PERFECT ANNIVERSARY (Part 1)
~RACHEL~
The clock chimed, signalling 7:00 PM
Reclining deeper into the sofa, a sigh slipped out from my lips.
"He's late...again."
Since the past two years since Finn had gained a promotion, he had been coming home late. And when he did, his face would be painted by exhaustion. A small kiss to my cheek was all he would give and then he would eat his dinner before retiring for the night.
I glanced to my left to the window. The full moon had made it's appearance in the night sky. It's rays added extra touch to the living room.
What made this night of a full moon seemed more special to me was that it marked our ten year anniversary.
A soft smile appeared on my lips. I remembered that night. That very night the moon goddess bound him and I. How we had marked each other and merged our souls together.
Our union had been blessed with two pups over the years. Our children happened to be with my parents at the moment, due to my mother's persistent request.
The first eight years, I had Finn to myself. But now? He seemed to be slipping away. It had been ages since we even had some fun under the sheets, and my wolf did well to bark around in my head to keep reminding me.
A pair of hands suddenly covered my face, obstructing my vision.
"Guess who?" A familiar voice chuckled from behind.
My heart warmed with a joyful relief and I giggled.
"Who else would it be?" I said.
The hands lifted from my face I turned around to the smiling face of my husband.
"Aww, you got me." He raised his hands in a playful surrender and a pout. "Efforts foiled."
"Next time, try to mask your scent." I giggled again. Rising from the sofa, I moved around it to embrace him, sighing softly as his arms wrapped around me. "You came home earlier than usual."
I glanced at the clock and back to him with an eyebrow. "Even if you're still late."
"I know." He patted my back softly, an apologetic smile on his face. "Our Alpha was merciful today and had us leave early after a successful audit session."
A childlike glee spread his face as he added, "So it's safe to say I'll be closing earlier than usual for at least the next two months."
"Really?" My chest bubbled with hope and excitement.
"Yeah, honey." He reached into his pocket. "Plus I have a surprise for you."
He brought out two tickets and dangled them in front of my face in a teasing manner.
"No way!" My eyes widened.
"Yes way." He grinned. "Two tickets for the movie, 'LIVE BY DUSK'. I know how much you've been itching to see it."
"Oh, my goddess!" I practically jumped into his arms. "You're the best!"
"And you deserve the best," Finn replied. Our noses were touching and we could hear each other's breathing. "Happy anniversary, babe."
"Thank you." I softly brushed my lips against his for a split second.
"I'm sorry you had to put up with a lot from my late comings." A sad expression appeared on his face. "Goddess knows how much I really did my best."
His hand slipped down to cup my ass and I jolted.
"And I know we haven't been spending quality time." He squeezed it softly.
"Yeah." I nodded, avoiding his gaze for a second. No magician was needed to explain what 'quality time' meant.
He pulled his hand away from my ass after a final squeeze and chuckled. "How about you go freshen up and let's go."
His attire was convenient for both work and an outing. A black coat over dark pants. A grey turtleneck was wrapped around his neck.
"On it." I gave him a swift kiss on the cheek and walked out of the living room.
A quick warm shower later, I stood in front of the mirror, dressed in a purple dinner gown that hugged my figure, showed a decent amount of cleavage and revealed my smooth thighs. My black hair cascaded over my shoulders and my grey eyes sparkled with eagerness.
"Still got it, Rachel." I smiled at my reflection, running my hand down my hips.
I trotted down the stairs into the living room where Finn waited. As soon as he saw me, his eyes nearly popped out.
"Babe!" he whistled, doing a once over. "You look sizzling."
"Thanks, darling." I fanned myself, laughing like a teenager. "I feel ten years younger."
"Younger or older," he said, "you're always the same moon jewel to me."
"Awww." I swooned, shifting my weight from one knee to another. "You're gonna make me turn into mush."
"It'll be worth it. Come here and let me take a proper look at you."
I sauntered over to him. He took my hand in his and twirled me around.
"Delicious," he said, scanning me from head to toe. "How about we skip the movie..."
His tongue wiped at his lower lip and his eyes flashed gold for a split second. "And we have a different kind of celebration."
"Oh?" My face flushed.
"You know," he continued, his hands wrapping around my waist. "Where we shed of our clothing and give in to the desires of our inner wolves. You have no idea how much I want to tear off this gown and devour you from head to toe."
I jolted as he palmed my ass with both hands, pulling me to him until my breasts mashed against his chest. He traced my jaw with his tongue and took my bottom lip between his teeth, biting it softly.
"What do you say, honey?" he whispered against my lips as his grip tightened on my ass. "The kids aren't here. It's just me and you alone here."
My legs had turned to jelly at that point and I struggled to contain a moan as his fingers repeatedly dug into the flesh of my ass through the thin material of my gown. It was a miracle my lace panties weren't soaked at that point.
Summoning all the strength I could, I looked into the hungry, expectant gaze of my husband.
"As much as I would love nothing more," I said, "I also want to watch this movie. You know how much I've waited for this night."
His eyebrows slanted and the edges of his lips turned downwards.
"Don't make that face." I kissed his lips briefly and wiped it with my index finger. "The movie is a once in a while thing, but I'm yours forever."
Taking one of his hands and moving it to my left breast, I flashed him a wink. "Every part of me."
He gave a simultaneous squeeze to my breast and ass and took his hands off.
"Okay, honey," he sighed. "Fair enough. I hope this night better turn out to be something special."
My head tilted to the side and I smiled sweetly.
"Something tells me it will."
