59

"Achilles, go to bed." I ordered as he sat on our bed.

"But I want you to be in the bed too." He pouted.

I sighed, "I have to take care of the pack, I've already had enough rest as it is. But you need more rest, so rest."

He frowned, but sighed in defeat and laid down. I grinned, he's such a pain in my ass, but I love this side of him. The fun and loving side, I haven't really seen his full blown angry side, but I don't want to. I walked over and kissed him on the head, but he moved so I kissed him on the lips. I smiled against our kiss as he kissed me back.

"Now, sleep." I whispered before leaving.

I walked down to his office, running my hand through my hair. To be completely honest I was worn out, but I left Reese with all of the responsibilities of taking care of the pack. He did tell me to stay with Achilles as long I needed to, but I didn't feel right not taking care of the pack when I'm the Luna.

I walked into Achilles' office and sat down in the chair before grabbing the first stack of paperwork. I frowned, more people wanting to join the pack. Four rogues and two pack transfers. I read through each document, I frowned at the third rogue's information.

I know this name, an Alpha a few states away sent an email telling all packs about this man. He was exiled from his pack for murdering his mother and mate. I shook my head, I couldn't grasp the idea of killing your mate. How could someone do that? I could careless about Jason, but if I lose Achilles I don't know what I would do. I mean, of course I would stay and care for our son, but I would never be able to love another man.

I snapped my head up as the office door swung open, revealing Achilles. He silently walked in, closed the door, and then looked at me. A smirk made its way onto his face as he walked over.

"I like how you look in my chair, but you have circles under your eyes. You need to sleep." He said, standing beside me.

He folded his arms over his chest as he gave me a stern yet concerned look. I bit my lip, my eyes shifted to the paperwork that someone had to do. I definitely wasn't letting Reese do it, the last time I did he almost started a war between some pack in Pennsylvania. He so nicely replied to the document that Alpha sent with, "Deeze nuts."

I sighed in defeat, "But someone has to get this done."

"It can wait, I don't want you working yourself past the point of exhaustion." He argued.

"Okay, well, I'm not even exhausted so-

"Iris, I could feel your exhaustion through the bond. Come on, you've done enough." He stated, gently grabbing my arm.

I didn't argue, I was exhausted and I know arguing with a concerned Achilles is useless. He suddenly turned around and picked me up. When we reached our room he laid with me in the bed. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me to his chest.

"Now, go to bed." He whispered.

I smiled and kissed him on the neck, "Yes, Alpha."

I could feel him smile against my neck, "Better be respecting me."

I couldn't help but laugh, "Excuse me, what do you say to me?"

"Better be respecting me, my little Luna." He said, looking at me.

I chuckled again and kissed him on the nose, "Go to bed." I chirped.

He rolled his eyes and laughed as we both cuddled against each other.

"I love you, my pain in the ass Alpha." I whispered against him.

He kissed me on my head, "And I love you too, my spitfire of a Luna."

I sighed in content as I rocked my son back and forth, smiling at him as he watched me. I turned to check on my mate to see him still sleeping. Achilles snored softly into the pillow, his arms wrapped around it. I chuckled at him, he always hugs a pillow whenever I leave. Once our son was sleeping again I put him in the crib and walked back over to Achilles. I knelt beside the bed and poked his cheek, chuckling when he wiggled his nose.

"Achilles."

He furrowed his eyebrows in his sleep and growled a little. I bit back my laugh as I poked him again, this time earning a soft growl and him swatting his hand over his face. I poked him multiple times, each time getting a growl and some mumbled words. The twentieth time I poked him he finally snapped his eyes open and looked at me.

"Why...are you...waking me up?" he sighed, turning over.

I chuckled, "I was bored and I find it amusing to poke your cheek."

"...why?"

I shrugged, "Don't know."

He raised an eyebrow and sighed, "I'm going back to bed."

"No! I want to talk to you..." I pouted, jumping on top of him.

He tensed up for a second before relaxing, he looked at me. "Why?"

"Because you're finally yourself...mostly." I whispered.

He stared at me before smiling and wrapping his arms around me. I let out a small shriek as he flipped me over so I was laying on the bed and he was over me. He rested his elbows on the bed and leaned on top of me. I grinned, noticing the look of lust passing through his eyes. However, there was also that fear as it started to show again. I kissed his cheek.

"Why don't we get something to eat?" I whispered, wanting him to relax.

He frowned, "I want you so bad..." he whispered, his voice husky.

I sighed, "You're afraid though."

"I don't know why." he whispered, sitting up.

I sat up as well, he looked at the mattress with a confused expression on his face. I felt bad, I could see the lust still there, but I know what he went through was holding him back. I gently cupped his face, I frowned when he stiffened up a bit, but then relaxed when he saw it was me. I rested my forehead against his and looked him straight in his eyes. I didn't say anything, I just gently stroked his cheeks with my thumbs.

A few tears rolled out of his eyes as he collapsed against me, "I'm sorry..." he cried.

I rubbed soothing circles on his back, "Shhhh, it's okay. You're okay."

"I-I j-just feel guilty for...still having intercourse with her. I-I had sex with another woman besides you! But sh-she forced me into it...I had no control." he whimpered.

I made him look at me again, "I don't care that you had intercourse with another woman, because I don't blame you for it. You were tied up and she took advantage, it's her fault. Not your's. She's not pregnant either. You're fine." I said firmly.

"Y-you don't hate me?" he whispered, looking at me.

I frowned, "Is that what you were afraid of this whole time?"

He nodded silently.

"Achilles...what...what happened?" I was a little afraid to ask, but I know this will help him.

He stared at me for a moment before fully breaking down, he collapsed against me and cried even louder. "They beat me, they whipped me, sh-she raped me. I-I thought I would never see you again and n-never be able to raise a family with you." he cried. "I-I was afraid I would never be able to tell you that I l-loved you."

My hold on him tightened as I cried softly with him, I pulled him closer. He clutched onto me, his tears were soaking my shirt, but I didn't care. I kept kissing his head and running my fingers through it, it took us both an hour to calm down. I wiped my tears away and smiled at him as he looked at me. His eyes were bloodshot, but I could see relief in them.

"Feel better now?" I whispered.

He smiled and nodded, "I think that wall finally broke." he chuckled.

I laughed and crushed my lips against his, our lips danced before we parted for air. He smiled softly and rested his head on me, I could tell he was tired once again. I kissed him on the temple and sighed, tears of joy left my eyes. He finally told me and he finally got through that wall.

"I love you, Achilles. Don't you ever ever forget that." I whispered.