Rick's POV 

I couldn't keep my hands off of her. Once Alexis announced that we needed to celebrate, it was as if something else took over entirely. I needed her in a way that was overwhelming.

I pulled her to me and kissed her, moaning at the taste of her berry lips, her scent. I ran my fingers through her hair, feeling my wolf rising within me. 

"I love you so very much," I whispered breathlessly, kissing her mouth, her cheek, her hair, "let me show ...