I woke up in the morning, feeling hollow inside, cold with Jaxon's arms not being wrapped around my waist like they are usually.

I opened my eyes and looked around the room. The door opened revealing a half naked Jaxon carrying a tray of good towards the bed, closing the door after him with his foot.

"Morning kitten" he said in a husky voice.

"Don't you kitten me! Explain." I demanded rather to the point. I was never a person to delay my problems or to have them sugar coated for me.

"Okay okay", he sighed "just eat first and then I'll explain" he tried to reason, to what I listened. Not because of him but because of the bacon lying on the plate.

I hugged in response and dug into the food.

As I finished my last piece of toast, I say back, leaning against the headboard, facing him.

"Okay, so..." I started for him.

"Please don't get mad and listen to me till the end?" He asked pleadingly.

I nodded.

"When I turned 16 my parents were killed by rogues, they attacked right in my birthday when we had a party for it, nobody expected anything, it was the best time to attack. At that like my I should of have smelled and found my mate, but with the rogue attack happening and fighting going on, I focused on protecting my family, a mission I failed. After the fight was over, my family killed, I thought my mate had died in the attack. I lost all hope. I thought she died, I thought I would never feel the magic of having a mate, I would never feel true love. And so I closed down, I drowned my grief in alcohol, my needs in women. I thought I lost it all, but then, I found you. I found you and I couldn't believe it at first but then I knew I couldn't let you go. Hunter, I'm so sorry for all the women I took to my bed, for so many mistakes I did. I beg for your forgiveness, please, give me another chance. I should have told you but I couldn't face you with what I did before. Please don't leave me. I'm sorry." he finished, a lone tear escaping his eye.

I moved closer to him, wiping away his tear with my thumb, not caring that my eyes and face were covered in them.

"I'm sorry Jaxon. I judged before I knew. It's me who should be asking for your forgiveness. I could never imagine someone going through what you have. I'll never leave you, I promise"I said while looking into his eyes.

He kissed me with all he had, his lips rough but soft at the same time, by back now pressed against the bed, my head resting on the pillow. His hands travelled all around my body, I felt his fingers brushing lightly on my exposed stomach, our breaths heavy and coming out in pants. I broke away to breathe, as his lips travelled down to my neck, nibbling and kissing and sucking on my mark. I moaned, unable to keep it in any more, Jaxon approving of it in a groan of his own. His manhood pressed into me, and I just noticed how big he is. Would he even fit?

Of course I will, kitten. But if you keep thinking like that I'll take you right here and now. I heard Jaxon's voice say in my head.

I blushed, embarrassed by my own thoughts and about forgetting to block the mind link.

We broke away, my blush still visible on my face. I grabbed a pillow and put it on my face, unable to look straight at him after what has happened.

"Don't hide from me, kitten. I love it when you blush" he said smiling.

"As much as I would like to stay in this position, we have to get ready. I bought you a dress and heels, so go get ready. You're meeting the pack" he said simply. "You have about an hour".

"What?! And you didn't bother to tell me before?!" I screamed past my shoulder while running into the bathroom. He chuckled lightly.

I showered and got my hair and make up ready, then looked at the outfit. It was a beautiful black and silver dress that would no doubt cling to all my curves perfectly, strapless and reaching about mid thigh, with black heels and lingerie near it.

Wait, lingerie?!

There on the counter lay a Victoria's Secret lacy bra and thong.