Logan’s POV
As always, words failed me when I needed them most. And nothing had ever mattered to me as much as the woman standing before me. So, I did the only thing I could-I spoke from my heart, hoping it would be enough. I wasn’t sure it would be, but I had to try.
She was right. The mate bond didn’t magically change a person. But I needed her to understand that the man I had been was never the man I wanted to be. I wanted to be worthy of her, the kind of man she deserved, and I was willing to fight for that-willing to die trying. So when she asked for the tour we had promised her, subtly letting us know she wasn’t ready to walk away just yet, a wave of relief and joy crashed over me. There were no words to describe it.
I glanced over at my twin, seeing my emotions reflected in the matching grin on his face. Without hesitation, we both lunged for Lia, lifting her off the ground and sandwiching her between us. Her giggles filled the air, the sweetest sound I had ever heard.
“Let’s go!” I said, grabbing her hand and leading her toward the door.
“What would you like to see first?” Liam asked, intertwining his fingers with hers.
Her eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Could we watch the training session for a bit? I’d love to see what techniques your warriors use!”
My body tensed at the thought of her fighting, but I forced myself to relax. The last thing I needed was to argue with our strong-willed mate-not when we were still on thin ice.
“Sure,” I said, keeping my tone casual. “If we hurry, we should catch the tail end of practice.”
Liam and I exchanged a glance, and I could tell he wasn’t any more enthusiastic about this than I was. But when I saw the excitement lighting up Lia’s face, I knew it was worth it.
By the time we reached the training grounds, Nikolai was already pairing warriors for sparring. As soon as he signaled them to begin, he strolled over to greet us.
“Well, good mornin’, Lia!” he drawled. “Still hanging around these two delinquents, huh? I was wondering why our illustrious Alphas had been absent lately. I see now they had a good excuse. Did you want to join? I’d be happy to be your partner!”
Liam let out a low growl, but Nikolai, ever the shameless flirt, only smirked and winked at Lia. Fang stirred inside me, unimpressed, but I shoved him back.
Nikolai was harmless. Annoying, but harmless.
“I’d love to join sometime, but today, I’m just here to observe,” Lia replied, completely unfazed. “I’m always looking for ways to improve my technique. So, you’re the pack’s Gamma? Are you also the lead trainer?”
“Yes, ma’am,” he said, puffing out his chest. “Top warrior. Even took down the Alphas a time or two.”
Lia looked genuinely impressed, which irritated me and my wolf, but I let Nikolai have his moment. She continued asking him about his training methods, and I took the opportunity to pull Liam aside.
“Hey, can I talk to you for a minute?” I asked, leading him toward the far end of the training field, pretending to observe the sparring.
“What’s up?” he asked, following me.
I hesitated, then lowered my voice. “Something weird happened earlier. I was going to ask you about it, but Lia came out of the bathroom before I got the chance. When we went back to our rooms to change, did anything… unusual happen to you?”
Liam didn’t need to answer. The blush creeping up his neck told me everything.
“Uh… maybe,” he said, shifting uncomfortably. “Why? What happened to you?”
Tension coiled in my gut as I recalled the experience. I had been ecstatic that Lia was finally awake and willing to give us a chance. But beneath that joy lurked fear. We still had a long way to go, and rejection was a very real possibility. The mere thought of losing her sent pain lancing through me.
After spending two days and nights holding her, feeling whole for the first time in my life, I knew I couldn’t survive without her.
I had gone to take a shower, hoping the scalding water would ease some of the tension. But as I stood beneath the spray, something strange happened. It felt like invisible hands were caressing me, sliding down my body, lingering between my legs. I hadn’t even had time to be shocked before my body responded.
I had never experienced anything like it. The pleasure built to an unbearable peak, my legs shaking as I gripped the wall for support. My release hit me like a lightning strike, wave after wave crashing through me, leaving me panting in its aftermath.
And the strangest part? I hadn’t even touched myself.
Liam’s expression turned incredulous as I finished my recount.
“Shit,” he muttered. “I thought… I thought maybe I was just picking up on you through some weird twin connection.” He eyed me warily. “Are you sure you weren’t-”
“I swear, bro,” I cut in. “We need to figure out what the hell is going on before it happens again. Preferably not in the middle of a meeting or something.”
“Agreed,” he said, shaking his head. “But training’s wrapping up, and I think your ‘baby girl’ is looking for you.” He smirked.
I rolled my eyes and shoved him playfully before turning back to Lia.
The rest of the day was spent showing her around the pack lands. Liam and I had grown up here, and we wanted her to see everything that made it special. Our territory was vast, spanning multiple climate zones. The pack house sat nestled in a valley at the base of towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks gleaming in the distance. A dense forest stretched across the valley, offering the perfect space for our wolves to run.
We took her on a short hike to a secluded stream, a place Fang and I often visited to clear our heads. The water was ice-cold from the mountain runoff, not ideal for swimming, but perfect for relaxing. We sat on a fallen log, eating the sandwiches Naia had packed for us, listening to the quiet murmur of the forest.
“Let’s take a drive up into the mountains next,” Liam suggested. “The view from the ridge is incredible.”
Lia’s eyes lit up, but she hesitated. “Are you sure? I don’t want to keep you from anything important.”
I frowned. Did she really think there was anything more important than her?
“We will always have time for you, baby girl,” I said firmly. “You’re our Luna. You’re everything.”
Liam nodded in agreement.
Her expression softened, and she gave a shy smile. “Okay. If you’re sure.”
“Absolutely,” Liam said, standing and offering her his hand. “Come on, Angel. Let’s go.”
And just like that, we were off again, eager to share every piece of our world with the woman who was our world.