Is It You

Adira POV 8

I woke up squished against soft cushion and Malachi’s body pressed against my back. He had one hand wrapped around my waist and the other under my head. We were still twisted together on the couch and I’m surprised we didn’t fall off at some point. We cuddled together tightly and I mewled at the warmth surrounding me. I knew this was getting to be more than I bargained for but I didn’t have the energy to stop him when he kissed my neck. I’d never felt anything more wonderful and it blinded me into submission. We had fallen asleep after that and I don’t think I’d slept this peaceful before.

Incoming call from Beta Wildon

Amy’s robotic voice filled the living room and I eyed Malachi’s watch blinking on his wrist.

“Answer,” I commanded.

A beep sounded and then Wildon’s voice came over the speakers.

“I’ve been trying to mind-link you both all morning! Are we not going to the beach?” He greeted me.

The beach?

“Hi Wildon, sorry. We got to bed late last night. When do we leave?” I spoke into Malachi’s watch.

“Well, it's a few minutes to noon. We can leave at 12:30pm. I’ll get the food ready and you guys meet us at the pack villa”

“Sure, no problem”

He disconnected the call then and Amy confirmed.

“Malachi,” I gently nudged him a few times in the chest. He slowly opened his eyes and they misted over as they settled on me. He pulled me tighter to him and curled his legs with mine. Oh God.

“Shouldn’t we be getting ready for the beach?,” I squeaked out.

A muffled “mhm” came from his lips as he pressed his face into my hair. The position was highly intimate and I felt heat starting to pool between my legs. If we continued like this for much longer then Wildon could forget about the beach. I nudged him a few more times with my elbow and he finally conceded. He skillfully pulled us both from the couch and stood, setting me to stand.

“We have 30 minutes to get ready but I don’t have a bath suit,” I informed him.

He tousled his hair a little with his hand and yawned.

“Wildon’s mate should have a clean spare to loan you” He smoothly responded. His silky voice ran over me and I felt heat pooling between my legs again. I knew the all too familiar urge but I forced a blank expression on my face and nodded.

“I’ll mind-link him”

Malachi stared at me for a moment and then suddenly reached out, grasped my cheeks in both hands and brushed his lips across mine. He rested his forehead on mine for only a second then walked away to get ready. He was doing things to me and I didn’t have it in me to stop him at all. I wanted it too. Lately, I’d been thinking less of Adair and how this would have betrayed her. Instead I thought more of his current feelings and how to make him happy. I felt ashamed of myself but also extremely elated.

Why was this so hard?

I headed up to my room and dived into the shower. As I washed my back I mind-linked Wildon. He promised his mate would bring an extra suit for me and I thanked him. I proceeded to dry off and pull on a pink, thigh length halter dress and secured the knot around my neck. I dug around in my closet for a pair of white flip flops and shoved them on my feet. I clipped my hair away from my face and applied some lipstick.

I met Malachi in the kitchen wearing a pair of joggers, a white T shirt and sneakers. His hair was still a messy nest on top of his head but it suited him. We exchanged compliments then sat on the porch swing, my legs thrown over his and his thumb absentmindedly stroking my thigh.

“Thank you for last night,” He started. “It really helped me to relax. I also need you to know that I can’t control myself around you though I try.”

I let my finger run through his hair and he eased into my touch.

“I don’t like seeing you stressed and tired. If there’s anything I can do to help, I’ll do it,” I told him sincerely.

He nuzzled my neck and then we stood to leave.

Your really lovely.

I paused and looked at him to find him chuckling.

“That was Marcel. You heard my wolf talking” He grinned.

I blushed and nodded. Thank you Marcel

I somehow imagined his wolf walking in a circle and then sitting down with a silly smile on his face. We piled into the jeep then headed down to the villa. We saw Wildon parked at the entrance and his mate sat in the front seat of his BMW. Malachi pulled up behind him and we jumped out. Wildon’s mate, a cute brunette, who was heavily pregnant stepped out of the car and came toward me.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Luna Carson,” She bowed her head and smiled at me.

Malachi and I shared a surprised look. We hadn’t discussed using his last name in any scenario but I wasn’t going to reject it. I patted his chest to console him and gave Wildon’s mate a coy smile.

“Please, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you!”

She laughed lightly and presented me with a small bag. “My name is Esther. Here is the bathsuit as agreed. It’s one of my own creations, I hope it suits you.”

I took it from her and pulled her into a hug. “Thank you. Now, shall we get going”

Both men nodded and we all piled into our separate cars. As I secured my seatbelt, Malachi touched my shoulder.

“It's fine,” I interjected. “Adira Carson doesn’t sound too bad”

He seemed to relax at hearing this but I knew it was up for bigger discussion later. We all pulled out of the pack villa and headed north. The beach Wildon described was supposed to be white sands and clear blue water. The last time I swam at the beach was when I was ten years old. Excitement filled me as we pulled into the beach lot and found only a few people around.

“You’ll have to get changed behind the Jeep. Esther will help you” Malachi offered.

I climbed out and both of us went to the back of the jeep. The wall behind us offered enough protection and will our mates standing at the front, anyone who dared to look turned away. I quickly pulled on the swimsuit and Esther handed me a short sheet wrap to put around my waist. The swimsuit was a white two piece, the bottom piece a regular Brazilian cut that showed my ass exquisitely and the top was shaped in two stars. The straps were properly pulled in and secured, giving good support to my ample chest.

Esther wore a large, backless blue swimsuit with a sheer body cover. She looked at me and smiled brightly.

“You look amazing Luna” She seemed happy.

We packed up our clothes and walked around to the guys. Wildon pulled his mate to his side and dragged her off to the ocean while Malachi stared at me. It went on like this for a long time until he came toward me in rushed strides and opened the passenger side door to shield us from any onlookers.

“I don’t feel comfortable with anyone seeing you like this, not even my Beta” He growled.

What? Was something wrong?

“I thought you wanted me to come swimming with you,” I meekly answered. Did I look terrible?

He continued to eye the swimsuit with what seemed like....jealousy?

“You don’t understand Adira,” He cornered me against the side of the Jeep, “I want to be the only one who gets to see you half naked”