Page 350 of Warlords, Witches & Wolves

I looked at Noah. “Let’s stay.”

His frown deepened. He tossed the clipboard on the counter. I swiveled my chair, tracking his every step as he rounded the bar to stand between my legs.

“I said I’d go with you. The bar is just a business.” He brushed the back of his hand along my jaw. “You’re what’s important to me. You’re my future.”

My heart had never felt so full. He truly would give up everything for me.

“I know.” I slid my hand down the tattoos on his arm until my fingers reached the lone wolf at his wrist. “Sitting in the parking lot I realized what’s important to me.”

“Cocktail night?”

I barked a laugh. “Yes. But what I want the most in my life, what I’ve been yearning for, is family. What you, your brothers and Ivy have, I want that. I’m nothing like my mother, and I won’t turn out like her or those other psychos. I love you Noah Cole and I want a life with you. I want to be part of the Cole family.”

“I love you too, baby.” He kissed my forehead. “You’re already part of the Cole family. It doesn’t matter where we live. Don’t stay here just for me.”

I appreciated him saying that more than he’d ever know. “I want to stay for us. I want to follow in my grandmother’s footsteps, embrace my witch heritage and protect shifters. I want to continue Joan’s legacy together, right here in Woodland Falls.”

He cupped my face in his. “Are you sure? ’Cause I would follow you anywhere.”

“I know. But the only place I want you to follow me is back to the Whitcome House. Our house.”

He held my gaze for precious heartbeats before taking my mouth with his. He kissed me like I was his salvation, the breath to his lungs. But little did he know, he was mine.

The kiss was full of love and commitment. Two souls finally reunited after so many years apart.

Still cradling my face between his hands, he drew back. “Are you definitely sure?”

I couldn’t wipe the smile from my cheeks. “One-hundred percent.”

Liam cleared his throat, leaning over the bar to dangle keys in the air between us. “Welcome back, you two.” Liam raised his brows at me. “I’m glad you’re staying, ’cause the thought of making cocktails every Friday night freaked me the hell out.”

Noah and I both laughed.

One laugh, one smile and my world righted itself again. Sure, we’d face challenges along the way, but together, I knew without a doubt that we’d make it through. Because nothing could rival the bonds of family and loyalty, and the power of love.

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