Chapter 44: Violet

“So where were we?” I said as I grabbed my empty mug and filled it with wine. I filled his empty mug as well.

“I believe it was my turn to ask you a question.” He strode over to the couch, grabbed his mug and took a drink.

“I think I asked you a question.” I thought for a moment. “What’s your favorite movie?”

“Ah, yes, you are right.” He took another drink. “I like any action movie really. I always liked Transformers or anything Marvel.”

I looked at him, unsure of what those movies were.

“Do you know what either of those are?”

“I have to say, I do not.” I took a sip. “You have to realize up until a few days ago I pretty much lived in the dark ages.”

“The dark ages? Ok, let’s make a deal, one of these days we will watch it together.” He said and leaned back against the couch.

“Deal.” The thought of spending more time with him made my stomach flip.

We continued to talk through the afternoon and evening. We asked mostly silly questions and some serious. Simon always had a weird knowing look in his eyes, like he wasn’t telling me something. I would ask but he would just brush it off. Together we drank all four bottles of wine, ate most of the cheese and sausages. By the end we were both feeling the warmth of the wine, which caused us to have frequent laughing fits.

I looked at my phone, it said it was one thirty in the morning. “Oh my god, I haven’t lost track of time like this in forever.” I laughed and showed him the phone.

“Oh shit, my Beta is probably wondering where I have gone. He probably thinks you sacrificed me or something.”

I hit his arm slightly in jest.

“I’m kidding. It is sad to say that I probably should go.” He sat down the mug and slowly stood, swaying a bit. “No one ever tells you that wine hits you hard as hell. And it tastes like juice!”

He strode to the back door and looked out. A storm was raging outside. The wind pushed the trees back and forth and lightning lit up the sky caused him to jump. He let out a sigh. He turned to me and smiled. “This has been the best day I have ever had.” He paused awkwardly. I felt like I should hug him, but I didn’t think we were to that point yet.

Another loud clap of thunder roared. Simon looked out as a bolt of lightning lit up the sky. “I can’t have you going out in this. I would feel so guilty. You can stay on the couch if you would like. Or I can take the couch and you can take the bed.”

He looked at me, his face softened into a smile. “Really? I don’t want to impose.” His voice deepened; it caused my heart to studder.

“Of course. You pretty much have already stayed the night anyway.” I smiled at him.

“Thank you. I will take the couch.”

“Do you need to borrow my phone to call someone to let them know where you are?” I grabbed my phone on the coffee table and offered it to him.

He smirked and tapped his head. “Perks of being a werewolf is that I don’t need a phone to call anyone in my pack.” His eyes turned white for a moment and then returned to their normal color.

“What just happened?”

“I mind linked my Beta to let him know where I was in case he needed me.”

“That’s so cool. So, it’s like an interconnected telephone but without the handheld device.”

“Exactly.”

“Ok, you need a blanket. Did you need anything to sleep in? I can offer you a pair of shorts.”

He let out a deep laugh. “I hardly think your booty shorts would cover even a portion of my ass.” He continued to laugh. “Anyway, I can sleep in my boxers just fine. I normally sleep naked.” He raised his eyebrows at me. “But I’m a gentleman.”

“Thank you for that. Get comfortable, I’ll go grab a blanket.”

He sat on the sofa and started to take off his dress shoes and pulled the white undershirt over his head. I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. His muscles contracted with his movement; he knew he looked good. Mouthwatering even. “Can I help you? If you are going to watch me strip, I demand ones.”

I quickly averted my eyes. “Shut up.” My cheeks turned red.

He laughed as I climbed the stairs to the closet where I kept the extra blankets. I pulled out two just in case he got cold. Simon, the Alpha of the werewolf pack was staying at my house overnight. I took a deep breath. I was acting like I was in middle school and waited for a boy to say if he liked me liked me. Or passed him a note and asked him to go out on a date with me and he had to circle yes or no. I was being ridiculous.

I carried the blankets down the stairs but stopped halfway. Simon sat on the sofa in nothing but tight boxer briefs, it left little to the imagination. I did a quick once over. My heart kicked up a notch, it beat erratically. I collected myself and descended the rest of the stairs.

“So does this mean you are going to tuck me in?” He laid across the sofa with his arms behind his head and smiled at me.

“I can if you want.” I laughed, grabbed a blanket and opened it up over him. I pushed the blanket around him. I touched his hard body and tucked him in. “Happy?”

“Very.” He snuggled onto the couch. “Do I get a kiss goodnight?” He looked up at me with innocent puppy dog eyes.

I looked at him, unsure of what to do. “Sure,” I said. Joy filled his eyes. “Close your eyes.” I instructed. He closed his eyes and puckered his lips as he waited to get kissed. I leaned over and kissed his forehead. “There you go.”

“Oh, come on!” he said, he crossed his arms over his chest.

“You get what you get, and you don’t complain.”

“Fine!”

“I’m going to be upstairs if you need anything.” I turned and started to go up the stairs. I started to feel how tired I really was. Normally I wouldn’t go to bed without washing my face or brushing my teeth. But I didn’t think I was going to make it if I did.

As I reached the top of the stairs Simon said, “good night, Violet. Sweet dreams.”

“Good night, Simon. Sweet dreams.” I said and turned off the light which caused the cabin to go dark. Lightning lit up the sky and a loud thunder crash filled the quiet. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Tomorrow morning was going to be interesting.

“Violet?” I heard Simon say softly. I opened my eyes, and a dark figure is stood at the top of the stairs.

I jumped slightly. “Oh my god! You almost gave me a heart attack.”

“Sorry.” He said quietly. “Never mind.” He turned to go back downstairs.

“No, it’s fine. What is it?” I said and sat up.

“Promise not to make fun of me?”

“I promise.”

“I really don’t like thunder and lightning.” He paused. “Can I sleep with you?”

I tried to hold back a laugh. “You’re afraid of thunder and lightning?”

“You promised.”

“Sorry, you’re this big Alpha. That is shocking information.”

“Forget it.” He turned and took a step down.

“No, no, you can come sleep with me. Come here.” I said as I flipped the blanket open on the other side of the bed.

Another loud crash filled the cabin. He jumped up, dove into the bed, and pulled the covers up to his chin.

“Better?”

“Yes.” He said quietly.

“Now go to sleep.” I closed my eyes.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” His presence made my stomach flip. The hottest man on earth was lying next to me in, my bed. Some girls would die for this opportunity and jump his bones. I wouldn’t know what to do with him even if I did try to jump his bones. This opportunity just fell right into my lap. How did I get this lucky?

Thunder started to roll, and I started to drift off to sleep. Simon’s breathing turned heavier, into soft snores. I looked at him one last time before I drifted off to sleep.