The Summer Moon
Chapter 77 -

Malia

"Lia, that's impossible," Ty shook his head dismissing the thought. I looked up at him my concern not wavering, he needed to explain exactly how that's not possible if he really expected me to let this go that easy. I know what I saw, and with Jordan's disappearance only a few months earlier this definitely seemed a likely scenario.

Ty sighed, pulling back from me only slightly and resting his hands on my hips. "These are rogues Lia, there is no alpha. They don't have a plan of attack, the attacks are completely random," he explained.

"But that attack at Emily's party, you were injured," I jumped in again.

"That was a complete accident, it was my fault. I was distracted and turned my back, honestly it could have happened to anyone. It doesn't mean I'm a target, you don't need to worry about me so much baby," His eyes locked on mine and I felt myself settling a little. I guess what Ty was saying made sense and if he was the target then surely someone should have noticed before I did. Maybe I was just being a little paranoid.

So I willed myself to take a deep breath then leaned into Ty once more, wrapping my arms around his waist and listening to his heart beat in his chest. He ran his hand through my hair, the other caressing my back. We stayed like this for a few minutes longer until once against Ty's phone rang and interrupted us. As usual, Ty was quick to shift to using his alpha voice then ended the call and slid it back into his pocket.

"You have to go?" I looked up to him, already missing him and we hadn't even parted yet. Ty seemed to be feeling exactly as I was, as he gave me a sad smile then pressed his lips gently to mine. Together we walked back downstairs and out to the driveway. Ty tossed me the keys to the Audi making me grin.

"You're sure it's okay if I take your car again?" I asked and he rolled his eyes at me.

"Of course it's okay, I'll be fine with the bike. Besides, I'm working all day anyways it's not like I need it, and I want you to enjoy your day." he flashed me that charming smile and my heart skipped in my chest. "Thank you," I mumbled, wrapping my fingers through the key loop.

"Maybe I'll just have to get you your own though, then you can drive it whenever you want," he winked at me and I blushed deep red. A car? That was way too much to ever ask of him, and it's not like I could ever afford one of these. That dream seemed way to far fetched for my reach in the near future, so now it was my turn to roll my eyes.

I said my goodbyes to Ty and we went our separate ways, Ty sped off through the forest on his dirt bike while I drove down the street away from his house and on my way to Alana's hotel. I felt bad for not being able to spend more time with her over the next few days, but I was glad she was making some friends in town. Plus, since I was missing time with her to spend with a hot guy I knew she would understand.

Alana and I spent the morning shopping and catching up over coffee. She did some more obsessive complaining about Liam and I was beginning to replace it actually kind of adorable. Ty said she wouldn't feel the mate bond nearly as strong as Liam does since she's just a human, but she would feel it a little. And even though everything she said about him was pretty bad, Alana definitely couldn't seem to get Liam off her mind.

After dropping Alana off again at the hotel, I returned home for lunch with my dad and family, eager to see them all. I really did love our family dinners and it was feeling like it had been a while since our last one.

Ty was able to stop by for lunch for an hour or so, and I was super grateful to him. Lunch with my family was amazing, but in just the few hours we'd been apart I already missed Ty so bad. Yet, my whole body relaxed so easily as he sat next to me at the table and held his hand on my thigh the whole time.

"I'll see you at 6," Ty smiled as he left to return to work, and I smiled back at him, already eager to see him again. It was amazing how it never seemed like I could get enough of him.

I spent the rest of the afternoon talking and playing lawn games with my family. My dad even set up a projector screen outside and we all cuddled up on some blankets in the shade to watch a movie. Kali and Thomas both fell asleep, and even I was starting to get tired. But as I looked down to my watch I leapt up, realizing it was already 5:30 and I needed to get ready before Ty got here.

My heart melted in my chest as I walked into my room and found a single rose lying next to a black bag on my bed. I first picked up the rose, bringing it to my nose to smell. God, Ty was the best. Then I reached for the note that rest atop of the bag.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I suck at poems, but I love you. Wear this tonight, I can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you. - Ty

I sighed and picked up the black bag. I was seriously the luckiest girl in the world. I opened the black bag and pulled out a gorgeous dark green dress and a pair of strappy black heels that were to die for. I quickly changed into the dress then turned to the mirror, admiring how it held tightly across my chest and rib cage then flowed loosely down to my mid thigh. The cut outs in the side made the dress a little more sexy, and I spun in the mirror admiring myself.

"I look so hot," I mind linked him embracing the new found confidence that was washing over me. Ty's contagious laugh ran through my mind then he responded, "I bet you do. I'm leaving my house shortly, can't wait to see you." I smiled to myself one last time feeling giddy for Ty's arrival. Then I ran over to my vanity, fixing my make up and ran a brush through my hair. I grabbed one of Ty's zip up sweaters he had given me from my closet for later in the night in case it got cold, then strapped on the gorgeous shoes. Doing one last twirl in the mirror I was certain that Ty would approve.

"Goddess I'm so lucky," I spun around quickly to see Ty already casually leaning against the patio doors. He looked absolutely dashing in a plain white button down shirt, black jeans and a suit jacket pulled over top. How did he always manage to look so good, I could already feel myself salivating as I looked him over.

All of a sudden Ty moved so quickly my eyes couldn't follow him until I was pinned up against the wall, his body pressing against mine in all the right places. I instinctively wrapped a leg around his and gripped the sides of his jacket, feeling my breathing pick up. "You look gorgeous, but I can't wait to rip this off of you later," he whispered, his breath washing over my face and I exhaled his scent deeply. His fingers traced over the edges of the zipper and I felt my body heat up and I leaned in towards him making Ty chuckle.

"Come on, we have a busy night planned and we better get moving before we end up spending all night in bed," Ty laughed, his hand closing around mine. He pulled us forwards towards the door and I followed him eagerly outside, ready to start the night.