Mate to the Mated

Prelude to a New Life

Some filler xoxo

“Selene, come join us!”

I paused in my walk through one of the many lounge rooms, giving up on finding the kitchen when I heard Lisa and Elissa call out for me. I smiled politely and joined them on the couch, sitting next to Lisa’s daughter.

Elissa grinned and gave me the once over. “How were they?”

I flushed bright red, and the little blonde burst into a fit of giggles. “No need for words, dear, your little limp speaks for itself.”

I gasped and hit her playfully. “There are young ears in the room!” I nodded my head at Jade, who’s mother snickered.

“Darling, my daughter is a teenager in a pack full of wolves. She’s highly aware of what sex is.” Lisa offered me a glass, which I took rather hesitantly.

I was no stranger to alcohol, but I didn’t want to make any silly mistakes in my current predicament.

Both of the she-wolves gave me a knowing smirk. “Don’t worry, honey, that cider is virgin. Although, wolves are a heartier species than humans. As long as you don’t drink like our dear Vanessa you won’t affect your fertility.” Lisa winked.

The little wheels in my brain began turning as I held the drink in my hands, and a few pieces of the puzzle began to fall together.

I felt stupid.

“She’s doing it on purpose.”

No one needed me to explain my vocalized thoughts. Evidently they already understood. I was still a little confused on why.

“We’re all going to be sad to miss your mating ceremony.” Lisa changed the topic, tucking her legs underneath herself so she could lean forward a bit more. “Unfortunately, even at the palace, there’s only enough space for the Alpha couples to attend. I’m thoroughly disappointed, yours will surely be the most entertaining.”

I raised an eyebrow, not sure what she meant by ‘entertaining.’

The three she-wolves shared a look with each other, and Jade let out a giggle. “I guess the old texts don’t go into the details.”

Her mother sighed, her eyes off in another world. “Every couple puts their own spin on it, but there's always a blood binding, a marking, and a visual consummation of the mating before the goddess and pack members.” She blinked slowly, and her gaze refocused on me. “Your brother and Jaime kept theirs small, with only a handful of witnessing couples and your dear Alpha Cerulli. Carmen and Ryan invited every creature on this side of the river; they put on quite a performance.”

Elissa hummed in agreement. “Our only shock came when she didn’t fall pregnant. The goal of all mating ceremonies is to end up with a pup, very few are unsuccessful.” She winked. “And if you think the sex that makes the little wolf feels great, just wait until the first day they smell their pup inside of you. It makes their wolf go rabid.”

I blushed, a small laugh falling from my lips as I watched Elissa wiggle her eyebrows suggestively.

The thought of Chris going any more rabid than he already had shown himself to be was honestly a little terrifying, and Mike… Mike was too guarded for me to be able to tell.

My hands gripped the rounded bottom of my glass, anxiety creeping through my veins at the idea of being forced to perform front and center in a giant orgy.

“You aren't afraid of a little blood, I hope?” Lisa and Elissa both looked at me with little smirks. I glanced between the two of them, a little worried.