“My friends, we are pleased to welcome you to our humble home. Lily here would take you upstairs to the social area for a celebration. If you would excuse us, I would like to have a short word with my mate.” Calen informed the Alphas and they murmured in between them with the smirk on their faces. I was sure that they thought Calen wanted to be alone with me for some naughty things. “Enjoy your gloomy face,” Zackary called from the door before he left the room and followed Lily to the stairs.
“That was not bad,” I spoke to Calen when the other Alphas left the meeting room. “We convinced two of them so I guess we could call it a success,” Calen replied to me with a smile. “I am still worried about the decision Matlock would do but two are still better than I actually thought about.” He added and I nodded to him.
“How do you feel?” He asked me in the end and I had to admit that the pressure I didn’t know I was feeling inside my chest was lifted the moment they left the room. For the first time in those last two hours, I could finally take a deep breath and relax.
“Much better now when it is over,” I told him and he embraced me placing his strong big hands around me, pulling me close to his chest. “You were such a strong and brave princess. I could not turn away from your gaze, did you know that?” He asked me with his husky voice giving me his seducing gaze. “Hmmm, don’t tell me that you feel hot when I act dominant and strong?” I gave him a rhetorical question. I was really amused by the way he was looking at me right now and I could sense his arousal since it was impossible feeling him on my stomach.
“Not really. I love it when you are being my Luna because that means you belong only to me.” He told me stroking my hair and kissing the top of my head after. “I would always be just yours, my love,” I assured him while placing my hand around his neck trying to pull myself up so I could kiss him. He understood perfectly what I am trying to do and with his strong hands he lifted me up so now I was hanging in the air at the same level as him. I pulled closer to his lips and kissed him deeply. His hold around my waist tensed as he was holding me tightly like I could fall down or disappear any minute.
His kiss was hungry and passionate. I knew how much he was holding back and restraining himself. Just one more month and he could mark me as he wishes to.
“Are you sure you want to go up to celebrate with everyone?” He asked me. “Of course, I don’t want to but I already gave my word to Zackary that I would talk to him,” I replied, still staying close to his face up in his arms.
“You know we could just excuse ourselves and you could talk to him tomorrow. You don’t need to overwork and push yourself so hard princess.” He smiled at me, giving a peck on my lips. “I know and I appreciate your care but I guess I should get used to it. One more month, and I would become fully Luna of this pack and my duties would just increase. What kind of Luna I would be if I would start to be afraid of my own demons?” I asked him and I was sure he knew exactly what I was talking about.
“No matter what you do you would always be my Luna Rei. Nothing could change that and everyone already sees how hard you are working to fit and try your best to overcome the demons as you call them.” The tone of his voice changed and was now full of admiration. I knew he was proud of me. Proud of what I managed to do in such a short time. I still remember the first time I actually came to meet the members of this pack and end up almost with the panic attack. Incidents like that happened many times after that but every single time Calen was with me and I helped me to overcome each panic attack.
“I would handle it without you by my side. I was not actually like that before. I remember playing with my friends. Always being in the middle of everything but those six years living alone seeing another human being every second week for one day and only around seven to eight months per year would change even the strongest warriors.” I said to him and my voice was down. I received another kiss on my lips and this time I could sense how gentle he was trying to be. This was not the same kiss he gave me just a minute ago. This was a patient one, filled with the love he was carrying in his heart for me.
I adjusted my hands around his neck to hold him tighter. I didn’t want to let go, never again but I knew that the time couldn’t be stopped and we couldn’t freeze the moment but I was sure to treasure every second we are given and cherish it like the biggest treasure in this world. “You are my world Calen,” I told him once lips were separated and I could talk again.
“And you are mine, princess.” He replied to me lifting one of his hands off of my waist so he could hold me from the back of my head and kissing me deeply one more time before placing me back on the ground. “I guess we should go upstairs because the closer we are to your birthday I start to feel a stronger urge to mark you and your presence and smell doesn’t help to keep myself from taking you right here and right now,” Calen told me, trying to smile but I knew he was not joking at all. I could also sense the bond that was slowly taking place inside me as I could already count the days left before my birthdays.
I wasn’t sure if that was normal or not because I knew only that you recognized your mate. The bond is created once you reach the maturity but maybe because of the presence of each other and because my wolf is kind of different, maybe our bond really is starting to grow earlier.
I could also say I feel the urge to stay closer to him more than I felt it before. The scent of his starting to be more alluring and is provoking my core and making me dream about him more often.
“Let’s go then,” I told him but I was sure he already smelled my arousal again. “We should head for our rooms first I think.” He added and I blushed to know what he meant. I think a cold shower would help me to cool down. I smiled at him shyly nodding so instead of taking the stairs we were heading towards the elevator so we could avoid the people on the ground floor.
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“So, what would you like to talk about Alpha Zackary?” I asked him once we were a little aside from the group in the social area. “Of course, about your pack and about your past. I would like to know what happened after the attack. How did you end up here?” He asked me and I slowly told him the short version of my running and hiding and the life here in the woods during those last six years. He was a patient listener from what I could see. “That had to be hard. I am really sorry you had to go through everything alone.” He replied to me once I finished talking. “I was not alone. I had my wolf with me.” I told him with a smile and I could see his eyes widened once he realized what I just said. “How long have you had your wolf?” Zackary asked me. “Since I was eight,” I replied to him and I would swear that his already widened eyes went wider if that was even possible.
“Incredible,” Zackary spoke once his mind caught up the information and he finally processed everything. “Later you would have to tell me everything about your wolf and I would love to see her again if you don’t mind of course.” He asked me and I smiled at him. “I guess we could arrange that for later before you leave,” I replied to him and he nodded excitedly.
“You two are having fun?” Calen joined us sitting down right beside me. “We were talking about how she got here and her life in those woods,” Zackary told shortly what we were talking about and I confirmed. "Oh, I see that was an actually amazing story. I was amazed when I heard that from her for the first time. She has really some amazing skills already.” Calen praised me and I could feel my cheeks heating up.
“Hannah would take tomorrow morning Jacob and would inform him about the history and everything related to the Silver packs and bloodlines,” Calen informed Zackary. “I was thinking that you would leave this on her,” I commented and Zackary was looking at us a little confused. “Hannah is from Silver Full Moon, well not really her but she was carrying the blood of them since her mother was originally from the pack. She is the one who already almost lost the power of the blood and since she didn’t pass it to anyone, we were thinking that there must be one more survivor from that pack. I guess you could go tomorrow morning with Jacob a
nd Hannah could tell you what we know.” I informed him.
“That would be great honestly. The protection of the bloodlines is the most important task we as werewolves could be given by our Moon Goddess. I know that some of us would take it as a myth or legend and would laugh and I have to admit I would be one of them if I would not have my great grandmother from one of those packs.” Zackary was really dedicated. He believed what his great-grandmother was teaching him and telling him and I was grateful for the wisdom she passed on to him.
Chapter 33
CALEN’S POV:
“Did Matlock talk to you before he left?” Rei asked me in the morning during breakfast. We were sitting together with some other pack members in the kitchen and enjoyed the food made by Tamara and Lily. “Yes, he did,” I replied to her. I knew what he would answer me so when he apologized and asked to stay in his current place, I was not surprised at all. “And?” She wanted to know. I wasn’t sure if I should but I could not lie to her either.
“He would not join us. He wants to remain in his current territory.” I told her hesitantly and I could see the shadow that crossed her face, the shadow of doubts and worries. “Don’t worry princess, he was always like this. He is a coward who is afraid to accept any challenge and he personally would not challenge anybody. We could be sure he would not try to attack us to take you. He would probably stay hiding in his pack forever.” I tried to soothe her. We really did not need any cowards in this alliance or someone with a weak heart and no dedication.
Having Alpha Zackary and Alpha Jacob beside us would be enough. “I would still feel better knowing we have the full support of our allies. It is not my life I am afraid of but you and our pack. You would suffer because of me.” I could feel the sadness in her voice and I didn’t know what to do to take it away.
“We would not suffer because of you.” Tamara was the one taking the word and was trying to cheer her up. She took the place beside her and was holding her hand which was placed on the table. “And no need to worry if there would be something, I am sure Moon Goddess would send us some warning the same she did about Ismail.” Tamara smiled at Rei and I could see that Rei relaxed a bit. ‘Thank you.’ I linked with Tamara, grateful for cheering up my little mate. She gave me a slight nod.
“If you would like to, we could go hunt a little bit. It didn’t snow yesterday so it would be easy to read the traces.” I offered her and Rei nodded to me. She was like a child when it comes to the activities she liked. Every time I offered something; she was enjoying her eyes sparkled like a Christmas tree during the night when you just leave the lights open. I loved this reaction to her. It reminded me of my own childhood with my parents.
“I would love that.” She answered and turned to Tamara. “Would you like to join us with Zack?” Rei asked Tamara and she looked at me for approval. I nodded at her. More people have more fun, right? “That would be awesome.” She replied to Rei and they both squeaked. “Alright, you two. I would inform Zack and I guess we could take Andrew with Emily too so finish your breakfast and go get ready.” I told them and they looked at me with happy faces. I hoped it would be always so easy to please my mate.
REI’S POV:
“I am pregnant,” Tamara told me and I could not believe what I heard. “How long?” I asked her, really happy for her. “About one month now. Emily confirmed it for me yesterday.” She told me and I could see she was happy, excited but at the same time terrified and nervous. “Did you tell Zack?” I asked her and she shook her head. “I don’t know how. We already have two beautiful girls and I am sure this would be another girl.” She replied to me and I laughed. I could not imagine how difficult it could be to tell your partner that you are pregnant. You just need to say, hey I am pregnant, and you would be dad, right? “What do you mean? Just tell me that you are pregnant.” I told her and she shook her head again but this time I could see the terror in her eyes. “What if he says that it is too early for another pup? Or maybe he even doesn’t want another one. I don’t know.” She started to mumble and I had to chuckle on her helplessness.
“I don’t understand why he would not want a pup. He is old enough and we are secured here and have plenty of spaces. I don’t see any reason why not having another pup. Plus, I guess if he would not want one, he would be careful during – you know.” I tried to encourage her and joke a little bit. I really didn’t know what else I should say but for me, it seemed logical that once you reach a certain age and stability it should not matter how many pups you have, well unless you have ten or more.’ “Maybe you are right. I would try to tell him today evening then and we would see.” She said not really convinced.
A soft knock sounded from the door and Emily entered my room. “Are you ready to hunt you too?” She asked as she peeked inside the room. She noticed Tamara’s worried face and fully entered the room closing the door after her.
“What’s wrong?” She asked, going straight. “She doesn’t know how to say to Zack that she is pregnant again,” I informed Emily and she looked at both of us. “Sweetheart, Zack is matured enough, and believe me if he would not want more pups, he would be careful when having s*x with you,” Emily told her I wanted to say that I already told her this but hearing the words she said directly like this made me blush. We would sleep with Calen next month too. You should know that.’ Maat commented and my cheeks started literally burning up. “Oh, my bad.” Emily apologized seeing my glowing red face. “It is okay. Maat also added into this.” I informed her to ease the guilt she had written on her face.
The truth is until now we did not really talk about what would be after my birthday. We just talked about it before as he tried to make sure that I don’t need to be afraid of him to take advantage of me or marking me without my consent or anything but I guess after my birthday there would be no reason to delay our mating process.
“Okay, so say it,” Emily said as an order sitting right on the bed next to me opposite of Tamara.
“It is nothing. I just realized that my birthday is next month and I would probably have to mate with Calen,” I said, kind of concerned. “The first sweety, you don’t have to and second I am sure Calen would not jump on you unless you would ready, so don’t stress yourself over something like this.” Tamara talked to me, taking my hand into hers. “She is right. Calen is not an animal or assaulter otherwise you would be already marked and probably pregnant by now. He is giving you time to adjust yourself to the new arrangements in your life and based on how much he cherishes you even your first time he would prepare something special, I am sure about that.” Emily added her own opinion. I was surprised by how much they actually told me.
“Thank you, girls. I guess I am just being too scared of what it would be. I have no idea what I should expect.” I explain to them. I had no mom to tell me everything about these kinds of stuff. I had my Maat and she explained to me everything she could but for some things you just need a mother to talk to you.
“I think I understand. We usually have this kind of talk with our parents when we are like fourteen or fifteen.” Tamara said and Emily probably also realized what she meant. “I am sorry sweetheart. You could ask us whatever you want and sure we would answer you. And about Calen, there is really nothing you should be worried about. He would take care of everything to make sure it would be special exactly as it should be. By the way, despite his age, I don’t think he ever had a woman so he might be the same inexperienced as you.” Emily spoke and I turned to her with shock written all over my face.
“No way,” I said surprised. “Believe me. I am not joking. I never saw any woman around him and most of the time when he was talking about one it was always his mate. He was waiting and searching for you all those years. I bet if he knew you were hiding, he would move the pack several years ago.” Emily said with the strong dedication that I had no other choice than to believe her.
“I was a child. I am still underage even now.” I said, pretending to be in shock. “What I would do with him several ye
ars ago,” I added and both girls started to laugh. “He would do the same he was doing now. Just care for you and give you everything that he would see in your eyes.” Tamara stated jokingly pretending to be a gentleman offering kisses. I laughed like crazy. “He was not kissing me like this.” I defended myself. “Oh, so he was kissing you. I see.” She added and I tried to run away from them. Tamara caught my hand and Emily the other one and they pulled me back on the bed. “Was it a nice kiss? Tell us? We would not share it, right?” Emily said, turning her gaze to Tamara and she nodded to her. “Sure. We are like a treasure chest. We would never say anything to anyone.” She added and they both started tickling me.
“Please stop. Please.” I screamed in between laughs trying to free myself. They were two against one which was highly unfair.
Suddenly the door burst open and we all froze on the bed seeing the Calen standing there with the Zack and Andrew behind him. “What is wrong Calen?” I asked him, confused. “Nothing, nothing.” He had a blush on his cheeks turning around and leaving our room. Zack and Andrew laughed holding their stomach and we didn’t understand. “He thought that someone was attacking you. You screamed ‘please stop’ so he ran directly here. We tried to stop him hearing your laugh but I guess he didn’t realize that you were here playing.” Zack tried to explain to us while he was still holding his belly because of the laughter. “My bad.” Calen apologized before he disappeared behind the corner of my door.
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