Chapter Eleven

A few weeks passed, and things were different between Nico and I. Maybe it was only myself that was different.

"What's wrong Rori?" I hear my father's voice pulling me from my thoughts. I sit in the cemetery enjoying the eerie night. The hooting owl in the trees became my best friend and has brought me so much peace. 

He sits down next to me, and the concrete bench that overlooks the whole cemetery 

"I am lost, I guess."

He pats my leg. "Being alpha isn't easy, am sure."

"It's not that."

"Nico?"

I nod. 

"He just doesn't want to see you lose your way."

"Why can't people just accept my love for magic?" I feel the tears coming to my eyes and I try not to cry. I want to be the strong, fearless leader I'm supposed to be. 

"I can." He moves a piece of hair behind my ear.

"Really?"

"I know Rori is a wolf first, and everyone has a hobby." 

I want to make my dad proud, I do. I smile, laying my head on his shoulder. 

"You remind me of your mother listening to the owl. She loved them too."

"Yeah, she did, she told me."

"You're more like her than you realize."

"I know Dad." I know my mom just tries to help. 

"Howl little wolf to the bright full moon. Run, little wolf, for the battle begins soon." Sharp teeth, one little bite wolf wins the fight. Howl, little wolf with all your might."

I laugh at his singing. "I haven't heard this song since I was a little girl."

"You want me to come singing for you at bedtime like I did when you were little."

"No Dad," I roll my eyes. 

The night flew by quickly and soon my dad left with Dev, and Ajay for a hunting trip. There's no doubt that Riya, Kiara, and my mom went shopping. I imagine my parents arguing over all the stuff she buys, and how they don't even need it. 

"Did you enjoy time with your dad?" Nico asks.

"Yeah, it was nice."

I take off my shirt and pants slowly, right in front of him, just to be a jerk. We haven't had sex in forever. I see his face drop, and I know it is driving him crazy, just like I intended.

"You're going to torture me now?" I see that twinkle in his eye. 

I smirk. " Most definitely." I take off my bra. 

"You're incredibly cruel."

Moments later, I lay naked on Nico's chest. He rubs my back gently. I smile looking at the whips, handcuffs, and chains on the floor. 

"I am sorry about the book. That was wrong of me."

"And challenging me in front of others?"

"Yeah, I don't want to be that type of mate."

I look up at him, and he brings his lips to mine. "Thanks for apologizing."