Part Sixteen: Star Gazing. 

Standing outside, I leaned against a tree, letting the wind flow through my hair. The sky was clear and the night was quiet, it seemed that the vampires weren’t going to attack tonight. I sighed, running a hand through my hair. It was three days since the attack. Damian’s leg was almost healed, and his stomach wound was only a scar now, but he was still weak.

“It’s a little late for star gazing, don’t you think?” Kevin approached me, smiling slightly.

“This has nothing to do with stargazing. More to do with the fact that my pack is in danger.” I shrugged.

“You’ve been out here every night since we came, and you stay out here for at least five hours. Are you even sleeping anymore?” he asked me.

I sighed. “They won’t attack me, it’s practically forbidden. I can’t endanger my pack anymore than I already have, I owe it to them, they have done so much more for me.” I murmured.

“And what have they done to deserve such...gratitude?” I could hear the sarcastic tone in his voice and gave him a dry look.

“They gave me a family.”

At this, he was silent. “Why don’t you go back inside? I’ll be fine out here.” I said.

“Actually, I was sent out here by your mother. She wants me to take over the watch.”

I sighed once again, shaking my head. “I’ll only let you stay out here if you have someone else with you. I can’t risk it if not.” I stated firmly.

“Then I’ll get Bob out here with me.” He shrugged.

I nodded. “Alright. I’ll stay out here while you go and get him.”

He left to go find Bob, and I leaned my head back against the tree, letting myself relax for the first time since I came out here.

“It’s interesting. these people care more about you than they do their own lives.” I jumped up, only to come face to face with Paul.

“I doubt that, Paul. They can take care of themselves.” I growled.

He let out a laugh. “ We’ll see. You were right to stay out here. I’d never attack you, my sweet mother.” He stroked his finger down my cheek, and I slapped his hand away like I was burned.

“Don’t ever touch me again!” I spat.

He laughed again. “You are feisty.”

“Okay, I’ve got Bob, now go inside.” I turned to find Kevin and Bob.

I furrowed my eyebrows and turned back around to see that Paul was gone. My mouth opened, but nothing came out. “You okay, Cat?”

“I’m...fine.” I said slowly, shaking my head. “Just...be careful, and if anything happens, I want you to howl. Got it? Watch each other’s backs at all times.” I said sternly.

“Don’t worry. Now go!” he gave me a light shove.

I walked into the house, rubbing my eyes tiredly. I yawned as I pulled myself up the stairs. I entered the room, my eyebrows furrowed as Damian’s blue eyes stared seriously at me.

“You saw that, too, didn’t you? I’m not crazy, am I?” I asked him.

He shook his head. “You’re not crazy.” he confirmed.

I sighed in relief, leaning down to reach into my bag. I pulled out my pajamas and quickly changed, ignoring Damian’s hungry growl behind me.

I crawled into bed. cuddling into Damian, I pressed my lips to his, kissing him fervently. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me tighter into him.

“You know, my leg is almost completely healed.” He murmured suggestively against my lips.

I pulled back laughing. “You are impossible.”

He smiled. “Hey, I might be impossible but I am your mate, and you have to deal with me.”

I kissed him again. “You know, I’ve never gotten to ride on your motorcycle. When you’re healed, do you think you could take me for a ride?” I asked him.

“I think that could be arranged.” he murmured.

I kissed him once more and closed my eyes. I smiled as I felt his hand on my cheek, the tips of his fingers grazing my hairline. “I love you.” He told me.

“I love you too.” I whispered.