The Healer

Chapter 32

Tori POV

“Stay the night with me?” I looked into his eyes and saw nothing but love and…. Sadness? “Victor?” He got to his knees and then stood before me. Reaching down, he grabbed my hands and lifted me up. Carrying me to the bed, he sat down as I straddled him. Wrapping his arms around me, leaning down to kiss my neck and take in my scent.

“Tori” He whispered as he peppered kisses to my neck and up my jaw. Slowly, he made his way across my cheek and kissed the tip of my nose. Leaning back, he smiled at me.

“Tori, I would love nothing more than to stay with you, nothing more than to wrap my arms around you, hold you tight, make sweet love to you all night, but I want to do this right. I know your father is happy about us, but I need to formally ask his permission, and Apache’s. I want you to be treated like the queen you are. Not just a moment of lust, but a moment of true love. I want to show you the love I have for you.” He combed his fingers through my hair and cupped the back of my neck and kissed my lips gently.

I released the breath I was holding and smiled. My fears were quickly fading away. I thought he was rejecting my advances, but really, he was thinking of me and doing right by me. My heart swelled with love and pride for this man. This man who was to become my mate for life.

“Why Victor, I had no idea you were such the romantic!” I quipped in my fake southern accent. He chuckled and squeezed me tight.

“You have no idea” He kissed me once again. “Now, my love, you need to get some sleep for your very important meeting tomorrow.” I sighed and nodded. I wiggled my way off his lap as he groaned a little before I stood up. Grinning, I leaned over and kissed his nose.

“Soon, my Beta, soon” I caressed his cheek as I grabbed my bathroom bag and headed for a shower. I saw him fall back on the bed and rub his hands down his face, looking quite frustrated. Looking him over, I could see just how frustrated he was.

“Not soon enough” He mumbled under his hands as I walked into the bathroom and started my shower.

Half an hour later, I walked out of the bathroom wrapped in my towel and ran my fingers through my damp hair. I walked over to the dresser that held my duffel and pulled out my shorts and tank for bed. Dropping my towel, I pulled up my shorts and wore my tank top. I picked up my towel and turned around, and jolted in shock. Sitting in the corner on a reading chair was Victor.

“Jesus Victor! I didn’t know you were still here!” I stood quietly while I caught my breath. I looked up at him and realized by the expression on his face that he had just watched me come out of the bathroom and get dressed. Sh*t! He had seen me naked, and I had no idea. “Victor?” I stepped toward him and noticed his eyes were dark, completely black, and he was breathing heavily. My heart was racing, but I was not frightened.

“Hello Ivan” I grinned at him. “Enjoy the show?” I whispered as I slowly stepped toward him. I know I’m playing with fire here, but I know he would never hurt me. He stood abruptly and with quick steps before me. Without stopping, he picked me up and continued to the bed. Dropping me gently, he leaned in and was inches from my face.

“Hello mate. It’s dangerous to play with us like that.” He answered while running his nose up my chest and into my neck. “I can only take so much before I lose control. Victor wants to be a gentleman.” I reached up and wrapped an arm around his neck.

“What do you want, Ivan?” He leaned his head back to look into my eyes.

“I want to lock you away where no one will see as I bury myself within you, over and over.” He continued running his nose across my cheek and down my jaw, leaving little kisses as he went. I could feel myself tightening up, and my core was going wild. I know he said he wanted to wait, but he’s making it very difficult at the moment.

I turn my head and nibble on his ear. A throaty growl rumbles from his chest, and he grabs my hair. His kisses become heavier, and he leaves small bites on my neck. I moan out at his touch.

“I am sorry, my mate, Victor is yelling at me for control. I will see you soon.” He kisses me hard and needy. “I love you” He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. When they reopen, I see the beautiful blues of Victor. We stared at each other for a moment as I noticed a slight blush staining his cheeks.

“Are you okay, Victor?” I asked, grinning up at the gorgeous man above me. He smiles sheepishly and nods.

“Ivan wanted to say hello.” I chuckled and grabbed his face. Planting a big kiss, I pull back and smile.

“He can say hello anytime he wants to.” Victor winces a little, and I look on in confusion.

“He’s prancing around in my head howling in joy.” I couldn’t help but laugh at that, and Victor joined in as well.

“Well, I’m glad that he’s happy about us” Victor rolled off me, and we both sat up.

“He is overjoyed that you said yes.” I squeezed his hand and leaned in to kiss his cheek.

“I can’t wait, Ivan; we will be together soon” Victor dropped his forehead against mine and sighed.

“Great. He just went into another round of howling. I think he’s happy” I giggled and kissed him again. Victor got up from the bed, and I followed. He wrapped his arms around me and held tight. Absently, I rubbed his back as if consoling him. “I think it’s time to turn in. I will see you tomorrow before you leave. Don’t forget to see the Alpha before you leave.” I nodded and unwrapped myself begrudgingly.

“I’ll grab Tammy and meet you guys there first thing.” He nodded and kissed me good night.

I closed the door behind him and locked it. I leaned against the door and took a breath. Slowly calming myself before bed. I walked over to the nightstand and grabbed my phone. Sending a quick text to Tammy to meet at Alpha’s office in the morning, then we can ride in together to work. I crawled into bed and turned off the light. Fixing my pillow, I settled in to sleep. I heard the ping of my phone and saw that Tammy had answered, saying she’d see me in the morning. I could still vaguely smell Victor on the sheets and smile to myself. Soon, I told myself, soon. We’ll be sleeping with his arms wrapped around us and kisses every night. I could feel Mystic roaming around in my head, and I thought it was odd. I had never really felt her before unless I was healing someone. I tried talking to her to calm her down, and surprisingly, she answered.

“Mystic, you okay?”

“I am fine, human. I was just conversing with Ivan” My eyes shot up.

“Oh? I didn’t know you could do that.”

“Yes. Us wolves can communicate with each other once we have established greetings.”

“Oh, that’s wonderful, you can finally talk with Ivan. He’s been looking forward to meeting you.”

“Hmm. Strange one, that Ivan. So dominating and proud yet falls down as a puppy when we are around. Strange behavior for a beta wolf.”

“He loves us, Mystic. People do strange things for love.” I heard her hum in agreement, then settled herself down for the night. “Mystic?”

“Yes, human?”

“You can call me Tori.”

“Okay, Tori” I smile at her hesitance.

“Thank you”

“For what?”

“For finally speaking to me” I could sense her shake her head.

“It wasn’t’ by choice that I couldn’t.” Her answer confused me, but I didn’t press her on it.

“Good night, Mystic”

“Good night, human.” I sighed heavily. “Tori” She corrected, and I grinned as I fell into a deep sleep.