Waking in the middle of the night, I walk out to the kitchen to get something to drink. But when I opened the refrigerator, it was empty. Like, literally, nothing in there. Not even any condiment bottles.
Opening the freezer, it was the same. Absolutely nothing.
Walking to the front door, I opened it, deciding to try and find the main kitchen to get a glass of water. The entire pack house was so quiet. Wandering around the bottom floor for a while, I finally managed to find the kitchen. Looking in the cabinets to find a glass, I found one in the third place I looked and got some much-needed water from the faucet.
Taking a sip, I feel this sense of.... I don't know.....
Like I'm being watched.
I turned around to look in the doorway, but no one was there. "Hello?" Nothing but silence, so I finished my water and placed my glass in the sink.
Weird. I feel like I can smell him. It must be my mind playing tricks on me. I'd love nothing more than to see Rex, to touch him, to see if my memories come back, to be near him, but I'm not sure how that would go over. Our last encounter didn't go so well.
Making my way back to the stairs, I still feel like I'm being watched. So I increased my speed to get back to my room. With only two steps left till I reached the front door of the Beta suite, I was pressed up against the wall, face first. His hard body pressed against my back. Both hands above my head, pinned by his.
Closing my eyes, all the memories of my childhood flood my mind and visions of me, following Rex wherever he went came to view. My childhood crush on him was clear, and I finally remember it all. All the emotions are coming back to me at once, like I never lost those sixteen years away.
A stray tear escaped me, remembering it all. Remembering my brother, and my love for my cousin and for Rex.
My heart was beating so fast that I had to take a few deep breaths to steady my heart rate. Now that I know for sure it was Rex watching me, I find myself totally turned-on by it, my arousal building between my legs.
Knowing he could probably smell it, my cheeks went flush with embarrassment, but his scent was intoxicating.
Feeling his hot breath on my neck, the wetness between my legs only grows. "I can smell your arousal," came his deep, sexy as h**l voice. It sent goosebumps down my spine.
With my eyes still closed, I took him in. His smell, the feel of him pressed against my back. What was he doing to me? I never had these feelings or sensations when I was with Callum. Whatever this is, I'm rather enjoying it.
He switched both of my hands into one of his, his free hand moving down my body, with his fingertips gently grazing down my skin. I took my bottom lip between my teeth to stifle the moan about to escape me.
Pressing his body harder against mine, I could feel his erection. "Do you see what you do to me?" he whispers in my ear as he continues to move his hand softly down my body, sending a second wave of goosebumps down my spine.
My panties soaked at this point, his fingers finally making it to the top band of my pajama shorts. "You smell so good." He says in that deep, sexy voice of his so close to my ear I think he's going to nibble on my earlobe.
Sliding his hand to my front and under the band of my shorts, he began his descent to my core. Throwing my head back onto his shoulder, I couldn't help but let the moan I was trying to hold back escape me.
Just as his hand started getting closer to exactly where I wanted it to be, and one small stroke between my folds, he growled, "Mmmm, you're so wet. I can't wait to make you mine."
Suddenly, I felt a soft kiss on the nape of my neck before I felt the loss of his touch.
Turning my head towards the stairs, he was gone. I felt so cold without his body pressed against mine. Taking a few deep breaths to gather my thoughts and slow my heart rate, I took the last two steps to our suite and headed to my room.
How on earth am I going to get back to sleep now? All I can think about is his body pressed against mine. How sweet he smells, and the goosebumps just his voice sends down my spine. And what does he mean by he can't wait to make me his?
When I finally am able to get back to sleep, I dream of Rex and our encounter in the hallway, finishing what he started when he ran his finger between my folds.
The rest of my weekend spent at the pack, I didn't see Rex anywhere. I never even caught a whiff of his scent. It was rather disappointing, but I was able to spend my time with Donovan when he wasn't doing his Beta duties and get to know him again.
Not only is he my cousin, but he is quickly growing into my best friend. He makes me feel so comfortable, like I can talk to him about anything.
On our drive back to my foster home, I'd been staring out the window in silence most of the way, deep in thought. "I can tell something is on your mind. What is it?" Donovan said, finally breaking the silence.
I turned to look at him. "You said we could find our mate as early as eighteen, right? How do we know for sure?"
Letting off a small chuckle, he answered, "Yes, you can find your mate as early as eighteen, but not until after your first shift. You'll feel a strong connection before your shift, but once your wolf is fully with you, she will confirm it when you find your mate. Plus, whenever you touch them, you'll feel these tingles. I hear it's the best feeling in the world."
He turned to look at me quickly before turning his gaze back to the road, "Why? Do you think you found your mate?"
"No, no. I.....I was just wondering." I quickly told him, not wanting to admit that I thought, no, hoped, that it was his best friend. I definitely shouldn't be talking about this, so I changed the subject.
"Will you be able to make it to my graduation ceremony? No big deal if you can't."
"I will certainly try my best. Send me the details." he replied with a smile. I know he's busy, and I know we just came back into each other's lives, so I won't get my hopes up. But I hope he can make it. He is my family, after all.
Pulling out front of the foster house, we got out and got my bag from the back. He walked me to the front door, dropping my bag, and gave me the biggest bear hug I've ever had in my life. It was oddly comforting.
We waved goodbye, and I watched him drive off before I went inside. I can't wait for this school year to be over so I can get back to the pack and start my life as the wolf I am.