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I shrugged. “All this you would learn anyway once you get settled here. I’m just telling you now.”
She blushed. “You know your people really well, it would seem.”
“I want to be someone that people can lean on.” I had always strived to have that image. I worked hard to be that person. I knew everyone had a way of running their pack, but I believed people should be treated fairly. I wanted the people in my pack to know I was fair and just like them.
I continued to point people out, giving Katie a secret about each of them. Katie soon started to chuckle, and it was the most amazing sound. My body wanted to pull her close and hold her there.
Had I been denying her this entire time when it was so clear she was my mate? Had I been ignoring something that was so natural?
The party started to die down, and everyone started to thank us for everything. The guys stood in the doorway and I walked over toward them. “Well, you have a good night,” Aaron chirped as he elbowed me in the side. “Don’t stay up too late.”
I glared at him. “Get your mind out of the gutter.”
“What? You're married now, so maybe you’ll actually get some action.”
Jones laughed, and I glared at him. “You don’t need to worry about me getting action, dipstick.”
Katie started to walk over with Sam, and I walked away from the guys towards them. “Your wife is ready for you,” Sam said, giving me a side hug. I held her tightly for a moment before letting her go.
“You guys have a good night,” Sam said, giving Katie a tight hug.
I turned to Katie, who looked tired. “You ready to head home?”
Katie nodded, but the calmness she had moments ago was gone, and she looked uncomfortable once more.
“I’ll call you tomorrow,” Sam said to Katie, giving her another hug before she walked over towards Jay. Sam had a skip in her steps as she walked away.
I offered Katie my arm, and she took it. We headed out and towards my car. She had changed into a simpler white dress that looked nice.
“You good?” I asked as I started the car up.
She nodded her head, her fingers rubbing together nervously.
I could tell that wasn’t entirely true. Something was bothering her.
“Katie, if something is bothering you, I would like you to let me know. How else am I supposed to know when something is wrong?”
Katie glanced at me and then looked back outside the window. All the guys were saying their goodbyes, still hanging around the doors. “Are you…expecting …because...I heard the guys.”
I frowned, suddenly feeling bad that I hadn’t told them to hush it sooner. “Don’t listen to the guys. They joke a lot.”
She glanced at me. “Would you be expecting us to have sex?”
I shook my head. As badly as I wanted Katie, I knew she was uncomfortable, and I was forcing her into anything. She was marrying because she had to, not because she wanted to. That didn’t exactly sound romantic.
“Katie, we will live in the same house, so we will be like roommates.”
She nodded and seemed to relax as I took the car down the road.
“You know, you were saying that you don’t really know anyone in my pack.”
She nodded. “Yeah?”
“Why don’t you spend some time getting to know everyone in the pack?” I offered, hoping that would help. “Take some time off from the lab and get to know everyone. Or at least get to know a few people. It might help you feel more comfortable.”
She bit her lower lip. “I don’t know….a lot of people think I’m odd.”
“My pack is full of them,” I offered, giving her a smile. “Trust me. You’ll find people who are pretty odd themselves.”
She softly smiled in return.
The car ride was quiet for most of the drive, and Katie fell asleep. Once we were home, I shook her shoulder softly. “Katie, we’re home.”
She opened her eyes and stretched. Her dress moved up higher on her thigh, revealing a lot of her skin.
I swallowed, gripping the steering wheel.
Katie yawned, and I imagined what her mouth was capable of doing.
It did not help. My cocked ached, and I knew I needed to retreat.
I needed to take care of the issues before Katie realized I even had an erection.
I got out of the car, and Katie followed alongside me. She covered her mouth, yawning again. “What time is it?”
“A little past midnight,” I offered as I opened the front door. We both stepped inside, and Katie quickly stepped out of her shoes. She moved, and her ass looked good as she bent over, picking her heels off the ground.
“You know where your room is. I’m turning in.” I turned and headed for the stairs.
“Henrik.” Katie softly said my name, and I paused, looking over at her. She chewed on her cheek and offered me a half smile. “Thank you. For tonight.”
I gave her another nod and turned towards my bedroom. Once the door was shut, I sighed, leaning against it.
“You idiot,” I groaned at myself. I knew I did a good job by stepping away, but Jesus, I wanted her. I wanted to sink deeply into her and release myself.
A hot shower. That was what I was going to need, and god knew for how long.