Second Chance Luna (Phoebe and Jason) novel Chapter 25

Phoebe stirred snuggling into the warm body beside her.

The woodsie scent she loved surrounded her. Her fingers trailed through a mini forest of soft hair peppering a firm chest. The campfire scent became more pungent and was accompanied by the smell of roasted marshmallows. It made her mouth water.

“Angel, unless we plan to finish.it is best to stop now,” a husky voice intruded her half-wakeful state.

She blinked to find herself pressed against Jasons muscular torso. Her nose inches from his neck where his scent was strongest. Face turning red she looked up to see Jason watching his dark eyes swirling. If you are not reading this novel on Jobnib.com, know that some paragraphs are not complete. Visit Jobnib.com to read it for free. He smiled leaning toward her and kissed her longingly. Phoebe moaned as he drew out the kiss nipping her lip before invading her mouth with his tongue.

Máni stirred encouraging the waking urges. Jason groaned breaking the kiss and catching his breath. Her scent took on the spicy note signaling her arousal. It made his mouth water and he hungered for more.

“Goddess angel, you smell so good,” he huskily said. “But if you’re not ready we need definitely need to stop.”

“…don’t know.”

“Shh. Shh.” He ran his fingers through her hair sensing her anxiety. “It’s okay. We won’t if you’re not ready.”

“Why are you so patient with me?”

“Because I love you, angel. And I want you to be happy and comfortable and safe.” He rubbed noses with her as they both slowly came out of their aroused states. When he felt her relax he kissed her forehead. “I’ll shower first. You rest.”

She nodded and watched him retreat to the bathroom.

Phoebe knew the distance was for their own good but she longed to be near him. What was going on with her?

It’s just the bond, Máni said. ‘It’s natural to be attracted to your Mate.’

Yes, but…’

‘He is the first male to truly be interested so it’s not any wonder you wouldn’t recognize what it feels like to be aroused by someone’

‘Is that what it was?’

*Hmm. And he was definitely interested. His arousal scent is yummy.’

‘Do you mean that marshmallow smell?’

‘Mhmm.’

Phoebe turned her face into the pillow breathing deep. The dogwood and campfire scent was strong and she was just able to detect the roasted marshmallow scent again. She wondered if her scent changed too. Everything was moving so fast.

Actually you’re moving pretty slow, Máni said.

‘We are?”

‘Most males can’t wait to mate, especially an Alpha. He must have some major self-control.’

‘Maybe he’s not interested.’

‘Don’t you dare think that!’ Máni growled. ‘It’s because he cares that he’s waiting. He doesn’t want you to have any regrets.’

Phoebe chewed her lip.

He’s trying to romance you, so let him romance you.’

‘How will I now when I’m ready? I don’t want to make him wait forever.’

When you’re ready, you’ll know. I dare say you’re almost ready now.’

‘But how will I even know what to do?’

Trust your instincts. That’s why I’m here and trust our Mate:’

Phoebe blushed. Máni had never expressed interest in carnal desires before. Now she was suddenly talking about it so casually. Wolf spirits seldom showed any interest in s*x unless it was with their mate so that probably wasn’t unusual.

“Just go with it and don’t think about it too much.”

* * *

Jason sighed staring at his email but his mind was elsewhere. Last night she confessed to liking his scent and she was definitely becoming much more relaxed around him.

He was happy her nickname made her feel special. Her previous mate hadn’t spent a single minute with her before rejecting her out of hand and apparently no one else had taken interest in her either. While he didn’t like the thought of any male spending time with her it did upset him that no one saw her perfection.

“Well, you’re deep in thought,” Luke said, “want to share with the class?”

Jason blinked looking at his Beta who he had ignored for the past several minutes. Luke sat at his own desk off to the side with a curious look in his gaze.

“Did something happen last night? Something good?”

“No. At least not what you are thinking,” Jason said. “It almost happened this morning though.”

Luke jerked to attention. “Almost?”

Jason folded his hands and rested his chin on them. His mood was pensive as he pondered his own thoughts.

…So what happened?”

“Last night she said she liked my scent and that I make her feel special.”

“That’s good. So what’s got you concerned?”

“This morning we kissed.”

“Okay.”

“I smelled her arousal.”

“Oh?”

“It’s not the first time but it was definitely stronger this morning than it was before,” Jason said. “She almost seemed afraid of it.”

“Afraid?”

“I think it’s the first time she’s ever felt it, if that makes sense.”

It was one thing if no one had pursued her as a partner before but even though Jason saved himself for their mate he had explored other means of release. Self gratification was a far cry from being with one’s mate but it helped take the edge off…usually. He certainly never heard of one being unprepared of their natural urges.

“So what happened after that?”

“I calmed her down.”

“But?”

“…She smelled fantastic,” Jason sighed rubbing his face.

Luke chuckled. That wasn’t surprising. The scent of one’s mate always seemed tailored to attracting them, making them hunger for them. Luke had a sweet tooth so he hadn’t been surprised his mate had a caramel note to her scent.

“Well you know she likes your scent…she probably thought you smelled just as good.”

Jason grunted.

Luke gave his friend a sympathetic look. At first he thought Jason’s problem was solved as soon as he scented his mate but now Luke realized it was only the beginning.

Jason was determined to move at Phoebe’s pace. Luke only hoped his friend could take the slow pace when everything in him urged him to complete the bond.

“Alpha.”

Jason grunted as the border guards opened a link to him, * I’m here.”

“Alpha Thomas is at the main gate. He says he wants to talk to you.”

“Thomas?” Jason gave Luke a questioning look.

The Beta shrugged. Alpha Thomas was a close ally so a visit wasn’t unexpected; however, he usually planned his appearance well in advance.

“Does he say why?”

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