Mated but not Tamed

Chapter 25 - Cuddle Sesh

Magnolia

I'm sitting in the middle of Luther's bed, each of my mates in front of me. There arms are crossed, and they all hold themselves with power, Daniel and Luther's expressions a little confused.

Seth nods his head, giving me the reassurance that this, is in fact, a good plan. That Lana will forgive me, even though he states over and over that there's nothing to forgive.

"Lana has been feeling a little left out," I start, twisting my fingers over themselves, Daniel and Luther's attention serious and attentive. I glance and Seth, his gaze the encouragement I need. "I've realized, I don't give her much time out. A part of me is protective of her, and doesn't want to chance getting her hurt, but..." I swallow the lump wedge in my throat.

"What is it Beautiful?" the bed dips on my left, Luther taking his place next to me and lacing his fingers through mine to stop my fidgeting.

I give him a small smile, my gratefulness for his conform immense. Despite feeling unworthy of it.

"Another part of me, has been so wrapped up in my own life, I forgot about what Lana might need." The words are hard, the truth of them causing tears to spring free.

But in some way, I feel better. My mates are here. There not judging me, cussing me out, hurting me. They're just... supporting me.

I break down in Luther's arms, Seth and Daniel coming around and engulfing me in there embraces.

After a few minutes of me wiping my eyes on there shoulders and, embarrassingly, dripping some snot on them, I pull away. The loss of contact makes me achy, but the weight on my chest feels lighter.

"I-I have a p-plan." I state, wiping my face a little more aggressively then necessary. I shake my shoulders and take a few deep breaths, washing away as much of the guilt and sadness I can muster. This isn't about me, it's about Lana. And doing right by her.

"And I'll need your help." I look to all of them, Seth being the last. His lips quirked up in a proud smirk. The sight radiating my heart with love for the man.

"Anything" they all say at once.

Lets begin.

*******

Lana

'Lana?' Magnolia's voice washes through my mind, her tone slight. But there's an emotion behind it she's hiding from me.

I move to the front of our mind, ruffling my fur as I go. Theres an ache in my chest that is getting harder and harder to ignore. But that's not important.

'Lana?' Magnolia asks again, I brush up against her consciousness, yawning and stretching my paws.

'Yes, Maggie?'

'Can you take over for a minute?' I hold at that, Magnolia needs me to take over.

'Okay, but... why? Are you okay?' I hold very still. A sudden thought taking over. 'Are we in danger?'

I feel a wave of calm and comfort wash over me before magnolia can respond. I try to search for the underlying emotion I can feel but can't decipher. Magnolia's hiding something from me.

'Please, just... can you. Now?' If Magnolia wanted to tell me, she would. I can't push her. We've been through so much together. The least I can do is give her time and space, if that's what she wants.

I nod my head and start to push forward. It takes a moment for my eyes to adjust, the warm bedroom lights filtering, casting shadows to form on the walls.