Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 36

"Since everything seems to be in order, we will be heading back into the cabin. Fire here said she would teach some of us how to make her famous cheesecake." Dominic states, his arms pulling me closer against him, causing a slight growl to come from Leo at our proximity. Too bad he had his chance and rejected me for not being "good enough" for him. Blue and Axel send daggers at Dominic and a questioning glance to me, and I just chuckle before turning to look up at Dominic and poking his cheek.

"Of course. Just remember that you aren't getting any chocolate until it's done baking, Ice." I laugh, going along with the diversion Dominic created. But I knew he would want the actual cheesecake and I would have to bake the dessert the moment we return to the guest cabin.

"Okay, guys, you heard Amber. Get inside and warmed up. We're having cheesecake tonight." The group of wolves behind us soon break formation, hooting and cheering at the realization that training is cancelled due to the arrival of the five Forest Paw wolves, as well as the prospect of cheesecake tonight. My pack is hopeless when it comes to food, but they are loyal to each other. They are my family, and I couldn't have asked for better wolves to count on. The group of Blood Moon wolves' race towards the cabin as Dominic and I walk past the five from Forest Paw. Eyes burn into my skin, and I know that Leo is watching my every move. I snuggle closer to Dominic's side, letting his calm presence wash over me.

"Thanks for helping me out," I whisper to Dominic, feeling the wolf beside me press a kiss on my forehead.

"Always, Amberle." He whispers back, leading me into the cabin and up the stairs. You can hear the excited chatter coming from everyone in the cabin about the prospect of cake and the chance to explore another pack's territory. I couldn't help but helplessly shake my head as the chatter continues to many making bets on who I would send to the pack hospital first.

Separating into our individual rooms, I quickly change out of my gear and into a warm cashmere sweater, a pair of leggings, and a warm pair of boots. I head back into the kitchen where Dominic and five other pack members are waiting, setting out ingredients on the counter. Accepting my fate, I grab the apron Lease holds out to me and begin to teach the six wolves how to mix together the ingredients for the cheesecake. Laughter fills the warm kitchen, where the scent of chocolate and cream fills the air. The sounds of the doors to the three ovens open, with the impatient Miles checking to see if the desserts we just placed inside were done yet.

"You have another hour and thirty minutes until the cake is done, you moron," I call out to him, placing steaming mugs of hot chocolate in front of Dominic, who snakes his arms around my waist and pulls me onto his lap. With a blush creeping along my cheeks, I sip on the hot chocolate, letting the creamy chocolate drink distract me from the circles being drawn on my skin from Dominic's fingers that have "slipped" under my sweater. Miles walks over to his mate Concra, Lease's twin, pulling her in for a kiss as they settle onto a bar stool around the kitchen island.

"So, I was wondering, if it's okay with you and Amberle, me and Concra would like to take a vacation when we all return to the pack. We sort of found out today that she is pregnant." Miles says out of the blue, directing his statement to Dominic as his arms hold Concra closer to him. My eyes widen for a moment as I turn to look at the she-wolf who is one of the top Hunters in the pack and back to Miles.

"Why are you asking me for permission?" I ask, bewildered for a moment as Dominic tightens his hold on me, chuckling at my question.

"Isn't it obvious? Sooner or later, you'll be our Luna. The Moon Goddess has to be blind not to pair the two of you together." Concra states, the blush on my cheeks darkening a few shades.

"Seriously! The two of you are always together. Like, Dominic even pulled you into his lap, and you just allow it!" Bill, Lease's mate, points out, getting a chuckle from Dominic, who pulls me closer to his chest and envelops me in his arms. I sigh at their teasing, focusing my attention on the hot chocolate in my grasp to hide the blush on my cheeks. The scent of the baking cheesecake grows stronger, and I take this moment to slip out of Dominic's grasp to check on the seven cakes. Hearing the chuckle from Dominic at my escape, I ignore everyone's knowing looks and slowly open the steaming hot oven doors, careful to use the handles and avoid the hot metal.

"So, Amberle, when are you and Dominic getting married?" Christian calls out with a laugh. I know my face probably looks as red as a tomato by now with their teasing and I sigh, ignoring their laughs.

"How does spring sound, Fire?" Dominic calls out. I wrinkle my nose at the suggestion and turn to look at my friend with a roll of my eyes.

"I prefer fall. It's prettier, and the weather is a lot more friendly for us she-wolves to wear dresses." I state, getting a chuckle from Dominic and knowing smirks from everyone else. I realize I answered without thinking, my tomato red blush returning as everyone else starts to laugh. The timer for the cheesecake dings, relieving me from their stares as I busy about getting the cakes out of the oven and onto the counters to cool.

"Is Forest Paw doing any event to welcome us?" Miles ask as Lease and Bill help me cut and distribute the slices of the white chocolate chip New York cheesecake to everyone in the cabin.

"Yes. Leo planned a bonfire for us to mingle with the Forest Paw wolves and to get to know the ones we will be training. All of the Hunters and Trackers will be there tonight." Christian answers as I dig into a piece of the cheesecake.