Moonchild

Twenty Six

Aurie's last orgasm had pushed him past his limit and he had gone limp in my arms, teeth slipping from my shoulder with a moan, only time for a quick lap at it with his tongue as his beautiful red eyes flutter closed as he's pulled into unconsciousness.

He had been holding out on marking me back because he's been afraid that maybe he wasn't exactly what I needed.  He was everything I needed. Everything I wanted. He's frustrating, beautiful, cocky.... and he had me wrapped around his pinky.

I pull his small body close to mine... Before I found him arguing in the backyard with Cricket I had almost resigned myself to not finding a mate. I'm already in my 30's, and I hadn't even had the slightest hint of ascent.  I had gone looking. I had gone to all of our sister packs looking before taking over the pack. Sometimes it happens... But sometimes getting graced with a sassy Omega who enjoys wearing high heeled boots and driving you mad and all you can do is smile and say thank you.

How did I get this lucky?

My mind plays over and over the events of today as he subconsciously nuzzles closer to me, light shudders shivering through his toned body as he curls up against my chest, mumbling adorably in Korean as he dreams.

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Aurie
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I wake up feeling warm...and cherished in Lukas's arms. The room is dark and the house sounds still, but I know he isn't sleeping.

I couldn't help myself earlier when I marked him back, and I'm feeling slightly guilty over giving him shit for doing the same thing to me before... but at least now I understand that sometimes you just can't help it.

He had marked me again and it was so gentle about it compared to the first time... afterwords he had taken care of me just like was promised... and between that and me marking him back, it's as though our very nerve endings are tangled together.  Even if I had wanted to put my wall back up, I don't think I'd be able to.  I can feel every part of his being connected with mine... and a whole network of minds simmering just past his own.  I shy away from the pack link and let Lukas pull me closer as I explore his mind through our now completed mating bond.

He holds me close and lets his hands rub lazy circles along my spine adjust to the overwhelming emotions that flood me as I stumble into something he has laid out very clearly. Something he's eager for me to find but refuses to make me rush through it.
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Lukas
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Aurie stiffens in my arms before a quiet sniffle makes it's way up to my ears. He presses his pale palms to my chest as he stumbles through my feelings for him.  I'm not good enough with words to explain how important he is... how he makes my heart pound with every cute smile... how his giggles make me want to run up and kiss his sweet face every time I hear him laugh...how intensely I want him just like this in my arms for all time.

Most importantly he can finally feel just how much I don't regret him. That nothing else matters but the two of us. That no matter what pops up health-wise I'm not running away. Aurie takes his time unraveling my emotions and thought, and I try to lay as still as possible to let him. My mate's gentle mouth presses tender kisses against the mark he had so recently made as he lets himself settle into my warmth.

"..Lukas?" My sweet boy nuzzles into my chest, his hot tears falling onto my chest as he takes comfort in me.

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Aurie
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"Mmmm, what is it, Sweetheart?" Lukas's chest vibrates when he answers me. I can feel the flood of happiness he gets when I say his name, and it makes me shy knowing that he can probably feel my emotions too... that he'll know that my stomach does flips when he calls me pet names. I feel safe in his arms. That I feel wanted and special and overwhelmed by the depth of his emotion towards me for not really having been given the chance to get to know me.

He dips his head down and presses a kiss on my forehead before pulling me into a more comfortable position literally draping my body over his own. It shouldn't be comfortable for either of us, but somehow it's just right as his hands settle on the small of my back.

"I love you too."