“It is acceptable.” Are you not?She enquired in return.
“Negative, negative.” “Everything is satisfactory,” Ryder reassured her, and indeed it was; the boy was relishing his time here. He had enjoyed the park, engaged with several other children, began referring to him as dad, and now he had an uncle. He was rapidly integrating into the Pack. This was beneficial.
I require Brianna to fully engage now. However, if she had indeed been engaging with him, as Nolan surmised, this was also advantageous. She might be amenable to arriving earlier than he anticipated.
The mud on his chest was beginning to dry, causing him slight irritation. “I will proceed to wash off,” he informed her.
He instructed Nolan, “Clean up, Nolan,” and observed as the man extricated both Stella and Logan from the mud; all three were thoroughly coated from head to toe. He approached the washdown area and seized one of the hoses suspended from the wall, each equipped with a showerhead attachment and connected to both hot and cold water for seasonal variations.
Ensured the hot tap was activated to achieve a temperature that was warm, akin to a shower, yet not excessively hot for the boy. He did not wish for the boy to be exposed to the cold here. The average temperature for the month was approximately 11 degrees.
He rinsed himself while the others approached, then cleaned all the mud off Logan. Nolan was engaging in the same activity with Stella. He turned to retrieve towels from the storeroom, only to encounter Brianna approaching him with towels in hand, indicating she had not forgotten their location. She threw him several towels and then enveloped Logan in the one she retained.
She briefly glanced at his partially unclothed, drenched physique, he observed, before directing her gaze resolutely towards their son.
He smiled to himself; their bond remained intact, and he half-realized she was adorned with his Mark. The longer it remained on her, the more the Mate Bond would draw her towards him. Contemplated whether she had to restrain herself from gazing at him.
He did not require the impetus. He was already aware that if she were partially unclothed and soaked, he would likely be on her, his hands exploring her body, and he desired her. I had previously observed that woman in athletic attire.
Although she appeared unassuming in her work attire, beneath her clothing lay a remarkably lean and well-defined six-pack and V-line. It was not excessively exaggerated. A portion of his female combatants.
Ryder considered Brianna exceedingly attractive; however, it was regrettable that her golden brown eyes never gazed at him with a smile, at least not directly. He had observed her smile numerous times with Logan and Stella, but never directed towards him. Required further attention.
Today exceeded his expectations and surpassed his plans. She not only listened to him but also discussed her lineage with him. Ryder understood that he was expected to allow Annabella to undertake that task. He believed, and continues to believe, that it was preferable for him to convey this information, ensuring she comprehended his awareness of her specific type of wolf.
Now the enjoyment she permitted Logan to experience was to observe her within the pack. Ryder understood that Brianna was sincere in her statement; she did not wish for Logan to lack anything and would provide their son with everything, even if it was against her own preferences. She observed his happiness and excitement at the park and elaborated on that to enhance his joy further.
Her presence, motivated by Logan’s desire to be here, still troubled him, and he was aware that she likely intended that as well. This necessitated his caution to prevent the boy from urging her to remain. He desired Brianna to make that decision independently. Desired her to remain and willingly become his Mate, rather than merely to satisfy Logan or fulfil his desires.
He may need to converse with the boy and elucidate the situation to prevent him from inadvertently disclosing his desires to her for personal gain. He was unaware whether the boy or his wolf comprehended the extent of their influence over their mother and her subsequent actions or reactions.
They all proceeded back to the pack-house after the mud had been removed, with towels securely wrapped around Logan and Stella. Brianna, I have assigned you and Logan to the Luna suite. It is located directly opposite my room.
He was aware that she knew the location of his room; he merely hoped she was comfortable with it. She remained silent, merely nodding her head; she held Logan’s hand throughout the journey; he would have done the same, but the boy was clutching his towel closed, preventing him from doing so, while he walked on the opposite side of the boy. They would resemble a family proceeding in this direction. It brought him joy, as well as Aiden. It appears that his wolf was also content with the day’s interactions.
Although Rowan is presently asleep, this may alter upon his awakening.
They entered the pack-house and encountered Helen and his father, Benjamin, descending the stairs. This would be the first occasion he had observed them since their arrival. Both smiled at Ryder, after which he observed his father’s gaze shift to Brianna and then to the boy. The man appeared exceedingly pleased that she and the boy were present in the group, yet it was Helen who initiated the conversation.
“Ryder, you have not encountered your sister Sadie recently, have you?” “It appears to be absent once more,” she remarked, shaking her head slightly.
“What?”He exhaled sharply, irritated with the girl immediately.
“Apologies, I am not genuinely absent.” Merely disregarding everyone, I suppose.
“Oh,” he composed himself. “She is reportedly experiencing difficulties with her boyfriend, and Luca is managing the situation.” Seemingly. The wolf is apprehensive regarding my response.
“Which boyfriend?”His father interrupted. I possess no knowledge regarding this matter.
