Chapter 21

[Owen POV]
I had imagined being this close to Amelia more than once after meeting her, nothing came close to how it felt for us to be this close. Her scent is intoxicating and I cannot hold back the need to take her, all of her, and complete the bonding. She seemed uneasy at first not sure what to do, but I took my time and made sure she felt wanted and loved. This was her first time and even though my wolf wished to take over completely and be more harsh with her, I held him back. I wanted this night to last as long as possible, and her to feel every moment. She kissed me softly and her lips tasted so sweet, that I could not help but find them addicting.
After tonight I would not be able to resist kissing those lips every moment I get. Our night together felt so right, and like I had never felt before. I felt complete when I was with her! When we were nearing the end and it was time to mark her, I whispered in her ear what I needed to do. She was breathless already and only managed a nod. With her consent I could feel my canines extending, I hovered over the crook of her neck and brushed my teeth along her skin. I felt her body shiver beneath me, and I pierced her soft skin and she moaned in my ear as she relaxed. She drifted into unconsciousness as I pulled myself away from her. Bonding had this effect and I had expected it, in truth I had hoped our time together would have lasted a bit longer, but we had all the time in the world to be together.
I licked the wound on her neck, and she hummed sweetly as she slept. I rolled over and laid beside her running my fingers through her hair and watching her chest rise and fall as she slept. She was truly beautiful, and I could not tear my eyes away from her. I ran my hands along her soft skin and she again shivered from my touch. She turned onto her side and cuddled into me, and I wrapped my arms tight around her. She had been so shy about us being affectionate before, I hoped now maybe she would feel confident enough to accept my affection. I wanted to shower her with love every moment from now on! Would she feel the same in the morning? Will she regret being cuddled up to me like this when she wakes up? Will she be embarrassed that we are naked cuddling like this?
I soon drifted off to sleep and slept better than I had in a long time. The feeling of my mate in my arms had given me the calmness I had been waiting for. Everything felt right!
A few hours later I felt something moving in my grip and I instinctively tighten my hold on it, I don’t want to let go. Again, there is movement ad I realize my mate is waking up, but I don’t open my eyes yet. I want to hold on to our night together a little longer. Suddenly I feel a soft delicate finger brush against my face, and I can not stop the smile that forms on my face as I realize my mate is brushing back my hair. Her touch feels like warm sunlight dancing along my skin and I want her to continue. She lets out a dep sigh and my eyes shoot open.
“What’s wrong?” I ask quickly looking he rover quickly.
“Nothing.” She smiles at me. “I’m happy.”
My heart swells and I lean down and kiss her, and to my utter joy she kisses me back. She kisses me back with deeper love and passion than any other kiss we had shared before now. She runs her hand down my face and rests it on my chest. Her touch makes my skin feel like fire and I feel myself ready to continue what we had started last night. I groan into our kiss trying to pull my desire back, because she may not be ready but it’s harder than I thought. Why did my mate have to be so gorgeous? She pulls away from our kiss with concern.
“What’s wrong?” She asks sweetly.
“Nothing. It’s just you kissing me like this is…well getting me a little excited.” I admit.
She thinks about my words for a moment and starts to blush and hide her face in my chest. I can not help but laugh at her sweetness even during a moment like this when I just want to ravish her. How does it make sense?
“Sorry.” She mumbles.
I lift her chin with my finger and look her deep into her big doe eyes. “You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and I want to spend many more nights with you like we did last night! You are so sexy, that is why my body is reacting like this!”
She smiles and giggles a little covering her face with her hands. I laugh and wrap my arms around her and squeeze her tight.
“How are you feeling?” I ask her looking down at my mark on her neck and brushing my thumb over it.
Her body instantly reacts, and I chuckle, that’s a nifty trick!
“I feel a little sore, but I am good!” She says sheepishly, still half asleep.
“Let me run you a bath, and then I can run and pick you up something to eat!” I suggest happily.
“You don’t have to do all that!” She says in protest.
“I want to! I want to take care of you and spoil you! Please let me.” I beg her not even the least bit embarrassed.
She smiles. “Ok.” She says softly.
I place a gentle kiss on her forehead and unravel our limbs until I am free. Instantly I miss having my mate in my arms, but I need to take care of her now. I grab mu pants and pull them on quickly before heading to the bathroom. I turn on the tub and add some strange crystals that my sister had in a jar on the counter. Before I was allowed to bring Amelia here, I had to be put through a course of how to run a bath by my sister. She told me that baths can help relax and sooth Amelia, so I took in every word. Although I forgot the names to most of the products, at least I knew what to do with them. The smell of lavender filled the room quickly and once the tub was full I went to collect my mate. She had remained under the covers and was looking out of the window at the sunlight. She looked like an angel in the bright morning light, and I could stand and watch her all day.
When she notices me, she sits up and keeps herself covered but smiles sweetly at me.
“Your bath is ready!” I tell her and walk toward her.
“Thank you!” She says happily and begins to stand.
Instead I lean over and pick her up bridal style, blanket and all, and carry her to the bathroom. She giggles until I set her down to stand next to the bathtub. She stumbles a little, I guess without realizing I may have been a little rough with her last night. She looks up at me and pouts like she is trying to say she need help. I keep one hand firm on her back to stabilize her, and she releases the blanket and it falls to her feet. I give out a low growl in my chest at the sight of her and she looks away shyly. I smile and lift her again before placing her inside the bath. She gasps by the quick movement but once she is inside her body relaxes instantly and she lays back and closes her eyes.
I watch her for a moment leaning against the tub and rest my arm on the ledge. She reaches up and takes my hand in hers and smiles softly at me.
“Thank you! I feel better already!” She says before closing her eyes and sighing.
I smile brightly, I am happy.
“Do you want me to stay and help you out or should I go get food for us?” I ask her softly. She hums softly.
“Stay.” She replies.
“Ok.” I say keeping her hand tight in mine.
After about twenty more minutes she says she is ready to get out, and I walk over to her with a towel. She slowly stands, with more stable legs, and I help her step out. I wrap the towel around her trying not to look at her too much, but it’s hard not to. Now that I have been with her, its so much easier for me to want her when I see her. Also, she doesn’t seem to be embarrassed to be undressed around me now, which does not help with my self-control.
We walk together to the bedroom and she sits on the edge of the bed and I knell down in front of her.
“What would you like to wear?” I ask her.
“What do you want me to wear?” She asks cutely.
I can’t help but snicker at this. She really is going to kill me! I turn and walk to the closet and look through some of the clothes hanging. My eyes fall onto a summer dress that has a pink floral pattern on it. After seeing her in the sunlight this morning, this dress seems perfect for her. I take it down and bring it out showing it to her. She smiles and noddes to me.
“Perfect.” She says smiling and reaches for it.
I pull it back and she looks at me confused.
“Let me help you.” I say with a smirk.
I expect her to protest but she doesn’t, and I smoothly pull the dress over her and when its on properly she stands and does a little twirl for me.
“Well what do you think?” She asks.
“Beautiful! Although you were more beautiful without it!” I tease and she smacks me.
“Go get breakfast!” She says pretending to be annoyed but failing.
“Ok but when we are done with breakfast I think we should have you try on other clothes.” I suggest wiggling my eyebrows.
He blushes and pushes me toward the door. I laugh heartily and turn quickly which makes her stumble. I catch her and pull her into a kiss, which she happily returns until I pull away and run out the door. If I stayed we would starve!