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Her heart fluttered in her chest and she felt a warm sensation between her legs. All she wanted to do was blow the joint with her new husband. Now that they were married, the possibilities of what they could do stretched into infinity.
Rowan must have read her thoughts. He gave her an obvious look that said,Wanna leave?Juniper looked around at the reception tables. Guests ate and drank, laughing and chatting happily among themselves.
The entire pack had been invited. Soft music played from stereos positioned on either end of the reception area, and it mixed with the din of conversation to paint an image of easy camaraderie in Juniper’s mind.
She spotted the nanny with her three children and beckoned her forward. The elderly woman brought them forward, and they reached with open arms for their parents.
Juniper and Rowan took their children from the nurse and the babies cooed loudly in unison. They were beautiful, perfect babies. She had never seen anything more perfect in her life. She kissed her baby boy on the cheek, and rocked him gently in her arms.
“Alright, alright. That’s enough smothering for one evening.”
Juniper looked up and saw Articus standing before her and Rowan. He had a grin on his face and he winked at her.
“Alright then, kids. Off you go with Uncle Articus.” Rowan and Juniper handed one baby at time to Articus, who carefully put them into their stroller.
“Great call,” Articus said. “Well, I’ve got your kids. Don’t you guys have a honeymoon to enjoy?”
“Is it really much of a honeymoon?” Rowan grumbled. “I mean, it’s only one day.”
Articus raised a brow. “You shouldn’t complain. Instead, you should be pleased that you even got a day at all. There are tons of parents who can only wish for a day to themselves. I am being a great uncle, and giving you a day. Don’t waste it.”
“And we are deeply grateful,” Juniper said, laughing softly. “What could we have ever done without you?”
Articus smirked and walked away with the children in tow. Rowan and Juniper got up shortly after, and headed toward the exit.
It took them some effort to detach themselves from the guests and well-wishers, but eventually they were safely in Rowan’s truck, driving away to the loud sound of cheers and applause.
Rowan drove toward the outskirts of town for a quarter of an hour, and then veered off onto a game trail. Juniper had no idea where they were headed, but she bristled with excitement.
The terrain got smoother, and soon the forest thinned. Eventually, they emerged out of the trees, and Juniper’s heart caught in her chest.
The roar from the waterfall was deafening as the water crashed against the rocks. The river that ran behind the town widened here, with a slower current. The graveled shore had plants peeking through the rocks in a breathtaking display.
Right on the edge of the water stood a sturdy log cabin that extended over the water, suspended on thick beams. The scene was breathtaking, like something out of a painting.
Juniper turned to Rowan, beaming. He was already smiling at her, as if he knew what her reaction would be to the display he had put before her.
“What’s this about?”
“I thought you—we—deserved some time away from all the madness of the pack.”
“Oh, Rowan.” She looked around once again, laughing softly. “It’s beautiful.” Her voice was soft and had a dreamy quality.
Rowan took her hand in his and squeezed gently. “I’m glad you like it.”
“Of course I do. I’m glad to have you all to myself, Mr. Zev.”
“You have no idea how glad I am to have you to myself, Mrs. Zev.” He leaned forward and kissed her, cupping her cheek in his palm. “Come on, let’s go inside.”
The cabin was warm and beautiful, and the view across the river was splendid. The bedroom had a pair of French doors that led out to a balcony sitting over the placid river.
Juniper stepped out on the balcony and Rowan joined her, wrapping his arms tightly around her. They stood in silence for a long moment, taking in the sights.
They didn’t need words. She knew his thoughts, and he knew hers. They felt like two sides of the same coin, and as they held each other, they exchanged something that a million words could never express.
It felt like they were all alone in the world. Juniper loved that. She loved how the only things she saw were elements of nature. She didn’t have to pretend to be alone with Rowan. Today, no one else existed in the world. They were the last people left on earth, and that was enough.
She took Rowan’s hand and led him back into the bedroom, leaving the French doors open to let in the chilly river breeze. Slowly, she unbuttoned his shirt, staring deep into his eyes as she did so.
