Adeline hissed under her breath in irritation. Xavier was irritating her so much that she considered strangling his neck and ending his life here and now.

His touches did not stop after the hug but only increased. First it was brushing their arms together as they held their hands. It was a constant touch. After that he would obtain change size from going to the left to the right and then right to the left and when he would do that he would press his chest to her back before moving to the other side.

It was a sudden gesture when he placed his front to her back that Adeline stood there for a second. What the hell?

Her hand was slightly tugged at the back as he started to change sides again. She stopped altogether and turned around to face him. "Is this really necessary? I hugged you, did I not?"

"I am a lycan," he growled lightly but that only made Adeline's eye twitch, "I can send them on you especially when they have been mating all day long yesterday."

"So?" She hissed, not being able to perfect the growl yet.

He tutted as if it was obvious that she did not understand something so easy. He moved closer to her, making her take a step back before his arm circled around her waist to put her close. "I do not like it when I smell someone else on you. Just so you know mates do not shower often after mating to show off their compatibility."

The proximity was enough for her to lose her mind and make her analyse the words even slower than before. But when she did her eyes widened and she gaped at him.

"Um . .uh . ." She stuttered. She did not know that detail and now when she thought about it she did not want to know either. "Let's go." She muttered but his grip did not loosen.

She sighed tiredly. "What do you want? Do you want me to climb on top of you?"

What would he not give to see that site but today was not the day. He shook his head and moved the back, letting her go before standing one step ahead of her and bending down slightly.

Adeline scoffed when she understood what he meant. "No, thank you, there is going to be no piggy back ride." No way in hell was she doing this.

Xavier emitted a growl. It was a clear warning for her to listen to him. She huffed before climbing on top of him and then he straightened up walking forward.

The alpha Lycan was a freaking pain in the ass! The possessiveness seemingly knew no bounds and it irritated the hell out of her.

Her hands were circled across his neck and she dreamed of one quick squeeze and then he would leave. Naah, that was unreal. The moment his beast would sense a threat, it would not even take him nanoseconds to eliminate it and she had no wish to die.

They came to the top of the hill where people would usually start the journeys to the temple. Xavier then dropped her on her feet before taking her by her head and gently guiding Adeline through the sea of people. They stopped when they reached their friends.

"Sooo," Elizabeth squealed lightly, "you won't believe what we found for you as transportation."

"Transportation?" Adeline repeated. "Are there no cars or vans?" That was something she noticed. By far she had only seen people walk on their feet or wolf form and other than that she had seen the car that had taken them home and that was only her and Xavier.

Patricia shook her head as Augustus spoke, "You will not find any car or the wheel transportation here which is why we arranged this specifically for you." He pointed his hand raising it to some whereas Adaline's eyes moved.

She blinked at the creature and stepped back, "no." She said firmly. There was no way she was getting on a horse.

"Well the only alternative you have is a bull or a donkey." Elizabeth tutted. "Those are the only forms of transportation that you are going to find here."

Adeline looked at the stallion. He was so big and his muscles could be seen. He seemed so powerful and by one kick of his she knew that she would be out of this world and into some other realm.

She shook her head. She would rather go on a donkey. She turned her head to them. "I cannot, I am sorry. I can walk." She felt bad that she had wasted their efforts to find her horse to travel but there was no way that she could ever manage to sit on one and not be kicked.

Xavier breathed loudly, taking her attention. "I'll shift. You can ride me—on me." He coughed, correcting himself before Adaline could understand.

Adeline licked her bottom lip. Maybe she could? She had done that before and it turned out to be an amazing experience so she could not find the reason as to why she could not do it again.

She nodded. She could do that. Also Xavier could never kick her.

He transformed in front of her but she looked away only to meet with another man who was transforming. She just lowered her eyes before she felt someone touch something on her hand. It was the snout of Xavier's Lycan.

She climbed on his back carefully before leaning forward and clasping her hands on his neck.

His beast started out slow before eventually picking up speed and before she knew it cold air was hitting her face like a refreshment and she breathed it in.

It was a surreal experience. She leanes her cheek on his for and just let it be. She let him do what she wanted and let him lead them. Maybe the trust was there and all we had to do was realise it.