The Human, Angel, and Wolf

Routine

The next time I wake, Haze is sitting in a chair pulled up to the side of my bed. He looked like he was working on his phone. 

I take a moment to just stare at him, we haven't really gotten the chance to just really be with each other. It's only been a couple of days and he already feels like he's my whole world. If it's in my power, I'll make sure that dumbass demon never comes near my mate.

Haze suddenly looks up and puts his phone down to grab my hand. "What are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking about how much you've come to mean to me in such a short time and how I hope we can spend more time with each other than we do now." I'm not lying, these thoughts were definitely flying around my head. 

"I'm sorry I've been so busy. I'll make a point to stop working by five, except for the occasional meeting. Okay?"

I nod and smile widely, yes that would make me very happy. "I wanted to tell you how proud I was of you earlier when you apologized to Marigold. I know that was not easy for you, but it was the right thing."

"Thank you." He leans down and kisses my forehead.

"So...when can we blow this popsicle stand?" 

He laughs, "Doctor Sam wanted to check you over one more time." His eyes glaze and loose focus for a moment before turning to their beautiful green. "He'll be right in."

I know I looked confused. Two strange things just happened. The eye thing and how did he know when the Doc was coming in.

"What was that with your eyes? And how do you know when the Doc will be here?"

He looked up surprised. "I'm sorry, I thought you were aware that werewolves can mind link. Basically talk to talk to anyone in our pack who has a wolf. When we do, our eyes glaze over." 

I made an "oh" shape with my mouth. 

Doc Sam came in then, "Luna, we need to stop meeting like this."

"Well, in my defense, today's and yesterday's visits weren't my fault." I said as sweetly as I could and I tried to give him my best innocent face. I'd never been good at pulling it off, but practice makes perfect, right?

He rolled his eyes and chuckled. After a few minutes, he said I could go but to try and take it easy. I just nod and began to sit up. "If not, I'm assigning a nurse to be with you when Haze is not." 

My mouth dropped open, no one had ever threatened me with a babysitter before!

Doc left chuckling to himself, I didn't recover in time to give him a snappy comeback. I huff though and squint at the door way he just went through. 

I can feel Haze's amusement, but he doesn't say anything. 

He picks me up and doesn't allow me to walk. I expected him to walk into the cafeteria, but instead he begins walking up the stairs. I'm confused, but don't say anything. My arms wrap around his neck and I pull myself closer so I can smell his scent. He growls low in contentment. 

When we get upstairs he brings me to the bedroom. "Make yourself comfortable and I'll get our dinner."

I lean up and kiss his cheek. As he leaves I wonder when we're going to have a real kiss. I've never kissed anyone before, it's always made me nervous, but with Haze I'm not nervous. Just low on patience.

I decide to shower and figured Haze or Marian would be around to help me when I was done. Showers were so exhausting. When I'm done, I dry off and put my robe on to get my clothes. 

I was right. Haze was there waiting for me, but when I came out, his mouth just dropped open and he starred. 

I decided to tease him a little. "What, never seen a girl with wet hair before?"

He closes his mouth and starts to smile. "Can I brush your hair for you?"

I nod and go back into the bathroom for my brush and a towel. Then I go sit next to him, but turn so my back is to him and he can access my hair. I start to moan, because it feels so nice to have my hair brushed. Not to mention all the tingles every time his hands touched my skin. 

After a while, he pulls all my hair to the side and begins to kiss me neck. He gets to a particular spot that is more sensitive. "This is the spot where my mark will be. When you're ready." He kisses it again and then stands to put the brush and towel away. I go into the closet and get my pajamas on and then he takes me to the living room where he set up candles and food. 

I squeal and throw myself into Haze's arms, he chuckles and turns me around a couple times before walking over and setting me down on the couch. 

The food was wonderful, I'm sure it was Jerry who packed it all up for us. When we're done, we clean up and blow out the candles. When we get to our room, Haze grabs my hand and pulls me close. He starts to slow dance with me as he sings I Don't Dance by Lee Brice. 

I'll never settle down

That's what I always thought

Yeah, I was that kind of man

Just ask anyone

I don't dance, but here I amSpinnin' you 'round and 'round in circles

It ain't my style, but I don't care

I'd do anything with you anywhere

Yes, you got me in the palm of your hand

'Cause I don't danceI was shocked at first, he had a beautiful voice. Some tears slipped down and Haze brushed them away while he sang. When he was done he looked at me and I couldn't stop myself. I reached up and pulled him down so I could kiss him. 

It was a perfect first kiss.

We just held each other as we drifted off to sleep. 

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I woke up to movement, and rolled over to see Haze sitting up. I reached over and put my hand on his back. 

"Hold me a little longer?"

He smiled and came closer to hold me and I scooted closer to be comfortable. 

"Good morning, my love."

"Good morning, Handsome."

Haze leaned down and kissed me. I felt like me heart was singing with joy!

"Is now a good time to ask how your training is going?"

"It's...I'm learning a lot." I pause. 

"You can trust me with whatever you aren't telling me." He looks a little hurt.

"No, no, you don't understand. I do trust you, I'm here in your arms..in a bed. If I didn't trust you I wouldn't be in here with you. Based on some things we learned yesterday and today, Marian thinks it would be best for just her and I to know what I can do. Marian told us both what she believed to be my only gift, but because we are so close to my birthday and because of my high emotions some other gifts are presenting themselves. One in particular that may cause the angels to feel warry of me as well as the demons." 

I give him a moment to process. He seemed to be in shock. 

"My being able to reach Talan's wolf. Is that a Luna thing?"

It took him a minute to focus, he's so cute. "Um yeah, but only for the most powerful Lunas. I'm not sure how you did it before the official Luna ceremony though."

I shrugged. "Well, what do you think? Do you want me to tell you what I can do or should we trust Marian and keep it to myself for now?"

"For now, I don't need to know unless you want to tell me."

I nod, both disappointed and thankful. "I don't like keeping this from you. Marian and I are going to continue to do our training privately. She expects all of my gifts to become more powerful on my birthday."

He pulled me closer and I did the same. "How are you doing with all of this? So much has changed for you in three days."

"I'd do it all over again, if it means being with you. What about you? Much has changed for you too."

"I feel the same, I'm just happy to have you with me. I wish that there wasn't so much pressure on you though."

I had to chuckle, "You don't find getting ready to fight some faceless demon fun?"

That got a smile out of him, "Well it wasn't at the top of my list."

If my gifts really do grow in power, I don't think I have very much to worry about. But I don't share that thought. 

We share a few more kisses before Haze reluctantly gets up to get ready for the day. I curl up with his pillow and close my eyes until he had to leave. He kissed me goodbye and told me he would see me later. 

The next few weeks, continued in this manner. We have our morning talks, he would work while I trained. For the most part he stopped working at five every evening and would come find me. 

I was able to speak with Jerry about training Leo in the kitchen. I think he was excited about having a protégé. Leo was ecstatic when I told him and hurried to tell his mother.

Suzanne and I went to the spa at least twice a week and spent some afternoons visiting and getting to know each other. She would continue to introduce me to pack members and I was impressed that she knew everyone's names. "Once your hear for a while and more integrated, remembering names will be easier." She tried to comfort me when I told her I was impressed. 

Marian continued to go "research," although she never told me if learned anything new. We did not try connecting again, but I meditated everyday and I think it helped. I was doing unexpected well with my physical training. I was even able to run! My body was still hurting, but it was getting easier to push through it. 

Haze and I were getting closer. One night he surprised me and took me over to the edge of the woods. We stared up at the moon and stars for a while. It was so beautiful out. As I look over at him, he starts to sing to me and sway me back and forth. 

Our love is unconditional

We knew it from the start

I see it in your eyes

You can feel it from my heartFrom here on after

Let's stay the way we are right now

And share all the love and laughter

That a lifetime will allowI cross my heart

And promise to

Give all I've got to give

To make all your dreams come true

In all the world

You'll never find

A love as true as mineYou will always be the miracle

That makes my life complete

And as long as there's a breath in me

I'll make yours just as sweetAs we look into the future

It's as far as we can see

So let's make each tomorrow

Be the best that it can beIt's I Cross My Heart by George Straight! When he finished singing, he lowered down to one knee

"Helen, my love. You are the most precious treasure I have been gifted in this world. I love you with everything that is in me. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want you to be my partner in every way. I want you to be the mother of my children. I promise to be by your side until the end of time. You make me better, I am the best version of myself with you by my side. Now, this is exactly traditional for werewolves, but will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you be Luna to my pack?"

When he was done, he pulled a ring box out of his pocket and opened it, waiting for my answer. 

I was crying, I felt the tears. This was so incredibly sweet and thoughtful of him. 

I get down on my knees in front of him, "It would be my greatest honor to your wife and Luna. Nothing would make me happier!" He smiled widely, put the ring on my finger, and kissed me.