27. Chapter 27

Chapter 27

-Reese-

A whole week she wanted us to be apart. I absolutely hated the idea, but if that was what it took for her to at least spend some nights here with me, then I had to accept the offer. So I nodded slowly, seeing her give me a small smile.

“Okay, then let’s talk again in a week,” she suggested.

She was about to walk away, but I grabbed her hand, stopping her. She turned, gazing at me, confused.

“What?” she inquired.

“If I am to go a week without you, then at least let me kiss you,” I said, waiting for her consent.

She seemed a bit surprised, then pondered my suggestion. My heart beat fast in my chest, begging her not to reject me, and soon a little smile spread across her lips.

“All right, one kiss,” she conceded.

I brought her closer, placing my hands on her hips. She seemed almost a little nervous, unsure if she should do this. It was the sweetest of blushes that tainted her cheeks, and I leaned closer, halting just a moment before our lips met. Hearing her breathing change, the excitement rolling beneath her skin fueled my own desires, and I pressed on, meeting her lips with mine in a gentle touch, only for the kiss to turn deeper and more demanding. Our mouths moved together, my tongue sliding into hers and caressing her.

She moaned against me, the sound igniting a fire within me. I grasped her tighter, pressing her to me, and her arms came around my neck as we got lost in each other. The sensation was out of this world. I couldn’t remember a kiss being this good, but her taste, sounds, the feeling of her against me, it completed me, and I continued to touch her. I continued to devour her, wanting all of her.

She seemed equally desperate for me, her small nails digging into the back of my neck, pulling me closer. I reveled in the intensity of her embrace, a testament to her desire for me. I groaned in pleasure, and her panting grew louder, the kiss incredibly heated. My hands descended, squeezing her ass, and she filled them out perfectly. Pressing my leg slightly between hers, I urged her to find a rhythm to grind against me, and her hips moved subtly, her body insisting on a release that only I could bring.

“Reese,” she called, her tone needy, almost sending me to my knees, but I remained standing, wanting to witness her getting lost in our embrace.

However, just as her hips began moving with more fervor, someone knocked on the door to the office, and we pulled away, realizing our positions.

“Reese?” a soft voice called, and I knew immediately who was demanding my attention.

An awkward energy enveloped us as we both acknowledged Rosa waiting on the other side. I cleared my throat.

“I’ll be out in a second,” I assured her.

“I want to discuss the ceremony with you,” she stated.

“Okay, I’ll meet you downstairs.”

As I heard her heels clicking against the floor, signaling her departure, I turned to Naomi. A dark energy seemed to grip her, understandable after hearing Rosa call for me. I felt the urge to comfort her, but my father’s words echoed in my mind: find a balance . I couldn’t lose myself in Naomi again when my other mate needed me.

“I’ll see you in a week,” I murmured.

“Yeah, a week,” she confirmed.

However, I didn’t leave immediately. I remained in my spot, looking at her before nodding in a determined manner, then departed. Glancing back, I saw Naomi with her arms around herself, her eyes fixed on the ground, and my heart ached at leaving her.

I closed the door behind me and made my way downstairs to find Rosa. She sat in one of the living rooms with a cup of coffee and some pictures before her, smiling at me as I approached, her mood considerably brighter than mine. Taking the empty spot beside her, I glanced at the pictures she had printed.

“What’s this?” I inquired.

“Just some setups I’ve made. I wanted your opinion on how we should manage it all. After all, there will be two packs present. It’s going to be crowded.”

I nodded in understanding, agreeing with her assessment. Indeed, accommodating two packs in one space would be challenging, but it represented a significant step forward for both parties. No more animosity between us, just peace, and I eagerly anticipated it.

“So?” she prompted.

“Um,” I began, uncertain of which one to choose. She seemed more adept at this than me, and she chuckled when she noticed my dilemma.

“You can just pick one, and we can discuss it,” she suggested.

“I want to hear your opinion first,” I insisted.

She rolled her eyes, as if she knew I was stalling, but she chose a setup and handed it to me, and I found myself already liking it.

“This one,” I said.

“No, come on, that’s just the first one!” she chuckled.

“But I like it.”

She continued to laugh, the sound bringing me solace, yet I couldn’t shake the guilt creeping in as my thoughts drifted to Naomi alone in my office because I had left her behind.