Page 8 of The Lion’s Bunny

Damon leaned into my side, whispering, “at least we’ll always be together.”

I smiled at that, then pecked his lips, whispering back, “and being with you is all I want for the rest of my life.”

His answering smile brightened my souring mood, making me forget about war and dark beings. I still had my entire future with Damon and I couldn’t wait.

After a few more lessons on how to support your mate in fights and also emotionally in stressful situations, with focus on our forms and instincts, the class had passed in a blur. Silas had started out with a cocky attitude but had later on become serious and extremely patient as we kept asking questions.

“You excited about flying later?” Harpy asked me. We were in the dining hall, eating lunch, and it wasn’t until now that I remembered I had some gloating to do.

“I’ve flown already,” I said, acting all innocent. “Yesterday.”

“What?! Why didn’t you say anything at breakfast!” Myve demanded.

“Because I simply forgot. I was too busy showing off my perfect mate,” I replied sincerely. I had forgotten and Damon was perfect. Facts.

“Well then, how did it go?” Nym asked.

“It went fine,” I said, taking a bite of my sandwich.

“He flew like he was born to do it,” Damon added proudly.

Harpy groaned, making us snicker. We would never let him live down how hard it had been for him to learn it.

“Maybe we can fly around together some time?” Nym asked, looking excited at the thought.

“I would love that!” I grinned.

Damon growled, pulling me into his side. So maybe that was a no.

“You can come too,” Nym smiled, ignoring the way Damon had glared at him.

“Then it’s acceptable,” Damon decided. I took our joined hands and placed a soft kiss on his. He was just so damn precious.

Chapter 6

My stomach once again fluttered with nervous excitement. After lunch, I hadn’t been in the same class as Damon and I missed him fiercely. It was only the knowledge of us soon shifting together that made waiting possible. I was certain my class with Willa had been the longest ever and now I was impatiently rocking on my heels outside of the academy, exactly where Damon and I promised to meet up. I had dressed in my brown robe with a gold clasp and had my beige blouse underneath with some brown leather pants. I just hoped Damon would appreciate the sight of me in something this tight. I would never wear it for anyone else, but my butt did look amazing in the pants. Too bad, the robe was hiding it from view.

Other students filed out of the academy, each likely needing to shift and spend some time before dinner in their shifted forms. Just like Damon and I had planned. We would shift and then return once it was dinner time. I couldn’t wait to see his lion, to graze my fangs along his neck as he did the same to me, both of us then purring and rubbing our scents onto one another. I felt my lion strut around with pride at the thought alone.

“Wow,” Damon’s awe-filled voice reached me and I turned to find him with three wicker baskets, looking me up and down with wide eyes. “You look amazing.”

I preened, smiling widely. The tight pants were worth the discomfort. Seeing him eye me like I was his next meal did things to me. Delicious things.

“You’re looking amazing as well,” I purred, admiring his black robe with a silver clasp, his pants a dark brown with a tight purple shirt underneath. It was so tight I could even see his pecs. Delicious. “What are you carrying?” I asked, stepping forward to grab one of them.

He blushed, but handed one over to me. “I thought we could eat on the mountain… like a date, or something.”

My smile only widened. My mate was too damn precious. He’d planned a date for us? “You’re so damn perfect, my bunny,” I whispered before crushing my lips to his, needing to touch what was mine. He made a low whimper. His hands fisted my robe as he kissed me back with the same hunger I felt for him.

He broke the kiss, breathing hard. “We need to fly out before my dragon tries to claim you again.”

I laughed at that. “You make it sound like a threat and not a good time.” I waggled my brows, making him laugh as well. I hadn’t heard him laugh that often, but each time my soul felt happy, like I’d accomplished something amazing.

We then grabbed the baskets and moved away from the academy entrance, knowing we needed the room to shift. Once we were far enough away, we both shifted and carried the baskets. Damon held two and I held one. When we were high enough into the air, I felt a peacefulness like no other. This was the first time I’d flown in the day hours, even with the sun slowly moving down in the horizon. The academy island was beautiful, full of lush green hills, a forested area and the cliffs and mountain. And then there was the ocean, a vast and majestic thing, surrounding the island on all sides and making us secluded and safe.

“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Damon asked, flying right next to me as we admired the glistening waves. It looked like the water sparkled from up here.

“It really is,” I agreed. “I can’t wait to fly around in my kingdom with you, showing you all the hidden wonders.”