Dark flame

Pops' pups (Part 10)

It had been a full day since Bay and the others finished with Ace, getting him more in the safe-zone besides just being stable. The big bump was wrapped in soft but tight cloth to take some strain off the stretched skin and keep it protected from outside forces. Even Fossa's division had come in to help, they were absolutely not specialized in healthcare, but with their carpenter expertise, they made cushioned supports at the inside of the bed at Ace's hip area. Cushions were attached to a spring-loaded extension that could be moved in different ways. Right now they were pressed to Ace's hips, really keeping them together, but it could also be given a bit of give for Ace to move or even pulled back fully.

Beside using the restroom, he hadn't left Ace's side, holding his hand while he sat next to him. Fixing sheets that never needed fixing as ace didn't move. Making sure his love's feet were covered every so often, he didn't want those cute lil toes to become cold after all.

While everyone had been working on and around Ace, he had been kept asleep on purpose, but right now those drugs had been stopped so... he should awaken soon.

To his immense, immense relieve it happened in the early morning the next day. He saw eyelids flutter and before they even opened he was calling out Ace's name and standing up.

"Ace!"

Small eyes looked to him and he reached out to cares freckled cheeks, his heart melting as his mate leaned into the touch weakly.

"Marco."

The simple sound of his name coming from Ace's mouth made him let out a breath he didn't know he had been holding. "A-ace." his voice trembled and his eyes got moist as he leaned in. Very carefully hugging his Omega close, extremely gentle he nuzzled their bite mark on his neck while he was in on the hug. Taking stuttering breaths to take in the other's scent.

"A-alpha, what's wrong?"

A weak chuckle came from him and he pulled back enough to see the face he loved. Looking at him with confusion and worry. He simple put a hand back on his cheek, stroking over the freckles. "Nothing-yoi. Everything is okay now. You're awake and with me."

"What?"

"Can I kiss you?"

It took a second but the small blush he adored spread over the cheeks under his hands and the smallest nod was there, making him lean in to connect their lips. Not to get too intimate, but he still kept them connect a tad longer then a brief kiss before pulling back, only to give another small quick peck. Pulling back with a smile after that he stood a bit taller, gently brushing raven hairs back.

The raven immediately closed his eyes, obviously enjoying the touch.

"Love."

"Hmmm?"

"How are you feeling? Are you in pain?"

A shake of the head was already there before eyes opened and confused blinking was there. However before he could push himself up, Marco was there to keep him down, a hand pressed to his chest.

"Don't try to get up, please-yoi."

"... Why... why don't I feel anything? It- it hurt so much before."

"I'll explain, but please lay down."

Only when Ace rested against the bed once more, not trying to get up did Marco sit down and hold Ace's hand again to explain.

"You have epidural pump right now. It's keeping your lower-half numb so you're not in pain. It means you also can't move but... well... you weren't walking anyway right now and... I don't want you in pain."