Chapter 157
Lexi
I took Valerose to Ryan’s packhouse since it was technically the closest. I could feel how anxious Val has been to get me alone. I don’t think he realizes it yet that I can feel his emotions even though we haven’t mated yet and he hasn’t marked me. I know he wants me alone. Yet, he has shown incredible patience. For the stories I have heard patience is not something Val is known for. Rumors, hearsay, is all that is. I need to put all that aside and get to know Val, the man, my mate. The person he is beyond what others think they know. I get the feeling there is so much that he doesn’t show the world. Some he may not know himself. We will figure it out together if that is the case.
As we are driving I see Val looking around like he is trying to get his bearings. I know he has never been here before. I take his hand and cradle it in my. Val turns to me with a curious look. “ I can’t thank you enough for how patient you were back there.” I told him. Val smiles. A true smile. One I think only I have ever seen. He kisses the back of my hand. “ I won’t lie and say it was easy. I wanted to pull you away to have you all to myself. The man before I decided to be your mate would have done that.” he says. He takes a deep breath before turning his entire body towards me.
“ Lexi, my queen. I’m going to make mistakes. My temper is going to get the best of me. I’m going to say or do the wrong things sometimes. We are going to have disagreements. I’m going to fight with Luther and Ryan. We may even come to blows. Trust in one thing. I’m trying my best. It is just going to take some time.” he said. I could feel the sincerity coming off him in waves. I placed my other hand on his cheek and looked deeply into his eyes. “ I know, Val.” I told him. We had just pulled up to the packhouse. “ That is another day's issue.” I say as our driver got out and opened my door. Val slides out first, holding his hand out to me. I take and slide out myself.
Still holding Val’s hand I practically drag him with me into the packhouse. I don’t stop until we get to my bedroom. Well, mine, Ryan’s and Luther’s. As soon as we are both inside I shut the door. Val smirks at my actions when I turn to face him. He places his hand that I’m not holding on my waist yanking me to his chest. “ Finally, I have you all to myself.” he says in a husky voice. I giggle “ Yes, you do my mate. The question is what are you going to do with me?”
Val doesn’t say a word. He slams his lips onto mine. I close my eyes to just enjoy the moment. I slip my tongue out to lick his top lip. That earned me a small groan. I liked it. I wanted to hear more. When I feel his tongue touch mine I open my mouth to let him in.