by Jade Royal
“I’ve been longing to have you again ever since our first time,” he commented.
“Me too,” she agreed. “I’ve fucked before, but you were the only male that gave me true pleasure. Now I know why my wolf wanted me to find your pack in the first place.”
“What do you mean?”
“I was wandering around the woods in wolf form, and for some reason, my animal wouldn’t let me pass Kameron’s territory without coming onto it. She took control and led me to Kameron. And now I know why. She felt that her mate was near.”
“That wolf of yours brought us together,” Jayce smiled.
“And we should have never let our differences take us apart.” Jayce ran his thumb over her plump lips.
“Mate with me,” he whispered. “So I don’t have to wear silver when I’m around you.” Rita felt a sense of panic. There should be nothing holding her back from completing the bond with her mate. But she felt so unsure. So afraid of the secrets she had yet to show him or tell him. There was still also the fact that she didn’t want to take the role of beta. She wanted to orient herself around being a mother.
“You know how I feel about being beta. And I don’t want to hold you back either.”
“Well then let me mark you again until we figure it out. But I need to do something.” Rita sensed his need, and it only hiked up her own need. Since they were already so close together, Rita didn’t have to lean far to kiss him. He was ready to ravish her lips sending fire and desire ripping through her body. Her nipples hardened beneath his t-shirt. When he went to grab her ass under the shirt, Rita stopped him, fearful that he would feel the raised scars on her body. Distracting him from why she didn’t want him to touch her, Rita grabbed his growing erection. She quickly undid his jeans so she could pop him out of its confines. He was large and engorged in her hand, and for a moment she wanted to chicken out. But then she remembered the feeling of Maverick entering her body. She shivered in disgust. The only thing she wanted to remember was the feeling of her mate. That’s it.
“I want all of you,” she whispered as she rubbed his large erection.
“The keys to the cuff are in my pocket,” he said knowing what she meant. He kissed her neck, trailing kisses along her collarbone. While she shimmied out of her underwear, he fished for the keys in his pocket. Rita was going to throw the panties off the bed, but Jayce grabbed it and held it against his nose. He inhaled before moaning in pleasure. Rita understood what he was doing. He needed her scent almost overpowering anything else, or he would lose control. Thankfully the honey dripping from her insides at just his kisses had pooled in her panties before she’d taken them off. Her fresh arousal would smell nothing like Maverick.
He pressed the flimsy material of her panties to his nose with one hand, and used his other hand to delve into her honey slicked folds to prepare her for his entry. Moaning, and humming in delight, Rita unlocked the silver cuffs. The cuff around the wrist of the hand that was fingering her insides, she took longer to uncuff. She couldn’t quite concentrate as he was digging inside of her, making her gush fluids. But she successfully got the cuffs off him. His wolf eyes came to life, glaring down at her. Rita was unsure how much of Maverick he could still smell, and the growl that he let out made her apprehensive. He threw her panties to the side, pulled his fingers from her folds and yanked her by the hip close to him. She raised her leg, draping it over his hip as his erection searched for her opening. His claws were digging into her hips, making holes in the t-shirt that allowed for his claws to embed into her skin.
He teased her opening, fucking her with his tip before he slammed himself home. Rita felt her eyes light up with the power of her wolf. Feeling her mate inside her brought her to immediate release. She shivered as she came hard. Jayce pulled her close and rested his forehead against hers locking stares with her.
“Even better than I remembered,” Jayce groaned. His hips took on a life of its own pumping within his mate’s tight cavern of honey. He could feel her muscles clamping all around him as she continued to orgasm. They kissed each other sloppily. Jayce felt like he couldn’t get enough of her. He pumped harder and harder, and still, he wanted more. He wanted the pleasure to be never-ending. But both him and his wolf was strung too tightly. There was no way he was going to last any longer. His balls tightened ready to help shoot out his release. Since his claws were still digging into her hips, Jayce dragged them along her skin deep enough to mark her. the magical bond inside them started to knit together, but Jayce kept his bite to himself causing the bond to tear apart.
She wasn’t ready to complete the bond, and even if it made Jayce upset, he wasn’t going to rush her into making that type of decision. Their mating had to be without question. Rita let out a soul-shattering scream of ecstasy. Having him mark her and fuck her intensely made her succumb to a back-breaking orgasm. Jayce let out his own shout as his hips bucked. He jammed himself deep within her as his release began spurting out of him. For only a second a scene flashed in his head. It was the image of Rita round with his pup inside her, and then the picture was gone. Jayce never experienced that before but seeing the image made him actually think about having pups with his mate. Yes, he wanted them to be the powerful beta couple they were but at the same time, he wanted to have little shifter babies that would carry their mother’s good looks, strength, and intelligence.
Both of them were breathing heavily as they looked at each other. Jayce’s erection slowly died out, but he never withdrew from her body. He took a deep breath and exhaled a sigh of relief. Maverick’s scent was no longer attached to her skin. Jayce couldn’t help but nuzzle her neck finally feeling some sense of content.
“I’m going to fill your belly with as many pups as I can,” Jayce whispered. “I’ll give you the family you desire. All because I love you.” Rita couldn’t even breathe. How do you respond to something like that? How do you even begin to thank someone for being willing to give you what you want to make you happy?
“Jayce I-”
“It’s alright,” he hushed her.
“I know the beta position scares you, but we will figure it out. Because I’m not letting you go. Not this time. Understand?” Rita just nodded. “Use your words,” he ordered softly.
“I understand,” Rita spoke. He kissed her on the nose satisfied at her answer. He tried to caress her by putting his hand under the t-shirt. Panicking, Rita backed off separating their bodies. She climbed out of the bed quickly creating more separation. Jayce sat up and looked at her, suspicion painted on his expression. But instead of asking any questions he got out of the bed and fixed his clothing.
“I have to go and help Kellan get contact with the girls’ alpha, he said speaking of Maya, Amber, and Brandy. Then we have a pack meeting.” Rita nodded wrapping her arms around herself. Jayce didn’t like how reserved his mate had become. He was so used to her speaking his mind her new attitude threw him. But being kidnapped was no easy situation. Things probably happened that changed her.
“Rita,” he called. She vaguely looked at him.
“Look me in the face,” he ordered. This time she brought her eyes directly to his.
“I’m not going to pretend that I can even comprehend the shit that you went through with Maverick. I’m also not here to judge you for whatever happened either. I’m here to support you. Because nothing changes the fact that I’m your mate. Nothing changes the fact that I’m ready to spend my life with you. You’re a strong woman Rita. You’ve got attitude, and you speak your mind. Don’t let anyone take that away from you. Not even me. Now come here and give me a kiss so I can go.”
“You’re gonna stop ordering me around,” she said as she walked up to him. He cracked smile.
“Now that’s the mate I remember.” He wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed her softly. “I’m not done with you yet either, so I’ll be back after the pack meeting.”
“Are you telling me or asking me huh?” she teased.
“I think I need to g
et further in them guts to be satisfied. Plus, I lasted like 2 minutes. I don’t want you walking around here thinking your mate ain’t shit but a two-minute man. I can’t have that on my conscience.” He pecked her on the lips then turned and left the room without saying anything else. Rita was speechless as a warmness filled her stomach. A smile crept on her lips as she felt her cheeks heating. She felt like she was a teenager experiencing her first crush. But that’s how being mated was supposed to feel right? Without a doubt, she loved Jayce. And she listened to his words. She just hoped he meant what he said about not thinking of her any differently. Because she’d yet to tell him what she done, or showed him her scars.
She appreciated his words about her character. It made her believe that although she went through the shit, she did with Maverick, she still came out on top. Or well, she was free. And she’d just been able to share her body with her mate. And that was something precious to her. Knowing Kellan and Jayce were busy handling business. Rita dressed and hurried over to Bliss’s bedroom. Kellan was leaving the room when Rita arrived, but he didn’t notice her since he was already through the tunnels.
“Hey Bliss,” Rita said knocking on the door.
“Come in!” Bliss sang. Rita entered the bedroom and was hit with the aroma of sex. Kellan and Bliss’s scents mingled together in the most perfect way that gave the aroma of their sex a fragrant smell. It was nothing like Hera and Maverick’s scent. That was god awful. But Rita supposed sex between mates was fragrant because that was who you were meant to be with.
“Must be great fucking the alpha,” Rita teased her. Bliss smiled.
“Great ain’t even the word. And wait, I know you ain’t talking shit coming in here smelling like Jayce’s semen.” Rita gasped.
“I do not!” She laughed. Bliss burst out laughing.
“That’s what you get for teasing me.” Rita shook her head and hopped into Bliss’s bed.
“This is safe for me right?” Rita asked, looking around the bed to make sure she wasn’t sitting in any body fluids.
“We didn’t make it to the bed,” Bliss smiled while winking. She joined Rita in bed. “Well you smell like Jayce for real, so that’s a good thing?” she asked.
“He marked me to take away Maverick’s scent. But we spoke about our mating.”
“And?”
“If we complete the bond I’m going to become the beta. Much like you became the alpha female when Kellan mated with you. Only problem is that I know for certain we’ll mate. We’re born wolves, and we understand the importance of mating. Plus we don’t want to be in pain.”
“What’s holding you back?”
“I don’t want to be beta,” Rita admitted.
“I always envisioned myself having a family, but the dynamic with Jayce changes things. I’m not interested in the politics of being beta. It’s paperwork and full of tasks, and I’m not that kind of girl.”
“Hm, I see,” Bliss said. .
“It’s not easy to have to take on something you don’t want to or see yourself doing. But look at me. I’m a human turned shifter, and now I’m the alpha female of a pack. I could barely handle my own damn life much less the lives of shifters when I just became one myself. But like I’ve been learning the universe works in mysterious ways.”
“I’m just worried I’ll screw it all up. I’ve never been in a uniformed pack until now and when I first found Kameron’s pack where I met Jayce and the guys. I’ve just always dreamt about having a family. Being with people who loved me and who I could love in return.”
“Well can I ask you something?”
“Sure.”
“Do you love Jayce?”
“Yes,” Rita could answer without hesitation.
“If you love him then trust him to help you do right by the position. Plus, I think being beta is something he wants just as bad as you want kids. Is he willing to give you kids? Or pups, sorry the human in me,” Bliss smiled.
“He told me he was moments ago in my room. He has no doubts about having pups even though its, not something he wanted at the moment.”
“Relationships are sometimes made up of sacrifices Rita. Jayce is a good man. I don’t want to see you lose him over a technicality. That, plus I think you’re more of a beta than you realize.” Rita stayed quiet, her thoughts enveloping her. Bliss saw her expression change with her deep thoughts and knew there was a lot she was considering.
“Wanna know something?” Bliss asked.
“What?”
“I’m not ready to have a pup.”
“You’re not?”
“Nope. But guess what? I’m going to make sure I have a pup. And soon.”
“You are?” Rita was confused. Surely if Bliss wasn’t ready for a pup, she shouldn’t have one.
“Why? If you’re not ready?” Rita asked.
“Because you want to have a pup,” Bliss shrugged.
“And because my pack is depending on me and Kellan as alphas to start the growth of the pack. I’m not ready for a pup but I know having Kellan I’ll have the best kind of support in this world. That plus I love my pack and will do what I need to. And it’ll be cruel of me not to procreate so you can have a baby with your true love.”
“Oh, Bliss.” Rita leaned over and hugged Bliss tightly. Now Rita knew what she needed to do. It didn’t matter if she didn’t want to be beta. She had a mate that she needed to support just like he would support her. And Bliss showed her that sometimes love came with sacrifices. If she was going to have pups earlier than she planned for the sake of Rita being able to have her own baby. then there was nothing that should hold Rita back from committing to her mate. It was going to be hard, but she was going to show him her scars and tell him her secrets. If he accepted it, then she was going to complete the bond.
“Thanks so much,” Rita said pulling away. “I understand now.”
“Good,” Bliss smiled.
“Where we having the pack meeting? There’s much to discuss.”
“We werent invited,” Bliss scoffed.
“None of the she-wolves. Kellan says we can’t fight with Maverick.” Rita sucked her teeth.
“Well, I’ll have Kellan know he has no hope of getting to Maverick without us. Come on let’s get the other girls and crash that damn meeting. I oughta slap Jayce for tryna leave me out of it.”
“Oh you’re gonna be a great beta,” Bliss laughed as she followed Rita out of the room.
Chapter Fourteen
Jayce walked into the meeting room after having a talk with the three young wolves. They could sense their alpha was still alive and thankfully it was the same pack where Gemma’s parents had retired too so he could easily find them by getting in contact with Gabe and Gina. Kellan was inside the room looking over some papers when Jayce entered. Kellan looked up quickly not sure what kind of mood his friend would be in. Shock filled his features when he saw how relaxed Jayce was.
“Hey,” Jayce greeted. Jaxson and Tristan looked at each other confused.
“Hey,” all three wolves replied at the same time. Jayce noticed the looks his friends were giving him. He handed Kellan the silver cuffs.
“I think I’ll be good without them,” Jayce replied.
“Interesting,” Kellan said. He leaned over and took a whiff of Jayce. He smelled of Rita, but their scents hadn’t combined.
“We’re not mated yet,” Jayce said.
“But soon.”
“So you’re over the fact that the muthafucker marked your woman?” Tristan asked.
“No, I’m not over it. I’m still pissed. But she doesn’t smell like him anymore. That’s all I care about for the moment. Anyways, in other news, I talked to the girls about their alpha. He’s still alive. I’ll try the phone numbers I have for him, and if I get no response, I’ll seek out Gabe and Gina.” Tristan, Jaxson, and Kellan were at a loss for words at how Jayce was seemingly normal. For all this time he’d been struggling, and it was weird to see him the same normal guy again.
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bsp; “I guess sex does fix a lot of shit,” Jaxson commented. Jayce shot him a look.
“Shut it,” he snapped with a smirk on his face.
“Are we going to get to the meeting or not?”
“Alright beta,” Kellan smiled.
“Let’s get to the meeting.” They all sat around the table, but before they could even begin to speak, Kellan smelled the mixed scent of his mate along with the other she-wolves.
“Get ready for trouble,” Kellan said just as the door opened and the ladies walked into the room. Bliss and Rita stood in front wearing determined looks on their faces.
“We demand that we be part of this meeting,” Rita said.
“I already gave my orders on that. None of the she-wolves are to be included,” Kellan replied.
“Well,” Rita began. “Sorry for my disruption and you can punish me for my disrespect, but you can take your orders and shove it up your ass. We’re gonna be part of this meeting because you have no hopes of getting near Maverick without our help.” If it were anyone else talking to him like that, Kellan would have an outright display of his domination. But it was Rita. And she was a firecracker. She always spoke her mind, and Kellan loved it. So he couldn’t help the smile that came to his face.
“Duly noted,” he said nodding his head.
“Have a seat ladies.” Bliss sat next to Kellan at the head of the table while the other wolves spread out. Jayce immediately stood and gave Rita his seat.
“Maverick wants pups by any she-wolf he can get his hands on. He even injected Hera with human medicine to speed up her heating cycle. I thought it was going to work, but then after a day her heat vibes just died out. But if he gets that kind of drug out there to any wolf, it can be dangerous. He has a very unlimited supply of wolfs bane, which is why it’s imperative that we attack him from a different angle.”
“What do you propose?” Kellan asked her. Rita noticed he was giving her the respect and authority of the beta position by even asking about her plans of attack. The alpha would only take consultation of those proportions by his beta and his mate of course.
