A momentary peace

Charlotte - 8 years later

I had adapted to a life full of joy and tranquility, the kingdom was thriving under Logan's leadership, including the North, West, and South. Logan had managed to strike a deal with the wolves of the East, where everyone would respect the borders and maintain a free trade route between the two.

That morning was particularly hot as I waited at the castle gates for Logan and Fenrir to return from their hunt. It was Fenrir's first hunt and he had spent the week leading up to it very excited and talkative. I omit, was uneasy about the situation. I'd never had that experience, since I didn't have a father or brothers to go on the hunts of the Western pack.

The drums sounded, warning of the arrival of the wolves and I had to stop myself from running towards them. Next to me, Lia put her hand on my shoulder and smiled.

"They're fine, you'll see, Fenrir will be talking about this hunt for days," she said and we both laughed.

"I can hardly contain myself from wanting to see them, it's been over a month since they left," I said, standing on my tiptoes to try and see them coming.

The protons opened, and Logan and Fenrir were in front pulling the ropes of the cart that was carrying all the meat they could get. Fenrir seemed undecided on whether he should run to me, so I signaled with my hands for him not to.

Fenrir was destined to be the next Alpha King. He was a genuine alpha, the biggest and strongest of his age. His personality was also like Logan's, dominant and naturally a leader, which made it difficult for him to show emotions in public.

As soon as they stopped, Lia and I bowed, welcoming them back with all the honors they deserved for providing the capital with meat.

"Thanks to the benevolence of the Goddess, you have returned safely from a successful hunt. Welcome, everyone," I said and Logan smiled discreetly before taking my hand, kneeling and kissing it.

Like Luna, I was the only one to receive this honor, to have King Alpha bow down to me. The fact that he had done this was a thank you for keeping the kingdom in order during the time he had to be away. They went on to take the prey to those who would separate the skins, fat, meat, and bones. Everything would be used to maintain the kingdom in some way and the most beautiful skins would be given to me as a tribute, once again for running the kingdom alone.

We went inside. I went back to work with Lia helping me. Fenrir and Logan were finishing the post-hunt procedures. Fenrir would soon begin training to become Logan's heir. I needed to get used to the fact that Fenrir wouldn't be around. Ever since we rescued him, I'd been afraid of leaving him and someone taking him away from us.

"You're distracted again, ma'am," Lia said, placing a piece of paper in front of me. I sighed and smiled at her, who smiled back.

"Soon I won't be able to spend so much time with him, I'm already feeling his absence." As soon as I'd finished speaking, Fenrir opened the door and ran towards me, throwing himself into my arms.

"Mom, it was so amazing!" he said excitedly, Lia smiled and left the room. "We found a bear as big as Dad. There were also deer and I shot an adult light-haired deer for you!" His beautiful blue eyes sparkled as he told me about his adventure.

All my work fell by the wayside as I listened to all the adventures Fenrir had experienced in the month we'd been apart. The sun was already setting when Lia returned to tell me that dinner was ready. Logan wasn't there, apparently, some problems had arisen between the division of the best parts among the soldiers.

Lia took Fenrir to get ready for bed, and I stayed in the office for a while before going to the bedroom to get ready. While I was in the bath, Logan appeared, already in his human form and without clothes. He got into the bath with me and hugged me tightly from behind, resting his forehead on my shoulder and taking a deep breath.

"Welcome back, my king," I said, stroking his black hair.

"Now, yes, I'm back where I belong." Logan held me even tighter in his arms.

I washed his body and his hair, revering every detail of that incredible wolf in front of me. Logan caressed my face and hair, spreading kisses over my shoulders and arms, running them down my body in the hot water. A light knock alerted us that it was time to leave and Logan didn't seem at all pleased.

We reached Fenrir's room and found him jumping on the bed while Lia was telling him a story. He stopped and looked at us, seeking Logan's approval for something. Logan nodded and Fenrir ran over to me, wrapping his arms around my waist. Although he was only eight, his larger-than-life size occasionally surprised me with his actions.

"It's time for bed, Fenrir," I said, holding his face and leaving a kiss on his forehead.

We went back to our room and Logan immediately picked me up in his arms and carried me to the bed, laying me down on the covers and hovering over me. Before my eyes, he changed from his Lycan form to a human, his blue eyes shining like the summer sky. I took his face in my hands and pulled him to me, leaving a soft kiss on his lips. Logan's arms wrapped around my waist, lifting me a few inches off the bed and pressing my body to his. He ran his tongue over my lips, urging me to accept him, which I did.

"How I've dreamt of your scent every night during this damn month. The scent of night flowers filled the air with memories of your skin, your hair, your lust-filled eyes," he said as he nimbly undid the ties of my dress, exposing my bare skin.

"I've wished every day for your return too, Logan." I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him to me.

Our desire overflowed with every second, and our kiss became more intense and urgent as if I was finally breathing after so long. Logan was it for me, the air I needed to go on living.

Logan's hands moved down my body, taking my dress with him and exposing my breasts completely. My skin was hot, my breathing quickened with the anticipation of finally feeling Logan's touch after so long. He leaned down and took one of my breasts between his teeth, pulling gently before licking and sucking it hard. I gasped at the sensations Logan was causing my body, and then a moan escaped me and Logan smiled.

"Oh, how sweet are my Luna's howls." Logan sucked my breast harder and I moaned louder.

Logan finished taking off my dress, dragging his big, firm hands up my legs, then grabbed my knees, opening them and leaving me exposed to his eyes. For some reason, I felt ashamed to have him watching me so full of desire, even though I was feeling the same way. My desire was overflowing from my body, I longed for him to take me, but it seemed that Logan had other plans, as he slowly caressed and kissed my legs, moving up from my knees to my thighs, reaching my latent sex.

"Logan," my heart was racing as fast as if I'd run through the entire forest of Reims. Logan looked at me, his blue eyes carrying delicious promises. "I need you to take me, I've waited so long, don't torture me any longer."

"I wish I could enjoy this moment more, but I can't hold back any longer either." Logan stood over me, his hard member pushing against my entrance, rubbing and making me even thirstier to be filled by him.

Slowly, Logan thrust forward, penetrating me. After so long, feeling him inside me was like our first time. He widened and filled me, and I had to hold onto his neck to steady myself. Logan didn't wait to move, thrusting slowly and then increasing his pace. Logan's body was hot, his heart was beating hard against my chest, his hair was gently stroking my face, and his fresh beard was scratching my skin.

Being in his arms once again, feeling his warmth and smelling his scent filled my heart with so much love that it was hard to bear. I pushed Logan to the side and mounted him, riding him at a steady pace, Logan's hands holding my hips, squeezing my flesh, pulling me. I leaned forward, gluing my lips to his.

"I love you, Logan," I said in a whisper. Logan threw me back on the bed and accelerated his thrusts.

"Saying those things, with that face, makes it impossible for me to hold back." Logan got on his knees between my legs, holding my hips and pulling me against him with each thrust.

My cries grew louder, my pleasure reaching its peak and just as I was about to climax, Logan lifted me, sitting me on his legs.

"I love you, Charlotte." My eyes filled with tears, I pressed my lips to him and together we had our release.

Falling asleep in Logan's arms again, feeling his presence beside me in our bed, calmed me down and made me forget that we were still living through complicated days about the rebel remnants, but at that moment I just wanted to think about my companion who had finally returned to my side.