Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 48

"Why are you crying, Fire?" Dominic asks, pulling away from the kiss. His hand leaves my now messy hair, his thumb gently wiping away the tears of happiness from my face. I couldn't help but chuckle as I lean into his touch, nuzzling his hand and sighing contently.

"Because I'm happy." My voice is small, but relief fills me, as the pain of the rejection and years of feeling alone are now gone. I am genuinely happy, happier than the day I joined Blood Moon, and I am loved by someone I knew I wanted as my mate once we grew closer. The notion itself is something I'm still wrapping my mind around, as just moments ago, I was facing the delusions of my tormentor and ex-mate. Now, I'm wrapped in a loving embrace from Dominic, his lips kissing my temple gently as he guides my head to the crook of his shoulder.

"You don't know how long I've waited for this, Amberle. I've known we were mates since your birthday last year, but had to wait until the mate bond between you and Leo broke." Dominic admits, his fingers drawing soothing circles on my back. My stomach flutters at his confession. The way he has treated me since that day now making sense. He had let my feelings for him develop naturally instead of telling me right away that we were fated to be with each other. My appreciation and trust for this man grows, knowing that Dominic never forced me into anything. He waited for me, and I know that with him by my side that I'll never be alone.

"You're starting to shiver, so let's hurry up to the cabin so we can change and go on our date." A bemused smile is displayed on Dominic's face, causing me to giggle as we untangle ourselves from our embrace and continue our walk to the guest cabin. The building is almost empty except for the few pack mates who either lounge around in the living room or seek the medicine known as coffee in the kitchen.

They greet us, their eyes gazing at Dominic and me suspiciously before turning their questioning gazes away. There is a silent agreement between Dominic and I to not announce our good news yet. I wanted my mate to myself for tonight, and I can tell Dominic wanted me for himself as well. Tomorrow wouldn't be too late to announce it, anyways.

Hand-in-hand, we climb the stairs to the third floor, with Dominic planting kisses anywhere he can reach until we get to my room. He promptly shuts the door and claims my lips in another heated kiss.

"Sorry." He mutters, his hands on my hips as he plants another kiss on my swollen lips.

"Why are you sorry?" I ask, a blush on my face.

"Because you have this date planned for us, and I keep delaying it. I've wanted to kiss you for so long like this." Dominic answers, claiming my lips once more with his own and nipping my already sore lips yet again.

"I would say let's shower together, but I have a feeling I wouldn't be able to control myself." He sighs once he ends his kisses. I nod, my head resting against his shoulder as I catch my breath.

"Go take your shower Fire, I'll wait for you to be ready." Dominic chuckles out, kissing my forehead gently before leaving my room to head to his own. A soft smile plays on my lips as I bask in the pure happiness. After taking a moment to stand there and collect myself, I head into the bathroom connected to my room and take the time to shower away the stress and training from today. Returning to my room fresh and clean, I notice a black bag sitting on my bed with Dominic's scent still lingering on it.

[What's in the bag?] I link him, my hand toying with the ribbon that ties it shut.

[Something I picked out for you when I realized you're my mate.] Is Dominic's reply. I grin, pulling the end of the ribbon until the bag opens. Inside is a set of clothing, with everything from the off-the-shoulder dress to the matching undergarments being the same shade of lavender. The only other pop of colour is the dark purple scarf that was large enough to be a shawl sitting at the bottom of the pile.

Drying off quickly and carefully drying my curls, I dress in the outfit Dominic left for me, slipping on my knee-high winter boots and grabbing my purse, the bag with Dominic's gift, and my winter jacket before opening the bedroom door to leave. My body feels light as a feather with the happiness high I'm riding right now. I come face-to-face with Dominic, who leaves his room as well, his eyes scanning me from head to toe, with love clearly visible in his eyes.

"How do I look?" I ask sheepishly, playing with the end of the scarf.

"Perfect, as always." Once again, I am left blushing, a bashful smile playing on my lips at Dominic's words as his arms pull me towards him.

"We... We should go now before everyone comes back." I say, feeling a little embarrassed and getting a chuckle from Dominic. He motions for me to lead the way.

I should be used to how Dominic acts with me, how he likes to pull me close to him and play with my hair or kiss my temple, but realizing how much I have fallen for him in the last year and a half, and having fate intertwine our destinies as mates, has left me a bashful, shy mess.

Taking his hand, Dominic and I walk down the stairs. More pack mates have returned to the guest cabin from Forest Paw's pack house, as a round of video games is playing in the living room. Everyone seems to be focusing on it, well, all but Christian, who bound over to us while Dominic helps me into my jacket.