"But since we just met and you are human you would probably prefer me to sleep in a different room so I plan to sleep on the couch." Humans aren't use to the mate bond or the closeness we have the moment we find our mates. I don't want to scare her by forcing it.
"Can you?"
"What? Sleep on the couch? I mean it wont be the most comfortable place to sleep but-"
"No. Sleep on the bed with me."
I stare at her in complete shock. This was not what I was expecting at all. Of course I would be willing to sleep in my bed with my mate. I just never thought she would let me do so, let alone ask for me to do so.
"I feel safe with you. I don't know anyone here or understand anything that has happened today. Its terrifying and I-I just want to feel safe. Sorry its stupid. Forget it."
"That's fine."
"What?"
"I said that's fine. I can do that. I had wanted to but thought you wouldn't feel comfortable sleeping next to a guy you just met. Mate or not. Unlike us, you weren't raised knowing about mates. The whole thing is new to you. Its part of why you feel safe with me. We protect our mates and pups with our lives. Seeing them hurt, it's as if we ourselves got hurt."
This seems to catch her off guard but put her at ease. I can see a slight smile on her as she grabs the clothes and heads to the bathroom for her shower. I make a small snack for her in case she is hungry again in the meantime. When she comes out of the bathroom wearing my clothes and with her damp hair my breath catches. How beautiful she is catching me by surprise again. Her auburn hair looks darker while damp. The smell of roses and patchouli is stronger now than before. Seems that its not the smell of soap she uses but her smell. Her sparkling emerald eyes look up at me suddenly.
"Stare enough there wolfman?"
"Never." Might need a cold shower to be able to sleep in the same bed with her tonight. With this thought I quickly grab some clothes and head for the shower. Trying to clear my mind enough to handle being next to my mate all night knowing I cant do anything I end up taking awhile. When I finally come out she is sleeping already which brings a smile to my face. She seems so small and fragile. Laying down next to her I'm shocked when I suddenly feel her hand grabbing my shirt. I can tell she is still sleeping but it makes me happy to know that despite her being human she seems to be affected by the mate bond as well. I pull her into my arms and quickly fall asleep.
"You have become such a beautiful and strong young woman Cassidy."
"Who is there?" I can tell I am dreaming. I have never dreamt like this, where its like I'm awake and aware but sleeping. Hearing a man's voice should alarm me but instead I feel calmed. Looking around for the person that spoke I notice a stream with a bench. Sitting there is a man. He looks to be in his late thirties, with short blonde hair and emerald green eyes. Wearing a simple black t-shirt and jeans.
"I guess it isn't strange that you wouldn't remember me." He seems sad when he says this. "I'm your father Cas."