Chapter 130

Dylan POV

I woke up from the most blissful sleep I had ever had, my eyes lazily opened and my fingers rubbed them as I stretched slightly, and rolled over to take in the room I was in.

I couldn't help but let surprise cloud me as I realized I still resided in the pack house, and yet, I had slept without a care in the world. Lycans completely surrounded me, I had witnessed the battle at the border yesterday first hand, and yet, I had slept. I knew Lewis was solely responsible for my current state of peace, and I couldn't be more grateful that he actually made me feel that way. It was very difficult to shut my mind off sometimes.

Letting my thoughts turn to Lewis prompted me to look at him, and I broke out into a small smile as his slumber filled face met mine.

His blonde hair was splayed out ever so slightly on the pillow below him, and his eyes fluttered slightly as he dreamt, his lips were softly parted, and his even breath was coming out rhythmically. He just looked so beautiful, if you can call a guy that.

I couldn't help but be fascinated by him, it was a rare find to discover someone who not only was insanely good looking on the outside, but whose personality shone brighter than anyone else I had ever met. I'm not saying he was without flaws, but to me, he was amazing.

I sat up slightly and rested my head on my fist, leaning up on my arm as I watched him sleep. I couldn't stop my fingers from reaching out to gently play with his messy hair, and I let out a breathy chuckle when a soft purr left his chest at the contact. It was really hard to believe that this man was once the feared royal beta. Although, I admit I did think he was overdue a haircut.

"If you keep doing that, I might pounce on you." Lewis's low voice made me jump slightly, and my hand shot away from his hair while an awkward squeak left my lips. This was the first time I had ever heard his morning voice, he had always woken up before me, but damn was it sexy. I don't think I would have minded at all if he had of pounced on me.

I felt a small jolt of what I could only describe as lust shoot through my stomach and a slight wetness quickly formed between my legs, I was shocked at my body's reaction to just hearing his voice, so my eyes widened a fraction while I fidgeted slightly because of it.

Not even a second later Lewis's own orbs shot open and his head turned to me quickly, he licked his lips ever so slightly before frowning at me. Could he sense my arousal? What would he do if he could? Half of me wanted to see what he would do, I was anticipating it more than I ever thought I would.

Did I actually want him to touch me? It was like my body craved it, I needed to feel something from him. I felt an ache begin to form deep in my stomach, and I swallowed thickly as my eyes dropped down to his lips then back up to his own lust filled eyes.

While all these new feelings began to stir up in side me, he remained blank. A grimace soon escaped him along with a growl as he threw the covers off of himself and quickly stood up, making sure his back was now facing me.

I released the breath I didn't know I was holding, with nothing but disappointment flooding from me.

"I'm going to go for a quick shower. You should head downstairs to breakfast." He didn't even wait for my reply as he stormed to the bathroom, and slammed the door shut. Less than 30 seconds went by before I heard the water running.

Had I angered him? Oh god, was it because I touched him? Maybe I shouldn't have touched his hair! What would he do if I was still here when he left the bathroom? Would he get even more mad if I didn't go downstairs?

He might be cross, but he would never hurt me. I knew he would never hurt me, but even still, my heartbeat sped up quickly and my body reacted on its own, scrambling out of bed and slipping my shoes on before leaving the room quickly, in fear. I didnt think I would mind his advances, if he ever made any that is, but I didn't like to see him angry at me.

I made my way to the dining room, where a few people rested. Ryan Clarke who also sat at the table, had his head resting heavily on his hands and a small groan sounded from him. I frowned and stepped up to him.

"You ok, Clarke?" I was worried, he had come to help the fight at the border yesterday, but I wasn't sure his injuries were even fully healed. When I thought he was going to die, it really freaked me out, the fact that he would willing jump straight back into action after everything, felt like a kick in the teeth.

"I don't think I have ever drank so much in my life." I couldn't help the chuckle that came from me as I quickly took a seat next to him and his hungover state. "How are you so functional?" He groaned again and pushed his cup of coffee away from him with nothing but disgust on his face.

"I was sensible and didn't drink anything last night." I smiled shaking my head at his appearance before taking his unused coffee in my hand. "You know, I've never actually tried coffee before." I frowned deeply before Slowly sipping it and tasting the strong brew on my tongue, instantly liking the new flavor. It was different to anything I had ever had, I hadn't ever had a hot drink before, not that I actually had the opportunity to try many things since the new world came into play.

"Help yourself, I don't think I could stomach anything right now." I sat pondering the day ahead and absentmindedly sipped the hot brew. I had, I was in for a busy time. I had to take the lad back to his pack and pray I could talk the alpha into understanding the closing of the sectors borders, and I wanted to talk to alpha Gilliard about asking one of his warriors if they would train me and help me get more prepared for the looming war ahead. First I had to check on Oliver, make sure his wound wasn't getting infected. Hopefully I could get the pack doctor to have a look at it, maybe patch it up properly.

"How are you? After everything?" I asked not sure whether to actually bring up the incident or not. Maybe he was like me who was better off just forgetting the whole thing.

"I'm actually alright, the scars aren't even that bad, even better when Myla traces them acting all sexy." Myla? I chuckled but frowned at him. How the hell had he managed to get a girl so quickly after being injured?

"Who's Myla?" He raised his eyebrows cockily and. Smirked at my question, the dude was a great friend but my god was he a player. I wouldn't be surprised if he could get a girl while wearing a fucking trash bag.

"My hot, and sexy nurse." Yup, that would invoke the cockiness. Slimy bastard.

"You're impossible, you know that right?" He laughed winking at me before groaning again and flopping his head back down on the table.

As I was about to leave, alpha Gilliard also came into view, a slight chuckle escaped him at seeing the few people that were in the dining room, he looked to me and smirked, before walking over to me.

"Aren’t you feeling the effects of last night?" He asked quickly with a sarcastic grin, he looked me up and down slightly. “I just thought you’d still be in bed right now.”

I frowned, did he not know me and Lewis left the celebrations early?

“I barely drank anything and left pretty early, so I’m actually ok today.” I explained causing him to hold in a chuckle.

“I know, but you went up with Lewis right? I just thought you two may have had some… fun.” Fun? I didn’t get it? I frowned even deeper and shrugged slightly. I mean, I had fun, Lewis probably didn’t but I enjoyed my evening a lot. Wait, had he spoken to Gilliard? Had he said something about our night??

“I thought we had a nice evening… did he say something to you?” Gilliard quickly shut that down with a firm shake of his head, even his hands came up in haste as he adamantly stated that he had not spoken to Lewis.

“No… no. Lewis hasn’t said anything, I just assumed something might’ve happened between you. I know how much he likes you.” Sure, he liked hanging out with me, and he was always hugging me, plus we had kissed a few times now and every single one of them felt amazing, but he didn’t like me enough not to get grossed out when I actually start feeling a little turned on around him. Wait… did alpha Gilliard think that we had…

“We didn’t have sex!” I stated a bit more forceful than I should have. My outburst caused the few heads that were present to turn towards me, and I instantly felt a small heat travel through the cheeks on my now red face.

“My apologies.” He chuckled deeply as he watched me almost explode from embarrassment. “I shouldn’t have speculated. I’m just glad my idiot cousin has found someone to hold his heart. We didn’t think he would ever choose a new mate.” He shrugged while my face showed absolutely nothing but confusion. Sure, I knew that Lewis had told me I was his mate, and the moon goddess basically informed me that he was my soulmate, but to hear it from a third party, not to mention that third party being Lewis’s cousin, it just sounded so strange. “Anyway, I’m glad you had a good evening, I wasn’t sure how you would take to stopping here in the pack house.”

In all fairness, I wasn’t sure how I would react either.

“Hey, Alpha?” I quickly got his attention before he could walk away. “Could you get someone to help me bulk up a bit? I have every intention of joining the fight when the time comes, but at the minute I can barely run a meter.” He nodded quickly understanding my need to become stronger.

“I was going to suggest some training myself in honesty. But, you need to eat a lot more than you do currently, otherwise you’ll just end up burning out.” I nodded my head, I wasn’t sure why I had such an aversion to food, but I wasn’t going to let it hold me back.

After agreeing to Gilliards conditions I quickly made my way to the dungeons, in order to check on Oliver’s wound and make sure he was ok, but the sound of laughter met my ears.

I stopped in my tracks when I saw Vee, sat on the floor with Oliver next to her, the cell door in between them. They both held a smile that lit up when looking at the others, which turned to me as soon as I made myself known.

“Good morning.” I stated as I slowly came into view.

“Morning?!” Vee stood up quickly and looked at Oliver who winced but joined her in her movements.

“I just came to see if he needed a doctor.” I explained, to which her head shook.

“I’m ok.” Oliver admitted letting his eyes land on Vee again. “I’ve been watched all night.”

All night? I guess they really are soulmates.