Chapter 18

“Yeah, I might have had something to do with that,” Blake laughed mischievously. “It normally does get very busy up here, but when you were getting ready in the shower this morning, I mind-linked everyone and told them that I didn’t want anyone coming up here as I wanted to spend some time, alone, with you.”
"Mindlink?" I repeated in confusion. "But then why didn't I hear it?"
"You do know you can block people from getting messages?" Blake laughed gently while burying his nose in my hair. "That's how I kept it a secret."
“And what about the picnic?” I replied softly. “You didn't pack this by yourself?”
“Well, you're right there,” Blake chuckled before kissing the top of my head. “I got our resident chef to make it and bring it up here while we were discussing important matters over breakfast."
"It's a really lovely surprise," I gushed, smiling coyly at Blake. "Thank you! Today has just been perfect!"
"That's okay, baby. But do you know something? I know I’ve only just laid eyes on you today, but it feels like I’ve known you forever!”
"I know what you mean," I replied, nestling closer into Blake's warm hug. "Being with you feels like finding my way home after being lost in the dark."
"I feel the same way," Blake murmured tenderly. "At first, I thought it was the Pack that anchored me, but now I know it's you. My wolf anticipated your presence, waiting for you. Every other woman I saw, my wolf turned away until it found you."

Looking up at Blake as he gazed down at me, I smiled gently at his words, feeling the butterflies fluttering inside of my stomach. Blake was drop-dead gorgeous and I couldn’t believe that the Mother Goddess had blessed me with something so beautiful. Blake's lips met mine in a tender embrace, his tongue exploring gently. As I reciprocated his affection, I shifted to my knees, pressing my body against him, and our embrace led to a tumble, a dance of desire and love, as we fell to the grass with a soft thump. Our lips met once more in a fiery kiss as I straddled him, his tongue seeking entry into the depths of my mouth. I could sense his desire growing beneath me, urging for more. With deliberate movements, I traced my hands down, unbuttoning his shirt, unveiling the dark chest hair beneath.

Blake's voice was a soft groan, "I'd love to make love to you again, but we need to start heading back to the packhouse. The warriors will be there waiting and expecting us."
I bit my lip playfully while I purred, "Well, let them wait. What harm is another fifteen minutes?"
Blake's grin widened. "You're becoming insatiable, Miss Westwood. What monster have I transformed you into?"

Grinning mischievously, I leaned in to kiss Blake once more before moving down his legs. With a playful fumble, I undid his belt and unbuttoned his jeans. As I tugged down the material, I felt him lift his hips, freeing his member to quiver gently in the cool evening air. Glancing down at Blake quickly, I lowered my head, my hair covering my face, providing some form of modesty, and took him inside of my mouth. A sudden gasp filled the air which signalled that I was doing something right. Closing my eyes, I concentrated on giving my Mate the intense pleasure that he deserved and allowed all of him to penetrate my mouth. Gently, I sucked and licked, feeling Blake’s hand gently caressing the back of my head. Before I knew it, I found myself being lifted and rolled onto the grass. Blake knelt over me, a mischievous grin on his face. With deft hands, he swiftly removed my leggings and underwear.

“Now you have done it,” he grinned. “You’ve awakened the monster inside me. You wanted him to play, so now you can have him!”

Feeling myself being swung back around so I was facing the breathtaking view, I felt Blake’s hands gently wrap around my hips and lift them before pushing my back down towards the ground. I could feel his member hovering behind me and suddenly, I felt Blake slide inside from behind, filling me up with intense pleasure. I had forgotten how big Blake's manhood was, but all I knew, was it felt good, and that it wasn’t long before the familiar waves of pleasure coursed through my body. Faster and faster, our bodies worked together, building up the intense heat before our bodies finally reached the summit of their own.

Finally, exhausted and breathless, Blake slumped on top of me, playfully nibbling my earlobe. "What have you done to me, Miss Westwood," he whispered, placing soft kisses along my spine. "Let's get going before I can't resist any longer and fuck you all over the city!”

Laughing, I straightened my clothes, cheeks burning with embarrassment. The thrill of making love outdoors with such a handsome man, who was all mine, left me in disbelief. As I looked over the horizon, witnessing the sun's final embrace of our land before nightfall, a sense of peace washed over me. Retrieving the blanket while Blake gathered the picnic basket, we wordlessly strolled hand in hand down the hill, savouring the quiet moment together.

Anxiously, we hurried back to our packhouse, my heart pounding with worry and dread about what awaited us. Would I reunite with Julianne and James? Would we locate them at all? Upon reaching the packhouse, we were met with a bustling scene. Our elite warriors, recognizable in an instant, stood huddled in a group, murmuring to themselves Their faces lit up as soon as they saw us approaching, hand in hand, walking up the winding driveway. The night air was rapidly becoming darker, with a noticeable coolness in the air. The silence was punctured by the odd owl calling out into the night sky. Beta Alistair, coughed ever so slightly and stepped forward, a knowing twinkle in his eyes, hinting that he was aware of the day's earlier events.

“Ahh boss, there you are! We were wondering whether we needed to send out a search party for you both!"
"Ah ha! Very good Alistair!" Blake chuckled, a small smile creeping over his face, as he pulled me closer towards him. "No search party is needed I'm afraid. We were just simply lost in time! Anyway, what is our current status on activity?"
"We are ready to go. The hunters are on their way. They shouldn't be much longer! Couple minutes or so I'd say?”

Before Blake could reply, the sound of crunching gravel alerted us that someone was coming. As we looked up, a group of eight or nine people came hurrying over to us before standing beside the warriors silently. A tall, bald man stepped forward and bowed his towards us.

“Sir, Mam, the hunters are ready and we report for duty,” the man reported loudly. “Apologies for the slight delay. We now stand by you.”
“Thank you, Damien. Now is a good enough time as ever,” Blake replied gratefully before looking at me worriedly. “I think we are ready to hit the road, Libby. Are you sure you want to come? I think you'd be better off staying here with my mother and the rest of the pack.”
“Yes, I am sure!” I nodded furiously, as I tried to put my most confident look on my face. “I need to make sure you stay safe! If I stay here, I will only be panicking and worrying! And that won't be good for anyone! I can do this!”
“Very well. Only if you are sure,” Blake smiled softly, running his fingers lovingly through my hair, before turning to address the assembled pack. “Let’s go, team. Let’s go and find these bastards and bring them to justice! I don't care if it takes us all night. We aren't returning until we have found them!”