Beatha (completed book 7 of the blood moon saga)

12

"It was a long time ago but thank you. If you need anything else let me know and you can choose whatever bedroom you would like to stay in although I would suggest the second floor, it has a huge balcony and a hot tub. I sleep in the apartment over the garage and if I'm not around just lift any of the phones and press 1"

She squeezes Arthur's shoulder and walks off. We spent most of the day down by the lake just relaxing in each other's company, when dinner time came around Arthur was exhausted, we ate the pasta dish Mary had made then we put Arthur to bed.

When he was asleep I sat on Lucas' knee on the balcony overlooking the lake.

"This was a really good idea"

"Yeah, I just wish it didn't take so much out of him to get here"

"He's happy baby, he's married the woman of his dreams and he's on his honeymoon with her. Both things he never thought were possible but you made it all possible. You made us both the happiest men alive. So what if he's tired, tomorrow he will wake up and feel better, I bet it's worth being tired just to be here alone with you"

"Your sweet when you want to be"

He chuckles and lifts my face to his. Kissing me softly then taking a deep sniff of me and growling a happy growl. He playfully bites my lip then pulls back.

"Your scent in stronger, iv noticed it the last few days"

He says against my lips, I kiss him back and take a smell of him and sigh.

"You smell stronger to, I'm afraid the Ailm mark will appear and cut our bond with Arthur off"

"We won't let it, no matter what happens for now he comes first"

He answers me

"I know that. But I don't ever want to stop loving him. I don't ever want to forget how much he means to us both"

He kissed me again, harsher this time

"We won't. It's not possible, it was different for Megan, her mate abused her, Arthur has never done anything to hurt you, I don't think it would do that"

I nod and rest my head against his. Fear settles in the pit of my stomach, Arthur has been amazing, kind, sweet, attentive and even when he's laying there dying in front of my eyes he always thinks of me, thinks of things to leave behind when he goes so I'll always have those little memories. I love Arthur so much and he deserves to feel that love right until the end. Tears sting my eyes at the thought of losing him. Really losing him. Not seeing his face every morning, or feeling the sparks of our bond or the electricity that dances between our skin when we touch, all lost to a disease. I cry silent tears because it's not the thought of losing him that's freaking me out. It's the reality that we are running out of time and there is nothing or no one to stop it. Luca lifts my chin and kisses the tears running down my cheek. I know his fears are just as real as my own.

"I love you so much"

He whispers as he plants featherlight kisses along my face, over my eyelids and along my cheek, the tip of my nose, each kiss sending a tiny vibration under my skin and before I know it I'm moaning as the sensation spreads throughout my face

His hands rake in my hair and he pulls my head closer to him, his fingers sending waves of pleasure throughout my scalp.

I groan pushing my legs tight together as a coursing heat spreads down my body landing at my core, my juices soak into my panties.

I use my fingers to feel his face, I run my hands down his cheeks and across his lips he gasps closing his eyes as the same feeling passes over him.

I run my lips over his cheek barely touching him but the sensation spreads through my body and my clit starts to pulse.

"Fuck baby.... Take of your trousers"

He whispers to me, he helps me stand to my feet but he pulls me close so I'm standing between his legs, he pulls on my top and slowly moves it up my body. I cry out as his fingers react with my skin. It's so raw and real making my legs go weak. I hold onto his shoulder to steady myself as he runs my shirt up my back and over my head gently pulling it from my arms then quickly replacing them so I don't fall.

"So fucking beautiful"

His lips kiss my stomach and he runs his tongue over my skin and over my Lace bralette, he sucks my nipple into his mouth as he unbuttoned my jeans and slowly pulls them down over my hips.

His mouth moves to my other nipple and I grab onto his shoulders as the sensation spreads throughout my body and straight to my clit sending a wave of moisture straight to my panties. He groans as he pulls me down onto his knee so I'm cradled in his arms. His fingers run all over my body slowly barely touching me, I throw my head back and cry out as my eyes roll in my head.

His lips land on my jaw as he sucks my skin into his mouth moaning, his fingers run up the insides of my thighs and hook under my lace panties.

"Fuck your so wet baby"

"Wet for you"

I whisper back. He growls and plunges his finger inside me, I cry out surprised at the sudden intrusion but all thoughts of that disappear when I feel my insides react to his fingers. I cry into his shoulder as my blood dances to its own tune making my insides clamp down around him.

"Fuck I need in you"

He pulls his finger out and sucks it into his mouth. He growls lowly, sexy, he looks at me like I'm the only thing in the world. Like nothing would or could compare to me. The look that makes me feel powerful. Sexy. He sets me on my feet as he pulls his shorts down. I cry as his thick hard dick bounces out and all I could think of was how it would feel down my throat with those sparks.

I sink to my knees looking up at him through my lashes, I stick my tongue out and lick up the length of his shaft moaning at how good he tastes, how his skin makes my tongue feel as I grab his shaft and run my tongue around the tip.

He falls back in the chair and he groans a low sexy groan. I suck the tip into my mouth and kiss it softly then I push him in deeper, fisting him at the same time. I suck onto him like I need air and he's the oxygen. His hips buck against my mouth hitting my throat, tingles spread throughout my throat as I moan in approval.

He thrust up again but this time I move with him pushing him further. He catches my hair

"Fuck aspen.. ahhhh so fucking.. good baby yessss"

I suck on him again pulling slightly then releasing and doing the same again. I forced him down my throat a little deeper letting my gag reflex flex around him.

"Fuuuuck aspen.. yessss"

The vibrations and waves of pleasure explode from my throat and send more core throbbing liquid between my legs. But suddenly he pulls me up and onto his knee. His fingers run along my bottom lips before he kisses me softly.

"I don't know where you got that mouth but I love it so damn much"

He kisses me harder this time grabbing my ass and pulling me so I'm straddling him. The cool night air makes every hair on my body stand to attention as he kisses me. I grab onto his hair and groan as he lifts me up and uses his dick to tease me. I whimper as the sparks ignite and explode.

"Do you like that baby"

He says against my lips, his breath fanning my face and the sparks run wild.

"Yes... please.. please luca I need you"

He growls and slowly pushes me down on his dick, I cry into his mouth resting my head against his as the ripples of my blood dancing to its own beat spreads throughout my pelvis just begging me for more. More of him but he holds my ass tight only letting it down a little at a time.

"You've got me babe, forever you and me, ok?"

He looks at me and it's like he's looking straight through me. I blink back the tears at the reality of our situation and for the first time I knew I was going to be ok because I had Luca. I'm not sure what shifted or if the world is just playing a twisted game with my heart but deep inside I knew I was going to survive this because I had Luca.

"Forever, you and me against the world, I love you"

I answered him breathlessly, a glint of something passed over his features and I could suddenly feel like he believed me. That we would be ok if we had each other. But before I could process the rush of emotions coming from our new found bond his lips were on mine. Desperate and forceful.

"I love you too baby so so much"

I could see the glassy glint in his eye like for the first time he's believing that he will be ok too. I smash my lips against his and I sink down on him fully groaning as his tongue invades my mouth plodding with my own in perfect synchronization, my hips moving on their own as I rid him. My mouth never leaves his. His hands rake over my body as we ride the new found waves of pleasure together.

It's like with each passing pump our connection gets stronger. Our love is expanding. The sensations were overwhelming as I realised how insanely lucky I am to be loved by Luca. The pressure builds between my legs and soon they are shaking so bad luca has to do the work. He thrusts into me harder and I scream into his mouth.

I try to meet him pump for pump but I'm completely lost in the feeling in my body and how it got there leaving him to do the work as I throw my head back as my brain starts to swoon and soon I think I'm flying. My body as light as a feather

"Your so fucking beautiful. I can't believe your mine"

The words make my heart swell, and my emotions trickle over the edge as tears run down my cheeks as each pump fills me with so much love, so much adoration all from the boy holding me in his arms.

His rhythm gets more erratic as he pulls me down on his dick harder each time. I scream out as the orgasm builds and bubbles under the surface, just waiting to be released. I hold on as tight as I can, pulling myself up to rest my face against Lucas tears streaming down my face. The pressure building is so strong it's barely bearable. I cry holding him tight

"Arghh Luca.. I can't.. I.. can't wait I'm going to fuckkkk I'm going to cumm"

"Cum on me baby"

He whispers back and I let go, dropping my walls and letting the tsunami out. The weave of pleasure overwhelmed me, blinded me, this orgasm was no ordinary orgasm, it sent me to the stars in the darkest night. Each wave better than the last, I feel luca bury his load in me with a loud guttural grunt, he falls back on the chair and I fall on him.

I have no feeling left in my body except for the pleasure rippling under my skin. It was amazing and I'm not sure how long it took to cum down from my high but when I did luca was watching me with an amused expression on his beautiful tanned features.

"What?"

I whispered desperately dry and needing water. He plants a soft kiss to the side of my mouth, the tingle vibrating against my cheek and making me smile.

"You have been looking at the stars for over 10minutes, I think I even outdone myself. That must have been one hell of an orgasm"

His fingers run down my cheek and I sigh, falling into them.

"It really was"

I run my hand down his face but freeze on the spot, he frowns looking at my face.

"What's wrong bab-"

He starts to say following my line of vision then his eyes widen and he looks to his own hands. He smiles so brightly it's hard to be nervous.

"I fucking love you so fucking much and I swear I'm going to spend everyday for the rest of our lives proving to you that I'm the luckiest man alive. I love you so much"

He kisses all over my face making me giggle as he starts to tickle me. I squeal, jumping around his arms until he stops and kisses down my neck sucking my skin into his mouth.

"When can I mark you"

He looks up, studying my face. If it weren't for Arthur I'd say right now but we need to wait. We need Arthur to know we both love him and if he marks me I'm afraid Arthur will think we don't anymore.

"He won't think that baby"

I frown and look at him. I didn't say that out loud. He smirks and I try to listen into his thoughts but nothing. I could feel him but now hear him. How did he do that?

"Just zeroed in on you and thought of nothing else but you"

He sucks on my skin again making me moan. His fingers run along my stomach as my body responds to his

'Mmmm I could do this all fucking night she is so insanely beautiful'

I sit up and grin at him. I did it! I fucking did it!

He chuckles and kisses me back.

'Shall we smoke baby'

"Yes let's"

I answer him out loud then kiss his lips softer. I grab a joint from the table and light it, he takes the other and does the same. I look him over and I feel him shiver slightly so I heat up my skin slightly

'Damn she feels so good when she does that aaaah'

His body shivers then relaxes, he pulls my head to his chest and places it in the crook of his neck.

'Mmm just how I like her'

I smile to myself then look him over. I'm so insanely lucky to be loved not only by him but by Arthur too.

Then it suddenly hit me for the first time in weeks. I'm not worried sick about him. Terrified that he would die without me by his side but suddenly I just knew he wouldn't.

"I'm afraid if our bond gets too strong that it will erase the mark on his shoulder so I want to hold off on us marking each other incase that happens. Nomatter how we feel he was my mate and he deserves to wear that mark until.."

He runs his nose up the side of my face and kisses my cheek.

"He always will be your mate baby and I understand, if roles were reversed I'd feel the same"

I smile satisfied with his answer, we spent the night on the deck laying a blanket on the ground and making love under the stars like something that would happen in a real honeymoon. Arthur slept the entire night.

By the time we made it to bed I was exhausted and sleep came easy laying in Lucas arms. Arthur's body soon shimmied closer when he felt our presence and for the first time since before finding out about Arthur's cancer I slept deeply completely at peace.

I wake up to the sound of retching, I fly out of bed and pull Lucas shirt on and run to the bathroom. Arthur was laying on the floor with his head over the toilet spewing his guts up. I ran to his side and fell to my knees rubbing his back.

"Baby please leave I don't want you to see me like this"

I kiss his shoulder and realise he's hot. Worry and panic set in and my breathing hitches.

"I don't care Arthur I'm not leaving your side, how long have you been like this?"

I feel his head and he's definitely got a temperature.I panic and link the doctor

Me
Doc, Arthur is running a temp and he's getting sick, we are 2 hours away staying at a cabin. What can I do?

Doctor
Luna Arthur has been like that on and off for a while now? He never told you, did he?

I gasp and I feel tears start to fall as I get up of the floor and head to the bedroom for shorts

Me
No he didn't fucking tell me! What do I need to do to stop this

Doctor
Paracetamol for the temp and the weed should stop the sickness. Get him to smoke a little first so he won't vomit up the medication. And I'm sorry Luna I should have told you myself I didn't think he would keep that from you not when you were going away I'm sorry

Me
It's not your fault doc don't worry. Thank you

I cut the link and grab a joint then go back to the bathroom with a bottle of water and the joint in my mouth. I open the water and hand it to him. He washes his mouth out and spits the contents into the toilet then I give him the joint not saying a word.

I was pissed! I'm his mate and I have every right to know that he's been sicker than he's been letting on. In a weird way I feel betrayed. Maybe in a rational world I shouldn't be annoyed because it's his life and he's the one dying but I'm the one fucking dealing with it.

For a start if I had known I wouldn't have nearly taken another damn heart attack! I growl in frustration and kick my shoe out the door, then I kick the other and then I decide I can't even look at him right now so I stomp downstairs pissed trying to find a punching bag or something.

I go straight to the gym and realise there isn't a damn punching bag in it so I go outside and I punch a tree. I groaned as the pain of it but the relief it gave me made the pain worthwhile so I hit the damn tree again, and again and again.

All I can picture is my life and how fucked up it was, how I'd gotten to this point? A wife to a dying man who's not even being honest with me. I picture his head but I'm not punching him im punching the cancer out of him. I scream in frustration as I hear the tree craic under my fist

but I don't stop, I can't stop all that is left in the world is that damn tree and everything it represents. I wanted to kill the tree, I inflick the tree with all the pain that I'm dealing with. All the heartache. All the loss. I punch it all into the tree. Nothing else in the world exists except me and that damn tree.

Blood ran from my hand and I found myself egging it on. I wanted blood and pain. I wanted it to distract myself from my real pain. The pain in my heart and in my head. Just as I go to hit the tree again I feel large arms yank me out of my daze. And before I knew it I was sobbing into my mangled hand in a ball on Lucas knee on the ground.

"Ssssssh baby, it's ok it's going to be ok"

Even though my heart was shattering, his touch alone managed to take some of my pain so I lay against him and sobbed and he rocked me back and forth.

"I'm here baby, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere, I love you baby"

I cry harder. I love him to, but right now all I could think of was everything that was going wrong and not everything that was going right.

"It's ok to be sad and to be mad, everything is in the shits and sometimes it's ok, not to be ok especially when he lied to us"

That made me stop and look up at him, I realised he was crying too, he was hurting too. He lied to us both.

"He didn't tell you either"

He closed his eyes as more tears fell down his cheeks. I lifted my hand up to rub down his cheek to soothe him but he freezes and looks at my hand and he gently grabs it.

"Baby I can see your damn bones. Your skin it torn to shreds"

I looked down at what's got him so worried and I was a little shocked I couldn't even feel my hand anymore. The skin around my knuckles were completely gone, shredded to the bone, blood poured from the wound, you could see my tendons and muscles. He poked it but I couldn't feel it.

"I think you severed the nerves in your hand baby, you need to be stitched up for it to heal properly"

He pulls out his phone and finds the nearest hospital. He lifts me of the ground and puts a joint in my mouth and carries me inside setting me at the breakfast table, Mary came over worried

"Oh aspen what have you done dear"

I look her over as she studies my hand. She pulls out her phone

"Yes, are you at home? I have a shifter girl staying with me and her hand is shredded, can I send her to you to get fixed up"

I raised my eyebrows at her

"Good, she will be over in 10 minutes"

She hangs up the phone and I raise my eyebrow at her

"Shifter girl?"

She smiles at me

"You thought I didn't know? When Fay took over all staff from the houses and estates were told the truth and given an option to stay or leave with a check, around here we have always been use to shifters since the queen saved the world so it doesn't bother me but that was my sister she's a doctor and has a clinic at the other side of the lake. Save you going to the hospital"

"You know aspens the queens daughter?"

Luca said coming up behind her with clothes for me. Mary's eyes widened and she grinned at me

"Shut up! Jez I wish someone had told me I was cooking for a princess, your probably used to fancy stuff"

I snort and laugh and so does Luca

"As if, this one would eat shit of a shoe when she's hungry"

I scoff at him and shake my head

"Don't listen to him, but people don't call us royalty, well not often and we are certainly not treated like it, we get more death threats then we do bouquets of flowers thrown at our feet plus my mum was a shitty cook, worst in the world the woman's burned down our kitchen more times, the cooks banned her from going near a toaster, I'm good with Nutella on bread"

Mary covers her mouth and laughs, then stops and frowns, sitting down on the seat in front of me as Luca pulls jeans up my legs making me rise to pull them on over my ass then he lets me sit again and he buttons it up for me.

"What do you mean death threats?"

"Well rogues are wolves without a pack most are normal, nice people others a crazed psychopaths who love to torture and destroy for the fun of it"

She gasps and shakes her head

"That's awful, and this happens often?"

"Since aspen moved in with us rouge attacks have doubled so we get minor attacks once a day, it's why we live in a pack to protect each other and the weaker that can't and kids."

That bit of information was new to me, but I would ask dad about it later. Luca clearly didn't realise I didn't know about that,

he frowns at me and stands up grabbing my shoes

"You mean to tell me they didn't tell you that either?"

Luca was pissed and I could see his eyes darken and his jaw tighten. I grab his hand and give it a gentle squeeze