Bonds at War: The Virgin is Mine Novel

Chapter 134 A Surprise Trip Chapter 134 A Surprise Trip ARDEN My head felt like someone had stuffed it with clouds , then set the clouds on fire . I didn't know what to do with myself . My thoughts were slow , dragging themselves through my brain . I couldn't even remember how I fell asleep . Then I remembered the dream . In it , I had ... oh , god . I had actually professed that I missed Cade's body . It was a nightmare . An actual nightmare . I sighed in relief , pressing a hand to my face . It was just a dream . It wasn't real . I could still face him with dignity .

I yawned and rolled over , seeing my mate standing shirtless on the balcony . The early light spilled over his skin , highlighting every muscle . His hair was a little messy , his expression easy , and when he turned and caught me staring , he smiled . gulped . Delicious . " Had a great sleep ? " he asked , leaning against the railing like he didn't know he was committing a crime just by existing like that . I nodded wordlessly . Talking seemed dangerous . " You don't have any work ? " I finally managed . " Nope . " His lips twitched . " You still want my body now ? " My eyes went wide .

My heart plummeted straight through the floor . " What ? " He chuckled , enjoying himself . " You know , you were very ... vocal last night . About certain things ." Heat rushed to my cheeks so fast I thought I'd pass out . It wasn't actually a dream ? " That was the alcohol talking ! " I justified , pushing the blanket over my head , but his laugh followed me under it . " Why would you even give me those chocolates ? " " I didn't even know they'd hit you like that ," he said , sitting on the bed . " I mean , you're a werewolf , baby . Why are you such a lightweight ?

" I peeked out from under the blanket just enough to glare at him . " Not everyone is blessed , Cade . He grinned . " I'd say you're pretty blessed . You have me ." 1/3 Chapter 134 A Surprise Trip I groaned . " Just go to work . " " I told you , I don't have work . " " What do you mean you don't have work ? " I narrowed my eyes . " You're Cade the Practor . You always have work . " He leaned closer , bracing one hand on the bed so his face was just inches from mine . " I finished it . " I frowned in confusion . " What ?

" " I finished all of my work for the week , " he said with a small smile . " So we can take a vacation . I stared at him . " You ... what ? " " I wanted to bring you on it once everything was over , " he continued , brushing a strand of hair away from my face , " but there was so much to do . So I had to resort to other methods ." " I'm sorry I couldn't bring you sooner , " he whispered . So , all that work , those endless piles , the late nights , the constant meetings , he'd been killing himself to clear it all ... for me ? " That's why you had a mountain - load of work ?

" I asked softly . He just smiled , not answering , but I already knew . " That's so sweet , " I admitted , and for a moment I forgot how to breathe properly . Then Cade stood , casual as ever . " I've already packed your bags . " I shot upright . " What do you mean ? " " I packed your bags , " he repeated . " All you have to do is get ready for me , baby . " " Ready for you ? " I echoed , suspicious . He leaned down , his voice dropping into that tone that made my wolf sit up straight .

" And then , " his lips brushed my ear , " I'll show you the new world I was talking about ." The same " new world " he'd promised last night when I was drunk . Only now , I was very much sober ... and suddenly , I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing . *** " I can't believe it ," I muttered under my breath , still in awe . " We're actually going on a vacation ! " The road blurred by as Cade drove , his eyes fixed ahead , one hand on the wheel , the other resting casually on his thigh . " Is it really alright to leave your duties like this ?

" I finally asked , my voice softer than I intended . He didn't even glance at me . He just nodded , calm and certain . " The flood situation's been resolved . In 2/3 23-27 Mon 11 Aug 0 Chapter 134 A Surprise Trip case of emergencies , Salvi's there . He'll contact me if anything happens . " I smiled faintly , the tension in my shoulders casing just enough for me to reach over and take his hand . His palm was warm , his fingers immediately clasping around mine like they'd been waiting for the contact " You excited ? " he asked , a tiny smile playing at his lips as he gave my hand a squeeze .

" Very , " I said without hesitation . We drove in that comfortable silence that was becoming more and more familiar between us , until the road widened into a coastal area , and my breath caught . The scent of salt hit me first , followed by the glimmer of water under the sunlight . Behind it all was a port . Rows of ships swayed gently , but one in particular stood out - a large , white yacht . " What ? " I turned to him sharply . " Where are we going ? " " Not far , " Cade said . " Just to Ylarc . " . My jaw dropped . " Ylarc ? " He nodded once . I gasped before I could stop myself .

Ylarc - the adjacent island , known for its endless beaches and beautiful landscapes . Mostly humans lived there . Humans who had no idea that werewolves like us existed . To them , Fenra was just ... wolf country . Some quaint , rural place with a lot of wildlife . They had no idea about the packs , the politics , and the centuries of history hidden just across the water . Ignorance is bliss , they always said . " Ylarc is beautiful , " I whispered , my voice reverent as my mind filled with images of white sand and turquoise waves . " And we're going on this yacht ?

" He smiled , and there was something in that smile that made my heart do a strange little somersault . " It'll take around a day . " A day . On the ocean . With Cade . I could only nod , my excitement building into something warm and dizzying . I followed him up the ramp , my sandals clicking faintly against the metal before giving way to the smooth wooden deck . Inside , the air was cooler , scented faintly with polished wood and the salt of the sea drifting through the open windows . I barely had time to take it all in .

Because the moment I stepped fully inside , Cade was there - pressing me back against the wall , his arms caging me . His eyes locked on mine , and they weren't soft anymore . " Time to give you what you want , " he murmured .