He moved his arm around me and pulled me closer to him until I was lying halfway on his chest, and his arm was behind my head. I yawned, and he chuckled. ´Are you sleepy? ´ He asked me, I shook my head no and mumbled a 'no' before snuggling into his bare chest. He laughed at my reaction and kissed my forehead. He kissed my cheek as his finger traced my jawline. I shifted slightly, resting my head on his chest. I sighed contentedly and listened to his heartbeat as it steadied. Soon, I heard his breathing slow down, signaling that he had fallen asleep. I smiled as I nuzzled against his bare chest and listened to his heartbeat.
Kale POV
In the morning, I woke up and glanced at the most beautiful woman in my arms, smiling to myself. I leaned down and kissed her softly on the forehead before getting up and gently placing her back on the bed. Afterward, I went to take a shower, washed up, and then dried myself off before putting on some fresh clothes. I checked on her and smiled when I saw her still sleeping. I made my way to the kitchen and made us some breakfast. Once I was done, I ate my plate, picked up hers, along with some tea, and carried it to her. I placed her food on the nightstand and shook her gently.
She groaned before sitting up, stretching her sore muscles, and rubbing her tired eyes. I handed her the plate of food and drank some tea. I observed her as she took a bite of the food, and I smiled. I walked over and kissed her cheek, earning a giggle. ´How did you sleep? Are you too sore?´ I asked her in a soft tone, and she nodded when she took a bite of her food. I got up and turned on the water for her, letting it fill the bathtub. After she finished her meal, I carried her to the bathtub and gently placed her in the warm water. She sighed in content when she got comfortable.
As she closed her eyes, I checked my phone and heard a car pull into the driveway in front of the house. I carefully descended the stairs and relaxed upon seeing Mark. I sighed and opened the front door. ´Hey, Mark.´ I greeted him when he got out of his car. He looked up and smiled at me before going to the back of his car and opening the back that was full of food bags. I made my way over to him and helped him out. I noticed that his body was shivering slightly and tensing up. We got inside the house after he closed the back of his car and locked it. We went to the kitchen and placed the bags on the counter. ´So, what is bothering you, Mark?´
I asked him while unpacking the bags. He stopped moving before sitting down like a child who carries a lot on his shoulders. I stopped and turned towards him. ´It is the new incomers that you brought to the pack house. The girl, Poppy, keeps asking about you and when you will be back. None of us told her anything, but she keeps pushing.´ He said before relaxing a bit. I stayed silent, thinking about what the best solution is for this situation. ´Move them to the second house. They will be away from the house but still within the pack's territory.´ I informed him of my decision. He paused for a moment, then nodded with a gentle smile.
How is Iris? I hope that you didn´t go too hard on her.´ He teased, I chuckled, and slapped his shoulder. ´She is fine. She is currently in the bathtub, relaxing. She ate as well.´ I informed him, I got up, and wanted to check on Iris, but we heard her coming downstairs towards us. ´"Darling?' she called out, walking around the corner and smiling when she saw us. ´Hello Mark, how are you? Can we help you with something?´ She asked him while I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed the back of her neck softly. ´
I needed to talk with Kale for a while and put things straight. But how are you?´ He answered her, she smiled at him, and nodded before speaking up. ´I´m good, thank you for asking.´ I nuzzled up to her. She chuckled and ran her hand through my hair. I smiled when I felt her fingers go through my hair. Mark got up and made his way towards the front door. ´I will make sure that what we have spoken of will be taken care of.´ He informed us before walking out of the house.
Mark POV
After getting out of the house and driving back to the pack house, I started to think about how to move the newbies into the house without them feeling that we don´t want them.
It took me longer to get back because I stopped at a shop to buy food and household necessities. When I parked in front of the house. Before I turned off my car, I got out I saw Samantha and the twins in the garden. The twins were giggling on the grass while Samantha looked after them. I went to the back, grabbed all the bags, and carried them into the main house. When I got inside, I saw Martin sitting on the couch while Rick was in the kitchen making food. I couldn´t see Poppy, so I carried the bags into the kitchen. ´Hello Martin, how did you sleep? I hope that you are doing well.´
I greeted him as we unpacked the bags. ´Good morning, Mark. I slept well, and I´m okay. Thank you for asking.´ He responded to me and helped me with the bags. ´I´m glad to hear that. Say, where is Poppy? I didn´t see her in the living room.´ I asked him after closing the fridge and looked at him. ´I believe that she went back to the room that she slept in for the night. Why?´ He asked me, wiping his hands. ´Okay, can you get her and meet Rick and me in the living room? I have something to tell you three.´ I informed him before walking towards the living room, where Rick was sitting.