"I'll make pancakes!" promises Kelsi with a huge smile.
I'm glad to see her so happy too. I was worried she wouldn't find her place in a world full of werewolves and witchcraft, but she's amazing at blending in and it's like she and Ben have found their perfect match. They could barely keep their hands off each other tonight, he's crazy about her, obviously. I smile and nod.
"Good night, you two."
They walk to the car and leave the driveway first while Liam and I put on our helmets and jackets.
"Hm... Should I drive since you drank alcohol?" I ask.
"No, Mara. Werewolves aren't as sensitive to alcohol, I'm as good as sober. But nice try, babe."
Damn it.
We get on his bike, and once again, I forget about not being the one driving it as I get to watch the amazing scenery. After dusk, we now have Silver City by night. I hug Liam tight and just enjoy this, visor open, a huge smile on my face. I love this city. It's a strange feeling. I think Silver City is beautiful and amazing, yet a part of me wants... more. Would Liam understand if I told him so? I'm probably the only living being here that should stay here and be sort of irreplaceable, yet a little part of me is dying to see more, get out of here. Still, it'd be difficult. There's only one of me, and because of my relationship to Silver City, to Sylviana, to Nora and Selena, I can't really leave... although my heart isn't sure about staying either.
I keep staring at the tall buildings, the neon lights, and the glowing halo of the moon overseeing all this. There aren't many cars, Liam easily weaves between them, driving his bike at a good speed. It's a strangely peaceful evening after everything that happened these last few days. Just a little, quiet break before a storm...
We finally arrive in the parking lot.
Strangely, I'm a bit sad to get off this bike. We could ride for hours and I wouldn't get tired of it. I really need to look into getting a license. How expensive would a bike be? Should I ask Amy for a loan or something?
I take off my helmet and shake my hair while Liam puts the security on.
"You okay?" he asks.
"Great."
He smiles, and we walk inside the building, our fingers intertwined, the other hand carrying each of our helmets.
We start kissing as soon as the elevator door closes. It's as if with just his lips, Liam could take away all my worries and all the fatigue. It's so soft and gentle, yet sexy and enticing. I feel my temperature on the rise, and the she-wolf in me awakens to her mate's calling. This is just perfect and amazing. He gently caresses my cheek as we keep kissing, until we hear a ding.
I start to get out when an old lady steps in. Oh, not our floor yet... Liam and I exchange a look, a bit embarrassed.
"Good evening, young people!" says the granny.
"Evening..." we mumble, a bit embarrassed.
I want to ask if she's sure she's going up, but she hits the gym button with her cane. Oh, okay...
Liam and I retreat to the back of the elevator, and he keeps sending me glances. I know he's impatient and a bit annoyed. I smile. Just a few seconds... Our fingers are linked, and our hands couldn't be tighter. Our hips are even touching from standing so close. The floors pass so slowly on the little screen, and I can feel Liam fidgeting a bit. Oh, Moon Goddess... I am getting a bit hot too but there's an old lady with us! This is just too funny.
Finally, the door opens, and Liam and I step outside with a polite word to the granny. She smiles and waves at us.
As soon as the elevator door closes, I laugh, but Liam wraps his arms around me.
"Moon Goddess," he sighs. "I thought it was never going to arrive..."
He comes in closer to kiss me, but I back away.
"We're not inside yet!" I chuckle. "Open the damn door already, you hungry wolf!"
He growls and rolls his eyes in frustration, but almost runs to his door to obey. I swear I've never seen him unlock a door so fast. A second later, I'm pulled inside, our helmets fall on the wooden floor and I'm pushed against a wall, Liam's hands on me.
"Now, you're so not going away," he whispers.
"Who said I had any p–"
His lips are stuck on mine before I can finish that.
