The Necklace That Protects Me novel Chapter 51

When the two week Christmas break rolled around I was exhausted and badly needed a rest. Thomas had agreed after being teamed up on by Amy, Brie and I. I had worked long and diligently and I deserved a break. I was silently hoping Michael would agree, and take a break as well.

For the first week there was no such luck. As Christmas, and my birthday neared I saw less and less of him. I was starting to feel like he didn't want to be around me.

Christmas morning I was woke up by soft kisses on my neck. By the sparks I knew it was Michael. I rolled over to face him. Things got heated very quickly. Eventually, but too soon, Michael pulled himself away.

"I have a surprise for you love, but if we continue this we're going to be late." Michael said as he smiled at me. I blushed. I didn't want this to stop, but, I was also very curious.

I quickly got dressed in skinny jeans and an 'ugly' Christmas sweater. I French-braided my hair and even put on Christmas ornament earrings. To say I was excited for Christmas this year was an understatement! Knowing it was my birthday for the first time made me giddy! I was 18, a legal adult!

Michael led me downstairs to the kitchen. He had made pancakes, eggs, and bacon! My favorite. We sat down to eat just the two of us.

"This was a wonderful surprise, thank you." I said between mouthfuls of food.

"Your welcome, but this isn't your surprise." Michael replied with a wink.

Hopefully his surprise includes the bedroom. Lilith wistfully commented. I pushed her back, rolling my eyes at her eagerness. Not that I wasn't but Michael had made it clear, not yet.

We finished eating and Michael took me to the living room to watch movies. I snuggled up to him and relaxed. Spending time with him was exactly what I wanted. We watched twilight just for laughs. Now that I'm a part of the supernatural world, this movie sure was comical. Though some things they did get right.

Once we were done Michael led me outside towards where the bonfires are held. He covered my eyes as we rounded the house. We walked closer to where the fire pit was and I could smell all of the pack wolves, a human, a witch, and a vampire.

Michael beamed with euphoria before slipping the ring on my finger. It was a very beautiful but simple gold, princess cut diamond ring. I absolutely loved it! He stood up and pick me up in his arms. He peppered kisses all over my face before landing a quick passionate kiss on my lips. He set me down, grabbed my hand with the ring on it into his, and lifted them both up into the air.

"Everyone, your future Luna, Noel, has agreed to marry me!" Michael exclaimed, his face spread into an ear to ear smile and the clapping thundered around us.

We spent the rest of the day with the pack before going to bed together. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect birthday.

After my birthday things calmed down for us. Michael had gotten all of his alpha duties in order and we were able to spend some time together. My training was lessened to just during the second half of the school day and Saturdays. Michael, Brian, Amy, and Thomas all said that I was equal to them in most senses now, anything else to gain needed time. I was faster and stronger than I ever thought possible.

Amy has brought several books from her coven for me to read to further my knowledge. She even managed to track down one about white wolves. It didn't contain much knowledge we didn't already know, as white wolves were very rare, but it did mention the special gifts.