“Just you, Solan.All I need in the world is you.”
He felt the exact same way.
“I’m one lucky wolf, Kaeli.”
“Not as lucky as me.”
ChapterSeventeen
Tuesday felt like a completely different day to Kaeli than the others before it.Maybe it was because she knew how well she could defend her mate and the pack when called on, or maybe it was because she could feel her magics working together, two parts of a whole.
She didn’t feel fractured anymore; she felt like she was exactly where she needed to be, and her life was finally falling into place.
Of course, it was all because of her sexy mate.Meeting Solan was by far the best thing that had ever happened to her.She cherished every day with him, and she was definitely falling for him.
How could she not?He was not only oh-so-sexy, but he was sweet and protective, and rocked her world every time they touched.
They left the house after a late breakfast and walked to Leo and Mira’s.They held hands and meandered, not in a hurry, and enjoyed the crisp fall morning.
“Are you happy with the house?”he asked.
“What do you mean?”
“It’s only a two-bedroom.When I chose it from the unoccupied ones available at the time, I didn’t need more than that.But we’ll start a family eventually, and I guess I was wondering if you wanted to look for another home in town.”
She slowed her walk and faced him.“I like the house, and I like that we live on the same street as Leo and Mira, because I think she and I are going to be great friends.But aside from that, we could always add onto the house if we end up having a big family.”
“That works for me.”He brushed his lips against hers.
They resumed their walk and reached Leo and Mira’s.Solan knocked, and Leo called for them to come in.
In the family room, Mira stood and hugged Kaeli in greeting.“Morning!I know you met Brick yesterday, but this is Jade, his mate.Jade, this is Kaeli, Solan’s mate.”
Jade stood and gave Kaeli a hug.“I’ve heard so much about you.It’s nice to meet you.”
“You too.”
“Have a seat, guys, we were just talking,” Leo said.
Brick, who had been pacing near where Jade was sitting, said, “Yeah, talking!I can’t believe I leave town for the first time inyears,and there’s a literal battle for good and evil, and a rescue on top of it, and I missed it all!”
Solan chuckled as he and Kaeli took a seat on the couch.“It’s wild, right?Everything happened at once—Kaeli and I met, then Foley attacked the dealership, and then Mira got abducted by that asshole poacher.”
Mira shivered.“I’m glad they’re all dead, and I’m glad Brent Foley and his H.A.S.jackasses are gone.Ohio is a better place without him here.”
“Damn straight,” Leo said.
Brick wanted a play-by-play of all the action he’d missed.Kaeli settled back on the couch with Solan’s arm around her and listened as Solan and Leo told him everything that had happened leading up to the rescue at the warehouse and Kaeli opening up the earth to swallow the evil males whole.
With a sage nod, Brick said, “I know you haven’t been here long, but I talked to Adam this morning, and I’d like to offer you a place on the security team.”
Kaeli hummed and glanced at Solan, who smiled encouragingly.
Before she could say anything, Brick continued, “It would be part-time, since I know that you’re still working on your magics, and Cinder said that since you’re dealing with two magics instead of one, it’s not something that can be easily mastered, so you need time and freedom to do that.But you could work with Solan, and I could keep you close to the alphas’ home and in the hunting territory.”
“I’d love that.I was actually wondering what I might do with myself, along with learning how to use my magic and being an amazing mate to Solan.”
“Hell, yes, you are,” Solan said with a grin.
