Page 40 of Mating at Midnight: Book 1

Nyah

Waking up in Braxton’s arm, nestled in the warmth of his body was one of the best experiences I have ever had. After we got to the bedroom last night, he finished taking off the rest of our clothes, before making sweet love to me into the wee hours of the morning. Every time he kissed or licked the spot on my neck where he claimed me, my body felt like it was going to explode from the inside out. We explored each other’s bodies, mentally memorizing every part.

By the time our bodies were exhausted, the sheets were drenched. Braxton wanted to call down to room service to have fresh linens brought up, but I told him not to worry about it. We could sleep in the room Levi was using.

After a long hot shower, we went into the other room and nestled into bed. We seemed to talk for hours about our future together. Although I was positive about everything, I wondered where we would exactly call home. Would it be in Texas or here in Oklahoma? To my surprise, Braxton suggested we add some improvements to my grandmother’s cabin for us to stay in while we were here, making it our main residence. He already has a house in Texas, so he offered for me to go and make any changes to it I wanted since it would be my house as well.

“Nyah, I know how much you love being with your family and Pack. I would never take you away from them. You know with my business I have to travel a lot, and I want you there by my side, but when we’re home, we’re here.”

Running the tips of my fingers over the hairs on his arm, I asked, “I’m fine with that, but what if one day your father decides to step down and wants you to be the new Alpha of you all’s Pack?”

Braxton nuzzled my ear, whispering, “We’ll cross that bridge when it happens, and I don’t see father giving up his role any time soon. Right now, I just want to focus on us. I want to make sure my mate is happy in every way.”

“Fine, but if Megan’s ass has been in that house or your bed for that matter, I want it thrown out and burned. As a matter of fact, anything she’s touched in there needs to go.”

Braxton chuckled. “She that will remain nameless has never been in my house, but like I said, it is your house now, so you can redecorate it however you want.”

Somewhere in our conversation, we fell asleep. I don’t know how long I had been out, but my bladder woke me up. As I tried to slip out of the bed without waking Braxton, his mighty arm pulled me back to him as he growled.

“Where are you going?”

I shook my head. Even in his sleep, he couldn’t help being a newly mated Alpha.

“To the bathroom. Do you want to come with me?” I teased.

With his eyes still closed, Braxton replied, “If I go in there with you, I’m going to fuck you on the counter.”

As tempting as it was, I didn’t want him seeing me use the bathroom. I quickly kissed his cheek, promising, “I’ll be right back.”

“Mmmhmm,” he hummed.

I jumped out of bed and went into the bathroom to handle my business. Once I was done, as I washed my hands, I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My brown skin glowed more. I guess it was from the bonding. My wolf flashed her eyes with acceptance. Turning my head to the side, Braxton’s mark was starting to fade away. That’s one thing with shifters; we heal fast. By the time we woke up in the morning, the bite would have completely disappeared. I hoped when we went to Pack land tomorrow, daddy with all of his knowledge and wisdomcouldn’t sense the bond. Hell, even Bryant for that part either. We had to see him first. And what about Kenia and Levi? Will they suspect something? Maybe I was overthinking everything. Sighing, I tossed my worries to the back of my mind. I had just spent an amazing time with my mate, and I wanted to keep that same positive energy with me for the rest of the night.

When I came out of the bathroom, Braxton had the covers pulled back for me to get back into bed. I laid down in the same position I was previously in with my back against his chest. Braxton made sure the covers fully covered me before cocooning me with his muscled arms. I felt loved, protected, and secure within his embrace.

Like I said before, I woke up in my mates’ arms, but it was from someone banging on our door a little after six. I elbow Braxton, trying to wake him as the knocking continues.

“Braxton, wake up. Someone’s at the door,” I say.

He holds me closer, responding, “If it’s not Levi or my father, the guards will send whoever it is away.”

I heard what he said but the knocking continued until it finally stopped, then the sound of the door violently hitting the wall had me sitting up in bed.

“Nyah,” Kenia calls out. “Nyah, where the Hell are you?”

I scramble out of Braxton’s arms. Looking around the room, I grimace. Damn, my clothes were in the other room. Luckily housekeeping had two bathrobes hanging in the closet. I grab one and put it on. I grab the other.

Going over to Braxton, I tap his forehead, tossing the extra robe at him. “Braxton, get up. Kenia and Levi are here. He entered the code to get into the suite.”

“What time is it?” Braxton asks, looking at his watchless wrist.

“I don’t know. Whatever time it is, it must be important for them to be here this early. Get up!”

“I am, I am,” he returns, rubbing his eyes.

Kenia knocks on every door calling my name until she reaches the one we’re in.

“Just a second,” I yell, giving Braxton enough time to put his robe on. Once he’s situated, I crack the door open.

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