CEO's Runaway Mate and Her Cubs

They arrived at the hotel late in the night. The crescent moon lit their path, and Nate held Lara's hand while carrying the luggage in the other.

«Is this where we're staying?» she inquired. It wasn't a big hotel, but it did seem luxurious from the outside.

However, Nate didn't go in. He gave the car key to the porter and received a room key in return. He turned towards a path in the garden and pulled Lara with him.

«Where are we going?» she inquired, thrilled.

If it was anyone else, she wouldn't have followed them into the woods. But, with Nate, she was safe.

«We're staying in a bungalow,» he said. «I thought it was better than a room, and we're lucky it was free. There's a pool of thermal water in the garden, so we don't even need to get out.»

«Oh, nice,» she chuckled. «It almost feels like a honeymoon.»

«I know, right?» he replied, looking as unfazed as possible. «We can consider this a trial. We can train for our real honeymoon and decide whether a thermal location is good or not.»

«It's good,» Lara said. «It doesn't really matter where we are if I'm with you.»

Nate sighed. Her words hit his heart directly, and his brain broke for a few moments. However, before his instincts could drive him to grab her and lock in the bedroom, he quickened his steps

They closed the door behind their backs and observed the flowers on the table, red roses. The food for two. The romantic lights.

That really was a location for honeymoons!

They glanced out of the window and saw the steam of the thermal pool.

«You know, Nate... I think it's too hot to bathe in the hot water during the day,» Lara said. «But during the night, the air is fresh. Shall we try?»

«We're tired from the journey. What if you fall ill because of exhaustion?» was the prompt reply.

However, Lara wasn't listening to him anymore. She let go of his hand and took off her blouse. She had brought a swimsuit, just in case, but Nate had forgotten to tell her! How could he be so irresponsible? Was he just distracted, or had he a plan?

With that doubt, she decided not to take the swimsuit out. If his was all a plan to bathe naked, she would notice something in his reactions... Wouldn't she?

However, Nate's face was blank.

«I forgot to tell you!» he said, after a while.

«Oh, no,» she sighed. «And now? We can't bathe naked during the day. But, at night, no one will see us.»

No one would see them regardless because the garden was surrounded by a high wall.

Lara unfastened the buttons of her trousers and stepped out of them, parading in front of Nate while wearing underwear and shoes. She opened the terrace door and smelled the scents of the nightly flowers. That place was magical. She had to praise Nate for the choice, later.

She stood on the stones surrounding the pool, considering what to do with what remained of her clothes.

First of all, she took off the shoes. Nate brought her a pair of slippers, and she felt guilty for doubting him. What made her think he could have naughty thoughts when all he did was take care of her?

She stepped into the water and moaned when the temperature warmed her. Hot springs were the best when one felt tired, and she so needed to relax.

She turned to Nate and found out he also didn't have a swimsuit. He had forgotten about it, how cute.

«Lara, I'm not sure it's a good idea,» he said, pointing at a sign.

«Bathing naked forbidden,» she read. «So, someone else already had this idea before us.»

Still, she didn't renounce her idea. Breaking the law felt exciting, all of a sudden. And what could even happen if they were found out?

The worst she could think of was an embarrassing moment and being chased away from the hotel. Oh, no big deal.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

It would be a pity to interrupt their vacation for that reason, but it was thrilling enough to take a risk. She didn't like risks, usually, but...

«Are you afraid?» she murmured. «Don't tell me the mighty CEO Woods can be stopped by a sign!»

«Lara...» he sighed.

«Come on. Have some courage!»

Saying that, she threw her bra away and made the panties slip down, slowly. She turned her back to Nate, still shy about being naked in front of him - but not as much as in the past. She stepped in the water, letting the warmth reach her bones.

«It's wonderful,» she said. «Don't let a sign stop you. Just for tonight. I promise we'll buy swimsuits tomorrow, okay?»

Nate nodded, following her in the water. She found a stone big enough to sit, and she leaned her head on the border. It was a natural pool, with stones and sand, but it had been arranged to maximise comfort. Perfect for a couple enjoying a honeymoon or elders to relax. Also, the walls provided privacy - whatever that sign threatened.

«Do you like it here?» Nate asked.

The moon let them see each other, even though Lara couldn't distinguish the details. Nate could see everything, though. His wolf eyes weren't shining under the moon, but they could spot everything.

«I like it,» Lara said, and his heart jumped in his chest. «You chose the right place.»

It was romantic, indeed. But he had left the ring in the luggage. He could have proposed there, under the moon, with the hot water steaming around them. But he hadn't thought about it in time.

He cursed under his breath while reaching his mate in the pool. In the end, all he could do was enjoy the peace and focus on Lara for a little.

«I'm glad you like it,» he said. «I was afraid you would find the therms boring.»

«Boring?» she chuckled. «This promises like a lot of fun!»