Chapter 58 - His Heavenly Mate
HEAVEN - LEIGH’S POV
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The sun was barely showing when I wake up , I turn over to my other side , simply staring right at Grayson's sleeping form . A small smile tugs at my lips as I stare at him in awe . His eyelashes are thick and I notice how his eyeballs slide from side to side under his eyelids . I can't but wonder what he's dreaming about , what his subconscious leads to .
I lightly run my fingers down his bicep , he looks so relaxed , so at peace . Unlike when he's awake .
" Stop it ." he groans , pulling his arm away . " Does it tickle ?" I tease , he lets out a deep sigh and I smile as I ruffle his hair . " Don't be like that , the sun is almost up ." I chime excitedly . " Almost ." he groans , " But not yet which means I have an hour left to sleep ." he huffs as he turns his back to me . I trail my fingers over the muscles of his back before I lean over to him , placing a kiss on his shoulder . " Okay grumpy ." I tease before I sit up straight and I kick my legs free from the duvet before getting up and I walk over to his bathroom to use the toilet .
I rinse my hands before coming out of the bathroom and I switch off the light before I head over to his double doors and exit onto the balcony . " Come back to bed ." I hear him whine like a child . " No ." I scoff as I lean my elbows on the railings , leaning forward as I watch the sun rise . I turn my head as something catches my eye near the bushes . I frown as I focus on my wolf side , taking in a breath and my eyes flick red . I see a guy from afar but he steps behind a tree before vanishing and I slowly back up into the room , my eyes turning normal .
“Grayson .” I grit out as panic washes over me . “Grayson !” I snap at him . His eyes shoots open at the panic sound in my voice . “What’s wrong ?” He asks as he sits up , his eyes stare at my stiff body .
“There was someone , a man , staring at me . Grayson , it’s not even dawn .” I couldn’t drag my eyes away from the balcony .
“What ?” He asks confused . He tugs the duvet off his body and he gets up , striding over to me in a hurry with long strides . He wraps his arm around my shoulder , looking towards where I was staring at . “There was someone out there Grayson .” I point and he lifts his arm from my shoulder before striding out onto the balcony .
His hands grip the railing before his eyes scan around the place . “I don’t see anyone .” He frowns , uncertainty clear in his voice . “I saw him Grayson .” I mutter . “Did you see what he looked like ?” He asks curiously , but it felt like he did not believe me one bit .
“He was far , but he had blonde hair .” I scratch my eyebrow as I try to think of anything . “He wore a black shirt or sweater , it didn’t look like it had a hood .” I drag my hand over my head , tugging it back .
“I believe you . Will you be able to identify him ?” He asks as he comes back inside and closes the balcony doors , locking it .
“I don’t know , I didn’t really see his face . He disappeared behind the tree — maybe he’s still there . I don’t know .” I ramble .
“No one gets past our warriors , I’ll go and take a look .” He strides over to his closet and grabs a shirt . “Stay here .” He demands before walking out of the room . I blankly stare back at the balcony doors before I stride over to the window , staring at Grayson from inside as he and a few other guards walk around , looking for the man I saw . I notice him inhale the scent and he frowns before waving the guards off , it looks like he’s giving orders . As they all wall off in a hurry , he walks back to the house .
“He wasn’t there , but I recognize the scent . It’s someone from our pack .” He frowns , raking his fingers through his hair . “But who ?” I ask confused . Who would sneak around , hide when being caught ?
“I have no clue . I sent the warriors out to find him .” He lifts his hand , pointing at me. “But while my warriors do that , we have a coronation to attend .” He smirks before grabbing a bag under his bed and he heads to his closet , packing a few things and then to the bathroom to pack more .
“Come .” He holds his hand out and I take it . “I’ll get ready at your place .” He lifts his hand and places a soft kiss on my knuckles .
I nod before we head to the car , his suit hanging over his arm , his bag in one hand and my hand in the other .
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“Where have you been ?” Mia freaks as I enter my room . She was pacing up and down .
“At Grayson’s .” I roll my eyes as he follows me inside . “Why are you even up ? It’s barely light .” I raise a brow at my non - early bird best friend .
“I can wake up early for important things , like my best friend’s coronation .” She scoffs , frowning at me . “Oh , so you do know how to work an alarm ?” I tease . “Funny .” Sarcasm drips from her tone . “We’re going to shower and I’ll text you when I need you .” I tell her , offering a small smile . Her eyes flick to Grayson , frowning at him . “Fine .” She sighs before leaving us alone .
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After a well needed shower , I still sit in my towel at my dresser with a smaller towel around my hair while Grayson is putting his blazer on . “Aren’t you getting dressed ?” He chuckles as he fixes his sleeves .
“Yeah . I kinda need you to go though . It’s like a wedding , you don’t get to see me beforehand .” I grin and he rolls his eyes . “What am I suppose to do while you get ready ?” He whines . “Join the rest downstairs and make sure nothing goes wrong .” I shrug and he strides over to me , placing a kiss on my forehead . “Fine , I’ll see you later .” He smiles before leaving and I blankly stare into the mirror , thinking of the man I saw this morning before my door bursts open . “I thought you would call me .” Mia bellows dramatically .
“I was about to call you , he just left .” I shrug , holding my phone up . “Oh . Well now you don’t need to , I am already here .” She chimes proudly .
“I get why you aren’t dressed , but the hair ? Make up ? Why haven’t you started ?” It feels like she is judging me .
“I just have a lot on my mind .” I shrug . “Are you nervous ? It’s totally normal .” She shrugs , making me smile because I wish that was the reason , but it isn’t . It’s that man and I can’t shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen , not today , but one of these days .
“I guess .” I turn my attention to my dresser and I take the towel off around my hair and brush through it before blowing it dry .