The Necklace That Protects Me novel Chapter 42

Michael pulled me closer and buried his face in my hair before inhaling deeply. I felt bad for him, I'm sure I badly needed a shower. I chuckled, which caught him off guard.

"Well good morning my beautiful mate." Michael said, his husky voice was still thick from sleep. I turned to face him, our chests pressed together. I looked at his face, drinking in his appearance as he was mine.

"I don't think I'll ever tire of hearing you call me mate." I replied as I blushed. He leaned in to kiss me but I covered my mouth with one hand and pushed his forehead with the other. "Morning breath." I choked out, he chuckled and let me get up.

I grabbed clean clothes then went to the bathroom and closed the door. When I looked in the mirror all I saw at first was my face. The happiness almost seemed to glow off my face. My cheeks were lightly tinted pink and my mouth seemed to be stuck in a perfect smile. If Michael wasn't in the next room I would've squealed. I've never been so happy! Then I noticed the rest of my body and almost cried out. My hair was matted and tangled into an unrecognizable nest of sweat and dirt. My skin was dirty. My dress was mostly clean but smudged with grime from the bunker. All in all I was a mess. I jumped into the tub to take a badly needed relaxing bath. My body was also very sore as Lilith said it would be.

I took my time scrubbing every surface of my body. Untangled and washed my hair and shaved. By the time I was done the water was cold. I got out and brushed my teeth thoroughly, then brushed my hair. I got dressed and left the bathroom feeling clean and refreshed.

My room was empty when I walked back in. The bed was made and Michael was no where in sight. I could still smell his scent but he wasn't here. I pouted a little bit to myself. Michael then opened my door, as soon as his scent hit my face my mood did a flip. I was just over joyed to see him! I ran to him and jumped into his arms. He had also recently gotten out of a shower. I could still smell the soap, shampoo, and even toothpaste. I pulled his face to mine and kissed him. He returned the kiss and kicked the door shut behind him.

After the awkwardness died down a bit Michael set me down and we all sat down at the table to eat. I ate like a pig, any meat I could get my hands on I scarfed down. Brian mentioned it was because my wolf was present now and shifting took a lot of energy. When everyone finished eating Thomas suggested we all go outside.

It was a beautiful summer day. It was mid August so it was hot but the sun felt amazing on my skin. I turned my face to the sky basking in the warmth. A breeze blew my hair behind me and I relished in the peace of it all. Michael wrapped him arms around me from behind kissed my neck softly. Accidentally I let out a soft moan at the contact. He growled lightly in my ear.

"You guys should probably complete the mating process soon or we're never going to get anything done." Brian grumbled, Brie laughed and smacked him again. Michael playfully growled at him before burying his face in my hair.