Simply His (+18)

"A Storm is coming"

*Caleb*

I was becoming someone else when I was with her. Alex confessed he liked the new me better. At first, when he said that to me on the way up to my hotel room, I was a little offended, but when I looked at him and saw he was not mocking me, I started to process his words.

"You are in a better mood since you found her, she brings out the best in you," He said as he stared at the elevator's door without looking at me, all trace of jokes entirely absent. I didn't reply, he wasn't expecting any response either.

Later, I was lying naked on the bed, staring at the ceiling and thinking about how to proceed next. When we left the restaurant she was comfortable with us walking hand by hand; she blushed deliciously after we kissed goodbye in front of Cara and Alex, so that meant she wasn't afraid of being with me in public. If things went well, I was planning a weekend away in two more weeks, and if that went well, I was going to reveal my wolf to her then. He had been restless and anxious to get out, and I didn't want to hold back anymore.

As my phone rang, I smiled seen it was her. She was breaking her shield slowly, I really enjoyed seen her confidence grow.

"Hello there..." She says, and I grin.

"I was just thinking about you..." I told her and I knew she blushed hearing it.

"You were? I am glad to hear that... what were you thinking specifically?" I could hear her giggle.

"I thought maybe we should go and have a day out, just the two of us. Maybe outside the city if you are up for it," I wasn’t sure how far she would go along with the idea, she was still a little cautious and I didn't blame her, in fact, I was proud of her for being that way.

"That sounds interesting. Do you have any idea as to where to go? Or are you being adventurous?" She giggled again, and I couldn't help smiling. She was teasing me.

"I promise you I'll be as adventurous as you'll allow me to be," I said, and I thought I heard her smile, after some seconds I continued. "But if you don't feel like going too far, I am up for just watching a movie and something to eat."

"Are you asking me out on a date, Caleb?" She surprised me with her question, and I could feel her a little nervous as well.

I guess I have failed to be more traditional and she deserved only my best. "Why yes, Meadow, if you would please grace me with the honor of your company, I would very much like to take you out on a date, a long one."

I could close my eyes and feel her joy. She was my mate, making her happy was my priority, and small things like that perfectly accomplished it. I was proud of myself, my wolf was too.

After roughly an hour of talking, we both said goodnight. Just as soon as I cut the call, Alex mind linked me the need for him to find me. I invited him in, and Cara entered behind. I lazily got up from the bed and put a pair of pants, this was serious enough for them both to be quiet.

"Ok speak up," I ordered.

"Craig called and said Cornelius and Agape were seen near the Smithson's land earlier today."

I tensed, taking a deep breath. My land, my allies, my people, or my mate. This was becoming a difficult choice. "Give me the report."

"A small assault team tried to invade, but the security arrangements worked. Resulting in all but one of their casualties. One was captured."

I grinned, finally the balance tipping to our side. When it came to my property, my pack and possessions, I didn't care how many enemies needed to die to ensure their safety. "Good. What happened with the last one?"

"He managed to leave wounded. Alpha Demark ordered his head to be hunted down. They are trying to find him as we speak."

I growled and picked up the phone, dialing Demark's number. After five rings he finally answered. "Demark, what the hell do you think you are doing? Stand back now!"

"We have the advantage! we can chase him and...." I heard growls and shouts, my teeth gritting. "Demark, you moron! He is leading you all to an ambush! He had time to mind link with Cornelius, and he prepared for your arrival!" I kept hearing growls and sounds of battle. Alex looked at me with wide eyes, and Cara had her hand on her side gun by instinct.

I heard Demark pick up the phone again. "Rowen! We're ambushed!"

I rolled my eyes. "No way, really?! I just told you to get back! Order the retreat now! I am sending my men to help you... you better listen to me, or I swear..."

"We are retreating, going back to the camp now..." He howled, and his pack answered with their own howls in understanding. I cut the call and looked at Alex.

"I want you to fly there now, you are the only one besides me who can hold the situation and Demark both at the same time," He sighed and nodded, turning to look at Cara. She walked head down to snug in his arms. I closed my eyes, breaking them apart was not my favorite idea, but I needed time, I needed more days before I could tell Meadow the truth and take her with me. If she decided to accept me that is.

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*Meadow*

I woke up ready for an adventure. I was smiling more now, and I only noticed that after looking my cheeks pink in the mirror instead of the pale shade they used to have. I really couldn't wait to see where we were going.

I heard a knock on my door, and I rushed to open it, only to find a tired and sad Caleb. My heart sank to the floor as he tried to force a smile for me, so I took his hand and pulled him in. "What happened? Are you ok?"

He sighed and I led him to my couch, he immediately pulled me with him when he sat and I landed on his lap sideways, as it seemed to be our comfort pose. He didn't want to talk, it should be something terrible, so I let him take his time while I hugged him, resting my head on his shoulder. He laid his head on top of mine while he took a deep breath, and I felt him slowly relax. After about 10 minutes of silence, he finally kissed my forehead and spoke. "I am sorry, you deserve better..."

To hear these words broke my heart, so I lifted my head and captured his in my hands. "Don't say that please, you are scaring me... what happened?"

"I feel bad for sending Alex away from Cara, but I need more time to be with you... It is true, I really need it... I have been living a miserable life until I found you."

My head was spinning, he just confessed me something of enormous importance, he believed he was in love of me? Or with me. I was not sure anymore, and that scared me. I looked at him in the eyes and felt a mix of emotions, I wanted to run, but I couldn't break apart. He stared at me as if he could see my internal conflict and that scared me even more. He closed his eyes again and whispered. "I am messing it up, aren't I..."

"Caleb, start explaining, please. Let's begin with you sending Alex away from Cara? What happened?"

He opened his eyes and nodded. "I... We had a problem with a client's property, vandalism, they had constantly been trying to scare them away, but it has become a large issue when they seem to have some members of the police on their side. I've sent other people but Alex is my best, and it was either send him or go myself."

His job seemed to weigh heavily on him, and I felt helpless. "I am sure he knows the dangers and consequences of the job..." I said, trying to find better words. "And I understand if you have something important and need to go, Caleb," I sighed and bit my lips, I felt those words hurt me even when I knew they were true.

"Meadow... " He whispered as his hand caressed my face slowly, then he kissed me hard. It was a deep and passionate kiss, filled with need and desperation. I moaned as my arms locked around his neck and he pulled me tightly to him. I felt his pain with each breath, and it made me cry inside. It was almost as if he was saying goodbye and I didn't want him to.

What could I do? If only I knew how to help him or how to ease his pain I would without thinking on it twice. He just confessed me how intense were his feelings, and even though I knew it made no sense, I felt the same way about him.

Suddenly his phone rang, and it startled me. He growled lowly and took it out of his pocket as he laid his forehead against mine, both of us breathing heavily. "Yes..." He whispered, then tensed.

"Is he ok? Is he alive?" I gasped, his eyes locked on mine. "Ok, you take over until he regains his consciousness. And I don't care what Demark says," He ordered, I felt my body shiver. He leaned against me and took a deep breath. "Thank you, Alex, I will be there soon." He whispered before he cut the call and I felt a tear roll down my cheek. I couldn't control it, and when I noticed it, he already was drying it with his thumb and leaning closer. "Time is running short, I only have a day, and I am going to risk my life with what I am about to do. Please come with me..." He said, and I nodded. Whatever he wanted me to do, no matter what, I was probably going to do it.

The truth hit me with such force as we walked out of my apartment; it had only been a week since we met, but it felt like a lifetime of longing for him to arrive, and my world was slowly shifting and had begun revolving around him.