Fallen Love
Chapter 27

Chris

Clever, she understands how we work now.

– I don’t know if you’ll like it,” I reply.

Her eyebrows go up in challenge and obviously I can’t escape, so I lean in and, without giving her time to understand what’s going on, I put my lips on hers. The moment was intense and at last I could taste his lips again. I’d missed them so f*****g much, I can feel the bond getting stronger and I hope she feels the same. Slowly I pull back, her eyes open a few seconds after mine and look at me with tenderness, without hesitation I k**s her again, this time moving my lips. Suddenly there’s a scream in my head. Tracker is uncorking the champagne, I think. Who’s bringing back the glasses?

– We’ve done it, I can’t believe it. Now you mark her and next week she’s pregnant.

I can’t help it, I laugh and lie on my side. What a stupid wolf. How did I manage to live with him for so long without becoming a s*x-crazed pervert? If I have the answer: he only started when Esra arrived.

– What are you laughing at?

She’s starting to panic, I can feel and see it. I’ve got to reassure her quickly.

– Tracker is already thinking about our future.

– Your wolf is precocious.

– Wait till you hear his thoughts, you’ll soon get fed up.

– It depends which side I’m on.

I look at her suspiciously to see if I’ve heard her right. I clearly understand what she means. We understand the same thing, don’t we? Is she staying? Is she really? No, I’ll have to ask her to be sure and not get my hopes up. But her smile encourages me to believe it.

– Wait, Esra, what did you just say?

– Well, it depends on whose side I’m on. If Tracker’s right, I’ll obviously be on his side.

– But you’d have to be there, so you’re not leaving?

Esra stands up and as she does so I can’t wait to hear her answer. I take her hands and lower my head to look at her. She took a step towards me, biting her lower l*p.

– Convince me to stay.

We stare at each other for several seconds before I pounce on her. I framed her face with my hands and kissed her for the third time, but this time I put my strength into it, I led her in the right direction. She’s always helping others, so this time it’s up to me to help her make the right choice. The direction she must take is mine, and it will be for the rest of our lives. A flash of lightning broke the black night and the rain poured down on us. Without waiting, I took her hand and we started running towards the house, then a thunderclap and a deluge began. I hear Esra roar with laughter behind me. Apparently one of them is amused, but seeing her sick isn’t even an option, so I stop, take her in my arms and double my speed. I put Esra down and she brushes her hair out of her face, still laughing her head off.

– My goodness, children, where did you come from?

My mother is frantic to get me to take off my jacket and hands Esra a blanket, which she pushes away.

– You’re going to be sick, Esra,” my mother scolds.

– I’m just going to have a shower and change, I’m not going to get a blanket wet.

– Come on, Esra, I’ll bring you some clean clothes,” says Lisa, taking her with her.

The girls walk past me, so naturally I follow them into the shower too. But first I grab a pair of my own boxer shorts and a T-shirt and go knock on Lisa’s door. I can already hear the shower running, so Esra must be in there. Lisa opens the door and seems surprised to see me.

– Here, this is for Esra.

I hand her the clothes, which she takes with a mischievous smile.

– You were outside for a while,” she remarks.

– Yes, we talked.

– What talk?

– What a pain in the arse she is!

I almost laugh at Tracker’s intervention, who was more focused on hearing Esra’s actions in the bathroom. He was more interested in hearing what Esra was going to do in the bathroom, whether she was going to come into the room in a towel or naked, by pure chance. But let’s not get carried away.

– I told her not to come out, so there’s no need to stare at the door like that.

– And why did you do that?

– In case you’ve forgotten, Esra’s not as experienced as you are.

– Lisa’s not starting with that.

The worst thing is that Esra hears everything. She’s standing right there and she f*****g hears everything. OK, Lisa wants to protect her but we’re together, she’s staying with me. So don’t break things up. I hope Esra doesn’t back out, but at that moment Lisa tenses up, stiff as a board. She goes off to give Esra her clothes in the bathroom, then leaves without a word. Rose came upstairs just then, with her daughter awake in her arms, a milk stain in the corner of her mouth. Luckily the furniture for her daughter is in her room, so she doesn’t have to move.

– Good evening,” she said.

– You too, have a good rest.

She nods at me and closes the door, just as Esra comes out of the bathroom, I get a crazy view of her legs and thank my parents for making me so tall, I close the door as I come in and see her leaning on the desk, throwing me a towel for my hair.

– I’m sorry about Lisa.

– You don’t have to apologise, I’m used to it.

– My goodness, children, where on earth did you come from?

– She’s having second thoughts and I didn’t say anything….

– What’s the problem?

Nervously, she bows her head, embarrassed by the turn the conversation has taken.

– Well, we haven’t agreed anything. Anyway, I don’t want to say anything stupid if you ever change your mind.

Shaking my head, I join her, pinning her against the furniture.

– We’re together, Esra, and whether you like it or not I’m never going to let you go. Agreed?

– I agree.

Satisfied, I lean in and k**s her, moving my lips and encouraging her to do the same. Shyly they move with hers and I’m delighted to teach her such good, pleasurable things. When I put my arms around her, her arms go round my waist, a little hesitantly. I hope he’ll get used to it and that it’ll be a good habit to get into.

– Tell me, do you want to go downstairs or to bed?

– I’d like to get some sleep.

– That’s good, so would I. Are you coming down?

I head for the door but I don’t see her following me, so I turn to her. It’s true, she has to sleep here, I think she wants me to leave her alone, but things have changed and I intend to go to bed, but not on my own.

Seeing me looking at her with the door open, she seems to understand as she hurries out, blushing. Walking along the corridor, she opens the door and enters without waiting for me.

That’s progress.

Closing the door behind me, I take my turn in the bathroom to shower, grabbing a pair of shorts and a T-shirt to sleep in. On my way out I see her standing in front of the window, her fingers rubbing together as she emits a small electric current.

– Are you all right, Esra?

Surprised, she turns towards me, hiding her hand. I join her and look at my territory.

– Are you worried?

– I can’t help thinking that something will break this moment of tranquillity.

– You’re the most powerful witch in the magical world and I don’t think anyone will risk challenging you.

– Let’s hope not.

– Come on, let’s get some sleep.

I lead her to bed and once we’re lying down I can see that she’s a bit nervous. Taking her hand, I get her attention. The light goes out and I cover us with the duvet. Face to face, I k**s her one last time for today.

– Good night,” I whisper.

– Good night, Chris.

This is the start of a new life. A life full of happiness and love. Everything was fine because Esra was there, but now that it’s just the two of us, nothing will stop us. The pack will go back to the way it was before, with new cubs to rejuvenate the ranks. Hugging the only person responsible for this new happiness. I fall asleep serenely.