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Eli seemed unphased by the doctor visit. He was relieved the moment that Doctor Collins had said no shots. When Aurora and Arden returned to the pack house with Eli, Eli had asked to go play out back with some of the other children. Melody had offered to keep an eye on the boy as she was going to be in the kitchen preparing dinner.

Arden pulled Aurora up the stairs so quickly that Aurora thought they might have just teleported. She giggled as Arden picked her up and walked her through the doorway. He kicked the door closed with his booted foot. "Mrs. Taylor, you have been cleared for all activity," Arden said huskily. His head lowered to Aurora's while he still held her firmly in his arms.

Aurora returned the kiss and then some. Her hands had found their way into his hair as she pulled him closer to her. If that was even possible. Arden moaned low in his throat. It resembled a growl. He slowly lowered Aurora to the floor. As he did so, his hands wandered her body. Stopped at the bo