Chapter 21
Nyah
Waking up in Braxton’s arm, nestled in the warmth of his body was one of the best experiences I have ever had. After we got to the bedroom last night, he finished taking off the rest of our clothes, before making sweet love to me into the wee hours of the morning. Every time he kissed or licked the spot on my neck where he claimed me, my body felt like it was going to explode from the inside out. We explored each other’s bodies, mentally memorizing every part.
By the time our bodies were exhausted, the sheets were drenched. Braxton wanted to call down to room service to have fresh linens brought up, but I told him not to worry about it. We could sleep in the room Levi was using.
After a long hot shower, we went into the other room and nestled into bed. We seemed to talk for hours about our future together. Although I was positive about everything, I wondered where we would exactly call home. Would it be in Texas or here in Oklahoma? To my surprise, Braxton suggested we add some improvements to my grandmother’s cabin for us to stay in while we were here, making it our main residence. He already has a house in Texas, so he offered for me to go and make any changes to it I wanted since it would be my house as well.
“Nyah, I know how much you love being with your family and Pack. I would never take you away from them. You know with my business I have to travel a lot, and I want you there by my side, but when we’re home, we’re here.”
Running the tips of my fingers over the hairs on his arm, I asked, “I’m fine with that, but what if one day your father decides to step down and wants you to be the new Alpha of you all’s Pack?”
Braxton nuzzled my ear, whispering, “We’ll cross that bridge when it happens, and I don’t see father giving up his role any time soon. Right now, I just want to focus on us. I want to make sure my mate is happy in every way.”
“Fine, but if Megan’s ass has been in that house or your bed for that matter, I want it thrown out and burned. As a matter of fact, anything she’s touched in there needs to go.”
Braxton chuckled. “She that will remain nameless has never been in my house, but like I said, it is your house now, so you can redecorate it however you want.”
Somewhere in our conversation, we fell asleep. I don’t know how long I had been out, but my bladder woke me up. As I tried to slip out of the bed without waking Braxton, his mighty arm pulled me back to him as he growled.
“Where are you going?”
I shook my head. Even in his sleep, he couldn’t help being a newly mated Alpha.
“To the bathroom. Do you want to come with me?” I teased.
With his eyes still closed, Braxton replied, “If I go in there with you, I’m going to fuck you on the counter.”
As tempting as it was, I didn’t want him seeing me use the bathroom. I quickly kissed his cheek, promising, “I’ll be right back.”
“Mmmhmm,” he hummed.
I jumped out of bed and went into the bathroom to handle my business. Once I was done, as I washed my hands, I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My brown skin glowed more. I guess it was from the bonding. My wolf flashed her eyes with acceptance. Turning my head to the side, Braxton’s mark was starting to fade away. That’s one thing with shifters; we heal fast. By the time we woke up in the morning, the bite would have completely disappeared. I hoped when we went to Pack land tomorrow, daddy with all of his knowledge and wisdom couldn’t sense the bond. Hell, even Bryant for that part either. We had to see him first. And what about Kenia and Levi? Will they suspect something? Maybe I was overthinking everything. Sighing, I tossed my worries to the back of my mind. I had just spent an amazing time with my mate, and I wanted to keep that same positive energy with me for the rest of the night.
When I came out of the bathroom, Braxton had the covers pulled back for me to get back into bed. I laid down in the same position I was previously in with my back against his chest. Braxton made sure the covers fully covered me before cocooning me with his muscled arms. I felt loved, protected, and secure within his embrace.
Like I said before, I woke up in my mates’ arms, but it was from someone banging on our door a little after six. I elbow Braxton, trying to wake him as the knocking continues.
“Braxton, wake up. Someone’s at the door,” I say.
He holds me closer, responding, “If it’s not Levi or my father, the guards will send whoever it is away.”
I heard what he said but the knocking continued until it finally stopped, then the sound of the door violently hitting the wall had me sitting up in bed.
“Nyah,” Kenia calls out. “Nyah, where the Hell are you?”
I scramble out of Braxton’s arms. Looking around the room, I grimace. Damn, my clothes were in the other room. Luckily housekeeping had two bathrobes hanging in the closet. I grab one and put it on. I grab the other.
Going over to Braxton, I tap his forehead, tossing the extra robe at him. “Braxton, get up. Kenia and Levi are here. He entered the code to get into the suite.”
“What time is it?” Braxton asks, looking at his watchless wrist.
“I don’t know. Whatever time it is, it must be important for them to be here this early. Get up!”
“I am, I am,” he returns, rubbing his eyes.
Kenia knocks on every door calling my name until she reaches the one we’re in.
“Just a second,” I yell, giving Braxton enough time to put his robe on. Once he’s situated, I crack the door open.
“What’s up?” I ask.
Kenia peeks in, looking at Braxton then back at me. “Daddy has been blowing up our phones all night. I left my phone in my purse, so I didn’t see his calls until a little while ago. I called him back and he sounded frantic about trying to get in touch with us all. Where’s your phone, Nyah?”
“Shit, I left it in the other room,” I reply, slapping my forehead.
Kenia tilts her head before inquiring, “Why is it in there? Better yet, why are you in this room instead of the master bedroom?”
My awkward expression has her throwing her hands in the air. “You know what, I don’t even want to know. You need to get dressed; daddy wants us to come home ASAP.”
“Is everything okay? Did daddy say what he wanted?” I was worried.
“He wouldn’t say, but from the tone of his voice, it has to be something serious,” she relays.
As I start to press her for more information, the front door opens again with Bryant yelling for Braxton followed by Ramona.
“Braxton, dear,” she sings, making my skin cringe.
“It’s too early for this shit,” Braxton murmurs, gently moving me to the side to exit the room.
I step into the hallway and see Bryant, Ramona, and James standing in the entranceway. I can feel Ramona’s disapproval as she roams her eyes over me. Cinching my robe tighter, I gave her back the same energy. She could disapprove all she wants, but after last night her disapproval did mean shit. Braxton and I are mated and there was nothing she could do about it.
“Good morning, father, mother,” Braxton greets as he reaches them. He kisses his mother’s cheek, then shakes Bryant’s and James’ hands.
“Son, what is going on? We heard the banging downstairs,” Bryant queries.
“I’m not sure, but Alpha Lightfeather wants Nyah back at Pack lands. Kenia said it sounded serious,” Braxton informs.
Bryant glances over to me. “You didn’t talk to him?”
“No, sir. I didn’t have my cellphone with me,” I replied.
“I can only imagine why not,” Ramona scoffs under her breath, rolling her eyes to the Heavens. Everyone peers at her when she focuses back on us. “What? I meant no harm. We all know how it is with new couples,” she says, trying to clean up what she really meant.
“Anyway, father. We’re about to get dressed and head that way,” Braxton tells him.
Bryant nods, responding, “Very well, we’ll go with you.”
“That’s not necessarily, father,” Braxton protests. “I’m sure it’s nothing serious.”
I felt like I was watching one of those old Clint Eastwood cowboy movies when Bryant squinted his right eye at Braxton with a low smile that didn’t come across as friendly.
“Then there shouldn’t be any problem. The two of you go and get ready. We’ll be waiting on you,” he says more like an order than a request.
A tower of inferno, that’s what the level of heat radiating from Braxton feels like. I know he’s used to being the one to give out orders, but Bryant is his father and Alpha. The day will come when he won’t have to obey another’s commands.
Sliding my hand in his, I whisper, “Come on, Braxton. Daddy is waiting on me.”
With a slow bow of his head to Bryant, Braxton trailed me to the master bedroom. We took a quick shower, then threw on some clothes. I opted for my black Nike jogging suit. My face was void of any makeup, not that I wore much anyway, and I brushed my hair back into a ponytail. Braxton has on a pair of blue jeans and white V-neck t-shirt.
As he’s brushing his hair, I grab my cellphone and see the countless calls and voicemails from daddy. I pull up his number in my favorites, then call.
Daddy picks up on the second ring. “Nyah, are you on your way back here?” he rushes out.
“We’re about to leave the hotel now, daddy. What’s going on?”
“Just get here,” daddy says before the call goes silent.
I stare at the phone perplexed. What has daddy acting like this? Whatever it is, I need to get to him. I just pray it’s nothing major.
Turning to Braxton, I tell him, “Let’s go.”
Speed walking out of the room with Braxton hot on my heels, I didn’t say anything to the others as I headed straight to the door. Every step I take puts different negative scenarios in my head. I can make this promise though, if any of my thoughts are true, someone is going to have to deal with one pissed off she-wolf.