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He stopped kissing me, and I immediately regretted pushing the subject. “Only a temporary separation. I promise. I’m not sure I could live too long without you, omega.”
Chapter Fifteen
Sheppard
I didn’t sleep the night before my flight. Not one bit. Locke and I spent the night wrapped in each other, savoring every moment as though it would be our last.
We packed up the last of our belongings and then paused. I even made the bed to have a few more minutes in our cocoon. Franklin didn’t accept reservations, so this place that we had our first moments together, would remain in our memories.
“Are you ready, love?” Locke asked and ran his hand down the length of my arm. I had fought against tears all morning, but when he said those words, the dam broke loose. I’d never been much of a crier, but this weekend had turned everything on end. Our lives. My emotions.
My vision was clear for the first time since retiring from my career.
I wanted a family and a life with my alpha.
“It’s going to be okay. You have to trust in us. I know that’s hard because it’s so new, but that doesn’t make it any less strong. Omega, look at me.” It took a moment, but I finally did. His eyes held nothing but love and, as I stared into them, I knew he was right. “I’m not letting you get away from me. Come on. Let’s get to the airport.”
“We? My flight leaves hours before yours.”
He shook his head. “I’m going with you to the airport. I don’t mind waiting a while if it means I get a bit more time with you.”
I lit up hearing him say that. He was right. I needed to trust in our bond. Even though it had been built in less than a day, it was a firm and steady foundation.
“Let’s go.”
Our parting at the airport was filled with tears and promises. I was home right on time, and I went straight to my parents’ house to tell them everything. They were ecstatic and wanted to see pictures. Funny thing was, I hadn’t even had a chance to take a picture of my alpha and had to text him to get a selfie. Even Jenson was over the moon happy for me.
Now, to fill in the blanks.
When Locke got home, he immediately suggested video chatting, which I agreed to, of course. Anything for a moment with him.
His schedule was crazy, but he always made time for us. Only a few days after we’d been separated, he sent me a message late at night. I knew that despite the time difference, it was late for him as well. My stomach dropped. I couldn’t help but think the worst. He was done with the long-distance thing. This was it. The end to my dream.
“Hey,” I said and noticed his bedroom was dark.
“Hey, to you. Did I wake you?”
I held up my index finger and thumb showing him that he did, a little bit. “What’s going on?”
He sighed, and my heart leapt up in my chest. This was it. I held onto the edge of the laptop for dear life. “I can’t take this anymore, Sheppard. This distance. This sleeping alone. How I did it all of those years, I’m not even sure.”
“You’re breaking up with me,” I said and reached for the top of the laptop, ready to close it upon hearing his confirmation.
“What?” he yelled. “No. Never. What? Is that what you thought was happening? Sheppard!”
My heart slowed a bit but not back to normal. I flipped the light on beside my bed right as Locke did the same. “Then what?”
“I was calling to ask you if you’d come here. I have a house we can live in together. If you don’t like it, I can find another but I don’t care as long as you’re with me. I know your family is there and they are important to you. They can come anytime they like. Would you think about it?”
“No,” I answered, barely hiding the smile rising on my face. “I won’t think about it, Locke. I need boxes. Not a lot, since I don’t have a lot, but yeah… I can’t stand being away from you, either. When?”
He chuckled. “I wish I could hold you right now, omega. I’m aching for your touch. How fast can you get your things packed? Do you want me to fly there and get you? I’ll go to the airport right now.”
I giggled. “I can pack everything up easily, but I need to take care of some other things. Financial things and getting my mail forwarded. Plus, I need time to tell my parents goodbye and spend some time with them. Maybe a week or two?”
Locke’s disappointment was so strong, I could feel it through the bond though we were miles apart. “I can accept that if it means having a lifetime with you, Shep. I can’t believe you’re mine.”
We talked over things for a while until my yawns overpowered our conversation. “Go to sleep, love. We can talk tomorrow.”
