24.

**Michael**

I held her in my arms so tightly after she mentioned those three simple words. My heart soared as I saw it also in her eyes, they shone brighter when she declared her love for me.

Zane was humbled and retreated as he also felt the love of her wolf, he and I both were on cloud nine as we returned our love for her body shuddered against mine. Her heart was racing along with mine as we held each other close.

Thank you, moon goddess, for this beauty in my arms. I have her for a lifetime to love and cherish, I have a new reason for living. My Emma.

"Guess the whole idea of a bath went through the window huh" she teased after a moment of kissing and touching each others body.

"Sorry, my love. Let's finish with a shower then bed?" I suggested standing up.

I saw her blush as she looked up at me, the smell of her arousal was heavy in the confines of the shower. Zane fought to be in control but I won't let him. I just want to be with her, not sexually just have her in my arms and listen to her heart beat as she sleeps. Even if I didn't want to mate her just yet that didn't stop my buddy from showing off.

A warm, wet touch was felt on my member. My head shot down to the cause of the jolting sensation through my body. It sent Zane wild, my heart was in overdrive. Her mouth was covering my erection, her small pink lips looked so good around the size of it. Her tongue was playing with the tip of my dick. Her slicked back wet hair made her look even more alluring and so bewitching.

"Fuck. Emma ... Love... Wait " I breathed out trying to control Zane. My knees grew weak, I fell to my knees and she didn't let up on giving me pleasure.

Guess my plan on being a gentleman just flew out the window.

She was also on her knees, back arched as her perfect butt was positioned upwards, her head was going in sync with her motion 'in and out'. I needed to be in her, on her, to taste her but I was frozen in pleasure as her tongue was doing such wonderful things to me.

She looked up at me, her wolf was in control, I just wanted to freeze this moment everything was just..... Perfect.

I laid back and motioned for her to positioned her body over mine as she continued her doings. The scent of her was intoxicating as she hovered over me, her lovely pink folds were glistening with her juices. I gently licked her, the hitch of her breath and soft moan was felt around my dick. Her moan vibrated around me, I gripped her hips and brought her down to my lips.

My tongue invaded her core roughly she cried out in pleasure, her juices were so addictive. I wanted more, the deeper and faster I sucked, nibbled her clit, the faster and deeper she went on my dick. My claws made an appearance marking her lovely cream skin. I felt my release coming as she also tensed.

'Michael' she screamed out over link.

She released all over my mouth as I lapped it up, she shuddered when I licked her throbbing clit. Her body limply covered mine as she continued to give me pleasure with her hands, it didn't take me long as I exploded all over her hand, calling out her name over and over.

She shifted her body and lay next to me on the cold tiles. "Now is a good time for that long-awaited bath," I said grinning as she let out that sweet angelic laugh that made me stare at her in awe. Damn, she was beautiful in every way.

Lazily we got up and took a shower then went back out to the bedroom, I left her drying her hair as I went looking for a shirt for her to wear. Coming back I stopped and stared at my mate, she was bent over drying her legs with her brown damp hair falling to the side creating a wall hiding her face.

"Love?" I breathed out.

She quickly stood up, causing her hair to flip behind her shoulders, her eyes were bright green as she looked at me with her sweet smile.

"H-here you go" I stuttered handing her the clothes.

'What is with you.' Zane laughed.

'You know why ' I said quietly.

He chuckled, 'yeah sorry about that'

Emma has been the second woman I've been with in my sexual life. After the hunter, Zane scared away any other woman I tried to get with it. I just wanted a release but wasn't attracted to any. Yes, you guessed it, I was a virgin when I met the human. I was saving my self for my mate. For Emma. I watched as she crawled into my bed and under the sheets, she held back the sheets waiting for me to join her.

'Our one and only' I said to Zane as I went in next to her.

She quickly held me and resting her head on my chest and inhaled my scent as I did the same. Our bodies and wolves relaxed in peace as we cherished this moment we made for ourselves.

"Thanks for being there for me, Michael," she said kissing my chest.

I brought her up closer and placed my head between her shoulder and neck, "Anytime, I love you, Emma, I always will. No matter what, " I said feeling her hold tighter as the words washed over her.

"I love you too Michael, always and forever," she said.

I listened as our hearts beat as one.

Something in me felt... Different as I held her.

'The bond is stronger. When you fully mate with her it will be at its strongest. Change is coming, Michael. ' Zane said.

I played over his last few words until I went into the best sleep I ever had in a year.

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**Emma**

The morning sunlight came streaming in, tickling my nose and creating a warmth on my face. I started to get up but an arm held me down, turning to my side I saw the reason why and a smile crept upon my face.

Michael was lying on his stomach, with his face turned to me and his arm securely around my waist.

I watched him intently as I noticed how his lips were slightly apart when he slept, his features were relaxed and angelic to me as his dark curls were messy on his head, some fell around his ears and his forehead. I gently brushed his hair behind his ear and snuggled further under his body.

Even in his sleep, he drew me closer to him protectively, his body covering me slightly. I stayed in his arms, our fingers intertwined as I listened to his steady heartbeat. His warm breath tickled my neck and it brought me to giggles.

Before I can stop them from escaping, he stirred.

"I can wake up to your laugh every morning, baby girl," He said against my neck. His husky morning voice did a number on me. I turned around in his hold and crashed my lips to his.

It didn't take him long to react because he quickly straddled me and follow my kisses with ease. A groan escaped as he put more pressure in the kiss. I placed my arms around his neck as he pulled back.

"Well good morning to you too," he said grinning.

"Good morning my love," I said pecking his lips.

He was propped up over me on his elbows while he shifted some of his weight off of me.

"Any regrets about last night?" He asked nervously.

"None. I meant what I said," I replied stroking his head.

"Good. Neither do I"

I laughed at the silly grin on his face. "Okay get off now I need to go to my room for some stuff," I said struggling from under him.

"Nooooo. Don't go yet. 10 more minutes," he groaned pinning me down on the bed. I had to laugh at his antics.

"I will hurry back nothing more than 10 minutes" I cooed.

"Promise?" He said with his brows furrowed.

"Yes babe," I said rolling my eyes.

He let me free while sitting up, as I made my way across his room feeling his gaze on me, it didn't make me uncomfortable but wanted.

"Hurry back Emma" he called out.

He's truly a keeper.

I quickly ran down to my room to get a change of clothes. The house was quiet as it was still early for some. Grabbing a few clothes and underwear also my own bath stuff, pulled down the backpack I came with to Dark Moon to pack them all in it.

As I pulled it down from the top shelf, something dropped out of it.

Looking down I realized what it was.

The letter from my parents. Holding it in my hands, I sat on the floor fighting with myself if to read it or not.

Shrugging I decided to read it, how bad can it be. Opening the envelope a gold necklace with a moonstone as its pendant fell out. I held it and looked at it closely. Behind the gold plate that held the moonstone was the royal wolf crest, it was so beautiful. I turned my attention to the letter. It was sealed with the royal crest also but in red wax. "How... Old fashioned" I muttered. Breaking the seal I smiled at the endearment that caught my eye, whoever wrote the letter had great penmanship.

To our dearest Emma,

Happy birthday little princess. Not so little in your eyes because you're eighteen now but In our eyes, you're still our little girl.
At this moment, the secret your 'family' have been keeping from you has been revealed. Your mother and I have been debating how you would take it but we agreed that you will tell us one day how you handled it. I'm leaning towards the 'mad but demand answers all the while accepting' way your mother says you will be most upset. I hope you took it my way.
Sorry about that I tend to ramble.
We've missed you so much, sweet girl. It pained us to send you into hiding but we only wanted you safe from him. Your birth was feared as of any future royal offspring. Apart from the growing strength of royals, you're a 2nd generation white wolf just like my mother Queen Mina.
Your protectors Noah and Jonah told us of the day you first shifted, we're so proud of you Emma. We can't wait to see you and hold you, please don't think we don't love you.
Love can be shown in many ways, we had to keep you safe sweet girl. Please don't resent us, I know we cannot replace the Stevenson but we can try to make you feel welcomed.
Now for the bad part.
Since you are now eighteen, they will bring you back to the palace to train you in the ways of your lineage. The throne is rightfully yours, don't let no one tell you any different. You're of pure royal blood and stronger than any past royal, yes even me your dear old dad.
Be wary of your surroundings and of those you trust. If you do happen to acquire any gifts besides the mind-reading we were told about please hide it. No one knows of your existence yet, having a rumor spread of the last royal being alive will bring downfall on Moon Dust.
Noah and Jonah will know what to do if that should happen. Keep close to them. Also, the necklace with this letter was your grandmother's. She asked us to give it to you upon your 18th birthday. It protects you from any other royal. I think you should know why that was said.
Your mother says if you do find your mate bring him along. She's been going on and on about the new 'royal couple'. If you ask me I'm not too keen about the whole mate thing. I pray to the moon goddess you find him after I leave this earth. Let's say when your 80 plus. Don't say I'm going overboard. You're my little girl even if someone else raised you.
I love you, sweet girl.
But.... (Your mother asked me to do this) if you do find your mate as the bond grows stronger so will the two of you also a gift will be given to him.
Here I shall end this letter, your drama queen of a mother is calling me for supper. See what I did there. Best of wishes today my princess. When you return you can have anything you want. I have eighteen years to make up for.

Love your father,
Landon.