The next morning my sleep finished early like most of the times and I had no choice but to wake up. I rolled on my left side and decided to admire my handsome mate who was soundly asleep as it was only 4am.
Lawrence has a sharp jawline and small stable, thick eyebrows a medium sized nose and beautiful pink lips, just looking at his lips made flashes of last night appear in my mind. I subconsciously caressed my lips smiling at how his lips felt on mine.
"I could get used to you staring at me every morning" Lawrence's voice pulled me out of my trance.
"I'm sorry" I shyly looked away but he pulled my face back to meet his.
"there is nothing to apologize about love, I know I'm gorgeous" he winked making me roll my eyes and scoff.
"morning my queen" he leaned forward and pecked my cheek making me blush.
"morning" I responded.
"do you always wake up this early" he groaned making me chuckle.
"yeah, I'm used" I shrugged sitting up and grabbing the novel I was reading that I had placed beside the lamp.
"do you always read" Lawrence groaned
"yes, I always read" I opened the book and put my bookmaker on the nightstand.
"OK but not today" he grabbed the book from my hold.
"hey!" I screamed at him trying to snatch it back but he raised it above his head.
"Josiah!" I scolded straddling him so I could reach for the book.
"yes love" he place one hand securely around my small waist as the other put the book on the nightstand.
"let go" I whispered shyly when I tried to get off him and he didn't let me.
"I don't want to" he pulled me closer.
"Josiah-"
"why do you keep calling me Josiah?" he asked and I just shrugged not knowing why either.
"I'll stop if you don't want me to" I panicked
"no, its OK, its just you're the only one who calls me that" he put my head on his chest "and it's a good thing" he added the last part as though to assure me that all was OK.
Smiling, I snuggled into his warm embrace.
"you know that was my first kiss" I blurted out of nowhere.
"really" he sounded shocked
"what" I huffed getting upset and trying to get off
"no, relax" he held me still
"what, why do you sound so shocked." I growled. I don't know why I was getting upset but I was. "do I seem like a harlot to you."
"no, of course not" he huffed getting angry himself "look love" he tried to make me look at him but I didn't want to. "Jupiter look at me" he slightly growled and I obliged, I averted my eyes and they landed on his translucent ones. "I don't see you as anything of the sort, on the contrary, I see you as this innocent, peaceful and beautiful angel that the goddess gifted me with." he pecked my forehead "you are very beautiful love and I'm sorry if I made you ever think otherwise." he sighed
Feeling embarrassed for over reacting, I buried my face in his chest.
"I'm sorry for overreacting" I mumbled
"its OK" he kissed my dark hair.
Shyly, I looked up and he was already looking at me.
"you are so cute" he chuckled lowly
"thank you" I gave a quick peck on his lips.
"now that's what I call an apology." he winked making me giggle.
The alarm went off and Lawrence groaned at it burying his face in the crock of my neck.
"I gotta go" he told me.
"where?" I frowned
"morning patrol" he grumbled letting go of me.
"its only 5" I whined not really intending to act like a brat.
"I always patrol at 5" he told me as he went into the closet.
"can I come?" I asked hopefully.
"nope"
"why?" I pouted even though he couldn't see me.
"it might be dangerous."
"you'll protect me" I smiled at the thought.
"still" he came out of the closet tying his chin length jet black hair into a ponytail.
"please" I run up to him and wrapped my small arms around his huge figure.
"no, love, I don't want you to get hurt" he averted my face so I was now looking into his eyes.
"I won't and you know why?" I stood on the tip of my toes but I was not even close to reaching his height and placed my tiny hands on his shoulders. "because I know you won't let anything happen to me" I finished my sentence and gave him a quick peck.
"fine" he groaned.
"thank you" I beamed running into the closet and changing into something appropriate and some sneakers.
"you stay by me at all times." Lawrence ordered as he helped me knot my laces.
"yes sir" I saluted making him laugh.
"let's go" he laced our hands and we walked out of our room.
"has anyone given you a tour of the house?" Lawrence asked as we walked
"not yet" I shook my head.
"and you've been here for three whole days" he groaned "remind me to give you one later OK"
"OK" I nodded as we reached the main wing where we found Wilder, Nolan and Tamara waiting. Seeing Tamara made me almost regret begging Lawrence to let me tag along.
"so our morning patrol is now like a couples morning walk" Nolan scoffed grumpily.
"morning to you too dearest brother" Lawrence smiled tauntingly.
"this isn't funny" he grumbled
"why doesn't Florence join us?" Tamara asked standing beside her mate.
"she's not interested-"
"no, she'd rather go to an opera show than move around aimlessly looking for nothing." Lawrence corrected.
"and she hates opera shows with a passion." Wilder added while laughing.
"good morning boys" a sharp voice squealed.
"Pepper" I beamed as Florence walled into the room dressed in a track suit and trainers.
"babe, what are you doing?" Nolan asked looking at her surprised.
"today just happens to be one of those lucky days I wake energetic." she smiled lacing her hand with his. "now shall we or are you off from your aimless looking around for nothing today"
"let's go" Lawrence spoke and we all made our way out of the house.
The cool morning air hit my face and it felt so good, I took in a deep breath and snuggled into my mate who kept me close to his side.
"my side" Lawrence pulled me back to him every single time I tried to look around as we patrolled
"can you leave her alone!" Nolan yelled at him
"shut up" he retorted making me chuckle while Wilder and Florence just rolled their eyes.
"it sucks to be his mate" Nolan grumbled
"speak for yourself." Lawrence rolled his eyes.
"can we just get over with this, it's already painfully boring and you two bickering like kids isn't making it any better!" Florence groaned irritation thick in her tone.
"I agree with Flo" Wilder conquered
Nolan and Lawrence rolled their eyes and we all kept patrolling.