Free Second Chance (Enduring Kiss) by C.E. Black Page A

to admire how beautiful she was. Even in simple jeans, white t-shirt, and tennis shoes she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Her long blonde hair flew behind her like silk as she ran.
    Her smile was radiant, her white teeth pra ctically glowing in the night, and when she got closer I saw her magnificent eyes. It was as if she held the secrets to the universe in those eyes. Everything that has ever meant anything to me in my life, my whole world was in those eyes.

T hen she was in front of me panting lightly from her run and smiling.
    "They're green today, " I said to her.
    "What?” She asked breathlessly.
    "Your eyes. They're green today, " I told her.
    She smiled at me. I used to tell her everyday what color they were.
    "Can I kiss you?" I asked.
    She shook her head. "You don't have to ask."
    I kissed her lightly and didn't linger too long or we would have been standing there forever. After I reluctantly pulled away , I grabbed her bag and led her to the limo.
    Her bag was stowed and we were pulling away once again. I pulled her close to my side and said a quick prayer of thanks that she was with me. I leaned over and kissed the top of her head, then her forehead and nose. I couldn't stop touching her. It was just so unbelievable to have her there.
    I stopped kissing her, but kept her close and looked over at Stephen. He was smiling as brightly as I was.
    "I told h im you would show," Stephen said. "How are you Rebecca?"
    "I'm doing just fine Stephen. It's so good to see you again."
    She sighed and snuggled into my side resting her head against my chest and I thought I was in heaven.
    "Do you guys really want to question me about Logan's death?" Rebecca asked suddenly.
    I cleared my throat, but Stephen was the one to answer.
    "No sweets, that was lug head over there's idea."
    I growled a little and Rebecca elbowed me in the ribs. "Ow!" I said.
    "That wasn't a very nice thing to do. Those were my friends you were threatening."
    "Sorry," I replied sheepishly.
    "They forgive you. I made sure of it before I left."
    She paused as she was thinking of what to say next. I looked over at her when she pulled out of my arms.
    "I know me showing up means that I'm willing to try working things out , but we need to talk about what that means."
    I glanced at Stephen , but he was looking away.
    Rebecca shook her head. "I don't care if Stephen hears."
    "Alright," I said
    "I don't want to feed you, " she admitted.
    I already knew that , but I was hoping she would try.
    B efore I could speak, she went on, "at least not for now. I know that at some point I will have to decide for sure. Can you live with that?"
    "Yes, for now. I want to make sure you're comfortable with me and I won't force you. But at some point you will have to think about our future and our bond."
    "I know." She sighed.
    I pulled her close and she snuggled against me again. "Fill me in about what's been happening with you these past five years," I said.
    We sat together talking about our lives. She told me how wonderful the pack she joined was and how they accepted her quickly. She talked a lot about her best friend. I had to laugh when I found out she wa s the red head from the meeting. Susan was her name.
    "What are you laughing at?" She asked.
    "I can't believe your best friend is that feisty red head." She gave me a curious look. "She was at the meeting I had with Christensen. She was the mate of one of the guards there."
    "Yeah, Paul. I did not know she was at the meeting. I didn't get to talk to her before I left. There was no time."
    I noticed how upset this ma de her and I promised myself I would find a way for the two of them to visit.
    "No worries, you'll see her again soon, I'm sure."
    She smiled and continued to tell me about the pranks her and Susan use to do. I was surprised she was a part of that. She used to be so shy, but I noticed she had changed since I last saw her. She was more confident and outspoken than before. I was happy to see she had