Luna's Chosen Beloved

Promise

Lydia~~

We woke before the sun was beginning it's rise and packed everything we thought we might need. My things included my clothing and bedding, but Alaina needed much more. It was about noon when we were done, we loaded the cart up and with Caden and Marcus walking beside us we made our way to the temple. We met the three Lycan's, one carrying Dana, Eric and Kadence were sparring in the field.
"Ho Nile"
Caden said and walked up to the man. They grasped forearms and the 2 Lycan's did the same with Caden and Marcus. Dana directed Nile to Alaina and me and we both bestowed kisses.
"Luna came, said you have portant work and I have portant work. Nile, and his brothers stay, be tectors....I love them all."
Nile and his brothers beamed at her declaration and Eric came over with Kadence.
"We are leaving, we have been tasked with finding more priestess, be vigilant, and protect Dana at all cost. "
They all nodded towards Alaina and then Caden stepped forward.
"The three of you, this is now your permanent residence, and I expect you to look after Dana. We will be sending ten more Lycan this way, as well  as some Lycan females,to be sure the locals don't get up in arms about anyone bedding their women."
"Remember this is a sacred temple do not desecrate it."
Marcus rumbled from beside me. I'm not sure when he got close but I enjoyed the warmth and safety I felt being near him. Everyone nodded understanding and after a few more details gone over and farewells we left for the village. We reached the village around dinner time and the elder was nice enough to offer us a seat at his table. Marcus and Caden took our overnight things to their rooms they had acquired before the came to the cottage. The elder couldn't keep his eyes off Alaina which displeased his wife, after she sat the food down she left in a huff and Alaina looked to the elder.
"Caden is my mate elder dear so do be kind and not irritate him with your visible lust towards me. I have told you time and time again we are no more. You should pay more attention to your wife boy."
The elder huffed in irritation and went out after his wife.
"I feel there is a story there Alaina."
She sighed and nodded
"Quickly before they get back.....when I first came to this world it was the elders grand father that found me....he was the elder then, and I met Banon years after I started my training, we courted, then I went off to train more and met Caden, Banon married and eventually took over his grandfathers position."
It all clicked into place and I squeezed her hand
"Well I would say at least everyone is happy but he doesn't seem to want his wife very much."
She laughed and squeezed my hand back
"He never did, it was an arranged marriage and on the wedding day she ran off with his best friend. Eric is not Banons but he loves that boy like he is."
Marcus and Caden could be heard coming in so we dropped the subject. Caden sat close to Alaina taking her hand and kissing her, Marcus sat close to me our knees touching. I smiled at him and the comfort he brought. I felt a connection to him but I'm not sure what it could mean. He was definitely wonderful to look at and more often than not I would find myself staring at him  before scolding myself. But it never failed,every time he was  close my insides clenched and I could feel the pressure of want and a need for release. I was going to have to do something about that soon. The elder and his wife came back in and once his wife saw how Caden and Alaina were with each other she became somewhat pleasant, the elder was still irritated. We thanked them for the meal and retired to our rooms. Caden and Alaina in one and Marcus and I in the other.
"I will sleep in the floor tonight Lydia, I'm not sure the bed would hold me."
I look at the bed which seems it would be a foot short and I laughed nodding my understanding. I was a little disappointed, I slept so great last night, no dreams, no walking the moon paths, I was content and felt safe. I helped him with his makeshift pallet and then laid on the bed. I laid on my side and looked at him as he tried to make himself comfortable. Just watching him made me clench my thighs, trying to breathe through my frustrations. It's been, what feels like forever, since my body has felt the touch of another, the pleasure being with someone can bring. As I watch this divine piece of manly perfection get comfortable I realized that sleep was not going to come tonight. So I turned unto my back and sighed.

Marcus~~

I could feel her eyes on me but even more I could smell her arousal as she turned from her side to her back. I felt that frustration, something about her made me want her close and to touch her. I shook my head to clear my thoughts. This is the Beloved, chosen by Luna herself, how am I supposed to justify defiling her in every imaginable way, and not feel as though I've touched something that doesn't belong to me. I felt my feral side shouting at me that she is mine, no one else will touch her. She belongs to us, my beast wanting her so bad I am having to fight him for dominion.
"She is right there, we touched her last night, why have you not made her ours?"
I was a little stunned at, not only the bluntness , but at my beast wanting to claim her, like she was our mate. Usually we are of one mind and body, only being separate from each other one time....Cassandra. My beast hated her while I still harbored a desire for her, even though she is Queen and married to my best friend, she was mine first.  I huff and wiggle more until I'm comfortable, and by the shallow breaths I can tell she is still awake. I lay there and listen as her breathing evens outs, but it's not the deep breaths of a sleeping person. After a long while I felt my eyelids become heavy and so I decided to rest. I was so close to being asleep when I'm startled awake by her snuggling into me. She brought her pillow and blanket down to lay with me on the floor. I was on my back, hands behind my head and she laid her head on my chest. I didn't move for a moment and then brought my left arm down and draped over her pulling her closer. She sighed contentedly and within a few short moments her breathing was deep and even. I followed her lead and went to sleep.
"It's the same dream over again, I sit with my oldest as we wait for my wife to give birth. There is no love between us, it was a marriage for convenience though I love my children. Counting the one she is birthing now we have four. She is a good mother and an acceptable mate, the only time we have had sex is when her heat is on and we want another child. I watch as the doctor walks down the hallway to me.
"Josh go watch you brother and sister."
I walk up and meet the doctor.
"She is asking for you, come with me"
Back down the hallway to a sterile room that smelled of cleansing chemicals and the iron tang of blood. As I look around I see our youngest, lungs strong, crying at the nurses. I smile and turn to my wife, the smile immediately falling from my face.
"C-come here M-Marcus"
I walk over to her pale and sticky body and take her hand. Though we may not love each other we still were friends and respected one another.
"I-I don't have long, b-but Luna bids me t-to tell you.....she...she w-will need you, as y-you will need her...d-don't push h-her away. P-p-promise me. "
My eyes shoot open and Lydia snuggled closer as if she felt my distress and was trying to comfort me. Soon I let my eyes close and sleep took me away.