Page 122 of In Death, Love Survives

“I’ll lie with you, angel.”

“I’d really like that.” I smile warmly, knowing that for the first time, Wolfe and I get to sleep together, like any other ordinary couple would.

The next day,Wolfe and I relax around his house. Caleb comes and goes, giving news, but Wolfe mostly wants me to acclimate to the change of living together.

It’s getting late again, and I know the meeting is happening at the house tonight. I want Wolfe to stop worrying about me when he has so much on his plate with everything going on.

The sound of the front door opening and closing distracts us both.

“Must be some of the guys. They come over early to have a few beers.”

I smile knowingly.

“Why don’t you head out there?”

“Later. They’ll be fine.”

“They haven’t seen you in a while,” I remind him.

“They’ll be fine. I have my girl to take care of.”

I place a chaste kiss to his lips, which he doesn’t deepen. As I pull back, I feel Wolfe’s tense back relax.

“Come with me somewhere?” he murmurs. I can feel the heat of his breath teasing my lips.

“Okay,” I whisper back.

Wolfe and I untangle on the bed. I follow him to a window that he opens. It’s dark out, but the night sky is illuminated by the stars. It’s breathtaking.

“Wow.”

“Montana nights are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. But out here? Where the darkness tells its own story? Magic.”

“Magic? Stealing my word.”

He laughs.

“It’s beautiful, thank you.”

“I hope it’s a reminder that while you and I are out here trying this out, forging our new path together, anything is possible, angel. Anything can be what we make of it. I like my odds of finally getting it right with you by my side.”

I beam as Wolfe looks at me like I’ve really given him hope.

“I like the odds of being by your side.”

“Not by my side. We’re in this together.”

“Together.”

My heart flutters for the first time in ages, knowing I have someone truly in my corner. We can make declarations all we want, but Wolfe has proven he wants me for who I am.

“With every breath I take, I promise to cherish you and keep you safe.”

Wolfe pauses before looking at me more seriously.

“I love you, Nova girl.”

My eyes widen in surprise.