Welcome Home Mate
Chapter 46

LEX

Blaze chased Bex through the forest and headed back toward Keith's house.

My mind was overwhelmed by everything. Roxie was trying, I could tell. She even took me to her favorite place, which must have meant something to her.

I must admit, the cove looked like something out of a fairytale. The water was so clear that you could see the rocks on the bottom of the ground. The waterfall covered an entrance to what was like a cave.

Blaze came to a sudden halt, and I couldn't help but look through Blaze's eyes. We arrived at the entrance of the forest.

Blaze sat on his hind legs and watched as Bex shifted back into her human form.

I could feel the desire roam over him as he watched her.

"Come on," I said.

Blaze stood still for a moment and then sighed. "I want to see mate," he muttered.

I looked through his eyes and noticed Roxie was looking at us. "Blaze," she said as she walked over to him.

Blaze left me and gave Roxie his full attention.

Roxie walks over and stares at him. I had to laugh; she was shorter than us and was staring up at him.

Blaze nudged her with his snout, and Roxie gave a slight laugh. She placed her hand on his c...hest. "You're so soft," she muttered as she stroked his fur. Blaze hummed due to the contact with her; tingles erupted throughout us.

Blaze stares at her. Roxie moved in front of him and smiled. "It was nice to meet you, Blaze," she said and c****d her head to the side. "You know, I have to say you are more handsome than Lex."

Blaze wagged his tail; he was happy with the statement. I groaned.

"Don't let it get to your head," I muttered to him. "Give me back control."

Blaze chuckled.

Roxie smirked.

Blaze pushed me forward without warning, and I shifted back in front of her.

I stood in front, bare n....aked for her to see.

I looked down and frowned. "Really," I said. "You had to say that to him; he's not that handsome."

Blaze let a low snarl slip through, but I could feel the amusement rolling off him.

"You're jealous," he said with a smirk. "Mate prefers me, not you."

I didn't say anything but looked at Roxie.

Roxie had bright red cheeks and stared at me. Not before I caught her checking me out once again.

I smirked. "Like what you see," I said.

Roxie's eyes went to mine, and a smirk itched the corners of her lips. "Oh, I don't know," she said. "I still believe Blaze is more handsome than you."

I grunted.

Blaze laughed.

Roxie lets out a laugh.

I stared at her and smiled; I could hear that all day.

Roxie looked at me but turned to where my clothes were from earlier. She bent down and picked them up. She gave me my shorts first, and I placed them on. She stared and watched my every move. She handed me my top, and I placed it over my head. My eyes connected with hers, her eyes burned holes in me, but I could tell she wanted to look elsewhere.

Once I was done, I looked at her, and she stood looking at me.

I moved toward her, closing the gap between us.

Roxie's eyes were glued to me as I stared down. I couldn't help but smile. "You have the most beautiful eyes," I said.

Roxie smiled.

"Thanks," she said.

Roxie placed her hand into mine, which sent a spark through us.

Neither of us moved, but we looked at our entangled hands and back at one another.

I wanted to kiss her.

Roxie cleared her throat. "I think we need to go in," she said. "Dad and uncle Keith are at the window, watching us."

I looked toward the house, and she was right. The blind move as they move out of the way.

"Come on," I said. "We both need to eat."

Roxie and I moved toward the house and headed inside.
Roxie and I moved toward the house and headed inside.

As soon as we walk in, my stomach makes a loud rumble. The smell coming from the kitchen was amazing.

We walked toward the kitchen; Tim and Keith sat around the table, watching us with smiles. "Hey," said Keith. "You guys took a long time; all okay?"

"Yeah," said Roxie. "Bex and Blaze ran and fell asleep by the lake."

"We let them run back," I said, finishing her sentence.

I could feel Roxie's eyes on me.

"Well, you both must be hungry," Tim said. I could see knowing in his eyes, but neither of them said anything.

"That sounds great," I said.

We both sat down while Keith grabbed plates from the sides and placed them on the table.

I glanced at the clock and was surprised to see the time. We were out for over six hours.

We all ate food, and the conversation was about Roxie's fight.

I listened in, but I couldn't help but stare at her as she explained some of the moves she knew and what they were.

After food, Roxie and I went into the lounge and sat in front of the TV.

"Shall we watch a film?" she asked.

I nodded.

I sat on one side of the couch while she sat on the other. "You pick the movie," I said.

Roxie scrolled through the TV and picked one, 'Coyote Ugly!

Roxie watched the film, but I couldn't focus on it. My eyes kept going back to her. She looked happy. Her hand was resting by her side; all I wanted to do was hold her hand.

Blaze was snoring in my head; he fell asleep as soon as we had food.

I slid my hand across but stopped when Keith and Tim entered the room. "We will be going up to the pack house," said Keith as he looked at us. "Some older members are having a few drinks; we will probably stay there." I could feel Roxie tense at the statement.

I kept my face neutral, even though knowing I would be spending the whole night with Roxie on my own excited me more.

Keith and Tim walked away and left.

Roxie kept her eyes focused on the TV.

I smirked.

She was nervous; I could feel it.

I moved my hand to hers and took it in mine.

She moved and stared at me. "What?" she asked, but never took her hand away from me.

I shook my head. "Nothing," I said. "I wanted to hold your hand."

Roxie turned her attention to the movie.

After a while, the movie ended, and I moved closer to Roxie.

Roxie stared at me as I sat next to her; our hands were resting on her lap.

I glanced at the time and realized that it was getting darker outside.

"Shall we watch another film?" she asked, looking at me.

I looked at her. "Sure," I said.

Roxie bites her bottom l!p as she replaces another film.

Blaze stirred in my head and looked through my eyes. "Mate's concentrating, but Bex is talking to her," he murmurs as he lays back down in my head.

Roxie picked another girlie film.

She grabbed the fleece blanket behind her and placed it over her legs.

I stared at her.

"What?" she asked, not looking at me.

I stared at her, knowing I wanted to tell her how sorry I was.

"I'm sorry," I said.

Roxie turned the TV down and looked at me with a frown. "Why?" she asked.

I looked away and stared at the TV, not knowing what was happening in the movie.

"I should have told everyone you were my mate when you were gone or when we were on that training ground," I said and sighed. "I thought I was protecting you or trying to let you figure everything out." Roxie was quiet, but I looked over at her, and she stayed silent.

"I want to do what's best for you and this pack," I said. "Well, I will try. I know my father helps me most of the time, even though I am an alpha. I know I need to start acting the role more."

I looked at her, but she zoned out.

I knew I had to do better.

"Lex," she said, which made me look back at her. "I know you are sorry for everything, but you must stop apologizing"

I looked at her, my eyes raised.

Roxie smiled. "I believe you," she said. "You need to start showing that you are the alpha that we, I mean, they need you to be."

"I know with you by my side," I said. "I can do better."

Roxie looked at me. "I might be your Luna," she said. "But you must do it yourself, and it has to come to you."

I nodded. "I know," I said. "But I know I can be a better person with you by my side. You can kick my a*s into touch."

Roxie smirked but went blank.

I looked at the TV and realized the film was rolling the credits.

The clock on the wall to the side read eight.

"I think we should go up to bed," blurts Roxie.

I looked at her, but she was standing beside me. I got up and stood in front of her. Roxie looked up and sighed. "I know it's early, but I..." she said, but stopped. The look she gave me was weird, but she bit her bottom l!p. Without saying another word, she turned and walked toward the stairs.

I watched as she left, not knowing what the hell had happened.

I sighed and followed her, but by the time I got to the top of the stairs, her door had closed.

I walked toward my room and went inside.

I scanned over the room and felt like I had failed yet again.

I walked over and sat on the bed. I left my phone there this morning when Jason knocked on the door to tell me he was going.

I picked it up, and there were a few missed calls from my father.

I scrolled down and pressed to phone him. He answered on the first ring, which wasn't a good sign. "Lex," he said. "How are things?"

I sighed. "Fine, Dad," I said. "I had a few missed calls; what's going on?"

"I will cut to it," he said. "I have reason to believe that Naomi is working with the rogues."

A low growl escaped my l!ps, "How?" I asked as anger filled my veins.

"I used one of the guards I trusted to follow her," he said. "She slipped up."

I didn't say anything. My mind was racing once again; Naomi was working with rogues. But I couldn't help; something else must be at play here.

"How are things with Roxie and you?" he asked, pulling me from my thoughts.

"We are okay," I said. "We are taking it slow."

My father stayed quiet, but he sighed. "That's good news," he said. "You both need to come home."

I stared ahead. "I don't..." I started to say, but my father cut me off. "I know you want to let Roxie have time, but your pack needs its alpha."

I closed my mouth. I knew my father was right, and I had to be back with my pack. I just hoped that Roxie would come with me.

I closed my eyes. "When do you want me home?" I asked.

"Come back tomorrow morning, noon at the latest," he said.

"I will be there," I said.

"I hope Roxie comes back with you," he said.

"Me too," I muttered.

My father hung up, and I placed my phone back on the bed.

I sighed.

I might as well get ready for bed.

I got up from bed and was about to walk toward where my clothes were. But I stopped and sniffed.

Roxie's scent was wafting toward me. She was at the other side of the door.

I walked over and opened it.

I held the door open, and there stood my mate, who had her arm out, ready to knock on my door.

Her cheeks flushed slightly as her eyes met mine.