Atlas POV
No one rushed out the door to greet us, and by the awkward silence and fresh scent of cedar in the air Kyle had done as I asked. We were alone. The thought both excited me and made me more nervous. I didn't want to screw this up. It's my instinct, any werewolf's instinct, to claim their mate; usually the same day they find them. I, unfortunately, don't have that luxury considering Reena is human and doesn't even know we exist. It has been an ongoing battle to take things slow and win her the traditional human way. I hated not being with her or knowing if she was safe, and I knew I couldn't sit outside her apartment every night for very long; I had too many duties and responsibilities as the Alpha. I need to find a way to get her to warm up to me faster.
Reena looked stunning as
