The Summer Moon
Chapter 12 -

Tyrese

Malia fell fast asleep in my arms by 6:30, and I stared down at her admiring how cute she looked sleeping. I sighed, I could do this every day for the rest of my life. I pulled myself away from her and slipped on my clothes. My wolf was purring from what had just happened between us, and honestly I felt like purring too. We may have only just met a couple of days ago, but Malia had just completely rocked my world. I couldn't believe how hot the sex was. I picked up the sweater I had given her at Jesse's party and gently slid it over her body, careful not to wake her. I threw the rest of her clothes in a backpack then scooped her up gently in my arms. She moaned softly and cuddled into my chest instantly. My heart fluttered watching how she reacted to me. She had to be feeling the mate bond, and now that we'd actually mated it was going to get stronger. I was dying to mark her but I restrained myself, she wasn't ready for that. I didn't even know if she knew about the werewolf world. Sometimes it seemed like she did and other times it didn't.

I drove over to Malia's house with her resting in the passenger seat. I was trying to stay focused on the road but couldn't stop myself from glancing over at her. She was so perfect, even as she began to drool a little. I chucked as I pulled the car to a stop in front of her house. The sun was coming up now, so I hurried to the back of her house, following the scent of her belongings. I pulled out her keys and quietly unlocked the back door, hoping this was her room. I stepped inside and breathed a sigh of relief. I pulled back her comforter then set her down and tucked her in. Gently, I pressed my lips to the top of her head. "Ty," she moaned softly, then rolled over and I smiled. I was so lucky to have her as my mate. I scribbled a note for her quickly, then headed back out the door and hid her keys under the flower pot outside. I jogged back to my car and sped off down the street. I had to get home and get ready for work. It was going to be a long day running on no sleep, but I was grateful that at least I only had a couple of meetings to get through this morning, a short training session, and then I would have the rest of the afternoon off. It wouldn't be the first time I had to work without sleep, and with how amazing last night was, it was definitely worth it.

"Morning Tyrese," My dad greeted me as I stepped in the front door of our house and I nodded to him.

"Just gonna get changed dad, then I'm heading to the pack house," I said, hoping I could avoid any further conversation. My dad flipped through the paper and I could tell he was scowling.

"Care to tell me why you're just coming home now?" His voice was filled with disappointment. Of course, he wasn't just going to let this slide.

"Not really," I stated, getting annoyed. It really wasn't any of his business, it's not like I was neglecting any of my alpha duties.

"Tyrese Blackwood, you are an alpha now, you have responsibilities! You can't be out all night partying with your friends. Don't think I don't know about Jesse's party last night." My dad's voice boomed as he stood from the table. "Dad I wasn't-" I started, but his rage wasn't over yet.

"No Tyrese, I have had enough! You have people depending on you now!" he yelled, as if I didn't already think about that all day long. I knew people depended on me, it was all I could ever think about lately.

Before I could think through my next words I blurted out, "I was with my mate!" And watched as the expression on my dad's face went blank. From the other side of the room I heard a dish clatter to the floor. I turned and saw my mother looking at me with wide eyes and a huge grin on her face. She came rushing to my side and threw her arms around me for a tight hug.

"Ty, honey, this is amazing news. I told you she would come soon. This is going to be so good for you," she rubbed my back lovingly.

"Well why didn't you bring her to meet us?" My father was crossing his arms across his chest and I immediately regretted telling them. I couldn't bring her to meet them. What if she was a human? My dad would only doubt my ability to run this pack even more with a human luna. I had to know if she was a wolf or not before introducing them. But in my heart I knew, regardless of whether Malia was a wolf or not, I was hers. If my family didn't approve, then Jared could take over the pack when he came of age. I didn't care about being alpha, but I needed Malia.

"Oh, William, they've only just met. Let them enjoy some alone time together. Ty probably doesn't want to overwhelm her. She will become the pack's luna after all, and that's a lot to take in when you're not expecting it." My mom turned back to my father and explained. That was an understatement though. Malia may not even know about werewolves and now she was expected to lead a pack with me? This could turn out to be a nightmare.

"Fine, fine," My dad waved my mother off and went back to reading his paper. He was always such a sap for her, and for that I was grateful right now. My mother had provided my perfect out, but it wouldn't last forever. They'd want to meet her eventually, and preferably sooner rather than later.

"Well, I'm going to go get ready then," I said. I kissed my mother on the cheek, then ran up the stairs, taking them three at a time. I jumped in the shower and couldn't help myself as my mind wandered back to Malia's gorgeous body. When I got out, I had to towel dry my hair to burn some energy and regather my focus. I threw on an off white button-down t-shirt and a clean pair of jeans, then smoothed out my hair. The dark circles were already appearing under my eyes but I didn't care. This was as good as it was going to get today.

I already felt exhausted but I only had to get through a couple of meetings to get through. I grabbed a pair of sweatpants and tossed them in a bag, then headed out to my car. I was hoping that once my meetings were through I could stop by Malia's for a couple of hours. No matter how tired I was, I already yearned to see her again. Maybe she would let me nap with her this afternoon, having her in my arms this morning had been so blissful. I tossed the bag in the passenger seat of the Audi as I climbed in, then drove over to the pack house.