Chapter 134

Lexi

I took Valerose to Ryan’s packhouse since it was technically the closest. I could feel how anxious Val has been to get me alone. I don’t think he realizes it yet that I can feel his emotions even though we haven’t mated yet and he hasn’t marked me. I know he wants me alone. Yet, he has shown incredible patience. For the stories I have heard patience is not something Val is known for. Rumors, hearsay, is all that is. I need to put all that aside and get to know Val, the man, my mate. The person he is beyond what others think they know. I get the feeling there is so much that he doesn’t show the world. Some he may not know himself. We will figure it out together if that is the case.

As we are driving I see Val looking around like he is trying to get his bearings. I know he has never been here before. I take his hand and cradle it in my. Val turns to me with a curious look. “ I can’t thank you enough for how patient you were back there.” I told him. Val smiles. A true smile. On