Lilly's POV - Almost One Week Later

It was Thursday and Cody and I were at the vet while he worked. I was laying under the desk at his feet most of the day, just wanting to be around him. We'd been going to the shooting range everyday so he could get ready for this weekend. He was shooting just like before, missing only one or two.

I looked up at him and asked "Are we going to the range today?" He shook his head and said "No, not today. My shoulder is a little sore from all week. I need to rest it until the competition." I nodded and said "Sounds like a good idea."

"You okay, love?" he asked. I nodded and said "Yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?"

"You sound upset about something..." he said, leaning down to me. I smiled and said "I'm fine, trust me. If I were mad about something, you'd know." He smiled too and said "Yeah, you're right. Hey, it's 5PM! Ready to go home?"

I got out from under the desk and said "Yeah, whenever you are!" He got up and said "Okay, let's go. See you guys tommorow!" Donna waved to us and said "Alright, see you later." We walked outside and to his car and got in.

"Hey, babe?" he asked as he shut his door. I turned to him only to be met with a passionate kiss on the lips. I smiled and closed my eyes, savoring it. When he finally pulled back, he said "I love you, Lilly!"

"I love you, too! What was that for?" I asked, giggling. He smiled and said "Let's go out tonight! Just you and me!" My tail started wagging and I said "I'd love to! Another date night?" He nodded and said "Exactly! Where do you want to go?"

I thought a moment and said "Surprise me!" He laughed and said "Okay...How about the hill we got married at?" I quickly nodded and said "Sounds perfect! When should we go?"

"After we all eat tonight. Sound okay?" he asked. I kissed him and said "I love it already!" He started the car and we drove home. We pulled into our space and got out and walked to our apartment.

He opened the door and we walked in to see Alexis and Chase asleep on the floor. Dakota and Crystal were asleep as well. I smiled and quietly said "Must've had a long day..." Cody smiled too and said "Why don't you relax? I'll get dinner started."

I nodded and trotted down to our room, hopping up onto the bed. I laid down next to the pillows, smelling his musky scent on them. I buried my nose in them, taking it in. I giggled to myself and stretched out, relaxing like he said to.

A few minutes later, I started to smell meat cooking and could hear the crackling sounds coming from the kitchen. I closed my eyes and fell asleep, feeling really warm all the sudden.

When I woke up again, it was from Cody nudging me. He smiled and said "Dinner's ready. The kids are already eating." I nodded and got off the bed, following him out. Dakota saw us come out and said "Hey, Mom."

I smiled and said "Hi, honey. You guys have a good day?" Crystal nodded and said "Yeah, we all went out for a little while. Just walking around most of the day."

"Sounds like it was fun!" I said. Dakota smiled and said "So, Dad said you guys are going out tonight?" I nodded and said "Yeah, we are. You guys gonna be okay here?" He nodded and said "We'll be fine. You guys just have fun!"

"Thanks, honey." I said. Cody gave me one of the steaks he cooked and I started tearing it apart, loving every bite. He laughed and said "You must be hungry tonight!"

"I am!" I said, chewing a small chunk of meat. I finished it a few minutes later and licked my lips and said "That was good!" He smiled and said "I'm glad you liked it! Now, how about we go get ready?"

"Okay!" I said. We went down to the bathroom and he started the water, getting it warm. My tail was wagging in anticipation for the coming night. A couple minutes later, I hopped in and he started washing me. He was using a different soap then normal.

"What's that?" I asked. "It's just an unscented shampoo." he said, massaging it in. "Why'd you use that one? What's wrong with the usual one?"

"Because tonight, the only thing I want to smell is your natural, beautiful scent!" he said, smiling. I giggled and said "Okay. I always smell like dirt or sweat, though..."

He looked into my eyes and said "No, you don't. You smell like a woman. A beautiful, loving lady who I'd give anything to never be without." I blushed and said "That's sweet! Thank you!" He kissed my nose and went back to washing me, getting all the sweat out.

He did my chest and belly as well and then rinsed me off. I hopped out and shook dry, wiggling my butt a little for him. He gave it a playful slap, making me giggle. "I'll be right out, love." he said, getting in the shower.

"Okay, just hurry." I said, going to our room. I hopped back onto the bed and laid down, hearing the water running. I laid my head down, waiting for him.

Dakota's POV

Crystal, Alexis, Chase and I were all laying in the living room, just relaxing after dinner. Crystal suddenly just sighed, sounding like she was upset. I looked at her and said "You okay, babe?" She nodded and said "I'm good. Just a little sleepy..."

I smiled and said "Yeah, I am too. And it's not even that late yet!" She giggled and said "No, it's not. I don't know why I'm tired. Maybe the walk did it..." I shrugged and said "I don't know. Wanna head to bed then?"

"Yeah, might as well. You guys coming?" she asked Chase and Alexis. They shook their heads and Alexis said "No, we're gonna stay up a bit." Crystal nodded and said "Okay, just don't be up TOO late."

"Okay, Mom. See you guys in the morning." Chase said. Crystal and I got up and walked down the hall to the bedroom and laid down in our bed. She snuggled close to me and sighed again, but I could tell it was from her being happy.

I kissed her cheek and said "So, you feeling okay?" She looked up at me and said "I feel fine. Why do you ask?" I chuckled and said "Just making sure..."

"Uh huh...So what's REALLY on your mind?" she asked, smiling. I sighed and said "Alright...When was the last time we had a little time to ourselves?"

She thought a moment and said "It's definately been a while. What were you thinking?" I smiled a little and said "Just how tired are you?" She giggled and said "Oh! You were thinking exactly what I was!"

I pulled her into a deep kiss, making her softly moan. She pulled back after a couple minutes and said "Come on! Let's have some fun tonight!" I laughed and said "Good idea! You just lay there and let me please you..."

She moved onto her back while I got up and stood over her, connecting lips with her again. Her scent started to get to us, only exciting us more. I looked into her eyes and said "I love you, Crystal! So damn much!"

She blushed and said "I love you, too! You're so sweet and loving to me!" We engaged in another kiss, making the moment even better.

Cody's POV

I just got out of the shower and dried off. I went into our bedroom and dressed in a good t-shirt and pants. Then I picked up my shoes and walked out to the living room to see Alexis and Chase joking and laughing. Lilly came out behind me, looking as beautiful as ever.

"So, you guys are going to be okay tonight, right?" I asked, sitting down to put my shoes on. Chase nodded and said "Yeah, we'll be fine. You guys just have a good night." Lilly smiled and said "Okay. We won't be gone TOO long. Probably be back around midnight or so."

"That's fine. We'll be going to bed in an hour or so." Alexis said. I nodded and said "Okay then. You ready to go, love?" Lilly's tail started wagging and she said "Yeah! I've been ready!" I smiled and said "Just one thing..."

I went back down to the bathroom to get her collar. I came back out and put it on her, loving how beautiful she was. She noticed me staring at her and said "Alright, come on!" I snapped out of my trance and said "Okay, let's go."

We went out and down to the car and I opened the door for Lilly. She hopped in, I shut it and went around and got in. She was smiling and said "Were you staring at me?" I laughed and said "Yeah, I guess I was..."

She licked my cheek and said "It's okay. You're allowed to." I kissed her nose and started the car. We pulled out of the parking lot and started toward the highway. I put our favorite song on, Fix You By Coldplay.

Lilly smiled and said "Good choice!" I started singing along to it, trying my best to make it sound right. She was smiling the entire time and a tear was running down her cheek. By the time it was over, I was out of breath. I looked over at her and she immediately kissed me.

She pulled back and said "That was amazing! I didn't know you could sing that song so well!" I smiled and said "It's our song, so I've got to be able to do it good. Otherwise you wouldn't like it anymore!"

She sniffed and leaned up against me, resting her head against my shoulder. I put my arm around her and started rubbing her side, making her purr.

Crystal's POV

Dakota and I just finished our little fun time together. I was completely drained of energy and he wasn't much better. We were laying side by side, panting heavily. He kissed me and said "That was amazing, love! You are so beautiful!" I kissed him back and said "It's been too long since we did that. Let's not wait as long anymore."

"But, what about the kids?" He asked, licking my neck. I closed my eyes to enjoy it and said "I'm sure they'd understand and wouldn't mind sleeping in another room for a night." He chuckled and said "Yeah, you're right. Ready for round two?"

I laughed and said "Wow, really? That wasn't enough to almost kill you?" He laughed too and said "I'm just kidding...I know you're tired." I yawned when he said tired and said "Yeah, I really am. Wanna go to sleep now?"

"In a minute. I need some water." he said. I nodded and said "I do too." We got up, my legs still a little shaky. We walked out to the living room, both of us stumbling a little. Alexis and Chase were still up and she said "I thought you guys went to bed?"

I blushed and said "We did...But now were thirsty." She nodded and they went back to talking while we got some water. We were drinking some when I heard Chase start sniffing the air. I looked back at him and he looked right at us.

"What?" I asked, knowing what he was smelling. He blushed madly and said "N-nothing..." Alexis smelt it too and said "You guys didn't go to sleep, did you?" Dakota and I blushed even more and he sighed and said "No, we didn't...Sorry, guys..."

Alexis shook her head and said "It's fine...I mean, it's not exactly a secret, you know." I weakly smiled and said "Thanks, honey...We are going to go to sleep now, though. You two should be getting to bed soon, too."

"I know, Mom. We'll be going in just a little bit." she said. I nodded and looked back at Chase, who just turned away blushing. Dakota went over to him and said "Hey, come on. Let's go outside for a minute." He nodded and got up and they went outside, leaving us alone.

"So, why did you guys do that?" Alexis asked as the door closed. I shrugged and said "I guess it was just the moment." She nodded and said "I understand...It's okay, though. We're not upset or anything."

"Okay, honey. When Dad and Chase come back in, tell them I went to bed, okay?" I asked. She nodded and I went back down the hall to the bedroom. I laid down in the bed and curled up, closing my eyes.

Dakota's POV

Chase and I went outside to talk for a couple minutes after they realized Crystal and I had mated earlier. He was blushing the entire time we were talking.

"It's not that I'm mad or anything at you guys. It's just that I never expected you guys to do that with us nearby." he said. I nodded and said "I know, buddy. We just got caught in the moment and it just happened. You sure you're okay?"

"Yeah, I'm good. Just...creeped out a little." He said, looking down at the ground. I smiled and said "Yeah, I know the feeling. I once walked in on Mom and Dad together in bed...Not the best thing to happen to someone, believe me. I thought they would be so mad at me."

"Were they?" he asked, looking up at me. I shook my head and said "No, they weren't. Mom said it was their fault because they didn't shut the door all the way. I said it was mine because I shouldn't of went in to begin with."

"I guess you got a lot worse then we did then!" he said, laughing a little. I did too and said "Sure did...It's getting cold out here. Why don't we go back inside?" He nodded and we went back upstairs to the apartment and I opened the door.

Crystal wasn't in the living room anymore. "Mom went to bed a few minutes ago." Alexis said as we walked in. I nodded and said "Okay, I am too now. You okay, Alexis?"

"Yeah, I'm fine." she said. I weakly smiled at her and said "We're sorry you guys had to go through that..."

"Dad, it's FINE...I said that already." She said, laughing. I smiled more and said "Okay then. Goodnight, guys." I went down the hall and into the room to see Crystal laying in bed, curled up in a ball.

I carefully got in bed with her, cuddling up the best I could. She was asleep, so I didn't want to wake her up. I got as close as I could without waking her and kissed her forehead and wispered "Goodnight, lovely..." She softly purred in her sleep. I smiled and laid my head down with hers, falling asleep after a couple minutes.

Lilly's POV

We had left home about an hour or so ago and were driving along the highway. It was a nice drive so far. Not a lot of other cars on the road tonight.

"Just a few more minutes, babe." Cody said. I nodded and said "Good, because I can't wait!" He smiled and a couple minutes later, we turned off the highway and started up the hill to our spot. After a little while longer, we got to the top and parked.

He got out and came around to my side, opening the door for me. "Thank you!" I said, hopping out. He closed it and we went toward the edge of the cliff, looking out over the city. I smiled and said "Sure is beautiful tonight!"

He nodded and said "Yeah, it is." I leaned up against him, loving the cool night air and the amazing view. He pressed his head against mine and we sat there in silence, just enjoying the night.

After about 20 minutes, he suddenly said "Do you want to howl with me?" I smiled widely and said "Yes! I'd love to!" He smiled too and said "Well, then why don't you start, my love?" I nodded and lifted my muzzle in the air, letting out a long, soft howl.

He joined in and we formed a perfect song together. It was SO romantic and perfect to me! Tears were running down my cheek and dripping down to the ground. We kept it going for about a half hour until neither of us could breathe anymore.

We stopped and looked at each other, tears in both our eyes. He pulled me into a deep, passionate kiss. I started softly crying because I was so happy! After a couple minutes, I buried my head in his chest and said "I love you so much!"

He started rubbing my back and said "I love you too, Lilly! I couldn't love anyone as much as I do you!" I was purring and crying at the same time. He put his arms around me and laid back, pulling me up onto his chest.

My rear was starting to get really hot and I instantly knew what I wanted from him. I looked into his eyes and he knew as well. He kissed my nose and said "I know, babe. Why don't we go home first? That way we've got out nice, comfy bed instead of this hard dirt."

I smiled and said "I don't care where we are. Just as long as I'm with you..." He kissed me again and said "Same here. I just want to be with you, Lilly. Always and forever."

Another tear dripped off my cheek and I said "Forever...I'm yours." We lay there a while longer, neither of us wanting to move. Eventually he said "Okay, why don't we go home now?" I nodded and said "Good idea. I'm starting to get cold."

I moved off him and he got up. As soon as we started back to the car, he picked me up in his arms. I yelped in surprise, but licked his cheek in return. He carried me back to the car and opened the door, laying me in the seat. He went around to his side and got in as well.

So, this chapter is not as long as the last, but I was in a hurry to post it. Sorry for the long wait, guys. I've been back in school this week and haven't had much time to work on the story. I hope this makes up for the wait!