Chapter 22

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Rose:

Ryder had been gone a while and I couldn't help this feeling in me. I knew perfectly well that he could handle himself just fine. Not to mention he probably had Beta Miles with his as well as other pack warriors. But I couldn't help but worry. In the short time I have been here I have been shown more kindness then I have in years. It almost makes me think maybe someday I could actually be happy. And just maybe I could be happy here. and I know it could be a long shot and I could be wrong, but maybe I could be happy here with Ryder. As my mate. I still don't totally understand how this is possible. but the mate I though I had didn't want me. But now, I seems that its almost like I've been given a second chance. A second chance at everything. A new mate, a new life. Now I just needed to decided if I was going to take that chance.

After a few more minutes Ryder finally came back along with Beta Miles. The moment he walked in the door I ran to the hallway. I wanted to see him. make sure he was ok.  Once I saw him, smelled him, I realized just how worried I had been. It felt like a weight had lifted.  He hadn't noticed me in the doorway to the kitchen yet. He was still conversing with Beta Miles. But I needed to know he was ok for sure. I needed him to be ok, because I knew if he wasn't I couldn't be. So I slowly made my way over to him. I didn't want to disturb his conversation but I needed to be near him. I was still skeptical around him but I was more comfortable around him then I have around anyone in a very long time. When I reached where he was standing I just came up behind him and leaned my forehead on his back. it was a simple gesture that I don't think he would be too upset about. I just needed to feel him. Breath in his sent. When my head made contact with his back I felt him tense and he stopped talking. I panicked slightly thinking I made the wrong choice, maybe i shouldn't have touch him without his permission. But that worry only lasted a moment because he quickly relaxed and let out a content sigh. I lifted my head when I felt him begin to turn around to face me. I kept my face down, a bit embarrassed by my actions. He then slowly gathered me up in his arms and he just held me. Held me just like how I dreamed a Mate should, how I dreamed my mate would. It was so small and simple most people would have thought it was nothing, but to me it was everything. Everything I ever wanted. Everything I needed. Then and there I decided to give this new life a shot. it was going to be hard and I knew that. But I had to try. If I had any chance at happiness this was going to be it.








Ryder:

Rouges. They truly were annoying litter basterds. They really though they could get away with trespassing on my land. Not only that but when they get caught act cocky and think they can show outright disrespect not only to me but to my land and my pack. No, this is my home and my family and if you disrespect them you disrespect me. And no one, especially no rouges, disrespect me. When we made it back home after disposing of the filth Miles and I were discussing border patrols. I had been in deep alpha mode and didn't notice the small figure approach until I felt a head rest on my back. I froze at the unexpected action. Once I relaxed and realized what was happening  I could feel the pure happiness radiating off Xander. Our mate initiated touch! I couldn't believe how much she had changed already from how she was in the short time she has been here. It made me happy to think that maybe I might have had something to do with it. When I turned around to face my little mate I wrapped my arms around her small frame and just soaked in her presents. She just stood there and let me hold her. She didn't flinch or try to back away. She just stood and let me hold on to her like she was my everything. And that's because she is my everything. I would move heaven and earth for her just to make her smile. I will spend the rest of my life trying to make her happy and let her forget all the wrongs she has been dealt. She will never have to know that pain ever again as long as I live.


"Rose my love, are you alright?" I asked softly not really wanting this moment to end.

She just gave a simple nod and continued to keep her face nuzzled in my chest. This is all I want. All I need.

"Are you?" She asked. Her question caught me a bit off guard. I didn't except her to ask me anything much less if I was ok. But I smiled at her sweetness.

"Yes my darling, I'm just fine. Especially now that I'm here with you."

I saw the tops of her ears turn a light shade of pick and let out a chuckle.


"So cute!" Xander Exclaimed.

"Truly."


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To be continued...

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