The Wolf's Strange Song

New Home

Making it to the hotel, I practically leap out of the car and head to my room. Mace goes to the bus and explains to them to, change into something more comfortable, pack their stuff from their hotel rooms, and be on the bus in an hour. Next, he is on the phone with one of the Council members explaining what we witnessed to our future Luna, how the people within that pack looked eager to be taken away, and every other bad thing he could think of. He asked the Council to do a full-scale investigation into the pack now and help get those out who wish to leave.

Holding my sleeping mate in one arm, I unlock the door to my room. Briefly, I lay her on the bed so I can get us a change of clothes. There is only a shower in this room, so the only option is to take her in the shower with me. I can't lay her down in there and I don't really want anyone touching her right now. Seeing her in such a scared and vulnerable state has my wolf and myself extremely protective of her in this moment. I strip off my clothes and turn to my sleeping mate. This feels so wrong, but I have to get her cleaned up so we can leave. I got to the bed and slowly began taking off her rags . . . I mean clothes. None of them are worth saving so I trash them all. Thankfully, the disgust from the clothes has me distracted enough I don't glance at her naked form and just scoop her up into my arms.

Holding my very naked mate, I walk under the warm water that cascades over us. Closing my eyes I let it massage the tension out of my back a little, I was still a little tense after everything. Slowly I turn around and let the water run over my mate. Careful not to get her face directly under. I grab one of the little sample shampoos and squeeze some into my hands, before massaging it into her hair. Her hair is so knotted, it is hard to run my hand through. I crimp and rub the soap in the best that I can. Next, I grab the conditioner sample and massage the entire bottle into her hair. While that sits in her hair, I grab a small washcloth and some body soap. Proud of myself for doing this all with one hand. Not proud I had no control over the b***r resting against her ass. Hovering the cloth over her body I can't help but stare. Her huge, round, and perky breasts are sitting there for me in all their glory. Her n*****s were stiff from rubbing against my chest. I would give anything to explore this body more intimately, but I would not do that without consent. Was so damn tempting, I would have to rub one off before we leave. I stare straight ahead as I let the washcloth scrub away that monster's scent and the smell of that musky basement. I look down again so I can carefully clean her face. I want to get the scent of his fingers off of her face. Staring at her full plump lips, I couldn't help myself. I leaned in and lifted her up so I could sneak a soft gentle kiss on those beautiful lips.

Deciding that the shower was taking too long, I did one last quick rinse for the both of us. Made sure to get all the conditioner out of her hair and managed to run my comb through it after much careful effort. Gently carrying her to the bed again, I laid her down. I tossed on the T-shirt I wore over so she had my scent on her. As soon as I had it pulled down, to her knees I might add, she snuggled into the thin material. A chuckle escaped my mouth as I watched her, elated to finally have my mate. I run back into the bathroom to take care fo my raging b***r. I feel like a teenager again, not being able to control myself. After a blissful release, I walk back in to grab and chug water from the mini-fridge. I get dressed and packed in record time. I mind-link Mace that I am about to come down, and he informs me they almost have everyone on the bus already. Satisfied, I pick up my mate and hold her sleeping form in one arm, using the other arm to drag my suitcase. I do a visual check around the room, and once I am satisfied I leave for the front desk.

"Hey, Grey!" Mace calls, strolling over to me. "Let me get the bag for you and your room key. I will get us checked out."

"Thanks, man." I tiredly say, as my suitcase is removed from my grasp and I hand the keycard over from my pocket. "I'll see you in the car."

Mace nods at me as he retreats to the front desk. I see him pull out a stack of key cards before I turn and walk to my vehicle. I think about addressing the bus of people, but one glance at the bus I see a bunch of people already asleep. Thinking better of it, I continue to my car. Opening the back door I crawl in with my mate. I adjust her on my lap and am content to have her snuggled into my chest. Looking down, I can't help but notice her n*****s through the shirt and her ass sticking out from the bottom of her shirt that rode up.

"Mace?" I question in mind link.

"Yea?" Mace answers back. I can see he is about to approach the doors about to exit the building.

"Is there a gift shop in that hotel?" I ask him.

"Ummm. . . . yea I see one to the side. It looks open too. Weird for this time at night." He tells me.

"I am glad it is. Can you see if there is a blanket in there? I don't care what is on it. It just needs to cover my mate." I ask him as I stare down at the beauty in my lap.

"I'm on it." Mace says as I see him briskly walk over to the store. Not even 5 minutes later he is walking out with a gift bag in his hand.

Mace makes it to the car and drops my suitcase in the trunk. Sliding into the passenger seat he tosses the bag back to me. I signal for the drivers to head out and we begin heading home. I pull out a navy blanket with little white moons on it and drape it over my sleeping mate. Leaning down I kiss her forehead before sitting up and leaning my head back so I can get some sleep too.

One neck cramp and five hours later, we are pulling in front of the pack house. It is early morning, maybe around 7 a.m., so the patrols have changed already and breakfast should already be out. No one from the two vehicles is interested in food, they just want more comfortable sleep. Everyone on the bus pours out. The still unmated head home, tired and dejected. The mated ones are tired but still have a little more pep in their step. Excited to bring their new partners home. I am so tired I just nod to my Beta and warriors as I rush inside and up to my room. Passing by many curious eyes to the lump in my arms hiding under the blanket. I covered her face for now, so she had some privacy. This was going to be startling for her when she awakes. Without any more thoughts about that I barge into my room, locking it behind me. I settle us into my bed and under the covers. Her moon blanket sits on the floor with my shirt. I cuddle her into my chest and stroke her hair as I drift back to sleep. Calm and content I finally found my other half. A huge grin plasters my face as I let sleep take over.