Mated to the Alpha Queen (Book 12 of the Regal Eclipse Pack Series)

Chapter 38

Cole opened his eyes the next morning and breathed in Kyra's scent deeply. So this was what it was like to wake up with his mate. He'd never thought to experience it. It was true that this was the third morning he'd woken up with her, but this was the first with a fully completed bond. 

She was wrapped around him, still sleeping, her face buried in his neck. She was still naked too, just like he was, and he decided he needed her again this morning. He was going to mate her again. And again, and again and again. Just because he could. 

He'd woken up hard, and all he could think about now was mating her. What was happening to him, he wondered. He hadn't been this obsessed with a woman since... well he'd never been. Pure and simple. But Kyra. She was his. His mate. His fated mate, and the one woman who would be his forever. 

He let his thoughts drift back to yesterday and everything that had happened. His entire life had changed in just a matter of a few hours. And he didn't mind at all. But he wanted to talk to her today about this whole liaison thing, among other things. He needed some sense of direction. He didn't just want to be Kyra's mate. He wanted to be useful. 

He also wanted to find out about training. He definitely couldn't go without that. It was kind of a therapy to him, one he needed and craved. It kept him sane, but then again, he had a feeling the woman laying asleep in his arms was also helping to keep him sane as well. The absolutely beautiful woman that he had every intention of mating before breakfast. 

He stared down at her, wondering how late she typically slept, and how she'd react if he woke her up. He could think of a few good ways to wake her, but he honestly wasn't sure how she'd feel about it, so instead, he contented himself with pulling back a bit and watching her sleep. 

She was quite adorable when she was sleeping, her face completely relaxed. She had a cute little nose that was just slightly turned up and her lips were quite full. She had a tight hold on him, considering she was completely asleep, her breathing steady. She seemed to realize he'd pulled away from her though and she sighed softly as her eyes suddenly popped open. 

He loved her eyes too. They were a clear blue, fringed with a thick set of lashes. They stared up at him now, blinking sleepily until she smiled. "Good morning, Cole."

"Good morning, Kyra," he whispered, kissing her forehead.

She smiled shyly at him, burying her face back against his neck. 

Cole sucked in a small breath, realizing that he now had access to all of her emotions. He'd forgotten about it. He hadn't experienced it before, but he'd heard both Logan and Gabe mention their mate's emotions and how sometimes they were all over the place. Kyra was fairly calm this morning.

"How are you feeling after last night?" Cole asked cautiously

"Happy," she responded. "I'm really happy, Cole."

He could feel it, feel her happiness now that she was focused on it. It made him happy that she was. "Kyra, I want you again this morning. I want to mate you again."

A wave of desire swept through him and he realized it was from her. 

"I know. I can feel how aroused you are this morning," she murmured against his neck. 

"Are you okay with that?" he asked curiously. 

"You don't have to ask. You could have woken me up with sex. I want you very badly this morning, Cole," she whispered. 

"One day I probably won't, once I get to really know you," he murmured. "Once I learn what you like. Once I know you won't bite my head off for waking you up."