Calli

Finn scooped me out of bed and into the living room where he sat down on the couch and cradled me in his arms as he wraps a blanket around me tightly. It felt a little like being treated like a baby, but it also felt nice so I let it slide.

Finn didn't say anything, he just ran his fingers through my hair and placed kisses along my hairline, cheek and jaw. I leaned into his touch allowing the sparks flashing across my skin to soothe my frayed nerves.

"You're a fucking bad ass. You know that?" Finn murmurs quietly to me as I sigh in pleasure from his hands on me.

"What?" I ask leaning my head to rest on his shoulder. He kisses my forehead, allowing his lips to linger for a long moment.

"You killed a full grown male werewolf all by yourself. You're a fucking legend." I snorte and lean over to nuzzle my face in his neck.

He lets out a low grumble of approval and I felt Titan push forward, inspecting me. I had a feeling he would be protective for a good long while after this.

"I shot him in the dick." I whisper and I feel Finn still, his hands ceasing their gentle movements.

"Seriously?" He asks, a hint of amusement in his voice and I nod. I consider for a second pretending that I did it on purpose, but decided against it.

"I was aiming for his stomach. It was a happy accident." I shrug and feel my body bounce with Finn's gentle laughter.

"That's great. Ian is going to fucking love that." He says with pride that makes my cheeks heat up.

Shortly after, Penny and Cam return with food and clothes for us. Cam is slurping ice cream off a spoon and I shake my head at him in amusement.

"What?" He asks through a mouth full of ice cream.

"Where'd you even get that this early?" I ask him trying to hide my smile.

"Oh, sister. I have my ways." He says as he wiggles his eyebrows at me and Penny smacks him upside the head.

"So I brought some food for the rest of the day and a change of clothes. Are you ok, sweetie? We were going to head back to the pack, but if you need me we can stay." Penny says her eyebrows furrowing with concern.

I shake my head and stand, crossing the room to her and pulling her into a tight hug.

"I'll be fine. Thank you so much, Penny. Someday I'll stop being the whiny, needy one in this friendship." She smiles at me and shakes her head.

"Never change, Calli. I love you the way you are." Unexpected tears threaten my eyes, but I push them back. I've cried enough for a lifetime.

"I love you too, Penny." I say as I pull her in for another fierce hug. I smooth down her hair and peck her on the cheek before releasing her.

"What about me? Do you love me?" Cam asks, pouting out his bottom lip. I chuckle and go to hug him as well.

"Of course, Cam. How could I not?" I ask cheekily as I sneak his spoon and take a bite of his ice cream. He gasps and pulls it away from me, causing everyone to giggle.

"I would have given you some. You didn't have to steal it you little thief." He huffs as he takes his spoon back. I laugh again and walk back to the couch where Finn pulls me into his lap, kissing my cheek.

"We'll be home soon." I promise them. They both nod and leave, shutting the door quietly behind them.

Finn grabs a burrito and starts to unwrap it. I go to grab one for myself when he lets out a warning growl.

"What?" I ask confused before he holds up the food to my mouth, urging me to take a bite. I roll my eyes and scoff at him.

"I can feed myself, Finn." I say in exasperation and he shakes his head.

"Just let me take care of you, sweetheart. Please?"

His eyes are pleading and I realize he needs this more than I do. I nod and allow him to feed me before I nuzzle in close to him, my belly full and my heart content. Only when I'm in a food coma does he scarf down his own burrito. Once he finishes, he turns on the TV and starts one of my favorite movies before wrapping his arms around me again. It's been a long time since we just sat and enjoyed each other's company like this, and it makes me realize how busy we are and that we are not nurturing our bond the way it needs to be.

"I think we should carve out time to do things like this together." I say quietly. "We're always so busy and I miss spending time with you." I feel him nod and lean down to tilt my chin up so he can capture my lips in a gentle kiss.

"Well, you're about to get tired of me. I won't be leaving your side for a long ass time." I giggle and meet his eyes.

He looks so solemn, but there's a touch of fear in his eyes as well. My damn, stubborn mate who thinks the fate of the world rests on him.

"You can't be with me all the time, Finn. You can't protect me from everything." He huffs before his chest rumbles with discontent, tightening his already firm grasp around me.

"Titan and I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe. Even if that means handcuffing you to us." He says and my cheeks redden.

"I can think of a better use for handcuffs." I whisper in his ear and he shivers before chuckling darkly. I seem to have pulled him out of his mood and he returns to watching the movie.

"Seriously, Calli. Anything you need. You just need to ask." He says and his eyes meet mine.

The sincerity in them washes through me. My anger is swept away with it. I know he's learned, and I know he will do his best to do better in the future. I reach out to cup his cheek and lean in to kiss him soundly. He groans and leans into the kiss making goosebumps travel up my arms. I shiver slightly in his arms and he tightens the blanket around me before leaning down into my neck and kissing my mark gently. I pull away from him a little to force him to look at me and smile.

"There is one thing you could do for me." He nods and rubs my arms with his large, warm hands.

"Name it, babe. It's yours." I take a deep breath and sigh.

"Burn that fucking cottage, Finn. Burn it to the ground with that piece of shit still in it." He nods again and his eyes darken as if he's considering just how sweet that act would feel.

"Consider it done, Calli. Consider it done."

Finn picks me up and carries me into my room, depositing me gently on my bed.

"I didn't mean right now." I say, my tone dripping with amusement. He throws me a cocky grin and shakes his head.

"No. I'm not going anywhere right now. Right now you are going to take a long hot bath."

My heart warms at this and I squeal in delight when I hear the water turn on and smell the bubbles from one of the soaps Penny brought with her. Finn comes back into the room and helps me stand before slipping my shirt over my head and pulling my pajama pants down until they pool at me feet. I step out of them and his fingertips glide gently along my body, causing sparks to flare and burn a sweet fire along my body. Finn can't stop his eyes from grazing my naked flesh. Every part of me he feasts on with his eyes heats up under his appreciative scrutiny. He lifts me and carries me into the bathroom and sets me gently down into the warm, bubbly water. I sink down and watch as the water fills. Finn sits behind the tub and starts rubbing my shoulders.

The feeling is sensational, but I miss the feeling of closeness I have become accustomed to with Finn.

"Get in with me, baby." I say quietly and he groans as if he's in pain.

"Are you sure?" He asks, looking at me. I nod and scooch up a little to make room for him.

He undresses quickly and slips in behind me, pulling my back to his front as he continues his gentle massage on my shoulders.

"That feels incredible." I murmur as I let my head fall back and lean against his chest. A series of moans and groans leaves my lips and I feel Finn harden against me.

"You need to stop making those noises if you're not ready to face the consequences, sweetheart." He whispers in my ear.

I turn to look at him, a devious smile spreading across my face.