Here is chapter 2. I apologize for the wait. I'm still looking for an editor, but hopefully I will find one in time for the next chapter. Thanks for all of the words of encouragement and the feedback. They are much appreciated.
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Connor pulled his car into the garage. He leaned back against the cool leather seats and sighed. His wolf stirred impatiently, begging him to shift and go on a midnight run back to Audra.
And how would you explain that without scaring her away?
Connor felt the irritation rise as he struggled to come up with a plan. He didn't normally deal with such minor home reparations, but he needed to spend as much time with her as he could. He and his wolf just found her and to be apart from her for too long would be anguish. He would have to make time to work on her home himself, deal with pack issues, take meetings, and continue running the business all at once.
Luckily for Connor, the local packs were at peace at the moment, so pack life had been relatively calm. He could rely on Graham to deal with small issues if they arose.
He figured he would need about a week to work on that house. That would be all the time he would possibly have to explain to her what he was and convince her to let him mate with her. Connor smiled as imagined it. Her submission to him, their bodies moving together as one. He groaned in delight at the thought.
Connor stepped out of his car and made his way into his home. He walked through the hallway to the large living room in the back. He would have to acknowledge his guests if it he was going to have any sort of sleep tonight.
"Mom, Dad.. To what do I owe this pleasure?" Connor leaned down and kissed his mother on the cheek as his dad stood up to wrap his arms around his son.
His mother smiled at him, apparently very excited. Connor couldn't help but share his Mother's excitement, but he also felt a pang of irritation. Sophie. He wanted to figure this out with as little help as possible, but there was no turning back now.
He looked down at his mother sitting on the massive couch in his living room. She was a stunning woman by all means. Her hair was sandy brown and wavy, but starting to show her age with a hint of silver streaked through. Her hazel eyes sparkled as she looked up at her son. She leaned back and waited for him to explain. 'Well...?' She prompted him mentally.
Connor cleared his throat and sat down on the chair opposite the couch. He looked at both his parents. "I take it your darling Sophie has already spilled the beans?"
Connor's father chuckled a little, and his eyes were dancing with amusement. He was the spitting image of Connor, with salt and pepper hair, and face that showed his age. "You know your sister all too well. She just about broke our front door down within moments of talking to Graham. She whisked your mom away earlier today and they baked those muffins all afternoon. So it's true then? You've found her?"
Connor saw his mother lean forward in anticipation. You couldn't help but love the woman. He decided not to make her wait any longer. "Yes, I've found her, but she is human. I have to proceed with extreme caution. I don't want to scare her off."
"Is it true she lives in that old Victorian at the edge of the woods? Is she all alone? That's a massive home for just one woman." Connor's mother was infinitely curious about the woman who had suddenly entered her son's life.
"Yes, she lives in that house and it appears she is alone. I haven't seen anyone else around. I didn't pick up any other scents," Connor explained.
"Does she have any family around these parts? It's a shame, a young girl on her own in a big home like that." His mother turned head toward her husband. "Don't you agree, Jack?"
She kept her eyes on her husband.
'I'd feel much better if I knew her history. That house wasn't for sale and I believe it is still in Jane's family. I wonder if there is any relation? I don't dare mention this to Connor, yet. It might be too painful,
she communicated through their bond, a glimmer of sadness traveled through her eyes.
Just give Connor some time to get to know the girl, Emma.'
Jack squeezed her hand as he looked at her,
'You'll have all your answers soon enough, my love. If she is any relation to our dear old friends, we'll know when we meet her.'
His reassuring look put Emma at ease.
Connor watched his parents curiously as they silently communicated with each other. He knew better than to pry in their private conversations, but he couldn't help but wonder.
His mother sensed his apprehension and turned back to him. "So give me all the details. I want to hear everything sweetheart. How did you find her?"
Connor explained to his parents about his morning jog, and the first moment he laid eyes on Audra. "Mom, she is beautiful, and incredibly sweet. I think you two will get along very well. "
Emma could see the flood of emotion cross her son's face. She couldn't help but be extremely happy for him.
Connor continued, "I did find out earlier this evening that she is from Los Angeles, but not much else, I'm afraid. She did mention that she needs some help on some home repairs. Sophie hinted that she knew someone who owned a construction company, and I was only happy to oblige."