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I was so wrapped up in my thoughts; I didn’t even notice that Mason had entered the bathroom. He touched my arm, making me jump. He had opened the shower door and was kneeling in, still dressed.
“Baby, what’s wrong?” He asked me.
“You put my soap in here.” I sobbed. He looked at me like I was some kind of crazy person.
“Were we not supposed to?” He asked, confused.
“It’s thoughtful.” I cried out. Mason stripped off his now soaking clothes and crawled into the shower beside me. Leaning his back against the tile, he pulled me into his side.
“Baby, I know this must be hard. But nothing has changed.” He whispered in my ear.
“But it has. I will never be the same.” I sniffled.
“You are still the same you. Tundra may not be with you, but you still have your family. And you will always have me and Derek,” he said.
“Even without the bond?” I choked out.
“Baby, with or without the bond, I love you more than I ever thought possible.” He said, and I just started sobbing again. Mason lifted me so I was straddling him on the shower floor.
“It’s okay, Baby. I understand you may feel lost. But you have no idea how happy we are that you finally opened your eyes.” He whispered, while I cried on his shoulder.
“I’m sorry, Mason.” I told him once my sobs calmed down.
“Baby, you have nothing to apologize for. Derek and I have had eight weeks to get our shit together. We were both a mess for weeks after. We just look pulled together, but in reality, we would sleep in my office so we were close to you. And to be honest, it was Sage that held us together. She stepped up, even in her own grief. She’s been taking care of all of us, especially James.” Mason said, wrapping his arms around me, while I snuggled into his chest.
“I miss your scent.” I whispered.
“I know you think you are just a witch, but you are so much more. And it will take some time for you to feel normal again. But we will always be here for you. You will always be ours.” He said, before kissing my forehead.
“I’m sorry, Mason. I should have fought harder.” I whispered.
“Hey, none of that. You stopped a war, you saved countless lives. And we can talk about what happened at the council building when you are ready. I’m just so happy that I get to hear that sweet voice of yours again.” He said, snuggling into me. He was so warm, and I felt so cold without Tundra keeping me warm.
I heard Derek open the shower door. He cleared his throat before he spoke.
“I’ve been trying to get you naked for the last eight weeks. And in a few hours, she’s already got you naked, in the shower, and hard as a rock.” He laughed. I turned to look at him, giggling through my tears.
“He’s a dork,” Mason said, shaking his head.
“And I like you wet. Now, come on, you two. It’s time for dinner and I’m sure everyone is dying to see you, Babygirl.” Derek said.
“Does everyone know?” I asked, looking back at Mason.
“Yes, but only a few are here. Brandon, Sage and Liam live here. But I think Matt is here, Brad and Gamma Ben.” He answered and I was instantly nervous about seeing everyone.
“It’s okay, Baby. There’s no need to feel worried.” Mason said, kissing my forehead.
“We’ve all missed you, Babygirl.” Derek said, holding up a towel for me.
“Okay.” I whispered. I stood up from Mason’s lap and walked over to Derek. He wrapped me in a big, fluffy, warm towel.
“If at any point you start to feel overwhelmed, or you need a moment away from the crowd. Just say the word and we will go to bed.” Derek said, wrapping his arms around me.
“I miss your scent.” I whispered into his chest. Without Tundra or our mate bond, I can’t smell them like I used to. Their scents always calm me and it’s hard not having that comfort.
“Awe, Babygirl. Everything will be back to normal soon.” Derek mumbled into my neck.
“Do I smell different?” I asked them.
“Still like a garden, but the rain smell isn’t there,” Derek answered. He grabbed my cheeks so that I would look at him.
“But that doesn’t mean that we don’t love you. It was pure hell without you. And witches do mark their mates. We will just have to talk with Sage,” Derek told me.
“You still want me?” I asked him.
“Want you? I need you, Babygirl. And if you ever leave again, Magnus will burn this entire world to the ground.” He said before his lips touched mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck, no longer caring about the towel. His lips are soft and gentle, molding to mine perfectly.
“Goddess, I missed you, Babygirl.” He whispered, pulling out of the kiss.
“I missed you.” I told him.
“Come on, you two,” Mason said from the doorway. He was already dressed and ready to head down for dinner. Derek followed me out of the bathroom while I made my way over to the closet.
“We had everything moved here. Just found something comfortable.” Mason called out.
“Yeah, right? Both of you look like Greek gods.” I huffed, going through my clothes.
“You want us to change?” Derek said from the closet door.
“I don’t think that would help.” I said, rolling my eyes, causing him to laugh.
“You are beautiful, Babygirl. Now hurry up. Sage has James down there, distracting everyone, and he should be in bed.”
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After I was ready, my mates led me through the house to the living room, where everyone was waiting. The house was beautiful. I was in awe as we walked through the house.
“We didn’t change much. We want you to make this place feel and look like home,” Mason told me.
“Is this how your mother had it?” I asked him, and he nodded.
“She had great taste,” he said, and I nodded.
“Its wonderful. Honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing unless either of you wanted to. And I love what you both did with James’ room. It’s beautiful.” I told them.
“I’m glad you like it, Baby.” Mason said, pulling me to his side as we walked.
They led me to a door, and I could hear the others talking. I could hear Liam cooing with James. Talking about getting all the ladies and training him and such. It was so adorable and it warmed my heart to hear the love in his voice as he talked to him.
“Awe, Jamie, why are you being so fussing now?” Liam asked him as Mason opened the door.
“Probably because he wants momma.” I said behind Derek. Mason and Derek stepped to the side, revealing me to the group sitting in the living room.
“To be fair, I’d fuss until his momma held me to her chest.” Liam said, standing up. He walked over to me and handed me James before he wrapped his arms around me.
“We’ve missed you so much, Beautiful.” Liam mumbled into my cheek. I could hear Derek groaning, which made me laugh.
“I missed you too, Liam. I’m surprised Derek is letting you live here.” He chuckled as I laughed.
“I know, right? I think he may have a crush on me.” Liam grinned at me. I was trying so hard to hold back my laughing.
“In your dreams, pretty boy.” I heard Derek yell out. And with that, I couldn’t hold back my laughter.
“Will you two knock it off?” my uncle Ben said. He stood up from his seat and came over to give me a hug.
“Living with a bunch of boneheads,” he mumbled.
“I’m glad you’re finally awake to tame your zoo.” Uncle Ben said, making both me and Sage laugh.
“Yeah, sis, they are all yours now.” She laughed out. I just rolled my eyes. I guess I’ll stay busy working at my zoo.
“Brad, I expected you to be halfway around the world by now.” I told him when he wrapped me in a hug. He was next in line after Uncle Ben.
“I couldn’t leave, just in case,” he whispered.
“Have you at least planned where you are going?” I asked him.
“Kind of. Eric and I are just going to go to the airport and get on the first flight out of here.” He laughed.
“Oh, to be young again,” I said, and he laughed.
“When did you become a little old lady?” He laughed out.
“When I had this baby boy,” I told him.
“Fair enough. But if you ever want to travel, you can just take James with you,” Brad said.
“That’s true. But I think for right now, I’m just going to keep my feet on the ground.” I told him.
“I understand, Buttercup. I’m so happy that you’re awake.” he said before kissing my temple.
Matt and Brandon were the next ones to come over and give me a hug.
“I saw what you did to that poor council building. You are one badass witch,” Matt said.
“Was it really that bad?” I asked him. I was trying to remember how I left it, but I couldn’t remember.
“We have to rebuild it.” Liam chimed in.
“Oops, my bad.” I shrugged.
“It’s okay, Baby. We needed to remodel that old building, anyway.” Mason said, pulling me close. I sat beside Mason on a couch, and Liam sat on the other side of me. I’m not sure where Derek ran off to.
“How are you feeling, Beautiful?” Liam asked me, and I could tell the others were listening intently.
“I’m okay. It’s weird being back. It felt like I was only gone for a couple of hours,” I said.
“Were you in the in between again?” Brandon asked. Sage was sitting on his lap in a chair and they both looked so cute together.
“Not exactly,” I said. Derek walked back in and let out a growl.
“Could you stop touching my mate?” He growled at Liam.
“Maybe you shouldn’t leave her alone. She’s very touchable.” Liam tainted him. All of us erupted in laughter. Derek looked like he was going to kill Liam.
“You really like poking the dragon, don’t you?” I laughed out.
“I had better move before he actually kills me this time.” He said, kissing my cheek. He moved to sit beside Matt and Derek huffed, sitting beside me. Derek wrapped an arm around me, cursing under his breath.
“You okay?” I nudged his leg with mine.
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