Chapter 58

(Maya POV)

We talked casually for a few minutes about what we would like for the new house, since Tommy had waited to fully furnish it so we could all decide together. We were interrupted by a knock at Noah’s door.

“I hear many happy voices in here!” He says in his husky older man voice before entering and flashing us all with a welcoming smile.

We greeted him and he glanced us all over for a minute before turning to me. “So, these three I know but I don’t think I have met you yet my dear.”

He reached out to shake my hand, but instead he lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed it softly making me giggle and blush. The three boys released low growls of different intensity at the action, but the doctor only slowly stood again and ignored their warning.

“From that reaction I think I can guess who you are.” The doctor says with a chuckle releasing my hand.

Eli and Tommy stepped forward and stood on either side of me eyeing the doctor suspiciously. I rolled my eyes and elbowed them with each of my arms as a warning to stop being so childish. They relaxed but kept their eyes fixed on the doctor. Noah watched his friends with amusement and smiled at me softly which again made me plush and lower my head. I wasn’t used to Noah looking at me in such a way, and it immediately made me shy around him. The doctor begins to examine Noah, and out of instinct I think I stepped forward to watch the doctor’s reaction to each ting he checked.

I guess I thought I would be able to understand Noah’s condition by watching the doctor’s face closely. He didn’t give much away, just hummed slightly while writing down a few notes. Once he was done, I waited nervously for the update.

“Well, it seems Noah has healed very well and although he had been in a coma for some time, he has not experienced any negative side effects. He should be ready to go home tomorrow.” He says with a smile.

“Tomorrow?” I ask softly, fiddling with my fingers nervously.

“Yes, just as a precaution.” He says reassuringly. “Now about your wound…”

He pointed to the side of my neck that had been injured. Noah’s head snapped in my direction examining me intensely and reached out to brush the wound softly. I smiled at him and took his hand and holding it to my face instead. I rested my cheek into his hand and smiled down at him.

“I’m fine.” I said softly.

“You do seem to have recovered well thanks to Eli, but I would like to take some scans to check for any muscle damage or other wounds below the skin. So, I would like you to stay the night as well.” He says.

I widened my eyes and glanced at the others. It was our first night together after everything and I didn’t want to be away from them yet. The doctor seemed to pick up on my distress and was quick to reassure us.

“Don’t worry you guys can stay. I know you have had a difficult time and you need to be together for now. I will have some more chairs brought in; I can’t guarantee a comfortable night’s sleep though.” He warned before turning and leaving us alone.

We thanked him as he left.

“Well I am starving! What should we eat?” Eli asks with a loud clap.

I hadn’t realized how hungry I was until he mentioned food, I had not eaten much in the past days that I was with my father. I didn’t trust the food there.

“Oh man I am hungry too! Maya how about you?” Tommy asks.

I nod softly and look to Noah. “Are you hungry Noah?” I ask softly.

He nods too keeping his eyes fixed on me. I realize that I was holding his hand still but now our hands were resting on the bed beside him. He brushes his thumb along my skin with makes me she and I turn away tucking my hair behind my ear. Tommy and Eli laughed softly at the sight of us and stood with exaggerated groans.

“Well, we will leave you two shy doves for a little while and get us all some food.” Eli teases.

I shoot him an annoyed look and he hides behind Tommy with a fake reaction of being scared of me, and they walk out laughing. They could really be juvenile, but I guess most guys our age were. I shook my head and laughed a little at them once they were gone. Noah squeezed my hand bringing my attention back to him, and he smiled at me softly. This all felt so silly, how shy and awkward we were together. At the same time there was this ease to our touches.

“So how are you feeling really?” he asks.

I give him a reassuring smile. “I am ok. A little sore but nothing serious I promise.”

He faltered a little before asking his next question. “How did it happen?”

I didn’t want to admit to him that I asked for it, or rather offered myself up to a dangerous wolf. I also didn’t want to lie to him. How was I going to explain everything to him?

“It is a bit of a long story, and I don’t want to overwhelm you so soon…the alpha who was after me, he sent men to attack the Tommy and his dad. He failed but once Tommy’s dad’s back was turned, he tried to attack again, and I stepped between them.” That was all I would share for now.

Everything else would have to wait until he was more rested. He sighed and took both of my smaller hands in his and brought them to his lips. He kissed each of my hands softly which made me shiver slightly from the tingling sensation I got from his touch. They were growing in intensity the more we touched, which I knew meant our bond was getting stronger just from our short time together. It also would explain the urge I had to curl up next to him and relax into his arms, but I did my best to resist. Although it was as if he heard my thoughts because he began shifting over in his bed.

“Can you sit with me?” He asks with the most persuasive puppy eyes I had ever seen.

I nodded and climbed into the bed next to him, but I kept some distance between us. I didn’t want to assume he wanted more close contact since he had always been a little more reserved. I mean hand holding is one thing, but this would be a little more in his personal space, so I didn’t want to overstep. I sat straight next to him and smiled at him, and he wrapped his arm behind me pulling me into him. I hesitated but melted into his arm almost instantly.

He felt so warm and I was sleepy.

He adjusted himself a little and looked down at me. “Is this ok?” He asks softly.

I only nod in response, too sleepy to speak now. He slowly rests his head on mine and I can’t help but smile. I had so badly wanted to share moment like this with Noah, all of the boys really but with Noah it was special. We had not experienced this part of our relationship yet, but it felt so nice.

“I really missed you Maya.” He said softly hugging me tighter.

“Me too. I couldn’t wait to see you.” I reply honestly. “I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you until now. I would have been here every day.”

“If you had been here, I would have woken up sooner!” he replies.

I turn my head to look at him and I take a moment to study his face. There was an urge to kiss him now, that I didn’t want to ignore. So, I leaned in slowly, and he didn’t wait for me to move again. He brought his lips against mine and kissed me softly and cautiously. He moved back slowly and tried to study my reaction, but I moved closer and kissed him again. That kiss lingered longer, deepening slightly. His hand moved up my arm and rested on the back of my neck keeping us close together. Kissing Noah was like a burst of fresh air and I didn’t want to stop breathing it in.

That kiss was enough to break down all the barriers I felt between Noah, and when he looked at me I knew that he wanted me too.

"I am so glad you are safe. I dont ever want to be parted like that again." He admits.

I could feel him melt into my touch and all his reservations seem to finally fade away. He was opening up to me, and I hoped that meant he was finalyl accepting me as his mate. We talked a little more before I became too tired to go on and I drifted to sleep wrapped in Noah's arms.