I couldn't help but feel nervous at dinner, Alina's excitement was practically tangible as she kept sending knowing glances my way and grinning as we ate. I wouldn't need condoms tonight because females could only conceive during their heat and in order to finalize our bond we couldn't use one, but the whole idea of finishing the mating process had me both nervous and excited.

"Are you okay?" James asked his daughter.

Alina just grinned and shoved a fork full of spaghetti in her mouth.

I stood up and began cleaning the kitchen, gesturing to Alina to come join me.

She grinned and collected the plates from the table, placing them in the sink quickly.

I turned the faucet on to drown out our voices so I could whisper to her.

"Obvious much?" I whispered.

She was about to respond when the door banged open, beach blonde hair was the first thing I saw and I immediately was annoyed.

"Why are you here Vivian?!" Growled Alina.

"I came for that bitch!" She yelled as her eyes landed on me.

If she wanted to fight I certainly wasn't going to back down.

Alina stepped towards her, but I yanked her behind me by her arm, growling.

"If you've got something you would like to say, you can say it to me. I am not afraid of you." I said.

"You should be. I can end you." She growled.

"Try me." I growled, stepping closer so our chest nearly touched.

"Oh I already did. Tell me did you like your pasta at Pierre's. It had a nice kick didn't it?" She whispered.

I had enough.

I growled as I clutched her by the neck and walked with her, gripping tighter as she struggled. I opened the door and tossed her back onto the sleet covered cement.

"I'll beat your pathetic ass later, right now I'm enjoying my family, so get the hell out of my house and don't even go near any one of them, especially Kieran, because he is mine and I can promise you won't even see me coming, have a nice night though." I boomed and slammed the door shut.

I turned around to see Kieran at the bottom of the stairs, now awake from his little nap.

He smirked at my little rant.

"Somebody's possessive." He said and wiggled his eyebrows.

"Don't act like you aren't enjoying this." I said.

"Having my sexy little mate walking around with wild hair and a feisty attitude and proclaiming to every female that I am hers? No, I'm not enjoying this all." He said laughing and heading to the cupboard.

I watched as he grabbed a bowl from the counter and placed it on the marble countertop. I cursed inwardly as he hovered over my black plastic bag of "goodies" that Alina was supposed to put away.

I froze when his hand darted down and he peered inside the bag.

I cursed silently, immediately regretting that I didn't make sure Alina put them away.

I sighed in relief when he pulled out a tube of toothpaste.

I heard Alina curse and chuckle and I growled lowly.

"Get everyone out of here please." I whispered.

She nodded and suddenly perked up.

"I made a peach cobbler earlier, would you guys like to come by the cabin for some?" She said aloud.

Everyone nodded and began filing out the house, Daniel grinning knowingly at me.

I gripped Kieran's hand as he began to walk and I pulled him back.

"You aren't going anywhere." I said.

He knit his eyebrows together in confusion and I chuckled and pressed my lips to his softly before pulling away.

"I've missed you. I want to spend time alone with you." I said.

He smiled and pressed a kiss to my forehead.

"It's been a long day. Why don't you go get ready for bed and I'll finish cleaning the kitchen." He said.

I kissed his lips once more before walking up the stairs, bolting as soon as I reached the hallway near our room.

I hurriedly jumped in the shower and washed my body and hair,making sure I smelt good before I got out. Alina took me to a Spa earlier and they nearly waxed everything, so I was fine in the grooming department.

I struggled with the lingerie, not quite remembering how I had put it on in the store.

I sighed in relief when the lace undergarments finally looked how they were supposed to.

I ran out the closet , placing the condoms inside the bedside table just as I heard Kieran coming towards the room.

I sat on the corner of the bed quietly, trying my best to not feel self conscious in the lingerie.

I watched as the door open and he froze when he saw me, his eyes changing color as they raked down my frame.

"Charlotte." He said lowly,

"Kieran." I said quietly.

I stood up bravely and walked over to him, stunning him with my boldness as I kissed him.

He growled in approval as I gripped the hem of his shirt and began tugging it up over his head as we kissed.

I broke our kiss. Looking up into his eyes as I tossed his shirt to the ground.

"Charlotte, one more kiss and I'm going to ravish you, there'll be no going back." He warned.

I grinned and kissed his lips in response.

I pulled away and he grinned his devilishly handsome grin and he spoke the three words I never thought capable from the man of legends.

"I love you."