"Caddy, I like you."
Werewolves were always straightforward in expressing their love, and Roderick looked at Catriona with darkened eyes, his breath coming in quick bursts from excitement.
"Caddy, I'm really happy."
Catriona stared at him. "You're lying here like this, don't you regret it at all?"
Roderick replied, "You're sitting right in front of me, safe and sound. Why would I regret anything?"
Catriona pressed her lips together, hesitating for a moment before asking quietly, "Are all you werewolves like this?...It's like you're love-struck."
Roderick was silent for a second before replying, "You could say that. We have only one mate for life."
If he didn't cherish her, didn't treasure her, his only mate—did he intend to live a life of loneliness until the end?
But Catriona was purely human.
What if in the future...
Roderick thought of this and pressed his lips together. "Caddy."
"Yes?"
His sharp werewolf gaze locked onto her, his tone unusually serious. "Being with me is a lifetime commitment. Have you thought it through?"
Because even if she were to change her mind one day, he wouldn't let her go. In fact, if she disobeyed, betrayed him, or turned to someone else, he would... take away her freedom.
In contrast to Roderick's serious expression, Catriona smiled and asked, "So if I say I haven't thought it through, does that mean we're not really together? Is that right?" She said this with a playful glint in her eyes.
Roderick frowned, displeased. "Of course not! We are mates now."
"Then that's settled," Catriona smiled, though her tone turned serious. "Do I look like the kind of woman who would be fickle? One mate is enough for me. Of course, that means my mate needs to love me, treat me well, respect me, and listen to me."
Roderick shot back, "If I don't listen to you, then who else would I listen to?"
"Hey..." Catriona teased. "Really? You don't seem like a very obedient werewolf to me."
She had seen what he was like in Luna Palace.
He was a fierce, rough, and cunning werewolf.
Roderick furrowed his brow, staring at her. "From today on, I'll do whatever you say."
"Then you should sleep now and rest well."
Roderick: "..."
It was rare for the two of them to be alone. He had slept enough last night, yet somehow this woman always made him sleep. With this thought, he sighed and closed his eyes.
"Pfft..."
Catriona couldn't hold back and laughed out loud.
She felt relaxed all over, and seeing Roderick frown even in his sleep made her chuckle. Honestly, who frowns while sleeping?
"Alright, if you don't want to sleep, then don't." Catriona just wanted to tease him, and seeing Roderick in this situation made her inexplicably want to laugh.
It was as if... she had truly tamed this silly wolf.
As Roderick said, here, he had no identity other than being her mate.
Forgetting his identity in the outside world, she could treat her mate however she wanted, interact with him however she pleased.
Just a regular... ordinary mate.
Roderick opened his long eyes, staring at her with moon-shaped orbs, his thin lips parting as he said, "Caddy, I want to kiss you."
In that moment, Catriona's smile froze.
Did he really have to be... so direct?
To be honest, Roderick was her first lover, and in this regard, she truly couldn't match his boldness.
Besides, they had only confirmed their relationship a week ago.
But thinking about it, their child was already five; they weren't high school students anymore; they were adults.
A kiss... was nothing.
It was as normal as could be.
Roderick was lying there unable to move, clearly wanting her to take the initiative.
Under the intense gaze of his golden, burning eyes, Catriona bit her lip. "You... close your eyes."
"Okay!" Roderick readily agreed.
Catriona took a deep breath, slowly leaning down. Her heart raced like a drum as she quickly pressed her lips to his, then stood up, her face burning. "Is that enough?!"
Roderick opened his eyes, clearly showing that it wasn't enough for him.
Catriona realized she really couldn't spoil him like this.
After all, he was a werewolf.
She stood up. "Well, I'm going to get a glass of water; I'm a bit thirsty."
"Caddy, I'll get better soon," his voice came softly.
Catriona had just swallowed a mouthful of water.
Then Roderick's voice came with a hint of guilt. "Making you take the initiative like this is my fault."
"Pfft..."
Catriona couldn't hold it in and sprayed the water out.
This guy really could use some silence.
