My Savior Alpha, Jessie Marie [book recommendations website .txt] 📗

brows pulling together into a frown as she spoke. I didn't know what to say, too consumed with rage to think straight so I kept quiet until I managed to calm the hell down. I didn't want to snap at her, I couldn't afford for her to fear me anymore than she already did."Like what?" I couldn't help but ask, wanting to savor the opportunity that she was sharing something about her passed. I doubt she realized how honest she was being with me, but the realization that she wasn't lying to me filled me with such satisfaction that I couldn't help but calm down slightly at the thought of it. At this I watched as she seemed to think it over, her form relaxing and I couldn't help but bite my inner cheeks to try and stop the cheesy grin that wanted to form on my face. It helped, but I was sure I looked slightly insane."Like an equal" she finally admitted after what seemed like hours had past, when in reality it was most likely less than a minute. I couldn't help the growl that rumbled in my throat, it causing my chest to vibrate as my hands gripped the edge of the table with an effort not to break something.It didn't take long until my knuckles started to turn white with the strain of my grip, my form shaking in my anger as I tried to fight the urge to phase out of rage. It wasn't until I felt the softest touch on top of my hand though that I felt my wolf settle down almost instantly, my head snapping in my mates’ direction only to see her nervously circling her thumb on top of my hand sending pleasurable tingles through me. I couldn't help but sigh out in pleasure at the relaxing gesture."Thank you" I grinned widely at her, catching her blush before she turned her head as if she was trying to hide her reaction from me. She looked to put it bluntly, adorable. Whether she tried to hide her reaction from me or not didn't matter, considering she was flushing about five shades of red.

 

Chapter 24

 It wasn't until she seemed to realize that she was still stroking my hand that she snapped her hand back before I could stop her, instantly missing the warmth and comfort her caress brought me as she did so."Sorry" she mumbled, her blush increasing making her look utterly edible. She wasn't making it easy on the whole not pouncing on her thing, but I knew that she wasn't doing it on purpose. Just that thought made me grin, knowing how innocent she was."Don't be" I assured her with a wide grin, never in my life have I felt so free and relaxed. I knew that if the pack saw me now they would probably faint out of shock; yea I wasn't considered the friendliest person in the world, not by far.At this I watched as she pulled her bottom lip between her teeth, her eyes dancing as she played with her hands on her lap. It was then I realized that she was still wearing just my shirt and a pair of my boxers, her form shaking slightly and I was again reminded that she had yet to gain enough energy for her body heat to return to normal. Crap, how stupid of me!"Do you want to have a shower sweetheart, you look cold?" I asked her, not wanting to offend her. She seemed taken aback by my question but hesitantly nodded, making a move to clear the plates before I grabbed them. "I'll do it" I grinned, for once not minding cleaning the dishes.With her slight nod I quickly placed them onto the counter, deciding to deal with them later as I held out my hand for my mate to take. I couldn't wait to feel her skin touching mine, call me pathetic but I simply didn't care.With a small smile on her lips she hesitantly did so, my larger hand almost engulfing hers as I felt her shudder slightly at my heat compared to hers. Really she should have been running the same temperature, but Lisa had promised me that as soon as she got a lot healthier she would slowly get back to what was considered healthy for a females werewolf her age. Well, that was what I was hoping for anyway."Come on" I smiled as I gently guided her up the stairs, not bothering to hide my grin as I felt her stand impossibly close to me as to absorb my heat as it radiated off my form. She was standing as close to me as she possibly could without touching me, and it was fair to say that I loved every second of it.It didn't take us long until we reached my bedroom, my hand still gripping hers gently but firmly as I tugged her along as I took her into my bathroom. It wasn't like I minded her using the hall one, but to put it honestly I just wanted her scent in my own. Not to mention it would be hers soon as well, as soon as she understood that I would never be letting her go that was."The towels are there sweetheart, use what you like. Do you want me to see about getting you some clothes that might fit; some of the females might have something?" I asked her, not telling her that everything would probably hang off her skeleton like form. I also didn't tell her that I liked her in my clothes, surrounded by my scent as my shirt and boxers seemed to dwarf that fragile little body of hers."Can I…can I keep these?" she asked nervously, not looking at me as she gestured to my clothes as they covered her pretty little form. I doubted she realized just how much her question pleased me, my grin widening as I nodded. I couldn't deny her anything, I didn't want to."You want me to get you some fresh ones?" I asked her happily, knowing that she might feel better with some clean clothes. At her subtle nod I gave her hand a squeeze before reluctantly letting go of it before heading into my bedroom, opening my set of draws before I grabbed a pair of boxers for her and a shirt. She would have to turn the waistband around a few times so they didn't slip off but other than that she would be fine wearing them.Walking back into the bathroom I caught her staring at herself in the mirror, not making a sound as I simply watched her. She didn't seem to notice me, rather blankly staring at nothing in general and the empty look in her eyes had my heart clenching painfully."Sweetheart?" I asked softly, not wanting to startle her. It was a wasteful effort though, considering the fact that she jumped anyway as she spun around to face me. Smiling apologetically I shot her a sheepish smile, pleased when she seemed to instantly relax when she saw it was me at the door and nobody else."Thank you" she muttered sweetly as I held out my clothes for her, watching as she gently took them from me before holding them against her chest. Smiling at her I reached around to turn the shower on, giving her one last look before heading for the door."Call me if you need anything" I made sure to tell her, getting a nod in return before I reluctantly shut the door behind me. I didn't like letting her out of my sight, but I wasn't going to appear controlling and make her uncomfortable by staying. Though I couldn't help but think of a time where she would be completely comfortable with me, hopefully then she would be up for the idea of saving water and showering together. I couldn't help but grin at the thought; something to look forward to.

 

 

chapter 25

Adrian's Pov

It wasn't long until I heard the water cut off, my sensitive hearing picking up on the slightly squeaky sound that was made by the shower door opening. I couldn't help but think about how she was standing right now, most likely as naked as the day she was born or in nothing but a short fluffy towel. I couldn't help but groan at my thoughts, knowing I needed to tamper down on my lust as not to scare her away if she thought I was pressuring her into anything.The sound of clothes and fabric being moved and put on was next to catch my attention, my breath catching in my throat as I tried desperately to shake away the image of my naked mate from my mind. It didn't help that I had seen her completely bare before, even though she was nothing but skin and bones I could tell that once she got some meat on her bones I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off her. I could barely hold back now.After a few more minutes I heard the door open, the fact she hadn't locked it not missing my attention and I grinned when I realized that she trusted me enough not to barge in and take advantage of her. I growled at the thought, but loved how slowly but surely she was becoming more comfortable around me."Adrian?" her soft voice caught my attention, my head snapping in her direction as she peaked her head around the door."Yea?" I smiled, seeing her eyes flicker with an emotion which flashed too quickly for me to fully grasp onto what it meant."Could I borrow your brush, please?" she asked softly, clearly expecting me to refuse but having the nerve to ask anyway. I quickly answered her, not wanting her to think anything other than what's mine was hers."Of course sweetheart, brush away" I smiled, seeing her briefly do the same before the door shut with a gentle click. I couldn't help but fall backward on the bed, landing on my back as I breathed in her scent as it surrounded my sheets. It made my wolf purr in delightful pleasure.A few minutes later telltale sign of the door clicking caught my attention, rising onto my elbows as stared at the door as it opened.My breath caught in my throat as I took in my freshly groomed mate as she stood by the door, playing with the sleeve of my shirt as she stared at her bare feet