Universal Auction

Chapter 28-Family

Not gunna lie, this chapter got me all teary-eyed 😭  I love these guys so much, and I know the end of this story is coming soon! I think there's probable 1 or 2 chapters left, then I'll be onto my next book! Don't worry, we're Not done with Theo and his boys, they'll make cameos throughout the series! Hope you guys enjoy this chapter!- A.B.

Mal's POV

The relief I felt was so immense, everything felt like a dream.

He said yes.

Everything else seemed so much more distant, and not important anymore. The only thing that matters now is making sure my mate feels valued and loved every minute for the rest of his life.

He gave me, all of us, an incredible gift; his trust. And I plan to cherish it.

And hearing that he saved himself for us, awakened something in me that I didn't even know lived. Something primal, powerful, dominant, something ready to lay claim on what he knows is his.

I didn't know what it was capable of, but I have a feeling I'll be finding out sooner rather than later.

I'm removed from my thoughts when Theo speaks up, "So, now that we got that part all figured out, what happens now?" His nervousness in asking the question was evident, but before I could respond, Theo groaned in pain again. His arms wrapped around his stomach, looking as if he was about to throw up.

I stood up from my seat and sat beside Theo on his bed. I cupped his face between my hands, mesmerized by his unique blue eyes, I said, "First step is making you feel well again. After that, everything is on your terms, Little one. Alright?"

He nodded, and with that agreement, I brought my face to his, making our lips meet. I felt Theo tense, then all at once melt into the kiss. His lips with small and soft, and gave way to my own.

I felt the connection between us growing by the second, and if it was for our need to breathe, I wouldn't have pulled away.

His cheeks were pink when I moved back, but the most mori bow different was that he wasn't hunched over with the pain. The mating was being completed, and with it, Theo's pain was disappearing.

"I should have done that a long time ago." I admitted. Though there probable wasn't a good time to do it before now, I still wish I had done it a million times already, and I thanked whatever higher power that I would get the change to do it at least a million times in the future.

"That was, intense." Theo said, his blushing getting no better. "Is it always gunna be like that?" He now leaned in and rested his head against my shoulder, and I wrapped my arms around him.

"No idea, but if it is, I'm not sure how long I'll be able to maintain my composure without having you in more ways than just kissing." I said, no shame in my voice. I've waited a long time and have been more than chivalrous, it's time Theo gets a look at the other side of me.

Theo's POV

My jaw dropped at Mal's confession. I've ever heard anyone speak that way outside of a raunchy movie. And yet, when Mal said it, something happened inside of me that I've never felt before. Something nerve wracking and happy at the same time, and I didn't know how to feel about it. Thankfully, I didn't have to think about it long.

A cough sounded from the corner of the room. Vel was there, clear bing waiting for an appropriate time to chime in, but not finding a very good one. "Just so you two know, we're here, too. So now that Mal had his heated moment, and Zek had his private smooch-fest, I think it's time Nadi and I get a turn to show you what we have to offer, hmm?" Vel said, his eyebrow raising with implication.

Mal sighed, but moved away, "I would let them do it soon, because knowing them they'll be no better than wild animals if you make them wait any longer."

I was in the middle of rolling my eyes at him, when quicker than I could prepare there was another set of lips meeting my own. This kiss wasn't as firm, but it was twice as flirty as Mal's. Vel wasted no time in running his tongue over my lips, begging for entrance. When my lips parted, he took over every part of my mouth, and my body wanted to submit to him just as much.

When it was over, I was left confused as to who this man was, and who was the other guy I got to know before. He smile down at me, a twinkle in his eyes that promised there was much more to come.

After Vel backed away, a cautious Nadi took his place. He carried himself differently around me after what happened when Zek was hurt. He was nervous to overstep, I could tell.

He stopped walking about a foot from my bed, clearly waiting for permission for the next step. It felt being on this side of the situation, being the one that was calm while someone else was nervous. But I wanted to help him in the way that he helped me, the way they all helped me.

I held out my hand to him, and he carefully took it while he sat on the side of my bed.

I nodded to him again, because I felt like he needed that reassurance. He raised his hand and brushed it along the side of my face, cupping it as he brought our lips together.

His kiss was gentle and sweet, and someone felt exactly like the real Nadi. The one that's bubble and sweet, and loves with his whole heart. I know it's going to take us a little bit to get past what happened, but I have faith it'll be forgotten soon enough, and we'll be closer than ever.

He pulled away from the kiss just as gentle as he started it.

And with a kiss from each of my mates, I felt something warm unfurling inside of me. Something I could only describe as wholeness.

All of them are my mates, chosen by some higher power. And by pure chance, and a really messed up universal auction, in this great big old universe, they found me, and I found them.

My family.

That was my first time writing like this, so I hope it worked out well! Also, let me know if you'd like to be someone I could send some story ideas to/ first chapters to look at! I'd love some proofreaders to get opinions from! Let me know what you think and thanks for reading!-A.B.