Chapter Twenty-Five
Mason
I kept my goodbyes at the pack house brief.
My brothers and cousins are taking my absence hard, but it's not like this is permanent.
I'm not cutting ties from my pack and family.
I'll miss them, of course. My entire life up to this point has been dedicated to them.
That's part of the reason I left Hex in the first place.
But now, it's time to put my mates first, and show them I can be the man they want and need.
As I drive toward Kory's cabin, I feel more at peace than I have in a long time. My wolf and I aren't in a constant bickering match anymore. It's going to take effort to win them over, but I know the outcome will be worth it.
After pulling up to Kory's cabin, I get out of the truck and strip off my clothes so I can shift.
Before I transform, I grab two items and lay them gently on the ground, then close the door.
In my wolf fur, I pick up the gifts gently with my teeth and head for the front door.
Since I can't knock, I scratch at the wood, doing my best not to damage it.
The door swings open and I sit up in my best posture so my mate can get a good look at my beast.
"Oh! Aren't you beautiful!," Kory says, and my wolf preens. Our mate is impressed.
Standing, I move forward, presenting him with the two spelled roses I swiped from my cousin Jasmine's flower arrangement.
One of the Ravenswing Coven has an affinity for plants and grows stunning flowers he then adds spell work to.
These particular roses are preserved in stasis so they won't die and have been enchanted so they change color.
Kory takes the offered flowers and examines them. "These are gorgeous. Such a vibrant shade of red. Thank you!" He brings them up to breathe in their scent.
Shifting back to my human skin, I say, "I'm glad you like them. I brought one for you and one for Hex."
Kory keeps his eyes averted as his cheeks tinge with pink. I should have brought my clothes up first so I could get dressed after they shift, but I was eager to give my gifts.
"Hex had to go meet with Ghost. I'm not sure when he'll be back. A day or so, at least."
"That will give us time to get to know each other. Let me go grab my things from the truck."
I feel a jumble of excitement and uncertainty through our budding bond. At least Kory isn't shutting me out. I can work with this.