Chapter 20 Ice Cream!

I could feel the heat on my cheeks as I stood there staring at the sweatpants. He gave me a kind smile "I hope you don't mind there my old ones. There too small for me now but too big for Bry to wear yet so..." he babbled trying to lighten the mood. I bit my lip and grabbed the pants "Thank you, I'm sorry for...you know." I mumbled looking down at my feet. I felt his fingers gently lift my chin "Eva it's okay. Werewolves deal with blood quite often. Besides this is a normal process before a female goes into heat." he explained. I tilted my head confused but decided it would be best to change first "Hold that thought." I told him as I closed the door. I quickly changed cursing my stupid pad for leaking. I stood there with my bloodied pants in hand wondering what to do. I saw the laundry basket and tossed them in there. I tightened the strings on the sweatpants I was wearing but they were still a little big on me. Thankfully they sat on my hips well enough to keep them from falling.

I stepped out to see that caring face once again and I felt relief wash over me. He gently took my hand and lead me back to the dining room where breakfast was ready. I was slightly upset to see my father wasn't at the table. Siggy must have noticed "Oh your father had to train some of the pack members this morning. He'll be here later today." she assured me. I let go of Drago's hand and sat down to eat. The food was amazing, to the point that a small moan had escaped me. I slapped my hand to my mouth trying to stop my anxious giggles from escaping. Bry was bursting out in laughter, Siggy giggled, and Drago just stared at me his cheeks slightly pink and he clutched his fork. I cleared my throat "This is really good food." I said trying my best to keep a straight face. Drago took a deep breath and released a low rumble. The sound shook me to my core I could practically hear Cinder purring in my head. What the fuck I thought you were a wolf, not a pussycat [Fuck off.] she retorted.

I shrugged off the feeling and finished my breakfast "So what's the plan for today?" I asked. Drago finished chewing his food "I was gonna show you around some of the pack territories. It's rather big so I don't think we can do it all in one day unless we shifted, but then we wouldn't be able to communicate as you haven't claimed a pack yet right?" he asked. I looked down at my hands "Actually I can't shift yet... but yeah I haven't chosen a pack yet." I confirmed. Drago placed a reassuring hand on my back "Don't worry about it I know you'll shift soon. I bet when you do you'll be the most beautiful wolf around." he whispered to me. I felt shivers run down my back. I looked up at him and smiled "Alright let's get going then." I exclaimed as I got up from the table. Drago soon followed me after kissing his mom on the cheek and saying goodbye to Bry.

We started our walk down the road and Drago pointed out houses of other pack members, the pack house, the clinic, the few little shops that they had. It was all so nice like a tiny town. We stopped to sit on a bench "Drago what were you talking about earlier when you said I was about to go into my heat?" I questioned. Drago had a look on his face 'like oh yeah you didn't grow up around werewolves' before he moved a bit closer to me. He rubbed his hands together as he searched for the right words " So after a she-wolf goes through her menstruation not long after she'll go into her heat. Going into heat is much different than a human's ovulation. Every male will be able to tell that you are fertile from the pheromones your body will release. This can lead to unpleasant situations with unmated males if you're an unmated female. Male can become pushy but it should never become a situation where you may be scared or hurt. Females will often feel the urge just as much as a male if they are near their mate. If you're ever worried you can go to Logan or me. I'll keep you safe I promise." he told me.

I nodded my head understanding his explanation. I wonder if males can sense other things from a female as well? I taped my chin "Oh yeah why did everyone at the ball bow down to my dad?" I asked since Drago seemed to be open to my questions. Drago smirked "Well it's probably because he's royalty. He's the Alpha of the Blackmoon pack, the original black wolves. The only wolves to have an immunity to silver. Hunters have tried to wipe out the black wolves for centuries. They have yet to be successful. You are proof of that princess." Drago teased bumping me gently with his shoulder. I giggled at his playfulness. I looked around "This place is so beautiful I almost wish I could stay." I sighed. I felt Drago take hold of my hand "Then stay." he whispered his voice full of hope. I regretfully shook my head "I can't Logan has saved me so many times. Their pack has sacrificed a lot for me. He's my mate I have to go back." I said though I wasn't sure who I was trying to convince at that moment.

I felt that warm fuzzy feeling his hand usually gave me and quickly stood up. I gave him a nervous smile "Hey let's go get some ice cream from that little shop you showed me earlier." I insisted. Drago nodded but I could see the sadness in his eyes. I felt a pang in my heart that hurt, reflexively I clutched at my chest and winced. Drago was in front of me in an instant "You okay?" he asked concerned. I nodded then took his hand to drag him to the shop. Once inside I stared at all the flavors. They all seemed so good until I landed on what I wanted the most "Cookie dough for me please." I said giving Drago puppy eyes. I could literally see his heart melt as he gave in "As you wish princess." he told me as he ordered for us. We sat at one of the tables outside. I looked at his ice cream he had chosen rocky road. I bit my lip wanting some of his now. Drago chuckled as if reading my mind and handed me a spoonful of his. I grinned happily and ate the ice cream from his spoon before returning the favor and offering some of mine. I could see the shop owner smirking at us, she probably thought we were on a date. Hey, I would think the same thing if I wasn't with Logan already.