Wolf Bond

Donovon’s POV

After dealing with some pack matters, I walk outside my office because it is almost lunchtime. Dad has already mind linked me at least four times in the past hour reminding me of the lunch.

Probably, mom is driving him crazy.

Later after getting ready, I wait for Ivory to come out of her room. My eyes keep on flickering to her room’s door, from time to time, as idly watch television while waiting for her.

Nearly, half an hour has passed since I am waiting for her, but she has not come outside her room yet.

I know she has not left the house, because she does not go anywhere without me.

Turning off the television I walk to her room and lightly knock a few times. But when I do not receive any sign of opening the door, I slowly turn the knob and peek my head inside the room.

Her scent hits me with full force, nearly making me moan as Storm howl happily in my mind. Stepping inside her room, I silently chuckle when I find her peacefully sleeping on her bed fully dressed up.

She is even wearing her chucks while she is sleeping.

Let her sleep.

“We have to go to lunch,” I reply to Storm even though I am also debating whether to wake her up or not because she is sleeping so peacefully.

Slowly, sitting on the edge of the bed I stare at her face. The innocence which she has on her face is something that I always find fascinating.

Gently, I touch her arm with my fingertips. The faint sparks which I feel send waves of warmth inside my heart. She has not recognized the mate bond yet, so she is not able to feel the sparks. Even though the warmth which I feel with her touch is nothing compare to the sparks which we will feel when she will recognize our bond.

She stirs and her lips turn into a small pout. Opening her eyes, she looks at me with her sleepy eyes. As soon as she sees me her pout turns into a small smile, as she stretches herself like a kitten.

On the other hand, I just want to kiss her smile.

See? You are a pervert.

“No, I am not and please do tell me you do not want to kiss her,” I huff, as Storm is fondly looking at her.

No, I do not want to kiss her. I want to bury my nose in her hair and inhale her smell and also I want to lick her face.

My wolf gushes over Ivory while wagging his tail from side to side.

Rolling my eyes at Storm, I focus my attention on Ivory who is glancing at me in confusion probably thinking what I am doing here.

“We have to go to lunch at my parents’ place.” I gently hold her hand and help her to sit, “Remember, I told you this morning.”

“Oh, yeah, I do remember.” She nods her head, then gives me a sheepish smile, “I got ready a bit earlier, then I do not know what else to do to pass my time, so I slept.”

“So, when you do not have anything to do, you simply sleep?” Arching an eyebrow, I look at her in amusement.

“Yes, it is better than doing nothing.” She shrugs, “I am utilizing my time in a better way.”

I let out a loud chuckle while Storm is praising her for her smartness.

“Are we late?” She asks as her eyes slightly widen in the realization that it is almost time for lunch.

“No.” Shaking my head, I stand up, “Freshen up then we will leave.”

“And do not sleep this time.” I tease her which makes her laughs as I walk out of her room.

We are going on foot to mom and dad’s place as they live just on ten minutes’ walking distance from the packhouse. The part where I live is completely separate from the actual packhouse. It is an entirely furnished small house, connected with the packhouse through the main hall. Even I have a separate entrance.

That’s why many people have not even met Ivory yet.

Mostly wolves prefer to build their own house when they meet their mate and move out of the packhouse. Packhouse mostly consists of unmated wolves and some mated wolves too who do not want to leave the packhouse.

We have not even stepped out of the packhouse ground when Luca and Gavin are by Ivory’s side.

“You guys do not need to go with me.” Ivory smiles and shakes her head.

“Sorry, Ivy, we have Alpha’s strict orders to protect you,” Gavin says as I can see his eyes flickering around as if looking for some threat.

I know they are protective of her and just following the orders of their Alpha, but still, I feel slightly agitated. But before I can say anything, Ivy holds my hand as she looks at them.

“Donovon is with me and I am sure I am safe with him.” She nods her head, “He will not let anything to me.”

It is true, I will never let any harm come to her but her confidence in me strengthens my resolve to protect her with my life.

“It is okay, you do not have to worry about her.” Shifting my hold, I intertwine our fingers, “She is absolutely safe with me. And if you need to find her we are at my parents’ place, you can ask anyone they will guide you.” I give them a brief nod.

They look between me and Ivory, then slowly nod their head.

“If you need anything, just mind link us.” Gavin gives her a small smile.

“Thank you, Alpha, for looking after her.” He respectfully bows his head.

“It is my duty to take care of her,” I reply to him truthfully, his eyes meet mine as I can see understanding in them as he briefly smiles at me then they go back inside the packhouse.

“It feels strange.” She lightly chuckles, then glances at me, “Walking with you.”

“Would you have preferred if I was in my wolf form?” I ask her, narrowing my eyes playfully at her.

“Maybe.” She shrugs with teasing smile on her face, which turns genuine, “But it is good strange, I like you even like this.”

“So, you like me, huh?” I smirk teasing her, but in reality, my heart is beating rapidly wanting to hear her reply.

“Yes, I like you.” She smiles as her eyes lock with mine. “You are my friend so, of course, I will like you.”

My lips stretch in a wide smile hearing this from her mouth that she likes me. Even if it just as a friend but still it means a lot to me.

The entire walk to my parents’ house, I can’t keep my lips straight as a permanent smile is settled on my lips.

We have just reached there when the door, to their house, opens and my mom almost runs outside with my Dad trailing behind her as he shakes his head at her. However, no one can miss the love in his eyes when he glances at mom.

Quickly, mom engulfs Ivory in a hug while Ivory also returns her hug with the matching enthusiasm.

“She is so pretty.” Mom cups her face as she glances back at dad, “I am so happy to meet you.” Mom smiles at her.

“Even I am so glad to meet you, Luna,” Ivory says in a respectful tone while smiling at her.

“Call me Julia.” Mom affectionately looks at her.

“Shall we go inside and talk there, instead of standing outside.” Dad wraps an arm around mom’s shoulder as he looks at mom.

“Oh, I just forget to invite you inside in excitement of meeting you.” Mom laughs as she guides Ivory inside.

Ivory quickly holds my hand as we walk inside the house. This does not go missing by mom and dad, as they give us a fond look.

“Hello, Ivory, I am Donovon’s dad.” Dad introduces himself, “You can call me Arthur.”

“Nice to meet you, Arthur.” She nods her head respectfully.

“After our first meeting, I would not have expected to hear this line from your mouth.” Dad lightly chuckles as Ivory looks perplexed.

"Do not you remember how angry you were at me for growling at your Wolfie." Dad raises an eyebrow while his crossing his arms over his chest. Slowly her eyes widen in realization.

"You were that black wolf?" She points at Dad, looking surprised.

While I and mom watch them in amusement as I stand beside mom placing an arm over her shoulder.

"Yes, the same one whom you scolded to step into your area without your permission." Dad nods his head trying to suppress his laugh.

"Oh my God!" She laughs, "I thought you were some bad wolf who was bullying Wolfie, that is why I got angry."

"What if there was another wolf, other than me, the actual bad wolf?" Dad asks already amused by her.

"Then Wolfie would have taken care of him," she instantly replies, with a smug look.

I would have shredded them into pieces if they would have come near her.