Old Soul Imprint
by Wizardtho
Chapter 07:
I woke up feeling pleasantly warm, then hummed at the sensation of kisses along my shoulder. Levi’s woodsy scent surrounded me as he curled himself behind me, sliding his hand to rest against my lower stomach, where my tank had ridden up a bit. I scooted back into him further, lacing my fingers with his, then mumbled sleepily, “Morning. Did you just get back from patrol?”
He hummed in reply, choosing to kiss a trail along my neck and shoulder, “Good morning, Beautiful. Yes, about 20 minutes ago. All is quiet, and your Dad’s place was clear. He was just waking for his shift when I took my last turn around his back woods.”
I nodded, then turned in his arms. After kissing his bare chest, I lifted my face to his, hoping for a kiss. I didn’t need to wait, because his lips brushed against mine only seconds later. He hummed before whispering against them, “Definitely a good morning.”
He carefully moved us to hover between my thighs with me on my back, then whispered as he trailed his lips along my jaw, “I’ve thought about our kiss since the moment I opened my eyes this morning.”
He nipped my jaw teasingly, so I knew he was asking permission. Humming as I wove my fingers into his long hair, I nipped his bottom lip in return, “And you’re waiting for what, exactly? You don’t have to ask to kiss me, Levi, especially considering my high comfort level with your current location.”
He chuckled, then slid his hand down my leg, only to hitch it around his hip while capturing me in a steamy kiss.
Without a thought, I wrapped both my legs around his hips, groaning into the kiss when I felt my core come in full contact with his excited lower anatomy. The kiss deepened as quickly as my arousal, and soon I felt my hips rocking to create friction. I gasped as my head shot back against the pillow, a breathless plea of Levi’s name on my lips. He took the opportunity to trail kisses and nips down my throat, groaning into my skin, “That’s it, Sweetheart, rock with me. Fuck, you smell incredible.”
I whimpered as I pulled his lips back up to mine, “Levi, I need to feel you… please, God, touch me.”
Before I could register the movement, he flipped us so I was on top, then groaned while trailing his fingers along my collarbones, “I want to touch you so much, Bella, but are you sure? There’s no pressure. No rush. I’ll wai-”
I shook my head and sat up fully, but gasped as my cloth-covered core slid along his prominent length. In response, my nails dug into his abs as I trembled slightly, causing Levi to growl while grasping my hips to rock purposefully against me.
I gasped breathlessly, “Jesus, yes,” but was able to compose myself enough to speak seriously after concentrating for a few seconds.
“I’m sure, Levi. I know you’d wait without complaining. I don’t know if I’m ready for us to fully make love, but the chemistry between us is undeniable, and I want to feel you.”
I lifted his large hand in my small one, then trailed his fingers from my neck, down over my breasts and ribs, to the hem of my tank. He lifted his other hand in front of me, so I repeated the process before curling the fingers of both his hands into the hem, knowing he would understand the meaning.
With a slow breath out, Levi looked into my eyes. His hands trailed under my tank to mold around my sides, causing my eyes to flutter as I let out a shuddering breath of, “That feels… oh, God, amazing.”
He hummed in response, then slowly lifted my tank over my head. As soon as my face was free of the cloth, I could see the intensity of his eyes as he took me in. Only a split second later, he raised his slightly trembling hands to trace the curves of my breasts. I couldn’t help but gasp while arching into his touch, then suddenly I was settled against the bed with him hovering over me again.
Levi’s gaze never left mine as he dipped down slowly, whispering as he neared my nipple, “You’re perfect, Sweetheart. So beautiful.”
His breath caused my nipples to tighten, which prompted him to growl slightly before licking each in turn. Without pause, he expertly teased both of my breasts until I cried out, begging him for more. He cooed in reply while nipping his way down my ribs, “I’ve got you, Bella. That’s it, soak in the pleasure.”
When he reached my core, he inhaled deeply, then let out a rumbling growl of, “Fuck, I want to taste you. Your scent is irresistible.”
He alternated nipping with his teeth and letting heavy breaths out through his mouth, the dueling sensations making me gasp while fisting my hands in his hair, “Please, Levi. Fuck, touch me, please!”
Without pausing his teasing nips, he moved one hand around my hip to press and circle at the top of my slit through the cloth.
The coil was so tight that my legs and lower abs were trembling. I was at the brink, unable to handle anymore teasing, so I frustratedly hooked my thumbs in my boyshorts to push them down.
Levi caught my intent, quickly ridding me of the material before resuming his former position. One swipe from his tongue and swirl of his fingers was all it took to have me gasping out his name in ecstasy.
Though I thought he’d stop when my orgasm faded, he did the exact opposite. Levi whispered while swirling his thumbs alternately against my soaked opening, “Again, my little firefly. Cum for me again… glow for me, Bella.”
I pressed my fingers against his thumbs in response, begging in a whimper before circling my clit with my middle finger, “Christ, you love to tease. Deeper, Levi.”
He growled at the sight, then nudged my hand out of his way while slowly pressing a finger inside me. I cried out at the delicious sensation, since his finger was so much thicker than my own, “Oh, fuck… more. Deeper still.”
Levi sucked hungrily at my clit while adding another finger, then pressed them deep with a pleased groan. In response, I clutched at both the sheets and his hair, my back arching off the bed when he curled his fingers slightly. I gasped in shock as his action sizzled through every nerve in my body, even as I rocked against his questing fingers.
“Just a little more,” he growled deeply, “I can feel how close you are, Sweetheart. Don’t stop. Rock on my fingers. You’re right there.”
Hips rocking, fingers thrusting, and his mouth licking and sucking… each action blended one into the next until I couldn’t tell up from down, or me from him. What threw me over that pinnacle edge, though, was when he added another finger before curling them deeply toward my front wall. I rocked frantically with a loud, ecstatic cry, my whole body trembling as my release overwhelmed me.
When I finally came down a bit, Levi was plopping down next to me, but still caressing my curves in a calming manner. I noticed a small patch of darker material above his straining length in his boxer briefs, just as I went to curl into him, so I changed my movement enough to straddle his thighs. He groaned while looking at me, “You look so sexy right now, all flushed and glowing from your release.”
I bit my lip while trailing my fingers along his abs, then gently rubbed my thumbs up his cloth-covered length in alternate strokes.
When they reached the wet spot, I circled the rim of his tip, causing him to groan loudly, “Bella, you… fuck, you don’t have to… I can...”
I whispered intently as I caught his gaze, “Shh… I want to touch you. Guide me, tell me what feels good.”
He groaned even louder as he quickly ripped his boxer briefs from his body, never moving me from my position, “Finally touching you, tasting you, has me about to cum. Having you touch me? I’m afraid I’ll cum embarrassingly fast. Just go slow.”
I nodded seriously, then looked down. His member was oddly beautiful. Thick and proud, full of veins and ridges that called my fingers to explore. My thumb caressed up the main vein from base to tip, which caused a small bit of fluid to gather at the slit. I hummed as Levi’s back arched, then swiped my thumb against the fluid.
Curiosity had me stroking him with my other hand as my thumb made its way to my mouth. He tasted like he smelled, clean and earthy, which elicited a deep moan from my throat.
My eyes caught Levi’s again, who growled deeply, “Fuck, I can’t even think about you tasting me right now. Oh, hell, just like that… all the way to the tip.”
He shot upright in a split second, pulling me into an explosive kiss while thrusting his hips so that his length jutted quickly through the circle of my hand. I stroked him more deeply in response, causing him to groan into my mouth as he tangled his tongue passionately with mine.
He pulled me close, seemingly clutching my curves in desperation, so I tried a new angle with my hand. My nails accidentally scraped slightly up his length in the process, which caused a loud cry to force its way from his chest.
I was afraid I’d hurt him for a split second before he wrapped his fingers around mine, our entwined hands stroking his length several times while his seed spilled heavily on my lower stomach.
I broke the kiss with a gasp just as Levi caught my gaze and growled, “Fuck, Isabella!”
His head fell back, then he trembled slightly while letting out a shuddered breath. As the last of his seed coated my lower stomach, his head fell to my shoulder, and our hands slowed to a stop.
I kissed a trail along his shoulder, whispering, “Wow… I guess I understand why you liked watching me now. I’d apologize for my nails, but by your reaction, I don’t think I need to.”
He chuckled breathlessly in reply, “Don’t even try. That was amazing… and the slight scrape of your nails felt incredible.”
After a few minutes of calming, Levi picked me up and took us directly into the huge corner shower. He picked up my sponge and body wash, worked up a lather, then asked while he slowly washed me, “Do you have anything planned for the day? The meeting is scheduled for this evening, and I would like you by my side if you have time.”
I smiled while stepping into him, causing his arms to wrap around me. “Of course I’ll go with you. I wouldn’t be anywhere else, Levi. I just have a few phone calls to make this morning, then I was going to unpack a bit.”
He nodded, offering, “After we get the front bedroom turned into an office for you, I have a few tribal duties to take care of, but I should be back for a late lunch. I’ll need to make the call to the Cullens, then I’m all yours until the tribe meeting. There are several unused drawers in the dresser, and the closet on the right -before you reach the bathroom door- is yours.”
With that, he tossed the sponge aside and used his hands to learn my curves while washing me.
I whipped up some loaded omelets and toast once we were both dressed, putting 3 times as much on Levi’s plate before placing it at the bar. Before I could take my first bite, a knock sounded at the front door. I chuckled as Levi frowned at his plate, then kissed his shoulder before walking to the door, “Eat. I’ve got it.”
After checking the peephole, I yanked the door open excitedly, calling, “Tiffany, Joy, and Sue! Oh, come in. I’m so glad to see you three again.”
I hugged them each fiercely, then turned to Levi with a huge grin, “Levi and I were just sitting down to breakfast. Would you like me to whip some up for the three of you?”
Sue chuckled in response for all of them, “Sit, Darling. Eat. We gathered at the diner before coming over, so we ate already. We were just too excited to have you home to delay our visit another second. Tiffany conference called us the moment Sam gave her the news last night.”
I chuckled as I dug into my omelet, then said, “Now why doesn’t that surprise me? I suppose you’ve already got this weekend’s cookout planned, and I’m to do none of the work, right?”
Tiffany nodded with a determined look, “You shouldn’t need to cook for your own homecoming feast, Bella. Since we know you won’t listen, though, we’ve got 3 desserts you can make. Everything else is taken care of, and we’ll be here early Saturday to do the setup.”
I shook my head with a grin, then huffed, “Well, since dessert is my favorite, lay it on me. What am I to make?”
Joy looked at Sue and Tiffany, then grinned, “Your choice. We decided to let you choose what to make, but you are only to make your top three favorites.”
I grinned, knowing she never said how many of those three I could make. Baking was my favorite pastime, and I could do soooo much with what they gave me as parameters.
I could see the moms all looking pleased with what they said, then Levi giving me a sly raise of an eyebrow and wink. He knew what I was up to, and wasn’t going to give my plans away. I chuckled and nodded, “Okay. I agree. Just make sure everyone gets invited for Saturday afternoon. Sue, how’s Billy doing? I was planning on stopping by tomorrow to cook dinner for him and Jake.”
She patted my hand, giving me a soft smile, “He’s alright. We’ve all been taking turns helping out since the girls are in college, but you know how stubborn-headed that man is. You were always the only one who could get through those walls of his.”
I frowned, not liking that it sounded as if there was more to it. “What’s going on? What’s he being stubborn about now?”
Joy gave Sue a sour look, then caved, saying with a sigh, “He’s having trouble keeping his blood sugar down. He keeps sneaking sweets, but we can’t figure out who gives them to him.”
I frowned, then gave them a determined look, “Don’t worry, I’ll find out who it is. There will be no more sneaking sweets when I’m done with him.”
Tiffany decided to change the subject, asking, “So what are your plans for today? I see your boxes in the house, but the question is, where are they going?”
Levi laughed outright at her blunt question, almost choking on his breakfast, so I patted his back as I laughed, “Subtle, Tiff, really subtle. Either way, it won’t be a secret for long, so I might as well tell you. My clothes and personal items are going into the master suite, and my books and things are going into the front bedroom down here. It’s being turned into my office since I’ll need somewhere to continue my studies.”
The moms all beamed in unison, then Joy asked softly, “So… you’re together now? You’re accepting the imprint?”
I nodded, “I accepted the imprint before I even left for college, Joy. I just needed time to get to know Levi on a personal level. We’re letting the romantic side of our relationship develop slowly on its own, but as far as the public knows, I moved back to be closer to Levi, because our relationship became intimate while I was away at college. I’m still working toward my degree, but doing it here through an online college that lets me work at my own pace.”
The moms nodded in agreement, Sue being the spokeswoman for the group, “Good. I’m glad you’re home, Bella, where Levi and Sam can keep you safe. We were so worried that with the rise in activity here, you would be in danger in Seattle. As for unpacking, you just let us take care of that for you. That will give you the morning to get phone calls and details out of the way, then prepare lunch for you and Levi. Joy, you still have that desk I refinished and asked you to store for me, right?”
Joy nodded, so Sue replied, “We’ll need to get that out. It would be perfect for Bella’s needs. Tiffany, make sure Joshua completed his latest project. We’ll need his help.”
Levi chuckled as he rinsed his plate, putting it straight into the dishwasher, then kissed my neck before saying, “Since you ladies have the settling in all sorted, I’ll go deal with my tribal duties now. That way, I can be done earlier, and you won’t need to plan for a late lunch.”
I nodded, then cupped his cheeks before placing a tender kiss to his lips. He hummed, offering, “Have a good morning with the ladies, Sweetheart. I’ll be back as soon as possible.”
With another kiss, I whispered, “Be careful, please. Come back to me.”
I woke up feeling pleasantly warm, then hummed at the sensation of kisses along my shoulder. Levi’s woodsy scent surrounded me as he curled himself behind me, sliding his hand to rest against my lower stomach, where my tank had ridden up a bit. I scooted back into him further, lacing my fingers with his, then mumbled sleepily, “Morning. Did you just get back from patrol?”
He hummed in reply, choosing to kiss a trail along my neck and shoulder, “Good morning, Beautiful. Yes, about 20 minutes ago. All is quiet, and your Dad’s place was clear. He was just waking for his shift when I took my last turn around his back woods.”
I nodded, then turned in his arms. After kissing his bare chest, I lifted my face to his, hoping for a kiss. I didn’t need to wait, because his lips brushed against mine only seconds later. He hummed before whispering against them, “Definitely a good morning.”
He carefully moved us to hover between my thighs with me on my back, then whispered as he trailed his lips along my jaw, “I’ve thought about our kiss since the moment I opened my eyes this morning.”
He nipped my jaw teasingly, so I knew he was asking permission. Humming as I wove my fingers into his long hair, I nipped his bottom lip in return, “And you’re waiting for what, exactly? You don’t have to ask to kiss me, Levi, especially considering my high comfort level with your current location.”
He chuckled, then slid his hand down my leg, only to hitch it around his hip while capturing me in a steamy kiss.
Without a thought, I wrapped both my legs around his hips, groaning into the kiss when I felt my core come in full contact with his excited lower anatomy. The kiss deepened as quickly as my arousal, and soon I felt my hips rocking to create friction. I gasped as my head shot back against the pillow, a breathless plea of Levi’s name on my lips. He took the opportunity to trail kisses and nips down my throat, groaning into my skin, “That’s it, Sweetheart, rock with me. Fuck, you smell incredible.”
I whimpered as I pulled his lips back up to mine, “Levi, I need to feel you… please, God, touch me.”
Before I could register the movement, he flipped us so I was on top, then groaned while trailing his fingers along my collarbones, “I want to touch you so much, Bella, but are you sure? There’s no pressure. No rush. I’ll wai-”
I shook my head and sat up fully, but gasped as my cloth-covered core slid along his prominent length. In response, my nails dug into his abs as I trembled slightly, causing Levi to growl while grasping my hips to rock purposefully against me.
I gasped breathlessly, “Jesus, yes,” but was able to compose myself enough to speak seriously after concentrating for a few seconds.
“I’m sure, Levi. I know you’d wait without complaining. I don’t know if I’m ready for us to fully make love, but the chemistry between us is undeniable, and I want to feel you.”
I lifted his large hand in my small one, then trailed his fingers from my neck, down over my breasts and ribs, to the hem of my tank. He lifted his other hand in front of me, so I repeated the process before curling the fingers of both his hands into the hem, knowing he would understand the meaning.
With a slow breath out, Levi looked into my eyes. His hands trailed under my tank to mold around my sides, causing my eyes to flutter as I let out a shuddering breath of, “That feels… oh, God, amazing.”
He hummed in response, then slowly lifted my tank over my head. As soon as my face was free of the cloth, I could see the intensity of his eyes as he took me in. Only a split second later, he raised his slightly trembling hands to trace the curves of my breasts. I couldn’t help but gasp while arching into his touch, then suddenly I was settled against the bed with him hovering over me again.
Levi’s gaze never left mine as he dipped down slowly, whispering as he neared my nipple, “You’re perfect, Sweetheart. So beautiful.”
His breath caused my nipples to tighten, which prompted him to growl slightly before licking each in turn. Without pause, he expertly teased both of my breasts until I cried out, begging him for more. He cooed in reply while nipping his way down my ribs, “I’ve got you, Bella. That’s it, soak in the pleasure.”
When he reached my core, he inhaled deeply, then let out a rumbling growl of, “Fuck, I want to taste you. Your scent is irresistible.”
He alternated nipping with his teeth and letting heavy breaths out through his mouth, the dueling sensations making me gasp while fisting my hands in his hair, “Please, Levi. Fuck, touch me, please!”
Without pausing his teasing nips, he moved one hand around my hip to press and circle at the top of my slit through the cloth.
The coil was so tight that my legs and lower abs were trembling. I was at the brink, unable to handle anymore teasing, so I frustratedly hooked my thumbs in my boyshorts to push them down.
Levi caught my intent, quickly ridding me of the material before resuming his former position. One swipe from his tongue and swirl of his fingers was all it took to have me gasping out his name in ecstasy.
Though I thought he’d stop when my orgasm faded, he did the exact opposite. Levi whispered while swirling his thumbs alternately against my soaked opening, “Again, my little firefly. Cum for me again… glow for me, Bella.”
I pressed my fingers against his thumbs in response, begging in a whimper before circling my clit with my middle finger, “Christ, you love to tease. Deeper, Levi.”
He growled at the sight, then nudged my hand out of his way while slowly pressing a finger inside me. I cried out at the delicious sensation, since his finger was so much thicker than my own, “Oh, fuck… more. Deeper still.”
Levi sucked hungrily at my clit while adding another finger, then pressed them deep with a pleased groan. In response, I clutched at both the sheets and his hair, my back arching off the bed when he curled his fingers slightly. I gasped in shock as his action sizzled through every nerve in my body, even as I rocked against his questing fingers.
“Just a little more,” he growled deeply, “I can feel how close you are, Sweetheart. Don’t stop. Rock on my fingers. You’re right there.”
Hips rocking, fingers thrusting, and his mouth licking and sucking… each action blended one into the next until I couldn’t tell up from down, or me from him. What threw me over that pinnacle edge, though, was when he added another finger before curling them deeply toward my front wall. I rocked frantically with a loud, ecstatic cry, my whole body trembling as my release overwhelmed me.
When I finally came down a bit, Levi was plopping down next to me, but still caressing my curves in a calming manner. I noticed a small patch of darker material above his straining length in his boxer briefs, just as I went to curl into him, so I changed my movement enough to straddle his thighs. He groaned while looking at me, “You look so sexy right now, all flushed and glowing from your release.”
I bit my lip while trailing my fingers along his abs, then gently rubbed my thumbs up his cloth-covered length in alternate strokes.
When they reached the wet spot, I circled the rim of his tip, causing him to groan loudly, “Bella, you… fuck, you don’t have to… I can...”
I whispered intently as I caught his gaze, “Shh… I want to touch you. Guide me, tell me what feels good.”
He groaned even louder as he quickly ripped his boxer briefs from his body, never moving me from my position, “Finally touching you, tasting you, has me about to cum. Having you touch me? I’m afraid I’ll cum embarrassingly fast. Just go slow.”
I nodded seriously, then looked down. His member was oddly beautiful. Thick and proud, full of veins and ridges that called my fingers to explore. My thumb caressed up the main vein from base to tip, which caused a small bit of fluid to gather at the slit. I hummed as Levi’s back arched, then swiped my thumb against the fluid.
Curiosity had me stroking him with my other hand as my thumb made its way to my mouth. He tasted like he smelled, clean and earthy, which elicited a deep moan from my throat.
My eyes caught Levi’s again, who growled deeply, “Fuck, I can’t even think about you tasting me right now. Oh, hell, just like that… all the way to the tip.”
He shot upright in a split second, pulling me into an explosive kiss while thrusting his hips so that his length jutted quickly through the circle of my hand. I stroked him more deeply in response, causing him to groan into my mouth as he tangled his tongue passionately with mine.
He pulled me close, seemingly clutching my curves in desperation, so I tried a new angle with my hand. My nails accidentally scraped slightly up his length in the process, which caused a loud cry to force its way from his chest.
I was afraid I’d hurt him for a split second before he wrapped his fingers around mine, our entwined hands stroking his length several times while his seed spilled heavily on my lower stomach.
I broke the kiss with a gasp just as Levi caught my gaze and growled, “Fuck, Isabella!”
His head fell back, then he trembled slightly while letting out a shuddered breath. As the last of his seed coated my lower stomach, his head fell to my shoulder, and our hands slowed to a stop.
I kissed a trail along his shoulder, whispering, “Wow… I guess I understand why you liked watching me now. I’d apologize for my nails, but by your reaction, I don’t think I need to.”
He chuckled breathlessly in reply, “Don’t even try. That was amazing… and the slight scrape of your nails felt incredible.”
After a few minutes of calming, Levi picked me up and took us directly into the huge corner shower. He picked up my sponge and body wash, worked up a lather, then asked while he slowly washed me, “Do you have anything planned for the day? The meeting is scheduled for this evening, and I would like you by my side if you have time.”
I smiled while stepping into him, causing his arms to wrap around me. “Of course I’ll go with you. I wouldn’t be anywhere else, Levi. I just have a few phone calls to make this morning, then I was going to unpack a bit.”
He nodded, offering, “After we get the front bedroom turned into an office for you, I have a few tribal duties to take care of, but I should be back for a late lunch. I’ll need to make the call to the Cullens, then I’m all yours until the tribe meeting. There are several unused drawers in the dresser, and the closet on the right -before you reach the bathroom door- is yours.”
With that, he tossed the sponge aside and used his hands to learn my curves while washing me.
I whipped up some loaded omelets and toast once we were both dressed, putting 3 times as much on Levi’s plate before placing it at the bar. Before I could take my first bite, a knock sounded at the front door. I chuckled as Levi frowned at his plate, then kissed his shoulder before walking to the door, “Eat. I’ve got it.”
After checking the peephole, I yanked the door open excitedly, calling, “Tiffany, Joy, and Sue! Oh, come in. I’m so glad to see you three again.”
I hugged them each fiercely, then turned to Levi with a huge grin, “Levi and I were just sitting down to breakfast. Would you like me to whip some up for the three of you?”
Sue chuckled in response for all of them, “Sit, Darling. Eat. We gathered at the diner before coming over, so we ate already. We were just too excited to have you home to delay our visit another second. Tiffany conference called us the moment Sam gave her the news last night.”
I chuckled as I dug into my omelet, then said, “Now why doesn’t that surprise me? I suppose you’ve already got this weekend’s cookout planned, and I’m to do none of the work, right?”
Tiffany nodded with a determined look, “You shouldn’t need to cook for your own homecoming feast, Bella. Since we know you won’t listen, though, we’ve got 3 desserts you can make. Everything else is taken care of, and we’ll be here early Saturday to do the setup.”
I shook my head with a grin, then huffed, “Well, since dessert is my favorite, lay it on me. What am I to make?”
Joy looked at Sue and Tiffany, then grinned, “Your choice. We decided to let you choose what to make, but you are only to make your top three favorites.”
I grinned, knowing she never said how many of those three I could make. Baking was my favorite pastime, and I could do soooo much with what they gave me as parameters.
I could see the moms all looking pleased with what they said, then Levi giving me a sly raise of an eyebrow and wink. He knew what I was up to, and wasn’t going to give my plans away. I chuckled and nodded, “Okay. I agree. Just make sure everyone gets invited for Saturday afternoon. Sue, how’s Billy doing? I was planning on stopping by tomorrow to cook dinner for him and Jake.”
She patted my hand, giving me a soft smile, “He’s alright. We’ve all been taking turns helping out since the girls are in college, but you know how stubborn-headed that man is. You were always the only one who could get through those walls of his.”
I frowned, not liking that it sounded as if there was more to it. “What’s going on? What’s he being stubborn about now?”
Joy gave Sue a sour look, then caved, saying with a sigh, “He’s having trouble keeping his blood sugar down. He keeps sneaking sweets, but we can’t figure out who gives them to him.”
I frowned, then gave them a determined look, “Don’t worry, I’ll find out who it is. There will be no more sneaking sweets when I’m done with him.”
Tiffany decided to change the subject, asking, “So what are your plans for today? I see your boxes in the house, but the question is, where are they going?”
Levi laughed outright at her blunt question, almost choking on his breakfast, so I patted his back as I laughed, “Subtle, Tiff, really subtle. Either way, it won’t be a secret for long, so I might as well tell you. My clothes and personal items are going into the master suite, and my books and things are going into the front bedroom down here. It’s being turned into my office since I’ll need somewhere to continue my studies.”
The moms all beamed in unison, then Joy asked softly, “So… you’re together now? You’re accepting the imprint?”
I nodded, “I accepted the imprint before I even left for college, Joy. I just needed time to get to know Levi on a personal level. We’re letting the romantic side of our relationship develop slowly on its own, but as far as the public knows, I moved back to be closer to Levi, because our relationship became intimate while I was away at college. I’m still working toward my degree, but doing it here through an online college that lets me work at my own pace.”
The moms nodded in agreement, Sue being the spokeswoman for the group, “Good. I’m glad you’re home, Bella, where Levi and Sam can keep you safe. We were so worried that with the rise in activity here, you would be in danger in Seattle. As for unpacking, you just let us take care of that for you. That will give you the morning to get phone calls and details out of the way, then prepare lunch for you and Levi. Joy, you still have that desk I refinished and asked you to store for me, right?”
Joy nodded, so Sue replied, “We’ll need to get that out. It would be perfect for Bella’s needs. Tiffany, make sure Joshua completed his latest project. We’ll need his help.”
Levi chuckled as he rinsed his plate, putting it straight into the dishwasher, then kissed my neck before saying, “Since you ladies have the settling in all sorted, I’ll go deal with my tribal duties now. That way, I can be done earlier, and you won’t need to plan for a late lunch.”
I nodded, then cupped his cheeks before placing a tender kiss to his lips. He hummed, offering, “Have a good morning with the ladies, Sweetheart. I’ll be back as soon as possible.”
With another kiss, I whispered, “Be careful, please. Come back to me.”