Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 386

Talia’s POV

We hurried to our room after dinner. I grabbed Nolan's shirt and yanked him in. He laughed and came after me. I could see he'd been waiting for this for a long time.

Clara must have cleaned up while we were gone. The bed was made, the pillows were super fluffy, and the floor spotless. Fresh roses lay by the window. I grinned and absorbed it all.

"Clara went all out," I said, looking around.

“Are you actually giving me a room tour right now?” Nolan teased.

“Perhaps,” I said, and grinned. "I ate too much. I got to walk it off.”

I touched the dresser and wandered around. My wolf liked things clean, and it was good to know that while we were away our place would be looked after.

I opened the bathroom door and expected to just see a clean bathroom. Instead, I was struck by a pleasant floral scent. The tub was filled and steaming, pink petals floating on the water.

I looked back at Nolan and asked, “Did you have Clara do all this?

Nolan smiled, looking proud. "Yeah, it was a surprise to you. I thought you'd like a bath after today."

I walked over and pushed him gently into the bathroom. There was warmth and sweet smells all around us. "You're really going all out, huh?

"I can go bigger if you want," he said, suddenly low and flirty.

"I'd like to see that, my mate," I teased, already unbuttoning his shirt and tossing it aside. I hurried out of my own clothes, wanting to feel him close.

Nolan watched me for a second, eyes trailing up and down. He moved closer, his hands on my hips, and he turned me so that my back was against his chest. He leaned in, breathing me in at his favorite place on my neck.

I pulled away and walked over to the tub. I dipped a toe in to test the water. At first it was hot, then it was amazing. I slipped in slowly. "Are you getting in or am I enjoying this alone?"

Nolan took his jeans off and threw them down, then climbed in behind me. The tub was barely big enough for the both of us. He pulled me back against his chest, his arms around my waist.

We just sat in the water for a bit, letting the heat do its thing. My head rested on his shoulder, eyes shut, muscles finally unwinding. I had to remind myself to take a bath every day.

I took his hand and put it on my heart. Petals clung to my skin, and his fingers moved smoothly over them.

"What's on your mind?" Nolan asked.

"I'm not always worrying about something," I replied. "I just want you close. That's all."

He began to rub my shoulders. I sighed and leaned into him. His thumbs worked up my neck and down my back. “That’s perfect,” I muttered.

After the second round, the water had become lukewarm, and I could barely stand. My wolf hummed happily inside of me. Nolan wrapped a towel around me and dried me off, then carried me to bed and slid in beside me.

"Was that good enough for my Alpha Queen?" Nolan teased.

"Yes, but I can always use more of your attention.

He chuckled. “And you call me the insatiable one?”

"Can you blame me? I have the best mate in the world," I grinned. "You did leave me a little sore though."

"You said harder," Nolan said, grinning. "And I was making sure to follow Leslie's orders."

I was so tired, sinking into the soft sheets and Nolan's warmth. I tried to stay awake just to enjoy the feel of his arms around me and being home.

“What do you mean?” I mumbled, already half asleep. "Leslie told you to make me sore?"

Nolan laughed and said, "No, but she said we should try harder to have a pup."

I giggled and snuggled into his chest. "That's a good idea. “Hopefully the Moon Goddess will bless us with a pup soon too.”