Chapter 8

• Emily's pov
• I giggled as the wind tossed my hair behind me as he raced through the trees. I gripped his coat, lowering my upper half to him.
• 'Thought you didn't like fast rides?'
• Bryson mind linked.
• His head twisted in a way slightly so that he could view me on top of him. I smiled at him sheepishly and mind-linked him.
• 'Sometimes fast can be more of a thrill'
• Bryson chuckled through the link and warned me to hold on tighter as he zoomed through the trees until they were but a blur in my vision.
• The cold wind felt great as it whipped against my cheeks and hair. And with Bryson's wolf under me warmed me enough to not care about the chill.
• After a good thirty minutes or more, he finally slowed down. The sound of the creek wasn't far ahead.
• When the creek finally came into view I smiled. The babbling and burbling sound was now louder.
• This was Bryson and I's special place. We would come here all the time, just the two found us.
• It was a good distance away from Pack House and a little closer to the border.
• My eyes zoned in on the flowing water. A waterfall poured from a huge gash between the rocks.
• The water flickered like little diamonds on the surface because of the crescent moon.
• When it was daytime the water was turquoise blue, beautiful.
• Bryson walks out of the shadows of the trees, drawing us closer to the creek.
• When he stopped and bent his back legs, I knew he was telling me to get off.
• I did, sliding off of him slowly and watching my footing.
• My barefoot dug into wet mud and I smiled. I loved Earth. Everything earth.
• Knowing he was about to shift, I walked closer to the edge of the stream and stared into the sparkling water.
• I can hear the sound of his bones breaking and reforming as he shifts back into his human form.
• Sometimes I am glad I have yet to go through this process.
• Some say it hurts like a bitch to transform, especially your first time. But then you get used to the pain after a while. But it doesn't go away completely.
• "The water looks amazing." Bryson voiced.
• I nod, agreeing with him. " It's beautiful."
• "Yes. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen." He whispered lowly but I picked it up because of my advanced hearing.
• I can feel his eyes on me but I don't bother turning around knowing he was in the midst of putting on the khaki shorts.
• Seconds later I feel him behind me. "Hey Em?" He uttered getting closer until I could feel the heat of his body emanating off of him.
• "Yeah?" I murmured, gnawing on my lips nervously.
• Suddenly Bryson's strong arms wormed around me and lifted me in his arms.
• A small shocked scream pushed out of my mouth when he suddenly jumped into the water with his arms tight around me.
• The cold water wound around me as we both sank into the chilling water. I whipped my arms and legs around until I got to the surface and hauled in a huge gasp of air.
• With my silky wet strands sticking to my face I raise my hand to move them off my face.
• A heart-melting chuckle burst out of Bryson's throat and I opened my eyes glaring into his eyes.
• I pushed his shoulder, snapping. "Bryson could you not have warned me before!?"
• He didn't shift much when I pushed him.
• He chuckles. "Then I wouldn't have heard you scream or caught you off guard."
• I rolled my eyes and threw water towards his face. He laughs closing his eyes.
• I smiled and looked at him. His wet hair clung to his forehead, looking inky black.
• His lashes are curled with water droplets and when he peeled his eyes open I held my breath.
• Those green swirls made my tummy knot and my heart skip a beat.
• I needed to distract myself from thinking the way I do now.
• Looking into his eyes I asked. "Could you not sleep because of Maya's words today?"
• The little light that shone in his eyes dimmed a bit and he pulled away from me a little.
• I instantly regret asking him that question.
• He looks up at the moonlight. "Yes. I can't get that mate situation out of my head. It didn't help that my mom is excited and keeps talking about it relentlessly." He sighs in admission.
• "Is the thought of getting your luna to rattle you so badly?" I questioned, looking at him. "This will be good for you and the pack."
• His eyes flick down to mine, capturing me in a stare that had my heart racing.
• "As I've said earlier at school Em. I don't want to end up with someone I don't want. How can I love her when my heart chose someone else a long time ago?" He whispered, looking at me deeply.
• His heart belonged to someone...
• My heart broke and my mind raced with any possible girl who could've stolen his heart.
• Bryson was the hot topic amongst girls, whether it was human or our own kind. He was drop-dead gorgeous and was every girl's fantasy including mine.
• But even though he spoke with many girls, the conversations were always polite. Well, when I was present I suppose.
• Perhaps he had found himself someone when I was not around him. Which was rare, Bryson and I were stuck like glue.
• Still, even though my heart panged with jealousy I felt bad for him. His happiness always came first and it was gutwrenching that he was going through this alone.
• My lids drop as I stare at his lips." I'm sorry," I whispered. My eyes flickered back up to meet his. "I'm sorry that the Moon Goddess won't let you choose who you want to be your Luna."
• Bryson's eyes snapped down to my lips and they parted as he stared at them.
• "The thing is Em, I don't only want her, I need her. And I think I'll need her even when I'm staring into my mate's eyes." He admitted breathily.
• Suddenly he swam closer to me and I gasped when his arm wound around my waist and pulled me closer.
• I'm pressing to his chest, my hard nipples brushing against the wet shirt and obviously he could feel those peaks.
• My heart slammed against my chest.
• His eyes lowered to my lips and the air around us grew hot even though it was chilly out.
• "Don't you wish you could choose who you want too, Em?" He whispered his head lowering.
• His lips were closing in on the gap between my own and all I could do was breathe out my reply. "Yes."
• His lips had barely brushed against mine when we heard a shuffle in the bushes.
• Finally coming back to reality, I pushed away from Bryson, startled by what just happened between us.
• "I think we should head back now," I whispered and swam to the bank quickly.