Little Dove

Chapter 6

Phoenix POV

We drove in silence the whole way back to her home. I didn’t want to ruin anything. I almost lost control back in the private room in Vision, I could feel her emotions of sadness, anger and lust. During the drive home I wanted to pull over and just hold her.

We pull up to her home and it’s dark, she stirs in the passenger seat as if she doesn’t want to go in, I rest my hand on her arm and feel herself calm down. “Are you okay? Would you like to walk you to the door?” I can feel the relief wash over her as she turns to look at me with sad eyes. “Please... could you?“.

Instantly I step out of the car, open her door, and reach for her hand which she doesn’t hesitate to grab. Both of us flinch at the spark that radiates through both of our hands. What the hell is that Jet? Mate, I have been telling you this. I brush off what Jet says, because it cant be possible for a Lycan to mate with a human.

Emilys POV

I don’t know who this guy is, and why I feel like I can trust him, but something inside me tells me he is good, almost as if I am supposed to be close to him. He lets me hold on his arm as we walk to the door, I reach for my keys and unlock the door. Taking a step in and turning on the first light switch on the wall in the living room, I turn around to see he is still standing in the doorway watching me carefully.

“Would you.... like to come in?” He gives me a small nod and steps in. Thank goodness for these tall door frames and ceiling, he just barely fits. “Please have a seat on the couch, I just want to change into something comfortable. I’ll be right back” Without out looking back, I run upstairs pull off this dress that I now despise and throw on a pair of blue pajama shorts and a white crop top. Throwing my long black hair in a pony tail, I take a look at myself in the mirror and head back downstairs.

Phoenix POV

She had me come in and sit on the couch so she can get comfortable. How come even that phrase put on something comfortable make my wolf stir. I wanted to tell her I’d help her unzip the dress but I figured that would be crossing a line. Baby steps Phoenix... I see her walking down the stairs locking eyes with me She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. “Better Little Dove?” I ask. “Much better...but what is with that pet name. Do I resemble a bird or something?” her face scrunches into the cutest disapproving look.

“You are small and delicate, much like a little white dove. That is why you remind me of one” I smile at her and watch as her scrunched face turns into a little smile as she rolls her eyes.

Emilys POV

A delicate dove.. I’m not delicate!! That’s a lie Emily.... I walk over and sit down next to him, and look at his perfectly sculpted face. It’s like this man has no flaws. His jaw line is unreal with its perfect corners, and those perfectly plump lips just Dying to be kissed. Get ahold of yourself Emily!! I must have been staring for a second too long, when he decides to clear his throat. Ahem.

I see his mouth form into a smirk and look up meeting his eyes, now back to that shade of dark steel blue. He reaches a hand out and touches my chin. “I don’t know what it is about you Emily” Oh my goodness, the way he says my name.. “but I feel this need to be close and to protect you” I feel my cheeks burning red and look down.

“Will you stay tonight? I typically fall asleep alone every night, but I haven’t felt this alone in my home... ever. I... I understand if you ca...” He cuts me off “Of course Little Dove, let me just make a quick phone call and we can get some sleep, sound good?” I nod my head with a smile and start to straighten up the kitchen leaving him in the living room for some privacy.

“Yes Dad. Something came up, Jared had it handled and they closed the deal. I won’t be coming home tonight. I’ll stop at the company in the morning and... Silence...Okay yes.” I couldn’t help overhearing his conversation, this house isn’t really big. I hear his footsteps enter the kitchen and he stops and watches me as I wipe the countertops down. Looking over, his eyes lock with mine in such an adoring way. “Are you ready for bed, Little Dove?” “Yes, all clean. I can’t go to sleep with a messy home”

We walk out of the kitchen and I see him sit back down on the couch. "I only need a blanket if you could please provide one" he looks up and smiles at me. "Oh...um.. I .. I was actually meaning we could share a.. bed. No.. gosh, I don't know why I thought that we just met and it's?" He cuts me off with a grin on his face. "We can share a bed Little Dove, I just didn't want you to be uncomfortable."

I lead him upstairs to the guest room, I don’t want to sleep in my room. He gives me a confused funny look. “I don’t want to sleep in my room.. Not until I can get rid of memories and get some new furniture..” “I understand, lead the way Emily” There it is again. That crazy feeling I get when he says my name.

The guest room is much like the rest of the house. I wanted to decorate it in a way that made you feel like home, so any guests would feel welcome. It is a bit smaller then the master bedroom but it does have an attached bathroom. A queen size bed with a pale yellow bedframe sits right in the middle, with a large white down comforter and beautiful picture right above the bed of a field of sunflowers. On the far left wall are 5 floating shelves filled with some of my favorite books. I love this room.

Phoenix walks in, taking in the décor in an appreciative manner. “It’s very cozy in here. I like the feel” “Thank you, I have always loved the idea of running through beautiful fields, so I wanted my home to give off that kind of vibe” I smile and head to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face.

Coming back into the room I see Phoenix unbuttoning his dress shirt and draping it over the foot board on the bed, I just stare. “You stare quite a lot, Little Dove” He smirks at me as he unbuttons the top of his pants and pulls them down, placing them where his shirt is. Look away Em what is wrong with you.

I climb in bed and he does the same on the other side of the bed. It feels so weird having a stranger lay next to me in bed, but I would rather this than sleep alone in my house after a horrible disaster of a day today. Without a question, he reaches under the blanket, wraps his hand around my waist and pulls me close to him. I feel him breath in my scent as I am wrapped up in his arms and breathing in his cedar wood scent. He even smells strong, if that is even possible.

“Is this okay, Emily?” he asks me, while I melt into his embrace and feel my cheeks burning red. “Yes Phoenix, it feels like home” I don’t even realize I fall asleep, quickly after that.