke her head in and when she saw that I am wearing it, she grinned excitedly.
She said, "oh, wow! How do you feel in it?"
I said slowly, "I like it.."
She questioned, "..but?"
I wrapped my arms around myself and said, "I don't know if I should buy it?"
She tilted her head in confusion, "oh, why not?"
The corner of my lips twitched, so I said laughing half-heartedly, "I mean…he already seen me in nude, so why wear it?"
Her eyes widened in realization, "ah..you haven't done it with him yet, right?"
I shook my head, "..yeah.."
Her eyes softened, and she put her hand on my shoulder and said, "sex is not just only the act of love making. You can also have fun with it before and after. That's why we have this kind of clothing to make the act even more pleasurable."
Ohh that's true. I asked, "so, I can wear it because I want to wear it?"
She nodded, "Of course, wear it because you want to wear it. It's also nice to have his opinion on it too so it can be pleasure for both parties instead of just for one person."
I listened attentively as she looked at me calculatingly and said, "do you want me to bring him in here? I trust you that..I can let him in here for a minute without anything else happen.."
I said quickly with a blushing face, "oh no, no. You can trust me. I won't try to do anything."
She said smirking, "alright.." and closed the door.
I turned around and continue to look at myself in the reflection of the mirror. I do like it. The fabric isn't rubbing against my skin, and it feels soft. I thought it would've feel uncomfortable, but nope, it isn't. Then, I head a door knock. I glanced at the mirror and I saw Sam walking in behind me.
He purred lowly for me to be the only one to hear, and he murmured as he wrapped his arms around me, "I heard your conversation with the lady. If you want to buy it honey, go ahead."
He snuggled closely behind me. I felt his hot body temperature through his clothed body and even more since this lingerie barely covered my body. I felt his hands tracing over the fabric around my hips. I shivered from his touch. Based on how he is touching me, I think he likes it too.
My heart started racing from the thought of using in front of with him, so I said nervously, "I like it, and I don't have the need to wear it because I know anything I wear, I know you still see me beautiful in them. Do you like it?"
He purred lowly, "you're right. Whatever you wear, I still find you beautiful. This..in particular we find you extremely delightful. Its very enticing, and I am finding myself having a hard time to not take you away right now."
My face went absolutely red, and I was speechless. I heard the door opened and the attendant came in and said, "alright. I gave you enough time to be here. Out, now."
My jaw dropped from her statement, and Sam threw his head back and laughed. He left quietly behind her, and the attendant popped her head back in. She said, "do anything else?"
I said, "uhm….Can I get another pair of these, and are there other colors beside this one?"
The attendant was able to help buy another pair and two other babydoll lingeries. I tried them on, and I asked her to bring them to the front because I was done with this store. I got out of the dressing room to the store, and Sam was waiting for me by the counter. I paid for them this time, and I walked out of Victoria Secret in hands with Sam. I was carrying one bag while Sam was carrying rest of the bag. I went to JcPenny to buy clothes for myself. I already knew my size and style, so it was quick.
As I was piling up the cart with clothes for myself, I realized buying those lingeries is giving the message that soon, I want to be claimed by him. I honestly don't think I am as against as I used to be. One because Alegria is never coming back and two, I can see that I belong with Sam and the pack. Then, the more I spent time with him today, the more I see how I can live the rest of my life with Sam. I feel more at ease about my future with him. I don't feel like I have to focus just surviving through a day. With Sam by my side and knowing who I am without any secrets, I can breathe. I can live now. I don't have to focus just making through another day. Of course, I still have that worry with Old Quil and others finding me out, but since I have Sam on my side, I feel like everything will be okay even if it might get a little rough.
He has been there for me through my lowest points in life and still showered with me with love and affection. Even though at times, he did voice his frustrations and his feelings, I was able to see how comfortable we became with one another. He was used to being just Alpha, and I was so closed off out of fear, so we both have grown these past few days. I was then reminded about the conversation that I had with Kim when I first came to this world and how passionate wolves can be.
Looking back at it now, I feel like I can welcome it more. Now I see how much devotion and love they pour onto their imprint/mate, who wouldn't want to receive them completely by bonding them for life and afterlife through sex? Not saying I want to do it tonight, but..if I let things go naturally between us, I see us doing it soon. I am still anxious like any person who hasn't have sex before, but the anxiety isn't so overwhelming. Maybe I can talk to Kim more about it tomorrow in the bonfire after she presents Amelia. I hope I can grab her and talk to her about it more.
I don't know how long I have been deep in my thoughts, but I remember that Sam was by my side. The cart was basically full of clothes and items for me. Dang, all this for me. What about Sam? Is he not going to buy things for himself? This might be the only time he can buy what he needs.
I turned to Sam and asked, "do you want to buy things for yourself? I can accompany you."
Sam nodded and I followed him towards the men section. He was getting packs of shorts and jeans. It made sense since he must constantly phase in and out. There might be times that he didn't have time to take his clothes out and phase, so he ripped his clothes through the process of phasing.
I asked, "Can I buy some for the pack? Like for the younger wolves because I know they are still young and still growing, they might be running out of clothes for themselves. I have a strong feeling that you have been giving your clothes to them, so how about we fill up a container of clothes for the pack, set it aside outside in the back of the house and they come in and grab any clothes that they need?"
He suddenly embraced me and said, "thank you hon. You didn't have to do this for us. We could manage."
I wrapped my arms around him and said, "Yeah, but not able to wear clothes and going through so much as a new shapeshifter, it would hurt their self-esteem even more of not able to have clothes. We don't have to tell them that I bought them from the store. I could say that I got them from goodwill or something, so they don't have to feel self-conscious or hurting their pride getting them from me."
Sam said quietly, "Okay, hon. I don't think the guys would be offended. If anything, they might feel the love of the alpha's mate for taking care of them. It would satisfy their wolf spirits as well and make the guys not just the wolf spirit more receptive toward you not by force but by appreciation of you."
I looked up and smiled, "okay!"
Sam leaned forward to give me a peck on the lips before continuing to load more clothes in the cart. Sam gave me advice of the size arranges that the guys may possibly be in. The cart was so heavy that Sam didn't let me push it. He didn't want me to start overexerting myself which I am thankful for. I still have the boot in my leg, and I don't want to put pressure on that leg neither.
It took a good awhile to finally purchase everything. The total price was actually cheaper than I thought. I was so flabbergasted then I realized, oh right I am in the past. These types of stuff haven't been impacted by inflation yet.
I helped Sam load them in the car, and I noticed it was already late in the evening. We both were in the car, tired and hungry. I realized I don't think Sam would be able to make it to the reservation in time to switch night patrol with one of the guys. Thus, I suggested that we could go to one of the motels only for the night, so in wolf, he can run back to the reservation and in the morning, we can drive back home.
Sam thought about it then started Embry to see if he come to Seattle to watch over me as he goes back to the reservation in wolf and patrol around the area. They were talking until someone else called Sam and he had to hang Embry and answer the phone call. When he answered, Sam stayed quiet for a long time until I heard him say, "okay, come over here instead of Embry, Jake."
When he hanged up, he let out a long, deep sigh. I was concerned, so I asked, "what's wrong?"
He took his sunglasses off, turned his head toward me, and said tiredly, "Chief Swan turned Bella in a mental hospital in Port Angeles together with Jacob."
What?!
Author's Note:
Sorry for the delay. It took longer than I expected.
Enjoy!
