The White Wolf Chapter 32: Welcome Home

Caspian looked around at the scene in front of him trying to piece it together. His eyes darted from the papers to the women to the servants before finally settling on his mate.

When his eyes fell on her he released a relaxed breath with a smile. Her dress had visible creases in the fabric from wearing it for a long time. He had rolled the sleeves to his elbow giving his hands the freedom of movement.

Walking past everyone else he traversed the room in seconds. He stood next to his mate taking in the sight of her.

Her hair was still a mess and was definite contrast to the elegant ball gown that adorned her body as she stood in front of mirror that the servants had brought into the room. Her eyes twinkled as the light hit them causeing Caspian to take a pause as he reached her. Everytime he saw her he was in awe of her beauty.

He gently brushed her disheveled hair out of her face with the tips of his fingers, gently moving the pieces of hair that were escaping from her braid. His callously hands from years of combat rough against her soft skin.

Their eyes met as they took in the sight of each other. The days they had spent apart feeling like years away. They unintentionally began to lean into one another. Their bodies naturally drawn to one another.

“You look stunning” Caspian said speaking first gazing down at his mate, her presence putting him at ease.

Bashfully Alexia looked down, blushing in a way that only her mate could make her blush.

“Do you like the dress?” Alexia said trying to sound confident but failing as she looked down at the dress..

Caspian hearing the uncertainty in her voice, immediately reassuring her. “Of course I do, my Queen.”

The couple had forgotten about the others in the room and were reminded when Judy spoke up.

“Shelia, why don’t we go check on the table settings in the ballroom?” She asked.

Alexia’s mother immediately stood up catching her friend’s unsaid words. “Yes! And we need to check the fabric of the napkins, ladies will you accompany us?”

Swiftly and silently the entourage exited the room leaving Caspian and Alexia alone with a shut of a door.

“Why didn’t you tell me you were coming home?” Alexia said to her mate, happy to see him but a little ruffled he had not told her was coming home.

“There was no time, my love, I had to get to you as soon as I could.” He responded as his fingers brushed her collarbone.

"Did you find out anything?" Alexia asked, her energy refreshed from the arrival of her mate.

Caspian let out a sigh "Yes, but it is going to require more investigation."

"How is the pack that was attacked?" Alexia asked, worried for the well being of the wolves that would soon be her subjects as well.

"It will be a long road to recovery for them, but I left guards to help protect them as well as train their warriors." Caspian said in a voice that sounded almost hopeful.

"Will their alpha be at the ball, so that I might meet him?" She asked wanting to express he sympthanies to the pack that been attacked so badly.

"No, I told him if he felt he needed to stay with his pack during this time to not come." Caspian reported.

Alexia noticed he smelt like the woods, the smell of pine filling her nostrils, sparking her interest but before she could question it he interrupted her thoughts.

“Are you going to kiss me yet?” He asked her with eyes filled with wanting.

Alexia’s breathing hitched at the thought her body immediately flushing in response.

Caspian moved in, wetting his lips before they made contact.

Their lips crashed together in silent delight. Caspian’s hand moved to the back of Alexia’s neck, pulling her to him as if he could mold them into one. Her lips opened slightly allowing his tongue to slip freely into her mouth. As their tongues devoured one another Caspian let out a moan of what could only be longing and desperation.

His other hand went to her lower back pulling her even more to him, evaporating whatever space remained between the two.

“Wait.” Alexia rasped breaking contact for a second before her lips were once again attacked by her mates own set.

“Wait… the… dress…” she struggled to get out between each of the breaks their mouths took for air.

“What about it?” Caspian asked as his lips separated from Alexia’s before kissing her cheek and then leaving a trail of kisses down her knock before he started decorating her collarbone with kisses.

“It will get wrinkled, I need to take it off.” Alexia said not wanting to damage the dress the seamstresses had been working tirelessly to finish these last few days.

Caspian paused before flashing a side smirk “I could not agree more.” He said moving his hand to the top of the back of the dress dress. His fingers twirled the top button between in his thumb and index finger, trying to set it free.

It was as if the heat had been turned up in the room. Alexia’s face growing a deeper shade of red.

“T-that’s not what I meant.” She said as Caspian released the first button and then moved onto the next. Twirling it as he had down the first.

Caspian kissed Alexia causing her to forget what she was trying to say momentarily.

“N-no” Alexia said regaining her senses. “I need to take this dress off and I am in desperate need of a shower. “ she said placing a hand on his chest and looking him in the eye.

“Very well my dear.” Caspian said looking back her and twirling the lose hair that was on the edge of her face around his finger. “But I will definitely be helping you with that shower.