ALL NOVEL Chapter 370: Just this once
Without anyone noticing, the Bright Moon came.
«I can't believe it's already been two weeks,» Nate sighed. Since the Black Moon had happened so many things that he couldn't keep track of the time.
He had been busy planning the attack on Mayford, then executing, and finally cutting loose ends and searching for Polenta.
When he picked Lara up from the centre, he remembered what day it was. He had been so stupid, forgetting that!
He had to get ready beforehand... What could they prepare in so little time?
«Let's go,» Lara said, looking at him.
«It's the Bright Moon,» he said.
«Yes... So, what?»
She knew it. But she wasn't fretting as he did.
«What do we do with the pups?» he asked. «Leaving the base is too dangerous, you know... We can't go to the forest cabin, like last time.»
«It's an emergency. We'll survive it for this once,» Lara said, rather calmly.
Only then did Nate remember that she was used to spending full moons in a room, trying to calm the twins enough not to be discovered by the neighbours. To her, just letting them howl was enough freedom.
«You're right,» Nate sighed.
He was the one who would run into the woods and turn into his wolf shape. Even though he hadn't done so since Lara appeared in his life.
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«Ehm... I might behave a little wildly,» he said.
«I know,» Lara chuckled. «I won't use it against you.»
«But I won't hurt you; of that, I am sure.»
«I know,» she replied.
Somehow, Nate was still convinced she was afraid of his wolf nature. But, how could she? Her kids were just as wild. Even more, all things considered.
«We can watch the moon from a high window,» Lara said. «This way, you three will feel a little closer to it. Even without a forest where to run in, you can manage. Next time, we'll go to the cabin again... Okay?»
«Okay,» he agreed.
Talking with Lara, his worries disappeared. If she had managed to keep two wolves in a room for the whole night of a Bright Moon - repeatedly at that - she must have known something he didn't.
He wished to turn. In the end, he hadn't done so in two months. Yet, he didn't want to scare Lara either. If they were in the forest, he would run away to turn alone. Take a stroll in his wolf shape and return human before using the rest of the night to take care of the pups.
Like that, locked into a building, he couldn't do anything.
Moreover, the base was going to be a place filled with turning wolves!
«We can stay at the residence,» he said.
«No,» Lara pointed out. «Your mother said she doesn't want anyone during Bright Moons. What if the twins break something? No way, Nate. We'll stay here like the others.»
«What about the cabin?» he said. «It would be the four of us and no one else.»
His face was solemn and convinced, as if he wasn't contraddicting the words he had said a few minutes before.
«Really?» Lara chuckled. «Sure, okay. For me, it's the same. It's you guys who will need some space, after all. I'll tag along just in case you get hungry. Oh, but do wolves hunt if they're hungry?»
«Not humans,» he said.
«I wasn't asking you that. I just want to know if my kids will try eating small animals in the woods or if I can relax.»
«I will stop them if they try.»
«Okay, then. The cabin it is.»
He sighed, relieved. Lara had a trauma, and he couldn't allow her in a place filled with wolves. He had to protect her from everything, including his nature.
He would have taken his run without getting too far. He would have been there all the time, protecting his mate and pups from anything.
Maybe, one day, Lara would have gotten over her fear of wolves. That day, she could stay with the rest of the pack. But, until then, she had to be protected from any fear.
Meanwhile, Lara had her own thoughts. She was wondering if she would see Nate turning. At the same time, she wanted to ask for details but couldn't. After all, it was a very, very private matter. She didn't want to pry just because of a little curiosity.
And, with patience, she was sure she would get to see Nate's other shape. It was just the second month they knew each other, wasn't it? They had moved at a high speed, all things considered. A few months more weren't that long.
They returned to the base and packed a bag. Once everything was ready, they picked up the kids from kindergarten.
«It's early,» Lara said, noticing Nate's excitement.
«I know, but I can't wait. It's as if I was imprisoned here. And I do go out... The others shall feel even worse.»
«They will survive it,» Lara said. «Do you feel guilty for going outside while your pack stays here?»
«A little.»
«It's for their safety. As for us, I can't imagine any danger that would get past an Alpha wolf. Is there anything I'm not aware of?»
«No, of course not. You're safe with me!»
«Then, don't feel guilty. You have been so busy lately. It's only right if you take a break. And, then, you will solve all the issues in front of you after tonight. You will make it so that your pack can go out as well. It's just a break, Nate.
You're not abandoning anyone.»
He nodded, dragging her into a hug. He knew she most likely hated it, but he couldn't resist. Her scent was delicious, all of a sudden. And her words would excite before making him calm down.
What effect that woman had on him! If it was anyone else, he would be worried about his sanity. Yet, with Lara, he didn't mind turning crazy.
«We'll have some wonderful family time,» he said. He didn't even mind the twins would stand in between him and his mate. Oddly enough, he was happy he could play with them instead of Lara.
She wouldn't get hurt, and they would be free and happy. A win-win situation.