Wolf Endangered (Willow's Forbidden Pack #2) - Avery Song Page 0,207

we'll go with that for now."

The way he smiled really lit up his eyes and he leaned in to whisper into my ear, "Do you realize that when we make love or even share a hint of intimacy, I can see as if I weren't blind?"

Whatever energy I had stored in the backup emergency departments came whipping into me as my half-opened eyes widened to full capacity as I took in his dazzling smile.

"You're lying." I could barely speak.

He shook his head. "Don't know how long it lasts, but I've been able to see since our shared orgasm, and it's at a heightened level, like when we're in wolf form."

I was literally speechless because the immense happiness on his face was priceless.

He chuckled at my obvious shock and kissed me. "It won't be permanent, but I think you may be my cure, Sweet Mate."

His words made me emotional as I gathered enough strength to lift my arms and wrap them around his neck. I pulled him as close as I could with me in the bath and him along the side of it on his knees.

"I love you so much." I choked on tears.

"I know," he confessed as he hugged me back. "No matter my imperfections...you loved me before you knew you loved me. You accepted my obvious flaws. And you are the only one in this world who accepts the way I love. Mother Moon knew I needed you. Somehow...you came at the right moment in my life."

He kissed my shoulder and continued to hug me tightly.

"I love you, Willow. No matter the avenues ahead, my love will never die. You're the blood I need to survive, and if anyone tries to steal you from my grasp, I'll destroy every bit of them."

"Except their organs," I quietly teased, and he actually leaned back to look at me with an arched eyebrow. "You know you could donate them, and reserve some for more painting sessions."

"You want to participate in those?"

I slowly nodded at the idea, and I was sure he saw the glint of excitement in my eyes.

"I want to join in next time."

"Soon you're going to encourage us to have a paint night with wine."

"Will it lead to thrilling sex?"

"If that's what you want."

"Then deal," I declared with a weak smile. "Kidnap our enemies, retrieve the information we need, torture the shit out of them, create various paintings while drinking wine, and have rewarding sex, that's a nice date night."

He couldn't stop himself from chuckling.

"Yup. You're definitely my Sweet Mate," he vowed and kissed me.

I wouldn't want it any other way.

~JAYCE~

"Don't cry."

My tears couldn't help but fall down my cheeks, my sobs vibrating against my chest as I hung my head low. My hands were drenched in blood, the floor was covered in the thick, dark liquid of my mate, and yet her presence wrapped around me as her lips kissed my cheek.

"You have to let me go, Jayce."

I shook my head as I cried, begging Mother Moon to bring her back. To let me see her again - to love her again - to apologize for the pain I delivered in her last moments.

To ask for forgiveness.

"Someone new is upon the horizon, mate. Don't let your sorrow force you to miss such a spectacular sight."

It felt like she was fading away, and I looked over my shoulder to see her begin to walk backward, her hand waving goodbye.

"No. Mate! Please. Don't leave me!"

My flames pushed off my flesh, begging to reach the woman we'd forsaken. She deserved to be loved. Deserved to be held and not be alone in this cold world.

"I love you, Jayce," she whispered, her distance only growing. "I'll always love you, and will watch you, but please..." Tears spilled down her cheeks as she continued to wave.

"Let that shining light heal your broken heart. Allow yourself...to be loved...to be...free."

To be free?

My eyes snapped open and I darted forward. My body was drenched in a cold sweat and yet it felt like I was on fire.

Alright, I was on fire.

The flames from my dream were in my present, and I cursed before I was up and using the nearby extinguisher to put out the flames that caught onto the bed. The lingering smoke moved through the room, but it wasn't enough to alarm anyone else.

I'd forgotten about fireproof sheets, but I hadn't experienced a dream like that in a solid year. It was always like this during this season.

Looking at the mess only left me