Thank you for the reviews. Seth's point of view:
I smiled sadly as I watched Leah with Felix. It was clear that she was over the moon about him, even more so than she was with Sam. I was glad to see her so happy. My fear was that the moment she imprinted on him was that, he would break her heart. I had to get away for a moment to clear my head.
I turned and started walking towards the woods. What if he didn't go on the Cullen's vegetarian diet? What if he decided to go back to Italy? What if Felix's presence caused the Volturi make a return visit? What if she found out something from his past that bothered her so much that it caused an end to their relationship? I couldn't see my sister go through the pain that would be caused if any of these things happened.
Leah had been through so much over the last couple of years. She had her heart broken by Sam. When Dad passed away both of us had a hard time dealing with that. Both of us still missed him a lot even though we didn't like thinking about him while we were in wolf form. Sometimes we would think of a happy memory while we were phased but that was always brought the pain of him being gone.
Leah had a hard time with being a wolf too. She was the only female and a difficult time relating to us guys. She also had a front row view of Sam's relationship Emily via his thoughts. I could kill Sam at times for having her to go through that. Leah would become angry since she felt as though those should have been her and not our cousin.
I loved Leah more than anything except my parents. I couldn't see her go through more heartbreak. I wanted to make Leah stay away from him, and at the same time I could not. She was happy, even if it was only for a moment. I was glad though that is caused her to forget about Sam.
Jacob had even told me that she was glad the Cullens' return caused us to phase because it led her to Felix. That did give me some small hope that this would work out for them. I knew I needed time to become used to seeing my sister with a guard of the Volturi. I sure hoped that I was wrong about this whole situation, for Leah's sake.
When I got home, I showered before going down stairs. Mom was cooking in the kitchen, and I smiled. I was glad to have Mom. She was my one constant thing in my life. Even after we lost Dad and phased she was strong for Leah and I. She would cook a lot of food for us and understood our crazy hours of patrol. We weren't as lucky as some of the other guys were. Not all of the parents knew about their kid's being a part of a pack.
"Hey Mom," I said.
I stepped up next to her and stole a cookie from the cooling rack.
"Seth, wait till they are cooled down," she scolded me.
"Yes, Mom." I popped the cookie into my mouth.
"Did you see your sister?"
"I did."
"How was she?"
"Good."
"Do you know if she plans on visiting me?"
Mom turned and looked at me hopefully.
"I think so."
"Good," Mom said. "Are you keeping an eye on her?"
"Of course," I said quickly. "We all are."
Mom new Leah had imprinted during the battle, but we decided that Leah needed to explain things to her.
"She is happier now," I told my mom.
"I'm glad," she said looking up at me. "Now we just have to find you a girl."
"Mom, I'm not interested in imprinting," I complained.
"Of course, of course." She smiled and patted my check.
"Love you, Mom." I grabbed another cookie and Mom tried to hit me with a spatula.
"Love you too, dear." She laughed as I ducked away from her.
Felix's point of view:
I held Leah close to me as the rest of family went back to their previous activities. She smiled up at me as I brushed away the last leaking tears away from her eyes. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Seth shake his head before heading off towards the woods. Leah must not have noticed her brother's actions; she wrapped her arms around my shoulders drawing me closer to her.
"I love you," she cooed.
"I love you too," I said breathlessly. I wondered if I could get tired of saying it.
"I never thought I could love someone so quickly."
"Me neither," I said. "I never thought that I could feel this way about anyone."
"I know what you mean," she said kissing my lips.
"Leah," I said, "I know you had someone in your past: did you love them?"
She bit her lip in hesitation.
"I thought I did," she said. "He was the first of the pack to phase which happened when we were dating. We were trying to work on our relationship, but then he imprinted on my cousin. I was hurt for a long time because I felt like I wasn't good enough. I had to watch my cousin be the one who was good enough for him."
I ground my teeth at the thought of him hurting her like that.
"Felix," she said putting her hand on my cheek. "That doesn't matter now, I have you."
"I know, but you didn't deserve to be hurt like that."
"No," she agreed, "but that is in my past now. Looking back on our relationship, I doubt we would have made it anyway even without us imprinting on other people. I can't imagine being with him and not with you. "
"Me neither," I said growling at the thought of another man touching her or being intimate with her.
Leah laughed and kissed me before dragging me into the house. We sat on the couch again to watch T.V. Emmett continued to explain the rules of football to me, but I couldn't help but be distracted by Leah in my arms.
"Dude, there was a touchdown and you missed it," Emmett said rolling his eyes at us. "I think you two are worse than me."
"You know her brothers are within hearing distance," Quil shouted from the kitchen.
"Emmett, you and Rose were worse than they are when you two first started, in fact, you still are," Edward said.
Emmett snorted. I kissed her head as we spent the rest of the afternoon with the Cullens and Leah's pack. Around five, we all headed into dining room for dinner even though half of us didn't eat the food that Esme cooked. The whole time the pack ate, I kept my hand on Leah's knee while occasionally running my hand to her thigh.
After she finished eating, she put her arm around my waist and laid her head on my shoulder. Her pack gave me weary glances but, after talking with them for awhile, they seemed to be more comfortable about our displays of affection.
"Are you ready to go home?" Leah asked.
The Cullens dispersed to do their own activities, and some of the pack members left to go home or go on patrol.
"Yes," I said, looking at her.
"Alright, just let me go to the restroom and then we'll leave."
"Don't take too long," I said, brushing some hair out of her face.
"I won't."
She gave me a peck on my cheek. I watched her walk away hoping that she'd return soon. I felt self conscious being around her family on my own.
"So do you feel like going by the shop tomorrow?" Jacob asked, sitting down next to me.
"The shop?"
"Yeah, I'm starting up a car repair shop, and you are welcome to come by," Jacob said. "Tell you what, I'll pick you tomorrow since Leah is going to patrol."
"Sure." I found myself agreeing.
"I'll see you tomorrow," Jacob said. he turned to Nessie who was asking him to play a game with him.
The others trickled out so that Esme and I were left alone in the kitchen.
"Thank you for coming over today," she said, coming to sit next to me.
"Thank you for having us," I told her.
"Anytime, dear."
She smiled at me warmly and placed her hand on top of mine. I turned my hand over in hers, and she squeezed mine gently. Looking up at her face, and for the first time I knew what it felt like to have a mother. My memories of my own mother were blurry, but I was filled with images of her looking a lot like Esme. I held her hand feeling like a little boy. I shook my head as I thought of how I was once a member of the Volturi, and now I was being changed by women in my life. Esme gave my hand another squeeze just as Leah came back into the room. We said our final goodbyes before going back home.
Leah's point of view:
My heart swelled as I held Felix's hand while we walked home, once again we shared little details about our lives. I wanted to know everything about him, and it seemed he felt the same. I looked at Felix who caught my stare. He grinned at me and put his arm around my waist, grinning back I copied his action.
"I like your family," he said.
"They are your family now too," I said, looking at him. "I think Esme likes having someone else to take care of."
"I don't deserve it."
I stopped walking, turning to him before I put my hands on his chest.
"Felix, you are the most wonderful person I've ever met," I said, tears filling my eyes at how intense my feelings were. "You deserve to be happy and let us take care of you."
"I just keep thinking of my past, Leah," he said gradually. "With everything I've done … I don't know how I could have you or your family in my life."
"Because you have made me feel so loved Felix," I said, the tears spilling over. "I just can't imagine living without you. You have no idea how much you mean to me. Don't you see how much I want you and need you?"
He pulled me close to him, and I wrapped my arms around his large shoulders and buried my head on this chest and cried for his pain and uncertainties. I could feel his shoulder shaking, and I knew he was crying tearlessly.
"I need you so much it hurts," I said, not caring if it sounded too vulnerable.
"I need you too, love," he said, straightening up to look at me and placing his hand on my cheek. "You have no idea."
"I love you," I said.
"I love you, too," he said quietly.
"Take me home, Felix," I said.
"Gladly," he said lifting me up by my waist, and I wrapped my legs around him.
We quickly got home, and he set me down by the bed. While keeping my eyes on him the whole time, I peeled off my clothes. His eyes grew dark with lust at the sight of the panties and bra I had chosen.
"Is this Alice's doing?" His voice was deep and husky.
"Yes," I said, I smiled wickedly at him.
"I'll have to thank her."
He pushed me back on the bed as his lips found mine.
The next morning, I woke early feeling tired from the little sleep I had gotten but that didn't bother me. I was used to getting little sleep from the constant patrols I had to run prior to the Volturi's visit. I felt Felix pull me closer to him, and I grinned into his side. I lifted myself up and leaned on my elbow to look at his face. It seemed calm and his eyes were closed.
"Are you going to stare at me all morning?" he asked me and cracking his eye open at me.
"No."
I leaned down and kissed him chastely.
"Mmm," he said. "I'm glad you are awake."
"Me too," I murmured against his lips.
We kissed for several moments before I pulled away.
"Jacob asked me to run a patrol this morning," I said.
"I know," he said sighing.
"Will you be ok while I'm gone," I asked.
"Jacob asked me to come by the shop."
"He did?"
I sat up not bothering to cover myself up.
"Yes," he said. "I think they want to show you they are trying with our relationship."
"Oh good."
I smiled as he leaned up and kissed my neck.
"I love you." His voice tickled my neck.
"I love you too," I replied.
I kissed his head and rested my cheek against it. I smiled as he wrapped his arms around me.
"I am going to miss you," he said.
My arms tightened around him. This would be the first time we would be apart since the imprint happened. We had yet to leave each other but I felt an ache in my chest already. Would he be all right without me? Would he be able to stay on his new diet? What happened if he did go off of it? What if tension grew at work causing a fit between Felix and my pack brothers?
"Leah?"
I looked at him as he sat up.
"What's wrong?"
"I … Are you sure you're ready to …"
I trailed off not wanting to offend him.
"Baby, I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?"
"I am," he said in a soothing voice.
I nodded and took a deep breath. Felix's hand came up to touch my cheek.
"Do you trust me?" he asked.
"I do."
"Good.
He kissed me and pulled me into his lap. I laid my head on his chest and just let him hold me. I sighed when I heard a knock at the door.
"I'm guessing that is Jacob." I sighed, looking up at Felix, I pouted causing him to chuckle.
"It will only be a few hours."
"True, but still."
"Leah?"Jacob's voice called out from the living room.
"We'll be right out," Felix called back.
Felix gave me one more kiss before we both got up. He dressed simple while I put on a tank top and shorts. He gave me a quick kiss before heading out with Jacob. I watched the two as they entered Jacob's new truck. He gave me a wink as they drove off which cause me to smile.
From Felix's point of view:
I let my head rest against the back of the seat as Jacob and I rode towards the shop. I wished I could spend all of my time with Leah, but I knew that wasn't realistic. I missed her so much, and I wondered how I had lived without her for so long. I hoped I would do well working in the shop. Demetri and I had also worked on building cars in our spare time. The cars usually came from those we hunted.
I wasn't worried about my skills in the shop but with how I would work with the pack. I knew that they were coming around, but I was worried about Seth since he was her brother in blood.
"Is Seth coming around?" I asked, glancing at Jacob.
"A little," Jacob said. "He did see how happy you made her yesterday, but I know he still has his doubts."
I folded my arms across my chest sighing.
"He is coming around though," Jacob said. "Don't worry."
We pulled into the parking spaces behind a large garage.
"When did you open the garage?"
Jacob and I stepped out of the truck and walked towards the garage.
"Carlisle bought it for me right after Nessie was born. We both wanted me to be able to support myself and, when the time comes, Nessie too," Jacob said. "I haven't been able to work here as much as I wanted to lately, but now I hope we can start things up again."
"Carlisle is very generous."
"He is," Jacob agreed.
We walked into the shop where all of Leah's pack except Embry was, along with two other men who I hadn't met. By their smell, I could tell they were werewolves. Quil and the two men were working on two cars in the shop. Seth saw me and went into the front room where, I assumed, interactions with customers took place. My heart sank at Seth's actions. I had hoped that I would be approach him today, but it didn't seem like that would be possible.
"Hey, don't worry about it, man," Quil said, by my shoulder. "He just needs time."
"I hope you are right."
The air was thick for a moment as the guys returned to work.
"Oh good, we have some customers," Jacob said trying to break the air.
"Don't get so excited boss," one of the men I didn't know said. "These are Brady and my mom's cars here for an oil change."
"I guess it's better than nobody," Jacob said sighing. "Boys, this is Felix, Felix this is Brady and Collin."
Each of them nodded at me, and I couldn't help but notice them share a glance with each other. The day was slow, and we only had a few cars to work on. I ended up helping Jacob brainstorm some ideas on advertising. I somehow got along with the pack better -with the exception of Seth- than I thought I would. Luckily, knowing about cars seemed to help a lot and we ended up discussing the differences of American and foreign cars.
I was very surprised by being around humans that came into the shop. In a way, it was easy because I had spent time around humans while in Italy. At the same time, I was surprised that I could stop myself the few times when a human came in that smelled appetizing. Before, I wouldn't have hesitated by drinking their blood but those thoughts disgusted me. I also knew drinking blood would cause a strain on my relationship with Leah and derail any progress I had made with Seth.
Around noon, Esme brought over one of the cars to be worked on along with several batches of cookies that were instantly gone. Throughout the day, we had a few people come in to get their cars worked on, and the rest of the boys felt hopeful that business would pick up soon. In the afternoon, Collin showed me how to use the computer, something that was new to me. A woman came in while we were up front who tried flirting with me, but I ignored her advances while Collin smirked.
"So have you been working here long?" she asked me.
She took a piece of her long, bleached blonde hair and twisted it around her finger.
"Today is my first day," I admitted.
"I'm glad you are here," she said, grinning at me and leaning forward, trying to show off her cleavage. "Maybe when you are done we can get a cup of coffee."
"I'm sorry. I have a girlfriend," I said quickly.
"Well let me know if you change your mind."
She winked at me before leaving the shop.
"Good thing Leah wasn't here," Colin said. "She would have torn her to pieces."
I rolled my eyes at Colin's comment and folded my arms across my chest as I leaned against the counter.
"Are you coming to the bonfire tonight?" Colin asked. "It's for the pack and their imprints."
"I'm not sure," I said looking at Colin. "It's up to Leah."
"It would be cool if you came."
"Even though I'm a vampire," I said cocking an eyebrow.
"Yes," he said, "we can't hurt you anyway since you are an imprint, well unless you hurt Leah though."
"Of course," I said, smiling at Colin.
My head snapped to the door as I caught Leah's scent and saw her walking up to the shop.
"Speak of the devil," Colin said, slapping me on the shoulder before going in the back just as she opened the door.
I smiled at Leah as my eyes met hers, and she made her way over to me. She reached for me, and I wound my arms around her.
"How was your day?" she asked me, putting her hands on my chest and up over my shoulders.
"Good," I said, giving her a peck on her lips.
"You didn't have any problems with blood did you?"
"Were you worried?" I quirked an eye brow at her.
"Maybe a little," she said honestly.
"No there weren't any problems," I said.
I leaned down to kiss her again stopping when the door opened. Leah and I stepped apart from each other as the bleached blonde came back in.
"Oh," she said, her eyes running shrewdly over Leah. "I didn't know you were busy, I thought I'd give you my number in case you changed your mind."
"Sorry; he's not interested," Leah said, her eyes narrowing at the girl.
"That's up to him don't you think?" replied tartly.
"From what I gathered, he already told you about me and told you no," Leah said. "Don't make me show you that he isn't interested in you."
The girl's eyes widened at Leah's words and then gave her a dirty look before fleeing the shop. My eyes scanned over Leah as she looked angrily at the girl while she drove away in her car. My hands found her hips, and Leah turned to me all of her anger melting away.
"You know you are sexy when you are mad," I murmured in her ear before kissing her neck.
"No kissing my sister in the shop." I heard Quil yell through the door leading into the shop.
We looked to see the pack watching us.
"Oh good grief," Leah said, shaking her head at them as Jacob came into the front of the shop.
"Hey Lee, how was patrolling?" Jacob asked.
"Nothing to report boss."
"Did your shoulder bother you?" he asked.
"Nope," she said shaking her head.
"Good," he said. "I know Colin already invited you, but we are having a bonfire tonight, and we'd like you to come. It will just be the pack and imprints."
"Is the other pack all right with this?" Leah asked.
"Didn't really tell them you were coming," Jacob said.
"What about Sam?" Leah asked.
"He's like Seth, he feels hesitant about everything," Jacob replied. Leah growled deep in her throat and Jacob held up his hands. "After everything you went through, he owes it to you to be opened-minded about this."
"If you are sure about me being there," I said. "I don't want to start any more problems."
"I'm sure."
"Thank you, Jacob," Leah said smiling at him.
"No problem," Jacob replied. "We'll see you two at seven then."
Leah's point of view:
I leaned against Felix's side as we drove to first beach to be with my pack and their imprints. I was glad that Felix was doing so well with the pack, especially after the bump even with the bumps we had with Seth. Felix parked the car and I stopped him from opening the door and kissed him passionately. I had patrolled all day, showered, and gotten ready for the bonfire when we got home so that didn't leave us much time alone together.
"Baby, we have to stop," Felix said.
He groaned loudly as I kissed his neck.
"Why?" I said looking up at him.
"Because I am not having sex with you in the car while your brothers are so close," he said.
"Aren't you supposed to be a big, bad, tough vampire?" I asked.
"Yes, but they'll kill me if they catch us," he said smirking at me.
"I guess you are right," I said huffing.
"I'll make it up to you tonight," Felix told me giving me one last kiss before getting out of the car.
We walked over to the bonfire where I tensed up as I noticed some of Sam's pack giving us dirty looks. Jacob and Nessie came over and invited us to sit with them. I was afraid that the other pack would start something with Felix and but I was glad that they didn't.
As we sat and talked, Claire came running over to give me a hug.
"Aunt Leah!" she said, her arms going around my neck.
"Hey there, Claire Bear," I said.
"Aunt Leah, this in my first bonfire," she said excitedly. "My Quil said I am his special guest!"
"I know you are," I said grinning at the girl.
"He said you would have a special guest too," she said looking over at Felix.
"This is my boyfriend, Felix," I said smiling at Felix.
"He is very handsome," she whispered in my ear, but I knew that Felix heard her anyway.
"He is," I agreed.
"You know who I think is handsome?" Claire whispered into my ear
"Who?" I said, knowing who her answer would be.
"Quil."
"He is too," I said, smiling down at the little girl. "You should ask him to dance."
"I never have before," the girl said her eyes going large and round, "I'm nervous."
"Quil can show you how to dance," I assured her.
"Thank you, Aunt Leah," she said giving me a huge hug before surprising us all by giving Felix a hug too. "It was nice meeting you. Uncle Felix."
I grinned at the sight of Felix hugging the girl. We watched as the three, nearly four, year old went over to Quil and asked him to dance. He led her over to the area where other imprint couples were dancing. All of who smiled at Claire and Quil as he picked the small girl up.
"So you think I'm handsome," Felix said, moving beside me.
"Maybe," I said, as he put his arm around me.
"Maybe I think you are good looking too," he said, leaning against his side.
I kissed his cheek before going to get some food before it was gone. The rest of the night went smoothly, and no one seemed to be bothered when I moved to sit between Felix's legs.
"Tonight wasn't so bad," Felix murmured in my ear.
"Were you worried?" I asked.
"A little," he said. "I wasn't sure how the other pack would react."
"I'm sure the guys talked to them," I told him, turning my head to give Felix a kiss.
I turned to see Emily quietly talking to Sam who was frowning. She placed her hand on his arm as she talked to him before Sam shook his head and stormed off. I had a feeling his abrupt departure had to do with me.
"I'll be right back," I said to Felix.
I could feel Felix watching me as I followed Sam. I found Sam standing down the beach with his arms folded across his chest.
"Sam, are you ok?"
"I'm just fine," he said curtly.
"Sure," I said sarcastically which seemed to be set him off.
"I have no idea why you brought him here tonight, Lee," Sam said. "You have no business bringing him here."
"Excuse me?"
"You have no business bringing him here."
"Felix is my imprint," I said through clenched teeth. "I don't need your permission to bring my imprint here when Jacob invited us."
"He's a leech," Sam said loudly.
"He's also my imprint," I yelled loudly. "It doesn't matter if he is a vampire. I love him."
"I knew I shouldn't have agreed to let you two come here," Sam said. "It's bad for the tribe."
"What do you mean?" I asked. "It's good for the tribe. It shows them that there are vampires out there than can be trusted. I thought that's what you wanted for us."
"What I want is you to stop thinking you have imprinted on someone who is just here for sex and will leave you soon," he said his eyes narrowing.
I heard growling behind me, and I saw a quick movement to my right. My eyes widened when I realized that Felix was going after Sam. I stood frozen but was glad that my pack had enough sense to stop Felix and Sam from killing each other. I quickly snapped out of it as I saw Felix struggling against Quil, Seth, and Embry. I made my way to stand in front of Felix, and I placed my hands on his face.
"Baby, I'm okay," I said quietly. "Please stop. Let me take you home."
Felix breathed deeply giving Sam a dirty look before looking at my face again. I could see him start to calm down, so Quil, Seth, and Embry loosened their hold on Felix.
"Let's go home, sweetheart."
I kept my eyes locked on his before he nodded slowly as I put my arms around him and we walked to the car. I could hear loud voices behind us while we got into the car. I put my arms around him and placed my head on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry," he said quietly. Angry tears rolled down my cheeks. "I shouldn't have gotten upset like that."
"It's okay," I said. "I'm mad too. Thank you for trying to defend me."
"You are my girl," he said leaning his head against the back of his seat. "I have to protect you."
"I can protect myself."
"Leah you don't understand," he said, looking at me.
"What don't I understand?"
"I just need to feel like I can help you. I need to protect you. I can't let anything bad happen to you."
"I understand. I feel the same way about you."
He leaned his head against the seat again and looked out over the beach. I put my head on his shoulder while Felix started the car. We headed home, and I felt glad to be as far away from Sam as possible.
"I know we hunted yesterday, but could we do a quick trip tonight?" he asked me.
"Sure."
After pulling into the drive way, I phased and ran with Felix. I felt horrible for what Sam had done to Felix. Didn't he trust my brothers and me? I felt Quil, Jacob, and Embry phase as these question ran through my mind.
Hey what happened after we left I asked as I watched Felix take down a deer.
I saw images of Jared, Paul, and Colin holding Sam back away from us. I could see Sam's hurt expression as I talked to Felix and calmed him down. I then saw Emily come over and talk to Sam. He took several deep calming breaths before turning away from us and going farther down the beach while an angry Emily went after him.
I've never seen Emily so mad Quil commented.
Serves him right I thought shaking my head.
I thought he would be more opened-minded after we talked with him Embry thought.
You talked with him Embry? I'm touched I thought.
Yeah, I can see that you and the leech are in love he thought back with a grin.
It was silent for a few moments, the guys hated the touchy-feely moments. Felix finished his meal, and we started back home. I then thought of Sam coming after us.
He wouldn't do that especially since you are technically on Cullen territory Jacob thought.
I hope you are right I thought I pushed myself faster to keep up with Felix.
We'll keep an eye on it, don't worry, Leah Quil said.
Thanks, guys I thought before phasing.
I didn't bother to put on any clothes as I went into the house. I felt sore and tired after patrolling, and could use a bath. I ran the bath water as hot as it would go, and I went into the bedroom to get my nightgown. When I went back into the bathroom, Felix was waiting in the tub for me.
"I didn't know I ordered a bath for two," I said smirking at him.
"I could use your company," he said, and I could see the sadness in his eyes that made my heart ache.
"Here move forward," I said touching his shoulder.
He moved forward, and I sat behind him. He leaned back to rest his head on my shoulder.
"Aren't we supposed to be sitting the other way around?"
"We could be," I said. "It's my turn to hold you."
"You're too good to me."
I ran my fingers up and down his arms and I kissed his shoulder.
"I have reason to be."
"Why is it every time I start to think that I am worthy of you someone has to come along and bring up my doubts again?" His voice was full of anguish.
"Because they are narrow minded idiots," I said, through gritted teeth. "Trust me, if you weren't worth my time I wouldn't have imprinted on you."
"Leah?"
"Yes?"
"Do you think you'd be with me if we hadn't imprinted?"
I situated myself around so that I straddled him.
"I honestly don't know," I said, "I … I think that it would have taken us longer to get together, but I think I would have fallen in love with you even if it we didn't have magic helping us."
"Are you sure?" he asked, his large fingers flexed on my hips.
"I am," I said my hands caressing his cheeks.
"Even though your family is against us?"
"Yes," I told him. "Even then. Look at how my pack fits in with the Cullens. We shouldn't be a family with them but that is how it is. Even Jacob imprinted on a vampire too even if she is only half."
"That is true," he said. "I just feel so unsure. I've never had people care about me before and now I find myself with a family and a woman who loves me."
"You had better get used to it, dear."
I leaned into to give him a long, deep kiss.
"I love you so much," I murmured against his lips.
"I love you too."
The next morning, I once again felt myself awaken in Felix's arms. I sighed contently as his fingers danced over my skin.
"Are you hungry?"
"A little," I admitted.
"Let's stay a little longer," I said when he started to move away.
"If you say so, babe," he said, and I felt him kiss my head.
I smiled as I started kissing him across his chest. I giggled as I heard him make a deep moan in his throat, and I moved to kiss his mouth. I groaned when I heard a knock at the door.
"Ignore them and they'll go away," I murmured against his lips.
"It's Sam and Emily, and I'm sure he'd kill me if he knew what we were doing," he said smirking at me.
"You owe me," I said getting up.
I threw on one of his shirts which was huge on me and a pair of jeans.
"Not sure you'd be wearing that shirt of mine," he said eyeing me. "Not that you don't look hot in my stuff."
"Oh don't worry," I said, smirking at Felix, "I don't mind sending Sam a message."
"If you are sure," he said rolling his eyes.
I walked to the living area and opened the door and leaned against the frame while giving Sam a dirty look.
"What do you want?" I asked in a cold tone.
"I wanted to … I wanted to … " Sam said started.
"Yes?"
"This is ridiculous," Sam said looking at Emily. "We should just go home."
Sam started to turn away while Emily's eyes narrowed at him.
"No now," Emily said firmly, "or you'll be sleeping outside for another week."
My eyebrows rose as Sam froze and turned around to face us unwillingly as if he was under an alpha command.
"I just wanted to say I'm sorry for how I acted last night," he said looking between Felix and I. "I should have given you two a chance. I know your pack has for you."
"And?" Emily urged.
"We want to invite you to dinner tomorrow night," Sam said.
He looked so helpless by Emily's orders it made me want to laugh.
"Why would you want to do that?" Felix asked.
I could hear a rumbling coming from Felix's chest.
"Because you're with Leah," Emily said as if it wasn't a big deal, "and that makes you family. It would also be a good time for you boys to get to know each other."
I ignored the rumbling coming from Sam now as well, and I hugged Emily. I never felt so grateful to have her in my life as I did now.
"Thank you, Emily," I said into her ear.
"You're welcome," she replied.
I smiled at Sam and Emily as I pulled away from her.
"We would be happy to join you," I said.
Sam and Emily left after we got details about the dinner. I felt hopeful that this would help Sam come to terms with Felix and me.
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