The Summer Moon
Chapter 56 -

Malia

Watching Ty transform seemed more magical and beautiful every time I saw it. Especially this time, with his eyes on mine showing me so much love. I blushed at the thought, maybe Emily was right, maybe Ty did love me. I felt giddy at the idea, hoping he would tell me soon - but that left me to face the question; did I love him?

"Hi honey," my dad's voice came up behind me. I turned to face him, this would be the first time we talked since replaceing out about his secret. I couldn't help but still feel angry at him, he'd been hiding this for my whole life. But as I watched Ty and the other wolves take off into the forest, the anger seemed to fade. Did it really matter if he kept it from me? The point was that I knew now, and I didn't want to waste the time I had with my dad, so I gave him a smile. "You're back from your trip," I said.

"Yeah I'll be home for a few days. I didn't want to miss this. Plus, I wanted to see how you were doing? You seem to be getting more comfortable here?" He asked me and I knew he was right, I was more comfortable here, there was just something about Ty that felt like home, like I was supposed to be here. Plus, if the whole mate thing Ty had told me about was true, I guess I actually was meant to be here. It was a scary thought though, to only be 17 and have my whole future figured out. I'd expected to date a few more losers before replaceing the right guy, but now I can't imagine my life with anyone but Ty.

"I'm doing good, warming up to things I guess. It's still a lot, but I know Ty's really trying his best to help me understand," I smiled, an image of him coming to my mind. My dad smiled as well.

"I told you he's a good kid," he laughed a little and I joined him as I thought back to our first date. My dad and Savanah had obviously known Ty was my mate back then, and suddenly I wished they actually had taken that photo - no matter how embarrassing that moment would have been. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner Malia. I was afraid you'd react like your mother, it took me so long to replace you after she left, I just couldn't lose you again," my fathers eyes pleaded with mine and my heart sank in my chest.

"It's okay dad, I know it would be hard to tell someone something like this," I said, Ty's words echoing in my head.

"I love you sweetie," he pulled me into a hug and I returned it, settling. His lips touched my forehead and in that moment I truly did forgive him. Staying angry over something like this just seemed so pointless now. Sure, it was a huge secret that I deserved to know, but I knew now and I was actually becoming happy in this life. Just like that, all of the drama faded away, and all I could think about was Ty.

"Sorry sir I'm actually gonna need to steal your daughter!" Emily's voice rang behind me and I stepped back from my dad. He let out a chuckle as I turned to face her. "We're going to have a bonfire on the beach and wait for the boys to finish their run," she winked at me.

I laughed and said goodbye to my dad then gave Emily my full attention. "If you could go pack a bag of Ty's clothes and grab his phone and stuff I'm sure he'd appreciate that, then they can just meet us there,"

"But how will they know where we are?" I asked and Emily just rolled her eyes at me as if there was an obvious answer.

"Girly you have so much to learn. You're Ty's mate, he always knows where you are," she laughed at me. "Wolves have good noses, and because your his mate, your smell is particularly strong for him. So he has a really easy time tracking you down, and I guarantee that as soon as he comes back he's going to be looking for you. Don't think I didn't see how he was looking at you before he shifted." I couldn't suppress my giggle as I blushed at the thought.

"Is that why Ty always smells so good to me?" I thought out loud.

"Duh, but once you're actually a wolf everything just gets more intense. Ty's actually probably really excited for you to shift because then you'll feel the mate bond at it's full strength and apparently it's really intense. And you seem to hardly be able to keep your hands off of him as it is," Emily and I both burst out laughing knowing she was right. "Plus, you'd never even consider leaving him, it would be like, actually painful to be away from him and your wolf would totally drive you crazy."

My heart instantly began to ache in my chest as I thought of Ty. He had been feeling the bond at full strength this whole time and all he wanted to do was be with me, but I kept pushing him away. I thought back to what he said last night, my heart pounding in my chest as guilt overcame me.

"Okay no more of this, go get ready and we'll walk over," Emily said as as she turned to walk back towards the other girls. I skipped into the house and up the stairs to Ty's room. Picking up his backpack I tossed in a new pair of sweatpants and a t shirt in then slung it over my back. Just as I was about to head out I saw the keys to his car sitting on his desk. He wouldn't mind if I took it, I laughed to myself as I scooped them up and headed out the door.

Emily, Rachel, and I drove down to the beach in Ty's car to see other people already gathering there around the bonfire. The crowd of people was laughing, dancing along to some music. Each had a drink in hand and everyone with a bright smile on their face. I tossed Ty's keys into the backpack then grabbed my own drink. I sat by the fire and kept my eyes on the forest line, I already couldn't wait to see him.

"Come dance!" Emily shouted towards me, waving me over. She was already drunk and I laughed as she stumbled in the sand, but I joined her anyways. I jumped around to the music, moving with my friends until I heard a few howls in the woods.

"He's coming," Emily whispered in my ear and I felt electricity run through me. My eyes glued to the forest line. I saw Jesse and Liam come through the forest line first, now in human form wearing swim shorts. I couldn't contain myself any longer as I took off through the field towards the trees. I needed to see him, to touch him, to kiss him as soon as possible. Liam's eyes widened as he saw me coming and suddenly I was lifted over his shoulder. "Liam!" I screamed smacking his back.

"What are you doing? Let her go, she wants to see him. Ty will kill you," Emily said coming up behind us.

"Ty's in full wolf mode right now, if he sees her he won't be able to control himself. And I don't know about you but I don't want to listen to Ty hate himself because Malia hates him again," I smacked Liam's back still begging to be put down. Thankfully he let me go, but held on to my wrist to stop me from leaving. Emily came forwards and pulled Liam's arm from my wrist.

"Malia's not going to hate Ty, she's already decided she's staying you idiots. Now let her go see her mate," Emily winked at me while Jesse and Liam just gave me a shocked look. Turns out everyone's going to know I'm staying before Ty replaces out. I mouthed a thank you to Emily and took off towards the woods again as I heard another howl come through the air. That was Ty, I was certain it was, and not a single part of me felt afraid anymore as I crossed into the trees. My heart leapt as my eyes met the black wolf in front of me, and in an instant the wolf jumped towards me, shifting and Ty's naked body pressed me against a tree. His lips found mine instantly, his tongue exploring my mouth. I pulled him in closer, he tasted so good.

My hands knotted in his hair as he lifted my up and my legs wrapped around his waist. Ty growled in approval, his hand slipped up under my sweater, replaceing my nipples. I moaned and arched into him. I couldn't get enough of this, of him. Ty pulled back, his eyes dark and canines fully extended. But I didn't care, I was sure about him. My lips moved to his neck as I pulled him in close. I ran my nails over his back feeling his muscles tense beneath my touch.

"Lia," Ty moaned, breathless. One of his hands gripped my ass, pulling my core against his hardness. I scrambled to pull my pants down and Ty helped remove them with ease, followed by his sweater. Ty pulled my underwear to the side and thrust in hard. "Sorry, you just have me so turned on baby," Ty whispered in my ear as he continued to thrust.

"Ty," I moaned, feeling the pleasure wash over me. My nails dug into his shoulders and once again his lips were on mine but Ty held his jaw clenched shut. I traced his bottom lip with my tongue, eager to taste him again and he pulled back. "I can't," he looked at me with guilty eyes. But I pulled him back in, biting gently on his bottom lip. He gasped and I took advantage, slipping my tongue into his mouth. "Fuck Lia, please," he pulled back squeezing his eyes shut. His hands gripped my thighs as he started moving his hips in slowly circles, pleasure building inside of me. I could tell her was losing control, his lips parted showing his teeth. Ty thrusted deeper and I screamed out.

"Ty mark me," I gasped and Ty's eyes flashed open, their darkness burning into mine. He looked me over, trying to read my face and I could tell he was torn. His movement slowed down and I tangled my hands into his hair once more, tilting my head to the side to give him a better view of my neck. I wanted Ty, I wanted him in every way.

"Are you sure?" He asked his hand coming up to trace the skin of my neck.

"Yes,"I gasped again as Ty continued to thrust deeper. I tightened my grip on him and pulled him into my neck.

His lips pressed against the skin and I shivered with pleasure, excited for what was to come. His tongue explored me and I tilted my head back moaning. Ty sucked on the skin and pulled back, leaving a hickey in his path. He picked up the pace thrusting harder and faster, his lips returning to press against mine and muffled my screams. I dug my nails into his back once more, reaching my climax. After a few more thrusts, Ty pulled out and finished. For a moment we stood together, coming down from the ecstasy we'd just experienced. Then Ty was the first to back away. He grabbed the backpack Ihad been carrying and began to dress. My body was still reeling with pleasure, but I couldn't help feeling disappointed as my hand caressed my perfectly intact neck. He didn't mark me.