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

didn't say you were gorgeous, but said you were perfect" I muttered, knowing I was kidding myself. His laughter told me just as much."If you say so sweetheart," he winked before glancing over towards a nervous Annie. He shrugged, turning his attention back to me as I ripped open the chocolate and snapped it into little pieces so I could easily melt it. "What you making?""Paul wanted chocolate cake," was my reply.Adrian rolled his eyes, but I could tell he wouldn't be passing up a piece. I loved that my mate liked my cooking, it was a relief as well as a weight off my shoulders. It helped me try and realize that I was worth him, that I could make him happy."You like to bake?"Looking back over towards Annie I could tell she wanted nothing more than for Jake to be by her side, calming her nerves. I wondered where he had gone but didn't bring it up."I love it," I admitted to her. "It helps me think."When the timer went off I grabbed some oven gloves before pulling out the three circular shaped tin cakes I had baked, pleased with the golden brown color meaning they had been cooked to perfection. I may be covering it in chocolate, but I didn't want it to be sickly so I had done the base of the cake a simple vanilla."They smell good," Jake grinned as he walked into the kitchen and headed over to a relieved Annie. I could tell that my mate’s presence made her nervous, but then again he was an alpha, a powerful man. I couldn't exactly blame her, he had scared the crap outta me the first time we had met."Thank you," I flushed.Setting the cakes on top of each other once they had completely cooled I went about melting the chocolate, mixing it with some milk to make it smoother for me to cover the cake. I didn't want it to look dreadful, even if the taste would be the same. It made me happy when I was proud of my work.It didn't take long until I had the three—tiered caked decorated, the fact I knew it wouldn't take long for the pack to demolish it making me smile despite myself. It made me happy that it always goes down so well."So how were the doctors, mate?" Paul asked Adrian as I sat on a stool, my fingers working with the fondant Adrian had brought me a few days ago as I made bright red roses out of it. I could feel his eyes on me but I didn't look up, feeling flustered under his gaze."Everything went fine," he grunted. I looked up at him, feeling his excitement which had me confused. What did he have to be excited over?"Thank god," I heard most of the pack mutter causing me to frown. Were they really that worried? Why? Shrugging I grinned once I had completed my fifth rose, feeling a pair of lips press against my cheek. Looking up I saw Adrian grinning down at me."They look lovely," he praised."Thank you," I blushed before getting the cake back out of the fridge and decorating it with them. "Done," I announced proudly once the last one was in place."Wow,"Glancing over at Annie I could see how shocked she was. Passing it off I jumped up and washed my hands, nearly slipping at the last moment but of course my mate was there to catch me in his arms."Clumsy," he mumbled causing me to feel my face flush even redder. It was later in the day when I found myself lying in bed with my mate, Adrian's hair wet from a fresh shower as I laid my head on his chest. It was soothing, listening to his heart beat as it thumped away in his chest."Can I ask you something, sweetheart?"

 

Chapter 92

 

Glancing up at Adrian I nodded. "Ask me what?"He seemed nervous as he spoke. "Would you ever consider having kids?" he finally got out.That I had to admit stumped me, what with the randomness of it and all. But when I really thought about it, letting the idea of having pups cross my mind I was surprised with how appealing that option seemed to me. I had never even fantastic about the idea in my past, it never having crossed my mind, but now as I laid with Adrian I found myself wondering…Would I make a good mother?Could I look after my young? Was I good enough?I must have been quiet for some time since I soon felt Adrian's worried emotions flood into my own like a soft wave of feeling. Looking up I saw him staring down at me nervously."I would like to," I finally admitted quietly. "The idea doesn't seem as terrifying with you."What I had said was clearly the right thing since the smile which lit up my mate’s features was earth—shattering; he looked happier than I had ever seen him. It didn't take a genius to work out that he was extremely pleased with my admission and I found myself relieved that I had worded it how I had. The last thing I wanted to do was disappoint him and I thankfully hadn't."That makes me very happy my little mate," he grinned before he was hovering on top of me. Flushing I wrapped my arms around his neck, my forehead pressed against his collar bone as I breathed in his scent. I loved the way he smelled. I didn't know quite how to ask him what his thoughts were but I had gathered that he definitely wanted children."I love you," he mumbled as he ran his nose up against my neck. I smiled. "I love you too."  *** Adrian's Pov  Waking up to my mate would never get old I thought with a smile. I liked it when she was the first thing I smelled, touched and felt as I opened my eyes in the morning. It brightened up my day and put me in a good mood which only seemed to continue throughout. Like I said, loved it. Curling myself around her I pulled her tighter against me, my hand around her small waist as I spooned up behind her. I could sense that she was still asleep, curled under the covers as she tried to keep herself cozy and warm. I smiled at her despite myself. It wasn't until I realized I was circling the skin of her stomach with my fingertips however that I realized it wouldn't be long until I would have the perfect family, my mate at my side and a pup who I would spoil rotten and protect until my last breathe. The thought was appealing enough that I couldn't help but continue to lightly touch the soft skin of her stomach. I couldn't wait. Being werewolves our females did not carry the pup for as long of a time as humans did, honestly the whole nine months seemed like far too long to wait until a child had grown enough to be born. I scowled at the thought. Our species were different in that pups grew at a speedier rate in the womb, and while each female was slightly different it was nowhere near nine months. Only the female carrying the child would know when the time would be soon. I knew because of that I couldn't hold off telling her. When I had asked her last night on her thoughts of having children with me it had been a big relief to find that while she hadn't thought about it she didn't seem put off at the idea in the slightest. But, how would she react when I told her? It wouldn't be long until she figured it out on her own and I knew if she did she would panic which was the last thing I wanted. She couldn't be under any extra stress and I definitely did not want to be the cause. Pressing a kiss to the side of her neck, her skin smooth to the touch, I reluctantly pulled myself away from her. Smiling as I watched her roll over as if reaching for me I pulled the covers up further around her before hurriedly shrugging on a pair of loose pajama pants. There was no need to wake her when I had to sort some things out, she needed her rest and she was not a morning person in the slightest.Running fingers through my hair I gave her one last longing look before heading down the stairs, making sure to close the bedroom door behind me. She did not need to be disturbed. Heading towards the kitchen I was instantly hit with the smell of my mate’s cooking. It was distinctive, she was talented after all."What are you doing?" I asked amused when I caught sight of Jake in the kitchen. I smirked when I saw he wasn't alone. "I did not realize you had spent the night, Annie."I knew before I spoke that it would make her uncomfortable, and I was right, but it was more than a tad amusing to say the least. As predicted she flushed brightly, shifting closer to Jake who looked sheepish. "I—I,…" she stuttered. "I didn't think it would be a problem—I mean Jake—""Adrian's joking, babe" Jake took pity on his mate.  Glancing up at Adrian I nodded. "Ask me what?"He seemed nervous as he spoke. "Would you ever consider having kids?" he finally got out.That I had to admit stumped me, what with the randomness of it and all. But when I really thought about it, letting the idea of having pups cross my mind I was surprised with how appealing that option seemed to me. I had never even fantastic about the idea in my past, it never having crossed my mind, but now as I laid with Adrian I found myself wondering…Would I make a good mother? Could I look after my young? Was I good enough?I must have been quiet for some time since I soon felt Adrian's worried emotions flood into my own like a soft wave of feeling. Looking up I saw him staring down at me nervously."I would like to," I finally admitted quietly. "The idea doesn't seem as terrifying with you."What I had said was clearly the right thing since the smile which lit up my mate’s features was earth—shattering; he looked happier than I had ever seen him. It didn't take a genius to work out that he was extremely pleased with my admission and I found myself relieved that I had worded it how I had. The last thing I wanted to do was disappoint him and I thankfully hadn't."That makes me very happy my little mate," he grinned before he was hovering on top of me. Flushing I wrapped my arms around his neck, my forehead pressed against his collar bone as I breathed in his scent. I loved the way he smelled. I didn't know quite how to ask him what his thoughts were but I had gathered that he definitely wanted children."I love you," he mumbled as he ran his nose up against my neck. I smiled. "I love you too."  *** Adrian's Pov  Waking