SWNOVELS Chapter 29
'Did this older woman just tell me that I have to be turned into a werewolf to stay alive.’ I repeat to myself, letting her words sink it. "What the hell! when is the next full moon?" I shout, facing Malachi. "In 7 days," he mutters, with his head hanging low. I stand from the table and start pacing around the room. Malachi comes to my side and I stop to meet his eyes. "Luna, everything will be okay. We can change you tonight or tomorrow if you need a day to rest." He tells me, pulling me close to him. I peer up at him, and can't help but notice how handsome his face is, I just want to kiss him, but then I fight the trance his beautiful face has me in.
"NO! I don't want to be a wolf," I yell, watching his smile fade. "What do you mean? That is the only way for you to stay with us," He explains with a confused look. "I don't want to lose my humanity. That's what makes me who I am," I reason with tears falling down my cheeks. Malachi takes my hand and looks down at me. Our eyes connect, and I feel like all my worry disappears. "Luna, nothing will change you. Your wolf will only intensify what you already are.” He states, looking at me like he is seeing deep into my soul, and I know he means every word
I wrap my arms around his neck and jump up so he can catch me. "I believe you, Malachi. I'll do anything for you and Paisley," I tell him, hugging him tightly. He smiles so big like a kid at a chocolate factory. "I missed you, Luna. I was so devastated.” He whispers into my neck with so much heartbreak in his tone. All my memories of everything that happened before I died begin to wash over me, along with flashes of the afterlife.
Instead of the room, I'm in Malachi's office and I can see Malachi holding me in his arms, crying, and my sister is crying on my shoulder. But no matter what I try I can't move to comfort her. I try to reach out for her when my body jolts back to the present. Malachi gives me a bewildered look. "What's the matter, Luna?" he asks, staring with concern. I look around, and I'm back in the lady's cottage. "It's nothing," I say, looking around confused about what just happened.
"Let's go home, my wolfman,” I say, grabbing Malachi's hand with a smile. He picks me up and turns to the older woman. "Thank you for bringing her back to me, Sukie,” Malachi says with a sincere expression. They say nothing more to each other, and he walks out with me still in his arms.
We are in the car heading back to Aberdeen, but I'm not sure exactly where we are. I face Malachi and smile. "You saved me wolfman," I say, reaching for his hand. "I told you, in the beginning, I would do anything for you, Luna and that was the truth,” He says, squeezing my hand. I bring his hand to my lips. "I love you, Malachi.” I sigh happily. "I love you more than words can say,” Malachi declares with a grin.
Malachi and I keep our hands together for the whole drive, both of us afraid of letting go. We pull into the packhouse, and I tremble at the thought of explaining to my family how I'm still alive Malachi grabs for the handle, and I grab his arm to stop him from exiting the car. "How am I going to tell my family about this?" I stare at Malachi with worry. "Chloe, they just witnessed a yard full of werewolves fighting. I don't think they can get much more surprised than that,” Malachi reassures me before he gets out of the car, walking over to my door to open it for me. taking my hand helping me out and wrapping his strong arm around me, guiding me to the front door.
Malachi opens the door as we walk in and I see my whole family sitting in the living area, along with Amelia and Paul. Everyone is expressionless and no one is saying a word. The atmosphere is so thick with grief I can barely breathe. They all turn when they hear the click of the door closing and, in an instant, they rise to their feet with their eyes wide with confusion. "Chloe ho..." Marley tries to ask but loses her words as if she’s wondering if she’s gone crazy. I walk to her and take her hands in mine, so she knows I'm there. "I'm back Mar, and I will never leave you again,” I promise her with a smile. "But you died! Right in front of me! How are you here right now?" Marley questions with a bewildered look on her face as she searches my features.
"It's complicated,” I sheepishly admit, not able to keep her eye contact. "Chloe, you need to tell me
what's going on right now. I have seen some things in the last two days that no one has ever seen in
their lifetime.” She exclaims with shock on her face, so I take a deep breath. "Well, my fiancé is a
werewolf, and so is my best friend" I say, pointing to Amelia who's standing close by. I can tell by
the look on Amelia's face she’s struggling to keep her composure and is itching to run over to me. I
smile at my friend and hold out my hands to let her know it's me, and she can. Amelia runs to me so
fast and picks me up into a tight hug.
Amelia lets me down and grabs my face and peers into my eyes like she’s trying to figure out if my soul is still intact. "It's me, Amelia. I promise,” I tell her, pulling her in for another hug, but when I look at Marley, I see she’s frowning at me. “I'm alive. Can we leave it at that, please" I beg her and feel relief when she nods with a smile. “Where is Paisley?" I ask, noticing she’s not in the room with everyone. "Cypress has her up in the nursery,” Marley answers and I don't wait another moment. I rush upstairs, taking them two at a time like I have a newfound energy. I walk into the nursery and stop when I see Cypress rocking in the glider with Paisley in his arms.
Relief courses through my body at the peaceful expression she has on her face while she’s sleeping. I slowly inch closer to him, careful not to wake Paisley from her sleep and Cypress finally notices me. "How are you alive?" he questions with confusion. "A lady named Sukie," I tell him just as Malachi walks into the room. "You took her to Sukie?" Cypress asks, glaring at Malachi. "I didn't have a choice. I was not going to live without her,” Malachi yells in a whisper. "Stop arguing and give me my baby," I quietly demand.
Cypress stands, looking to Malachi for confirmation that I am still me and I can't help but feel annoyed. "I am fine. Now, let me have my daughter" I demand again, looking at Cypress with my arms out, waiting. He reluctantly puts Paisley in my arms, and once he does it feels like she fits in them perfectly causing my heart to swell with love. I brush my thumb along her soft skin, and I feel tears welling up. "I love you, Paisley. I'm so sorry it took me so long to get back to you," I whisper, kissing her cheek softly taking a seat in the glider Cypress was in before I came in. I look up at Cypress. “I'm okay, I just want to spend some time with my daughter before getting some rest” I declare, bringing my attention back to Paisley.
Cypress and Malachi leave me with Paisley for a few hours and I sit there staring at her the whole time. Malachi comes back in and I look up at him. “She is so beautiful” I say beaming from ear to ear. He smiles at my happiness. “Lets get some rest Luna” He insists holding out his hand to help me up. I hold Paisley in one arm and take Malachi’s hand. He pulls me up and I take Paisley to her crib, kissing her cheek softly and laying her down gently. We stand looking over her for a moment then Malachi and I quietly walk out of the room to ours, which is next to Paisley's. My mind is racing with how much my life has changed since I've met him, the man literally brought me back from the dead, and I'm going to make sure I enjoy every minute of it.
Once we close the door, I strip off my clothes and turn back to Malachi with a smirk. "You coming, wolfman?" I ask seductively. His eyes light up as if his whole body caught on fire and just the way he’s taking in my naked form has my own body heating up with need. I saunter to the shower, glancing over my shoulder to see Malachi watching my every move. When I enter the shower, I turn on the water and revel in the feeling of it slowly running down my body. Malachi stands at the glass door, watching me as lust fills his eyes, and I bring up my hand using one finger to beckon him in. He undresses, and I feel my whole-body tense looking at his ripped abs and pecks. It was like the day Malachi walked in the kitchen, just wearing sweatpants after a workout. I bite my lower lip as he stalks towards me, never taking his eyes away from mine as Malachi steps into the shower. My eyes follow the water as it falls down all the crevices of his muscles. I take my hands, dragging them down every inch of his torso, stopping only inches from his manhood. I look up at him with longing eyes, letting him know what I want, and I know he understands when he bites his lower lip in anticipation.
I can’t wait any longer and bring him to my lips while pushing my naked wet body against his, yearning for him to touch me in every way possible. He moves his hands slowly down my sides to my ass, grasping a handful, then smacking it. Hard. "Oooh!" I Squeal. "I need every inch of you," I whisper, feeling my pussy pulse at my own words as I think of his massive cock inside me. Malachi picks me up, and I wrap my legs around his torso. He carries me out of the shower and throws me on the bed with my body still dripping water. When he moves away, I watch him move down my body and I'm aching with want and desire.
Malachi spreads my legs, holding them in the air as he trails kisses down my inner thigh to my wet center. He kisses it softly, then sucks my clit between his lips, pressing tantalizing patterns with his tongue. "Oooh Malachi,” I cry out softly. Upon hearing his name, Malachi lets his Alpha show by grabbing my legs, pulling me to the end of the bed, and inserting his tongue inside me. “Oh my god," I shout, writhing against the sheets from the pleasure. "Luna, you taste so good,” Malachi growls against my core.
To his dismay, I take control by grabbing his arm and pushing him to his back on the bed. I straddle him, taking his member in my hand and swiftly insert him inside me. I gasp as my walls expand for him. "Damn Luna,” Malachi moans as my walls pulse around his length. He places his hands on each hip and helps me move. I use his chest to help me get better leverage to move my hips, then guide his hands up to caress my breast. I moan when he slightly pinches my pierced nipple.
Malachi flips us over, not removing himself from inside me and hovers over body. Malachi teasingly pulls himself out. But then plunges himself into me. "Ooh," I scream, then he slams into me harder, causing me to lose control over my body. He picks up the pace, thrusting faster and harder, sending me spiraling into my orgasm. "OH MY GOD MALACHI," I scream as my pussy contracts around him. He erupts at the same time, emptying himself inside with one final thrust.
Malachi moves himself beside me, trying to catch his breath. "I thought werewolves had great stamina,” I tease him. “Are you getting old Mr. Alpha?” I ask, laughing. He gets on top of me, tickling me until I cry out in laughter. After a moment, I wipe the tears from laughing so hard then I look at Malachi, gently cupping his face. "I thought I would never see you again, my wolfman,” I admit, caressing his lips with my thumb. "I would never let that happen, Luna," He says, then presses his lips to mine. Between kisses, he whispers into my mouth, "I love you, Chloe."