Catriona liked the feeling of being enveloped in warmth.
She was around 6.8 feet, and in Roderick's arms, with his long limbs holding her close, she felt a sense of safety. Her face flushed intensely, her lips tingling as they were kissed.
Warmth, relaxation, and the soft furry in her palm...
Hmm?
Catriona suddenly opened her eyes. What was this "furry" thing? She snapped out of her dreamy state, realizing she was holding something soft in her hand. Instinctively, she moved it slightly.
She heard the man's body tense up and let out a muffled groan.
Catriona's eyes widened as she raised the hand that was holding a large tail.
This man, his tail was out!
The texture felt so good.
She slid her hand along the tail, and she saw Roderick's breathing grow heavier. He released her lips, his amber eyes deepening, with a fleeting green flash passing through them.
"Caddy..." His voice was deep and hoarse.
Catriona hadn't reacted yet when she felt something; her face turned bright red in an instant, and she stammered, "You... you... let go of me first!"
At this point, it truly felt like she was sitting on a scorching iron bench.
She felt so uneasy that she couldn't sit still any longer.
Roderick frowned, groaned softly, and felt his ears flush. "Caddy, let go first..."
"What should I let go of?" Catriona had just finished speaking when she saw the tightly held tail drop like a hot potato.
Roderick released his grip.
Catriona quickly planted her feet on the ground, stood up, and moved away from the bed.
"Cough... You calm down a bit."
She didn't even glance at Roderick, turning instead to walk toward the door.
Reaching the door, she paused without turning back and said, "By the way, I have no regrets. I've known you're a werewolf for a long time. I know what I'm doing. Since we've decided to be together, you should trust me a bit more."
"If... you don't trust me, it will be hard for you in the future."
"We humans... also have the hope for lifelong companionship, like me."
With that, she pulled the door shut and walked out.
Roderick looked down at himself, tilted his head back, covered his eyes with the back of his hand, and sighed... his handsome face slightly flushed.
Really...
Just a little excitement and a lot is revealed.
However, Catriona was right; trust was very important between them.
When a werewolf is with a purely human mate, there is often a greater sense of insecurity. Some werewolves, unable to trust their human mates, live in constant fear of emotional betrayal, consumed by paranoia. In the end, their fears can become a reality, and they truly lose their mate.
He couldn't take that path.
Catriona also wanted to spend her life with him.
Thinking this made his face burn even more, and somewhere... else perked up too.
Roderick stared at the ceiling, taking a long breath; it had been a long time since he had... So he got up and went to the bathroom to do some release.
Catriona's face was flushed as she stayed outside for a while.
She thought she had calmed down; it was a normal physiological reaction. They were both adults; what was the big deal?
Upon reflection, she realized she had overreacted and exaggerated.
So embarrassing!
Glancing at the time, she figured it was almost time to pick up her son from kindergarten. Cedric had been in school for a month now, and she had been the one to drop him off and pick him up every day.
In the Kindergarten.
"Mommy!!"
Cedric, carrying his backpack, ran towards Catriona.
Catriona smiled and reached out to hug her son.
"Sweetie, did you have fun today?"
"Mommy, the happiest time is right now!"
Catriona kissed her son and said, "Your grandma made lamb today. She should have brought it when we get to your dad's hospital room."
"Okay, thanks, Grandma!" Cedric took his mother's hand and headed outside.
As he walked, he said, "Mommy, you smell just like Daddy!"
Catriona was taken aback and leaned down to sniff herself. "Is... is that so?" she asked, feeling somewhat uneasy.
"Is Mommy happy now?" Once in the back seat of the car, Cedric held his mother's hand and asked.
The driver started the car.
Catriona's eyes curved into crescents as she pinched his chubby cheeks. "If you're healthy, of course, Mom is happy."
Cedric buckled his own seatbelt, swinging his little legs, his tuft of hair bobbing. "Mommy hasn't finished speaking yet."
His big eyes crinkled as he said, "I know that since you and Dad have been together, your face has been all red and shiny!"
Catriona was stunned, reaching up to touch her face, feeling awkward. "Huh? Is... is that so?"
"Definitely," Cedric nodded. "Daddy is really useful."
In any case, he didn't mind their current life.
His mom was much happier now and didn't have to work so hard alone to support him. He would grow up quickly, taller and better-looking than his dad, and earn money to buy his mom gold bars!
Evening.
Catriona held a mirror, examining her face.
Was it really that obvious? Both her son and Eulalia had said so...
"Mommy! Come out and look at the stars! There are stars tonight!"
The voice of Cedric came from outside, youthful yet full of strength.
She put down the mirror. "I'm coming."
The hospital room had a spacious balcony with a sofa. Roderick was sitting on the sofa, Cedric sitting in the middle, and Catriona walked over to join them.
The father and son both looked up at her—the older one was handsome, and the younger one was adorable. She walked over, intending to sit beside her son, and there, she spotted a large bouquet of pink tulips.
She turned to Roderick.
Roderick smiled softly. "These are flowers of your human, and I like their meaning."
"I hope Caddy likes them just as much."
Catriona glanced at him and, in front of their son, said nothing. She picked up the flowers and said, "Thank you."
As a florist herself, she naturally knew the meaning of the flowers.
She often recommended pink tulips to customers.
"If you're giving these to a loved one, it means your life together is happy and fulfilling, expressing passionate love. I hope you and your loved one are happy."
Holding the flowers, Catriona looked up at the stars.
A slight smile played on her lips.
Suddenly, her son's innocent voice piped up, "Mommy's face is all red and bright again."
Catriona froze.
Roderick smirked, his voice low as he asked, "What are you saying about your mom?"
The little boy tilted his head, his round face puffing up. "Because whenever Mommy is with Daddy, she..."
Catriona quickly pinched her son's cheek. "Alright, little one, how about we look at the stars? You're the best, aren't you?"
She noticed Roderick's gaze on her face, and her cheeks flushed. She raised her voice a bit, "What are you looking at? You too, look up and focus on the stars!"
"I don't know what's going on, but Caddy, you always raises your voice when you are shy," Roderick observed, a hint of humor and affection in his eyes.
His voice was low and gentle, laced with indulgence. "Alright, let's look at the stars."
"Listening to Caddy."
"Right! Listen to Mom!" little Cedric chirped.
Under the starry sky, the beautiful family of three was wrapped in a bubble of happiness.
Their happiness had just begun.
