Athena's Human Mate

Chapter 29

Roman felt like shit, not only did he kill the mood with his insecurities, he snapped at Athena for asking a simple question, possibly making her more shy around him.  He fucked up and didn't know how to fix it and to put a cherry on it, they had to be at the complex in two hours.  Just fucking great.  He still needed to finish packing, but honestly, he only needed his clothes, it's not like Bob is kicking him out or they live far away.  He can always come back another day for the rest.

"Sweetheart, come here."  He laid on the bed, waiting for her to join him.  She slowly climbed in after putting clothes on, wondering what he would do next.  He pulled her close, almost on top of him.  "I'm sorry I ruined everything.  I want you to feel comfortable and the first thing you get curious about I fly off the handle."  He rubbed circles on her back, giving comfort as much as he was given.

"It's alright, I forgive you.  This is still new to both of us, it's going to take time.  I don't expect everything to be rainbows and unicorns all the time."

He laughed, "rainbows and unicorns?"

She bumped him, "you know what I mean."

"Wait, are unicorns real?"  He mockingly asked.

"Shut up," she giggled.  Resting her head on his chest, she let the bond between them sooth her rattled nerves.  "Are we going to lay around instead of getting your stuff packed?  Have you changed your mind about moving?"

"No, I haven't changed my mind.  I thought we both could use some cuddle time.  I can always grab anything I missed tomorrow, it's not like we're gonna be far."  He kissed her temple, glad that she can forgive him, that he didn't mess up permanently.

"True, and I love your cuddles."  She burrowed into him deeper, if that was possible.

When did you become a simpering little girl?  We have stuff to talk about and you want to cower away because he showed a bit of temper.  Get ahold of yourself!  We are Alpha, he is our mate.  He accepted us, completed the mating, as much as he can without biting us.  I'm glad he showed some jealously, it means he feels possessive about us.  It's a good thing, not something to be afraid of.

He could still reject us.

Oh my Goddess, you have to get over that.  You can't be a wimp when it comes to mate!  He doesn't want a coward, he wants the strong, proud wolf we are.  If you won't talk to him, I will.

No, you'll make it worse.

"Roman?"  She hesitantly asked.

"Yes sweetheart?"

"I know there's a lot we haven't talked about regarding werewolf traditions.  One of them is bringing you into the pack, officially.  I don't know if that's what you really want."

"What do you mean 'officially', aren't I part of the pack by being your mate?"  He was confused.

"Well, yes and no.  Becoming my mate doesn't automatically make you join the pack.  To be a pack member, you have to repeat an oath to be loyal to the pack and to obey me as your Alpha.  I cut your hand and my hand, then we hold them together to mix my blood into yours.  If you were a wolf, you instantly feel the pack bond and can mind-link other members.  You should still feel the bond since you feel ours, but I'm not sure about the mind-link.  I know humans have joined packs, but I don't know any personally."

"Oh, ok, that doesn't sound bad.  When would we do it?"

"You have to be sure this is what you want, you can't take it back."  She was getting frustrated at herself.