Dragon's Wolf

Marks and Almost Fights

Aeriella's POV

Waking up cuddled up in his arms was once again a great way to start the day. I couldn't help but want to lay there a bit longer and just enjoy the reassuring presence that he gives off, like I'm a small child safe in my parents' bed once again... only he's my mate and a different kind of bond is between us than me and my parents...

Tilting my head up to look at him from the soft pillows I took in his handsome face. His long eyelashes would make any woman jealous, but his slightly parted lips seemed to invite me in. I laid my head back on the pillows and took the opportunity to look around the room. It was unsurprisingly clean with a pile of old dirty clothes in the corner, the exception being our discarded clothes from the night before.

His room had the stereotypical blue walls of males, but the decorations were what caught my eye. Instead of band posters or model cars like I'd have guessed he had a few tribal insignia such as a dreamcatcher. His walls were mostly bare otherwise. On a small dresser sat a medium sized TV along with some sort of gaming console and a neatly organized case of games next to it. The guy had to have had at least forty different games and movies sprinkled in there, but mostly games.

I half expected there to be an ensuite bathroom but the only doors led to the hallway and a shallow closet that I could see various clothes scattered around in since the door was open. It looks like he's got a bit of a messy streak. I can live with that. The clock on the gaming console read six thirty and I didn't have anywhere to be or any paperwork to complete. I could just lay here and relax and it felt awesome. I never got to do this.

My day normally starts at four in the morning and this was like a vacation. Already this guy is having his benefits, and we're not even married yet by human standards. By dragon, and from what I've seen wolf, standards we're now belonging to each other for life. Nothing can break this bond now. Speaking of which what was that last night? It was like someone else's thoughts were flowing into my head and they were happy and kept thinking that the mate bond is finally working. Is that how this thing works?

"Yes it is, my love." His sleep disgruntled voice sent a wave of warmth through my body. So he was awake...

I turned to look at the groggy smile on his face as he leaned down and gave me a good morning kiss on the forehead. Not satisfied I went for his lips and felt his pleased grin. I laid back once again looking into his warm, loving eyes feeling myself become a mirrored reflection, "What is?"

"The mate bond, it's working now. I can now feel you're thoughts and you can feel mine. It's like a telepathic connection."

I frowned, "Is that what it's like for wolves? Mom just said you can see through each other's eyes when in danger and feel each other's emotions."

His sleepy grin nuzzled my neck where his fangs had sunk into me the night before. I felt his hand marked with the black flames reaching up to a moon, my mark, brush aside my hair to view his handiwork. I laid back on the soft pillows and watched his lovely green gold eyes stare at the nape of my neck lovingly. My eyes drifted down his powerful neck to the black tattoo printed on his neck. It was where I'd bitten him. The small silhouette of a dragon laying down as if it had settled into the nape of his neck and was watching his surroundings vigilantly. I couldn't help giggle at the wave of happiness and pride that hit me, both from my heart and his.

Aaron's POV

The pride in her eyes as she admired her handiwork only made my own swell more. I'd finally found a solution to the blockage that was on our bond. Now we could fully enjoy it like the true mates we are. The view of her gorgeous silver hair splayed out on the pillows and warm sky blue eyes looking up at me only stirred some primal instincts deep within my soul. Some wanted a repeat of the marvelous night we had last night and some just wanted to hold her tight and never let go while others just wanted to laugh and play in between the trees of a great forest with her. I wanted all of the above. I want her.