Unsevered Ties

73. Of Marking Again

Chapter 73: Of Marking Again

"With these vows, Sega, you may mark Naki as your official Beta to the Field pack. As Alpha, you vow to honor this bond and never break it unless agreed upon by both parties or grievances are voiced to the Council."

"Trust me," Sega smiled, his eyes bright in the massive moon's shining light, "it won't be me. What do humans say, til death do us part?"

Naki frowned, smacking Sega's hip with his tail. "Don't! Take it back. It's not funny if you say it."

Sega stared down at the vision that was his mate and now Royal Beta. Naki wore his colors, the Field's colors. A snowy white sleeveless top, lined with gold at the arms and hem, graced Naki's top and he wore matching, loose pants with slits up the sides. The pants tapered at the ankle, the gold trim embellished with stones. Naki wore flat Royal blue boots. A choker of the same blue sat at Naki's neck, silvery chained dripping down to hang just beneath his sternum. Marielle and Cerise worked magic, even managing to get shining gold and blue cuffs on Naki's ears and wrist.

"Sega? Hello? Are you there?" Naki reached up on his toes to grab each side of the pretty face. "I will take them off as soon as you say it properly. Then you can look at me like that all you want."

"You think I'm taking off these clothes? You see me? It's a party after this. I will not put all this back on Naki. When we strip, you're not going to want to be in polite company anymore."

"Don't make assumptions, you cocky man. No one said I would give you any more than a mark."

Sega's smile grew, even though Naki squished his cheeks. "Damn, and I thought tonight all my deepest desires would come true. I thought I could touch your deepest desires too."

"If I give you everything you desire so easily, then you won't know how to work hard for anything anymore. Then, we are back to square one. If that happens, I'll just have to smother you and end everyone's hopes and dreams." Naki laughed, "so I guess it really is til death do us part."

Alfonz cleared his throat so the two kids could focus. "You two will have plenty of time to flirt later. While I know usually, you would only wear robes so you can run off and frolic, we'll have to do things the boring way today."

"Damn, I was so looking forward to snapping at Sega's heels and growling at my premature victory."

Aiden's body racked with a silent laugh. Naki had an impeccable memory, it seemed. The knowledge was terrifying and amusing at once. "You two flirt later."

"I agree to honor my Beta and rule side by side with Naki with the intention of always doing what is good for the Pack. Naki will be my equal in all things."

"So can I bite him now," Naki teased, but the look in his eyes spoke the words his mouth did not.

"You may mark your mate and Alpha. May you two forever remember that one always comes before the other."

Naki crooked his finger, indicating he wanted Sega to bend.

Sega did as directed, long hair trailing over his shoulder as his cheeks dimpled from his smile. "Damn, I wanted you to climb me and stake your claim."

Naki laughed happily, grabbing Sega's face, "okay Mt. Sega. If I want to climb mountains, I already have the opportunity to do so whenever I want."

"Damn, a double pun from you. Now this is an impressive day." Sega winced at the stinging burn. It felt like a very quick brand and he felt regret for biting Naki so harshly during their marking ceremony. "Damn, that does hurt. I'm sorry for biting you so hard, as if I was special and mine had to prove a point."