Researching pt 1

*Lucas*

It has been three days since Midnight informed us of what she knows about her abilities. Natalie was so tired after the control switch that she slept for a whole day. I could not even wake her up to get her to eat. After she did wake up, all she wanted to do is eat something and then go back to sleep. However, after sleeping for that long, she began waking up every 4 hours for some more food, use the bathroom, sometimes chit chat with my family and I, but then she would be ready go to back to sleep.

This morning though we need to get started on researching for anything that is linked to Natalie and Midnight. So, unfortunately, I am going to have to wake her up.

I have been awake for about an hour and a half. Spent the first 20 looking at a sleeping Natalie. Then got up to go to the bathroom to get dressed. Once my morning routine was finished and I was dressed, I quietly made my way out of the bedroom.

Dom: Do you think they would like some breakfast up here in our suite, or down with the pack members in the dining room?

Me: Well, I think she would like to have breakfast up here. And I understand where she is coming from if she chooses that option. So instead of making her feel awkward with having to make that decision…how about I just make her breakfast up here. That way she doesn't have to decide right now.

Dom: Yeah, that does sound like a good idea. I almost forgot that she has trouble meeting new people. Hopefully, after they shift, she will feel more comfortable.

Me: And if not, then all we have to do is help her. It will more than likely take time either way.

Dom: Ugh, you're right.

After Dom said that he cut the link with me. My wolf is a lot of things, but patient really isn't one of them. Getting back to reality, I realized that I am already in the kitchen in the Alpha suite. The kitchen is not huge by any means, but it is perfect for a small family. The cabinets are a rich, dark mahogany. While the counters were a white, grey, and black marble. In the middle of the kitchen there was the island that had the same marble countertop.

I decided to go with an easy breakfast, just in case I make something that she does not like. It only takes me a few minutes to grab the eggs and bacon out of the refrigerator, and the pancake mix out of the cabinet. Then I grabbed a couple skillets from the bottom cabinet by the stove, and the cooking utensils I would need from the drawer.

After 30 minutes I had breakfast ready to go for both of us. Now I just had to go and wake up my peacefully sleeping mate. Ugh, I feel like crap having to wake her up but I know she would want to be there when we start the research. Oh speaking of which…

Me: Leroy, I need you Oliver and Nathan to meet me at my office in about an hour or so. Today we are going to start researching anything related to Natalie and Midnight.

Leroy: Okay sounds good. I will make sure we are there.

After mind-linking Leroy I headed back into the bedroom to wake up Natalie. Once I got the door closed behind me, I made my way over to the bed. Goddess, she looks so beautiful. Her long black hair fanned out on the pillow behind her while she laid on her side. Natalie once again had a peaceful expression on her face while sleeping. Sitting down on the end of the bed, I started trying to wake her up.

"Natalie, baby, it is time to get up." I said softly while lightly shaking her shoulders. I did not really get a reaction, other than a small moan. So, I tried again. "Natalie, you got to get up honey. We have to get started on researching."

At this she started to move around the bed, stretching. Let me tell you, if this is the sight that I get to see every morning…I will be a happy man. Trying not to get to lost in the view in front of me, I focused on her face. Ever so slowly she started to open her eyes. The once dull lifeless eyes she had are slowly starting to show signs of life again. Hopefully, what we find will not cause her to get to stressed out.

"Good morning beautiful." I said to her with a smile.

"Mmm, good morning." Natalie said as she stretched one more time. "So we are going to start researching today?"

"Yeah, figured that you have slept like a hibernating bear enough. How are you feeling?" I asked knowing there was concern showing in my eyes.

"I am feeling more refreshed. Still a little stiff in some places due to the bruised muscles. But other than that I am great." Natalie said with a smile on her face, and there was the sign of life in her eyes again. Maybe I am doing something right, I thought to myself.

"Okay, well, how about you get ready for the day really quick. Then we are going to go into the kitchen where you can eat, since I figured you might not be ready to go eat breakfast down in the main dining room." I stopped myself before I started rambling like a lunatic. All I want is for her to be comfortable around me and the pack. Even though I know her being comfortable with the pack is going to take some time.

"Really?" She asked in a shocked voice, and I could see tears starting to well up in her eyes.

Dom: what did we do? How did we mess up? I thought that was what she was going to want?

Me: Do not freak. If you freak, then I will freak. Let me find out first.

"Natalie, baby, please tell me what is going on? Did Dom and I do something wrong? We do not have to…" I was abruptly cut off by a small, frail body colliding into mine and arms wrapping around my waist.

"No, you both did nothing wrong. You both did something right." I heard her say while her head was laid on my chest above my heart. "I do need a little more time before I go meet the pack. But I think that if I met them, maybe two or three at a time, I would be okay. Then I can work up from there."

"Oh, thank the goddess. I thought Dom and I did something to upset you. So, why don't you go and get ready for the day, then meet me out in the kitchen?' I asked, still holder her in my arms.

"Sounds like a plan. Oh, who is going to be with us?" She asked slowly pulling out of my arms.

"Well there is going to be Leroy, Oliver, and Nathan. If we need anyone else, my mom and dad said that they would be happy to help." I told her. This information got a crooked smile out of her.

"Okay. I'm going to go get ready. Be out in a few." Natalie said as she made her way over to the bathroom. My mother made on her promise of helping Natalie get clothes, but she still wears the clothes she "borrowed" from me to sleep in at night.

Turning away and toward the bedroom door, I know that my life with Natalie is going to be amazing. We just have to get through our first hurdle first.