*Masons pov*
Watching my mate leave was probably the hardest thing I ever did. It took everything in me to not follow her. I could tell she was trying to understand this new aspect of her life. I couldn’t help not wanting to know more myself. I decided in this search for answers I was surely going to need help. I had this feeling she looked familiar, her features were rare amongst wolves. I only heard of one bloodline having the same icy blue eyes like hers. But it can’t be. The last of the Royal bloodline died with Queen Amelia 24 years ago during the revolt... Far from home I didn’t have the access to be asking around yet. I know my mate will be needing me and whatever answers I can give her. My journey home will have to wait a few more days. Getting into my truck calling my Beta “Dalton I need you to contact the Elders and ask them if they’ve ever heard of a wolf outside of the Royal bloodline having icy blue eyes.”
“Sure Alpha, but Mason what’s up why are you wondering?”
Quickly filling Dalton in about meeting my mate and her strange circumstances he too became curious.
“Dalt I need you to keep the pack running a few more extra days, I can’t leave here without her but I know this is gonna take some time to reassure her”
“Bring our Luna home, take the time you need. Everything is going smoothly here” with that I hung up. My mate. My beautiful little mate. She will be needing me. I already know she will be thinking up even more questions. Questions I’m not even sure I could answer. The way I could see her mind was spinning when she left I could only hope it wouldn’t be long before she reached out.
Pulling out of the parking lot to head back to my motel I realized I never got the food I initially went there to get. Oh well thinking to myself I’ll just stop for take out somewhere. I had too much to consider to worry about cooking for myself. I was only supposed to be here 24 hours to give myself a break from driving. At least this is a nice quiet town. I can see why whoever decided to keep my mate hidden picked here. I only stopped after several hours stumbling across the dense woods that looked like a safe spot for Alabaster to be able to stretch his legs as well. Wasn’t hard to see that this little town didn’t have much going on.
Pulling back into the motel my phone went off
“Hey Mason, it’s Klara. All this is insane to try to think about alone without answers I can come up with myself. Could we possibly meet back up in a bit?”
I caught myself smiling at my phone. She wanted to see me again. Alabaster was howling with excitement to see her again as well. It was tough but he understood the delicacy of this situation and knew he needed to also take this slow.
“Just tell me when and where and I’ll be there”
Her reply was almost instant “there is this walking trail just past the grocery store the way I went, can’t miss the entrance. There at 6?” The feeling of happiness made me wonder how I even lived this long without her. I couldn’t wait. I didn’t want to wait but 6 was only an hour away
“Sounds like a plan, see you soon”
As quick as I got back I left again. Arriving sooner I didn’t want to have her wait the slightest. Dalton had shot me a text as I pulled into the parking area of the trail “elders said not to their knowledge but want to know why you’re asking”
Getting out to wait “Fill them in entirely” as I sent the reply Klara pulled in. Early too.
*Klara pov*
The amount of questions I came up with was becoming unbearable. I needed answers. I know I told Mason 6 but I can always get there early and wait. Hopefully that’ll also help him find the spot easier. As I pulled in he was already there leaning against a black pickup. Jeez this man even makes that look insanely attractive. Watching me pull in I could see his body relax and a smile come across his face. If this truly goes anywhere that smile is going to be the death of me. I couldn’t help the pull towards him without even realizing I had wrapped my arms around his neck greeting him. Letting his smokey pine scent calm my nerves. Tightly wrapping his arms around me as well his head dipped to the crook my neck taking a deep breath. How have I only just met him and yet he’s greeting me like we’ve been in love for years and just went some time without seeing each other? This is a feeling I can get used to. I never knew I could feel this safe. I have no urge to make sure my surroundings are secure. Just the feeling that this man will protect me at all cost. I’m not sure how long we stood there just holding onto each others embrace. Suddenly Artemis came back tiredly muttering “mate”. My heart felt content staying like this but I had my questions that should get answered before it gets too late.
Pulling back a low growl came from him “hey I wasn’t done yet”
I couldn’t help but blush and giggle but in all seriousness I needed some answers. He finally let go just staring down at me with a smile plastered across his face. I felt embarrassed under his gaze. No man has ever looked at me like that. The look of pure adoration.
I couldn’t take the eye contact any longer. Looking down I stepped forward again putting my forehead against his chest and looked down at my feet. He instantly wrapped his arms around my shoulders.
“So I don’t fully know where to start with all my questions so I guess I’ll just start with asking what it’s truly like to have a wolf”