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NINE
As soon as the sun went down, Mason bid Giles goodnight and raced to his bedroom, excited for what was to come. He couldn’t remember the last time he had been so excited to go to bed by himself. He wasn’t about to let a single second slip by tonight. No way in hell! Last night, he had been apprehensive about using his gift. Not tonight. He was primed and ready to go tonight, needing to see so much more of his mate.
The look on her face this morning at the bakery had been priceless. That sweet, sweet blush of hers made his cock harder than a fucking rock and stand at attention. He had tried to play it cool but had failed miserably. He wanted her to know that he knew. He wanted her on her toes, wondering what the actual fuck? He’d achieved that goal and then some. After all, Jane was fully human.
What better way was there for him to acclimate her to the idea of magic than appearing in her dreams and being her fantasy lover? He should have been ashamed of himself, but he wasn’t. If it was the only way he could be with his mate, for now, he’d take it. It was far better than the cold shoulder that she had given him over the last couple of days.
In his youth, his exploits within the pack had been legendary. Like some real howl of fame shit, bouncing in and out of pack mate’s dreams. Playing with the ladies and pissing off a lot of the guys. He had gotten away with it for years until his pack had finally figured out what Mason had been up to.
The alpha of his pack had given him the boot with no questions asked. His parents, family, and friends had turned their backs on him and never spoken to him again. They had written him off and shunned him as if he had never existed. At that moment, he swore he’d never use his so-called gift again.
And he hadn’t in more than two decades.
But now that his mate was in the picture, he would do anything. He would do whatever it took to win her over, starting with her dreams … if that was the only way he could get to her.
Lying back against his pillows, he closed his eyes and searched for his mate, but she was nowhere to be found.
His wolf whined in his mind, wanting any experience with his mate that he could possibly have … be it in dreams or in person, it didn’t matter to him. He just wanted what was his. Any time with her, he would gladly take and beg for more.
Mason hopped off the bed and paced the room. “It’s still early,” he said. Unsure if he was speaking to himself or his wolf, as they both needed calming. He was just as much on edge as his animal. It was becoming increasingly difficult to keep both of them in check. His wolf kept pushing forward, demanding his freedom. Mason kept pushing the animal back, swearing he was the one best suited for the task at hand when it came to dealing with their mate.
Maybe there was time to let his wolf off the leash, so to speak, to let him out to run before he tried diving back into his mate’s dream … that was if she ever closed her eyes tonight. Mason found it extremely frustrating to know nothing about her or her daily routine.
His wolf whined in his mind again.
“Fine. But just for a little bit. I want every second we can possibly get with her tonight.”
Against his better judgment, Mason made his way out to his back deck. Sucking in a deep breath, he closed his eyes and allowed the ancient magic deep in his bones to take hold.
A gust of wind picked up as his magic burst from his body, breaking and reshaping his bones. He didn’t fight it. Instead, he allowed the magic to swallow him whole. When he opened his eyes, the ground was much closer as he stood on four feet instead of two.
Taking the backseat to his wolf was second nature for him. He liked to keep a tight leash on his emotions and his wolf. It was just the way he worked. Sadly, his wolf often had a mind of his own, which was common among alphas. It’s why being booted from his pack hadn’t hit him as hard as it would have for a submissive animal.
Mason had not been born to follow another. He had been born to lead and could feel it deep in his psyche. After relocating, several wolves had sought him out, looking to start a pack of their own. As a natural leader, Mason had accepted their offer. His pack had started small before growing into the thriving community he led today. He feared that if word ever got out about who he was or what had happened at his former pack, he’d lose all that he had built
His wolf threw its head back and let out a bone-chilling howl.
Mason went on instant alert, unsure of the scent his wolf picked up. Had he found an enemy? Another shifter who wasn’t supposed to be in their territory? His wolf took off quicker than a bullet out of a gun, dashing through the forest behind his home and into the neighboring field.
What are we chasing?he asked his wolf, but there was no reply, only the sound of air rushing past his ears and the thunder of his feet against the ground.
His wolf let out a series of whines as they raced across an open meadow and into a small sub-division. A familiar scent filled his nostrils and made his heart speed.
He wondered how it was even possible. How his wolf had found her, he had no damn idea. And he wasn’t about to question it. Instead, he pushed his essence forward, expecting to take control of his body and the situation.
Nope,his wolf replied.I found her.
It’s not like you can stroll up and talk to her,Mason argued, but it was no good. His wolf had stuck him firmly in the passenger seat.
Watch me,his wolf huffed.
TEN
Jane sat on her back deck, watching the sun go down. It had been such a beautiful evening. Far too nice to sit inside. If it was one thing she loved, it was a gorgeous sunset. A beautiful pink hue filled the sky as the last rays of the sun tucked themselves behind the volley of mountains in the distance. Wisps of orange scattered along the tops of the rows of wheat in her neighbor’s field. It was simply stunning and one of the best things about where she lived.
Row after row of wheat separated and closed right back up, catching Jane’s attention.It’s probably just a deer.She thought and went back to relaxing. She saw wildlife in her backyard all the time. Deer, coyotes, and foxes. No big deal. She even saw a bear with her cubs once.
It had been a busy day. Her feet were sore, and her shoulder ached. What she wouldn’t give at that moment to have a man she could stand being around long enough to rub her feet or shoulders. Even then, it would be pushing it. Back rubs led to sex, sex led to feelings, and all that happy shit. The last thing Jane needed to catch was a case of feelings.
