Chapter 148

• Colton stares at me somberly for the longest time before finally frowning, pulling me back into his arms, and hugging me tightly. This time it completely lacks any sexual vibe and is one of his tender holds.
• “You know, saying No won’t hurt my feelings. I know it’s not that it’s not good, but that sometimes you don’t have as much stamina as me. Tell me when you don’t want to, and we won’t. Sex isn’t everything. I like being beside you in bed, curling up, and having you sleep in my arms. Best feeling in the world and my favorite part of every day.” His gentle, sincere tone makes me melt, and I squish myself in his arms, hugging him tight around his chest and nuzzling in childishly.
• “I don’t think there’s a wolf alive that has your stamina. I’ll be fine after food and some downtime with your mom. We can go to bed early to have fun and sleep, leaving everything else until morning…… I love you.” I lay my ear against the steady thump of his heart, and he brushes my hair down my back smoothly. Igniting that part of me that craves his security.