The Summer Moon
Chapter 69 -

Malia

I awoke the next morning to the sun shining through the break in my curtains and immediately thought of Ty. I reached to rub my hand over my mark and couldn't escape the smile that immediately hit my lips. I reached over to my bedside table to grab my phone and laughed as I read the bitter text I'd received from Alana last last night after I'd fallen asleep.

Are you kidding me! You sent that weirdo to pick me up from the airport? I mean he's hot and all but come on, such an asshole!

Oh if only she knew that they were destined to be together. She may be mad now, but later down the road I knew she'd thank me. After all, Liam was totally Alana's type, not that she was very picky anyways, but they definitely had a lot in common. Although that may not necessarily be a good thing considering they both have commitment issues they'll definitely have to get over before starting a relationship. That may not be as hard as I once though for Liam though, who was already totally obsessed with him.

"Morning Gorgeous, I can't wait to see you later," Ty's voice echoed in my mind and i had to smile. I felt so happy to be done with all the drama in our relationship and ready to move forwards and get things back to the way they were supposed to be. Although I still felt a little guilty for causing so many problems for him lately, but I already had a romantic plan to surprise him with and make up for everything. I'd just need Emily's help with setting it up. "Morning baby," I replied to him. I was really loving being able to mindlink with him, the sound of his voice in my head was so soothing. Although I couldn't mindlink with anyone else in the pack yet, Ty said the ability would come once I was able to transform into my wolf.

I stood up from my bed already eager to start the day. I was going to pick up Alana from the hotel she had decided to stay at, have breakfast, then we were going over to meet up with Ty and head down to the beach. Really it was just a plan to get her to spend more time with Liam though, because he'd be down their waiting for us already eager to see his mate again, and I really wanted them to spend time together because having Alana here in Florida with me would be amazing. It made leaving New York behind me so much easier, with the exception of my mom who I still wasn't sure what to do about.

I pulled on a white t shirt and a pair of jean shorts then ran out into the kitchen to grab a muffin on my way out the door. "In a hurry?" My dad raised his eyebrow at me as I dashed by him and I spun on my heal then kissed his cheek. "Yeah meeting up with Alana and Ty today, we're going to the beach. I'll be home later though," I quickly explained then took a bite of my muffin.

"Not a problem honey, have a fun day," he said. I loved how casual my dad was about everything, although it's probably just because he trusts Ty, knowing that he's both a wolf and an alpha. And he was right to trust Ty, he would never let anything hurt me.

Walking out the front door I widened my eyes surprised to see Ty's car sitting in front of my house, with the keys placed by the wipers. I ran to pick them up, reading the small note pressed underneath them

Figured it would be easier to get to the hotel in my car than on your bike. See you later. I love you - Ty

My heart melted in my chest, he was just the sweetest. "You're the best, thank you. But you might regret this, I'm a terrible driver" I linked him and he immediately laughed back at me.

"Please don't wreck my car," he replied as I hopped in. I pulled the car back onto the road, feeling confident knowing at least there were less cars out and about because it was still early in the morning. I pulled up in front of Alana's hotel and he jaw dropped as she laid eyes on the car.

"Where did you steal this car from?" She squealed as she climbed in the passenger side. She ran her hands over the dashboard admiring it.

"It's actually Ty's," I said as i put the car back in gear and began driving towards Al's diner for breakfast.

"He lets you drive his car? This car?" Alana practically screamed as she jumped around in her seat to fully look it over. I blushed, Alana didn't understand how close Ty and I were so I could see why she was confused about the car. Truly I was a little nervous driving Ty's car because it was expensive and I hardly wanted to ruin it but I knew he trusted me. And him letting me drive the car was such a sweet gesture and would definitely save Alana and I a lot of time from walking around town.

He would do anything for you. Emily's words from the other night echoed in my head once again and my heart beat faster at the thought. But I knew I felt the same way about him, even if we were moving really fast in our relationship. "He must really be obsessed with you," Alana laughed but really I felt like I was the one obsessed with Ty lately. I couldn't even stop thinking about him and focus on this conversation with Alana.

Alana and I are our breakfast out on the patio tables in front of the cafe and spent more time discussing Ty and everything that had happened while I was here in Florida, as well as everything I had missed back in New York. I even tried to slide in a few side comments about Liam, hoping to make a better impression of him in her mind but failing miserably.

"He's just not my type of person," she shrugged as we climbed back into the car. I rolled my eyes, he most definitely was her type but she was just in denial still. He'd really have to put the moves on to win her over though, she was being extra stubborn thanks to what had happened with Andrew.

I waved to Ty as we pulled up in front of his house. He looked so hot leaning against the brick pillars of the gates at the end of his driveway in a pair of black swim shorts and a blue t shirt. His hair was blowing in the wind, already a total mess and I loved it.

"Hey baby," Ty said climbing into the back seat, he wrapped his arms around the front seat, pulling himself forwards to kiss my cheek making me blush.

"Okay this is just the cutest," Alana interrupted the moment suddenly snapping a picture with her cell phone which only made me blush more. So i started the car once more and went towards the beach.

I parked the car along the edge of the beach and hoped out, faking surprise when I saw Ty's friends, including Liam, already waiting for us. Alana glared at me as Liam ran up to her, grinning his biggest smile. "Hi Angel," he said greeting her, making both Ty and Iaugh. He was going way too over the top, like a love sick puppy.

"Oh come on I wasn't even this bad," Ty whispered in my ear, wrapping his arms around me from behind. I leaned into his chest enjoying the tingles spread throughout my body and the warmth of his touch.

"I was pretty into you though, you didn't have to work very hard, "I giggled thinking back to that first day in the airport bathroom and pushing the thoughts towards him.

"Fuck that was hot," he groaned in my ear, his arms tightening their grip on me."You know what we should do?" He whispered next, and I looked up to him glaring at a bucket in the sand. "Cool Liam off," he said this time mind linking me and I giggled. Carefully we snuck away together down the beach, borrowing the bucket from a kid we filled it with water.

"Shh," Ty hushed me as we slowly approached from behind. He held his finger to his lips as we met eyes with Alana, who was looking annoyed as Liam continued talking to her. I quickly threw the bucket of water over Liam's head and Alana jumped back away from him getting out of the splash zone.

"Ah!" Liam screamed turning to face us, immediately assuming it was Ty he took off chasing him down the beach. All of us well knowing though that he would never catch him, Ty was too fast even in his human form.

"That was too funny!" Alana screamed as we jogged down the beach to meet everyone else. The group had already spread out their towels on the beach, but were gathered and still laughing at the aftermath of our prank on Liam.

"Guys, this is my best friend from New York. Alana, this is Emily, Jesse, Connor, and Rachel," I did the introductions pointing through the group of them. Then as I turned back to Alana I noticed her doing a flirty wave, and watching in shock as Jesse winked at him. Oh no, i thought to myself, this wouldn't be good.