By the time we were easing into my palace, Pandora was asleep. I guess the emotional stress she has had to go through in the last few days has taken its toll on her.
I was actually talking to her about my palace and some wonderful memories I have here when I noticed she was no longer responding. I moved closer to her, so I could check on her and heard her soft snores.
She had her mouth slightly opened, and I felt an insane urge to seal her mouth with a soft kiss. I shook off the thought, she had already been through enough already. She stirred in her sleep and woke up just as the car stopped in front of the palace.
“Hey sleepy head” I teased her as she tried to recollect herself. She looked so cute and innocent, and I just wanted to gather her in my arms and hold her for life.
“Hey. Are we here already?” She asked her voice husky from sleep. Her voice sent electric sparks down my spine and I shivered. I have to get her alone soon enough, if not, I fear I might actually go crazy with my need for Pandora.
“Yes, baby. Welcome to your new home. I promise to make you happy every day of your life with me. You will not ever have to regret your decision to be with me.”I promised her, unable to control my sudden rise in emotions.
She gave me one thoughtful look and smiled at me, the kind of smile that made a gloomy day suddenly bright and sunny.
I wanted to be the only one that sees that smile, I want to be the only one that she bestows that smile upon.
“Thank you, Rolan,” she said and tugged at my chin gently.
“Rolan?” I growled. “I am still just Rolan, baby?” I asked, pretending to be upset that she called me by my name even though we were mates and had even slept together.
“Oh come on. What do you want me to call you?” She asked me and shifted closer to me, her scent suddenly enveloping me in its warmth. I forgot about everything else and pulled her close.
She was about to protest when I covered her mouth in a deep wet kiss. She resisted at first, then she eased into the kiss and when she opened her mouth, I swooned in and kissed her deeply. I heard her moan against my mouth, and I almost ripped her clothes off in the car.
A knock on the windows jolted me out of my almost foolishness because how would I have explained why my car was shaking in front of the palace the day I brought Queen Luna back home?
I shook the thought off and broke off the kiss reluctantly. We were both panting when we untangled, and she shifted shyly to the edge of the seat to straighten her dress and arrange her hair.
“I’m not sorry. We will finish this inside. Let me not traumatize our entire pack on our first day here.” I joked and busted into a laugh. I thought I enjoyed her smile, her laughter was even better.
I opened the door and got out of the car rushing, I feared that if I stayed in that car with her any longer, I might lose my common sense and create a scandal after all. It was not a good image for either of us to have.
I walked to the other side of the car and opened the door for Pandora. She smiled at me sweetly and took the hand I offered her.
“I am nervous.” She whispered to me.
I held her hand and squeezed it gently.
“It is no big deal. I am here. I will not allow anything to go wrong. Trust me, yeah?” I assured her.
She nodded her head and took in a deep breath.
As soon as we got into the palace, we were welcomed back by most of the pack members who had heard that I was mated again.
They were very expectant and with the approving look that I saw was directed at Pandora, I knew they liked her already. A part of me was glad that I did not have to deal with anything disapproving and be forced to react.
“Alpha, what happened to your face?” My annoying uncle’s voice came from behind me, he looked at me and hugged me warmly like he had not tried to kill me multiple times.
I pretended to smile and pulled away from him slowly, bringing Pandora to stand beside me. I watched as his eyes traveled across her body, scanning her from her head to her toe multiple times until Pandora squeezed my hands from being creeped out by his close and intense scrutiny.
“This is Pandora, Uncle Joe. She is my mate and the new Luna of the pack.” He informed him and the entire members present cheered and welcomed her warmly.
I could see that she was beginning to ease up, and soon she was whisked away by some elderly women to prepare her for the Luna rituals. She looked at me nervously, and I gave her a thumbs up. She was safe with the women, I had no worries.
I turned to my uncle and met his eyes staring intently at mine.
“She’s a pretty sight. She must be from an Alpha’s bloodline. Forceful genes” Uncle Joe commented lustfully as he smacked his lips.
I drew close to him and whispered loud enough for only him to hear.
“Do not ever look at my wife or talk about her like that ever again. I will not let it go a second time. Don’t test me, uncle. We agreed to be civil outside.” I snarled at him, making sure he got the idea that I would not hesitate to hurt him if he dared to do that again.
“Alright, Rolan. I have heard you. I didn’t say anything. Jealousy, I see?” He asked and laughed loudly.
I took in a deep breath before clenching and unclenching my wrist in fury.
“I have to take care of this old man once and for all,” I muttered angrily before stomping off.