CEO's Runaway Mate and Her Cubs

Opening her eyes late in the morning and not needing to worry about hungry pups was a real holiday.

Lara rubbed her eyes and cuddled in Nate's arms. He also was relaxing since he hadn't gotten up yet. It was a sign clear enough about his mood and energy.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

«Hey, are you tired?» she inquired when she sensed his hands moving on her body. He had hugged her tighter without opening his eyes, but she knew he was awake.

Somehow, she knew.

She didn't question him about why was he pretending to be asleep. She could understand his wish to stay in bed longer.

«Just a little,» Nate hummed against her hair. «I can wake up if you want me to. Or I can continue sleeping if you prefer.»

«I'd like to see your wolf shape,» Lara blurted out.

That thought had been with her for a while, but she hadn't told anything not to make Nate feel awkward. She wanted him to feel free around her, but she also couldn't wait for him to come up with that idea. Somehow, the thought that Lara might be curious about him didn't cross his mind.

But she wanted to see that white wolf again. This time from closer. She wanted to see herself mirrored in the azure eyes. But was it right to ask him so directly? After all, wolves were sensitive about shapes.

«I can't now,» Nate said.

«Not now... I meant during the full moon. But I'd like to see you. Also, it doesn't have to be the next Bright Moon. Might be in the future; I don't want to hurry you. I just thought it would be nice if you knew about my wish.

That's all.»

«I meant I can't now because there is no moon,» he explained. «But there is no reason to wait for the Bright Moon. This evening will do. Also, it's not like we'll have time for ourselves next time. The kids will be out of control, so we won't be able to play together.»

Only after saying it did Nate realise he was saying things a human being wouldn't comprehend. Play together? She didn't want that, did she?

But her shining eyes stopped him from taking his words back. She seemed to like the idea nonetheless. Even as a human, she could have fun... They just needed to find their balance.

«You're right,» Lara said. Light blushing covered her eyes, and she smiled like a little girl in front of an amusing show. She couldn't wait to see Nate again! To touch his fur, play with him...

Only if he wanted, of course.

«So, you transform only when the moon is in the sky,» she said, returning to focus. There it was: the chance to find out more about her boyfriend and children. «But I've seen your ears during the Black Moon! How is that possible? And the kids, they wag their tails at any hour of the day.»

«We can do a partial transformation alone, but to turn completely, we need help. It's enough that the moon is in the sky. We don't need to see it, but we feel its power. Sometimes, it happens during the day. As for the ears, these are completely in our control... Except when they are not.»

«So, during the Black Moon,» she whispered, widening her eyes.

«We can turn, but we usually stay human. It's a night when our human part is the most sensible. We simply don't have the strength or any reason to let our wolf resurface. While it's the opposite for the Bright Moon. Then, we are purely instinct.»

«I noticed that,» she chuckled.

Her wolves were so out of control during the Bright Moon, but she couldn't blame him for being clingy.

She couldn't even blame Nate for how he had pushed her on the bed and used his Alpha power. It was a miracle she hadn't felt any panic back then. But she had been quite distracted by him to feel any fear.

«You're lovely in both cases,» she said. «You and the kids.»

«The moon won't appear until night,» Nate whispered, rolling closer to her. He leaned his weight on his arms and bowed down to kiss her.

He was interrupted by Lara's stomach rumbling.

Oh, right. Human women needed food and comfort. They couldn't overexert their bodies. And they were on holiday, meaning they should relax.

«Let me order some food,» he said before getting up. «We can spend the rest of the day doing absolutely nothing.»

«Sounds fun!» was her reply. She observed his back as he walked away, and she took quite a while to return awake.

Oh, the twins. She had forgotten about them for a long while. But she felt no guilt. They were taken care of.

But still, going two days without hearing from them? She wasn't strong enough.

«Nate, can we call Samantha?» she said.

«Sure!» she heard from the other room.

«Do you think Samantha will feel like we're checking her out?»

«No, she won't. She'll soon be a parent, she knows how it works. And we're not calling because we're worried but because we miss the little beas... the kids.»

He walked back to the bedroom and sat on the bed. He had ordered food, so his work was over. He could return to staring at his mate with no shame.

«Why is it so difficult?» Lara sighed. «Going on holiday just the two of you is wonderful, the best. But I still miss them sometimes.»

«It's normal. But you will have your pups back as soon as we return home. It's not the same for this vacation. It lasts two days only.»

«But we'll have other vacations,» she pointed out. «It won't be the last, right?»

«Right,» he said. «Now, what do we do first? Breakfast or call?»

She shrugged, uncertain.

«I guess breakfast is more urgent,» she said. Not that she wanted to delay the call. Just, something deep in her heart told her that Nate would cherish every moment with her. It was only fair if she did the same.

The kids could wait. She wasn't sure they were awake yet, after all.