Dead Luna – Chapter 74

Jackson’s POV

Amy, as usual, is singing in the car along to the radio. I have no idea how she seems to know the words to every song, but she always does. Normally I enjoy listening to her sing, but right now it’s actually grating on my nerves just a bit.

I close my eyes, and think about that kiss from earlier today. At the time it had felt almost magical, and then when she unexpectedly deepened the kiss I could almost imagine she was kissing me because she really wanted to. It was like being in heaven! But thinking about it hours later, I know in my heart that she didn’t enjoy that kiss in the same way that I did. Which is disappointing to say the least, and kind of changes how I feel about it now.

she thought I’d like my mate. Who knows, maybe I will? But she won’t ever be Amy, and I hope my mate will under

the closer we get to Bull Run. Can’t you get Glen to drive any faster? He drives like an old man! Come on, you slowpoke human, pedal to the metal!

lves.

noticed that I was having trouble sitting s

d then I see Amy and Glen give each other a knowing look. What do they know that I don’t? I refuse to

s our credentials. The time it takes for them to verify our identities and wave us through seems to drag on forever!

on purpose I believe, looking for the best place to park. Sky actually starts growling with impatience, wanting to rip out of me right there in the backseat of the car as Glen is finally parking and turning off

of the car immediately as Sky is going crazy and sniffing at the air looking for something elusive th

,” Glen starts to say so

m busy!”

friendly manner, confusing me. “Good lu

expecting that. Both Glen and Amy laugh at the confused look

o host the mating ball that starts tomorrow.

tents at top speed. He seems to know exactly what he wants, so I just let him go for it. It felt so good just to be out

not exactly sure, but I’ll know it when I fin

e finally come across the smell I think we are looking for, but it’s very faint. We move on to the

ng in the heat of the late afternoon in August. She is built like a warrior woman! Her long dark hair is in a loose braid that reaches down to the middle of her back, her light brown skin glistening from sweat. I see the she wolf look my way with her chocolate brown eyes, and

n looks back at me again. I slowly walk closer to her until I am absolutely certain those amazing scents are coming from her.

Mate!

me with such a musical voice, I’m sure she must be an angel! Then she is touching my fur, and Sk

likes me!

ration. Can’t he see that I’m spending time with my mate? I turn and look at the old buffoon, ready to bite him for interrupting us, but I see he is holding out a pair of shorts to me. “Amelia thought you might appreciate this.”

ybe Glen isn’t such a bad gu

lia?” Danika questions, sounding rather jealous suddenly as she takes the shorts from Glen. Then she looks at me rather stern

get all about ever having a mate?

done. “Well, I need to get back. King Alexander has just arrived. It was nice meeting you!”

ach other better!”

topping by the kitchen of the warrior barracks to grab some snacks. She whispers in my ear, “So we don’t have to leave my room for a while.”

art! I love this woman!

lcom.

your friend?”

of our meeting and gets permission to spend the rest of the day with me. She will be required to help tomorrow with the f

other.

yes while you shift?”

and lay my head on her lap, and s

the feel of the mate bond sparks as I touch her. We stare into each others eyes for several minutes.

nika. My name is Aaron Jackson Ames, but everyone just calls me

ce for some reason. But you’re not ugly at all. You’re gorgeous!”

voice of the moon goddess in my head whispering back, “you’re welcome.”

d then Danika and I finall