The Summer Moon
Chapter 82 -

Tyrese

"You're sure?" I asked Malia as we stepped outside onto the gravel path that led around the cabin and back towards the forest. I was beyond happy tonight. I hadn't expected Malia to mark me so quickly but I was so glad she did. The bond she had created between us was so intense, I couldn't believe it when I first heard her thoughts. I wasn't even certain it was real at first. People always gossiped about my grandparents being like that but I'd always thought it was just a rumour. Lia didn't answer my question, instead she just kept pulling me forwards to the forest line. Her nerves were building the closer we got to the trees but I knew she was excited, her mind already imagining what it would feel like to run in the forest. Just in front of the trees she came to a sudden stop and I grabbed her waist as she turned to face me.

"I-I don't know what to do," she stuttered, her teeth were grazing her bottom lip gently and I wanted more than anything to ease her mind. I knew how she felt, I was so nervous when I had first shifted too. Really I think everyone was nervous their first time, but I knew once Lia tried to she would love it. I was certain of this.

I raised my hand to her cheek, brushing her hair away and admiring her as she reacted to my touch. Her whole body seemed to relax a little, her tensed shoulders dropping a little lower, her breathing slowing down. "Think of the wolf, then you'll just know how to shift. And when you want to shift back, you just think of yourself as a human," I explained to her and she settled, then turned back towards the trees.

"You don't need to worry at all Lia, I'll be right here the whole time. And we can still mind link all you want even in wolf form," I reassured her, then slid my hands up her waist to pull my sweater from over her head. I kissed her forehead gently then backed up to give her some space. Her eyes locked on mine and I could feel her getting nervous again. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, then as her eyes slowly opened again I watched them darken just as mine had done so many times.

In one swift moment I watched as the gorgeous girl who had just stood in front of me leapt forward into a beautiful white wolf. Flashing her my biggest smile I reached out to run my hands through her fur as she looked around then down at her paws. Her wolf was breathtaking, with those same green eyes I could stare into all day, and her transformation had been so smooth. She was definitely a natural at this. Malia may not have grown up in the wolf world, but she absolutely was meant to be here.

I shifted into my wolf as well then stepped closer to rub my head against hers. "Ty this is incredible," I heard her voice echoing in my mind, and as I listened closer I could hear her thoughts racing about how amazing it felt to transform, and i knew exactly how she felt. I remember the first time I transformed, it had been so freeing. I tapped my foot on the ground hoping she knew what it meant then took off into the woods.

I moved slowly at first to make sure she followed me. I manoeuvred through the trees taking frequent glances behind me to make sure she was still there. New wolves were usually a little clumsier because they were still figuring out what it was like to run on four legs and how to control their movements, but Lia seemed to be learning fast as she kept right on my tail. I pushed a little faster through the trees and could hear her gorgeous laugh in my head. She was totally loving this, and so was I.

We ran a little while longer before returning to the cabin, Lia had been slowing down for the past few kilometres so I knew she must be getting tired. It was getting pretty late after all, or I could say early as I looked off into the distance and saw the sun starting to rise. I shifted back into human form then turned to Lia and felt her anxiety building again. But it didn't last long as she was soon in her human form and running towards me, excited as ever. I pulled her into my arms, lifting her into the air and spun her around.

"I love you so much, happy birthday baby," I whispered to her and she smiled back at me brightly. Before she could speak I pressed my lips to hers, slipping my tongue into her mouth and savouring her taste. I couldn't get enough of this girl, I never would. I scooped her up and carried her into the cabin, her lips never leaving my neck until I dropped her onto the bed.

"Ty!" She gasped as she hit the mattress and let out the sweetest laugh. I climbed into bed next to her, pulling a blanket over us and cuddling her into my arms. Her naked body fit perfectly against mine and the electricity pulsed between us. I brushed her hair from her face as she watched me curiously and I couldn't help but laugh as I heard all the dirty things going through her head. Lia's cheeks suddenly burned red and her eyes widened, realizing I knew exactly what she was thinking.

"So hot," I whispered in her ear and she cuddling closer to me, pressing her head against my chest as she laughed as well.

"I don't think I'll ever get used to that," she shook her head lightly.

"So how was it?" I asked her the question I was dying to knowing. I had heard her thoughts throughout the run, I knew she enjoyed it but I was dying to hear her actually say it out loud. To know for certain that she would be happy with this life.

"It was amazing,” she whispered and I hugged her even tighter, rolling us so that she lay on top of me. Her lips pressed gently against mine as she giggled. "I guess I could be happy with this life," she winked at me and I rolled us once more so this time I was on top of her.

"Oh yeah?" I threatened back jokingly and she smiled.