Little Dove

Chapter 12

Phoenix POV

I have never felt such a euphoric feeling in my life, as I fall down next to her on the bed. Both of us gasping for air. She giggles and rolls on her side with her leg draped over mine and her hand landing on my chest. "You are... absolutely amazing, that felt..." She says out of breath. "Incredible. Yes Little Dove, I agree. You are the most beautiful thing I have ever laid eyes on" She nuzzles into my chest and moments later I hear her breathing slow down and realized she must have fallen asleep.

I closed my eyes and imagined those beautiful golden eyes of hers when we made love. Listening to the rhythm of her heartbeat, breathing in her intoxicating scent, I drifted off to sleep myself.

Waking up the next morning, I found her beautiful body still in the same position as when we fell asleep. I tuck a few strands of hair behind her ear to reveal her sweet sleepy face. She looks.. Different. She was beautiful before, but something is different today. The Mate bond. She has started to accept us Jet says... Is he right?

I haven't told her about the Lycan transformation, I hope she doesn't run away when I tell her. I couldn't manage to get everything out about what it means to be a Lycan's mate, she was already so shocked and frightened about finding out about her true self. I didn't want to overwhelm her with everything all at once.

Emilys POV

I wake up from the tingling feeling of his fingertips touching my face. How can someone look so handsome in the morning? "What time is it Phoenix?" I ask in a groggy voice. "9AM Little Dove" He replies with a deep low whisper in my hair. "What???" I shoot up from the bed, realizing I have nothing on and pull the sheet around me. "I.. I'm late for work... I've never been late for work" panic dipping from the tone of my voice. "Emily... calm down love. I called in to the Morning Rise, and the Town Library for you this morning before you woke up. I knew you would be far too tired from last night to be able to make it in on time" He gives me a sly grin and pats the bed beside him for me to lay back down.

"Was Fiona mad?" I ask, knowing I have never seen Fiona ever get mad before. "No, she was very understanding. Actually she was somewhat pleased to hear a man on the other side of the phone, asking to keep you out of work for the day." There's that sexy grin again. "And Mr. Landing?" "Oh, yes, he said he had a few extra hands today helping out, so your absence wasn't an issue for him." He rubs my shoulder as I lay there looking up at him.

"Thank you Phoenix, that was very sweet of you...Silence... So what's the plan for today, if I have a free day? Don't you have, I don't know.. Lycan stuff to do?" I emphasize the last few words, and he laughs. "Actually no, my family heard I found my mate, and they all understand that I will be taking the day off as well.... they also want to meet you Emily". "Oh... uh... Your family huh.. I mean it's only been a few days Phoenix, I... don't know if I'm ready for all of that. What if they don't like me? I only just found out I'm.. ya know... a wolf." whispering the last two words.

He laughs, almost uncontrollably and I can feel my face turn red with anger and embarrassment. "Little Dove" He gently holds my face in his hands while I nuzzle into his touch, "They will Love you, just the way I do". "You....you Love me? How could you, you don't even know me?" Shock written all over my face. "I don't expect you to say anything back, but yes. I do love you Emily. "

"Lycans.. well, we feel the mating bond much stronger than a wolf. Our emotions are far more heightened... Speaking of, my love, there is something more that we need to discuss soon... about a Lycan mating bond. But only when you are ready to discuss it."

"Oh, okay... can we wait until later tonight? Maybe we can make the whole 'break the new supernatural news to Emily' thing an every 24 hours type of situation?" I cover my face with the sheet and hope he agrees, but all I hear is his husky laughter. He pulls the sheet down just enough to uncover my eyes, "Deal Little Dove... later tonight it is" and kisses my forehead. "Up, my dear, we should clean up and head downstairs for breakfast... and Coffee!" he wiggles his eyebrows at me. "Coffee?? yes, please!!" I squeal in excitement and hop out of bed.

20 minutes later after showering separately to avoid any... funny business, since I am still a bit sore from the previous nights activities, I throw on a pale yellow sundress with an A-line hem that comes right above my knees and quarter sleeves, slip on some white flats and pull my hair half up and half down. I can't believe he had Phillip go and shop a new wardrobe for me, and everything fits! I need to thank Phillip.

I take one last look in the mirror... I look different.. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but I don't look like myself. Right before stepping out my phone Beeps.

Sadie: Excuse me, but you said you would tell me all about what happened the other night? you haven't called or texted, whats up with you?? I miss you

Emily: I'm soooo sorry, so much has been going on. I don't even know how to process it all. Give me a few hours and I Promiseee I will call you.. kk??

Sadie: If you don't I swear Em, I will send a search party out for you!!

Putting my phone away, I head out of the room.

Phoenix was getting dressed while I was in the shower, so I assume he is already downstairs waiting for me. As I get to the top of the stairs I start to descend when I see him walk out from the hallway and stop at the bottom of the stairs. What in the gentlemen's handbook is this? I think to myself and give him a sweet smile. He takes my hand as I take the last step and then wraps his arms around me to give me a light warm kiss that sends sparks through my entire body.

"You look so beautiful, love. I almost don't want to share you with anyone today. I'd rather take you back up to the room and have you for breakfast." He whispers in my ear. I feel my face heat up and my legs give out, as he secures his hands around my waist to support me. "Okay... maybe later." He smirks and winks at me, I give him a light smack on his chest, knowing it won't do much of anything.

"Phoenix! Where the hell have you been the past few days" I hear a deep voice behind me, as I turn around to see a very tall man around Phoenix's height with blonde shaggy hair and brown eyes. He's built just like phoenix, very strong looking but more relaxed with his attire, in blue jeans and a blue fitted t-shirt.

"Jaxon, hey man! Just have been busy juggling it all", he laughs and gives his friend a friendly pat on the back of his shoulder and places his arm back around my waist. "Woah.. who is this gorgeous little kitten we have here?" Jaxon winks at me with a sly smirk on his face. What is with the silly names?? I hear Phoenix let out a deep grumbling growl, and I giggle at the sound of it. "This here Jax is my Mate" He bites out that word. "Emily" Shock written all over Jaxon's face.

"What??? Prince Phoenix himself finally found his mate? Well s**t, this calls for celebration!" he bows in a formal way, when his head comes back up he gives me a little wink. "Alright, enough flirting with my girl" My girl, I love the sound of that "We need to grab breakfast, we'll talk later Jax"

We walk away from Jax and into the dining room and are met by another very handsome looking guy that looks very similar to Phoenix, but maybe half a foot shorter than him and not as broad in the shoulders. He has on a pair of casual but very fitted jeans and a fitted white t-shirt that hugs him perfectly. He has to be family, what is with this family and Godly looks, its unfair!

"Good Morning brother" Duh...brother! Makes sense. Phoenix walks over and the guys give each other a side hug and pat on the back. "And to what do I owe the pleasure of meeting you, pretty girl", Phoenix's brother holds my hand and brings it to his lips for a light kiss. I hear Phoenix let out another deep growl, as he pull me in close to his body, I giggle. Sounds like someone is a little touchy "This beauty, Jared, is my Mate" He bites out that last word a little more possessively than before.

"Oh, please excuse my brother, beauty, he can be a little demon-like in the mornings. It's lovely to meet such a bright little flower" What is with all of these pet names? "It is very nice to meet you too, Jared." I smile politely back, and Phoenix ushers me to a seat at the large wooden table.

A beautiful woman, somewhere in her 40s, with tied back brown hair, dressed in black dress pants and a button up shirt comes walking in with a metal cart. "Good Morning Sirs, and Madam breakfast is served." She says politely. "Oh Janet, thank you so much it smells mmmm delicious as usual." Jared says enthusiastically. "Thank you Janet" Phoenix says, and I nod my head and smile in her direction.