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Zavier's eating with Abijah sitting next to him and I'm listening to her intently as usual. I hear her talking about when she was in the Spirit Realm earlier, does she really think it was a dream? I hear the Luna say, "When you meet your Mate getting Marked is like exchanging rings at your wedding. And the Mating Ritual is the Honeymoon." I feel Abijah's nervousness through the bond even before she gasps. And I can hear some of her thoughts also. Especially when she is emotional, I know she's still scared of that Beta. Which is why she ran from me in the tub.. Sigh I really don't know how to help her out with that yet. But I'm going to do everything in my power. And I Am Very Powerful!
"How long does it last?" Abijah whispers she was getting stressed out and I didn't like that. So I'm going to try to cheer her up. 'Zavier let me speak to Abijah real quick.' I feel his reluctance but he gives me control. The Luna tells Abijah, "It can be as long as you want a few days, weeks or months. It's completely up to you. And I'll excuse you from work of course. You may not be able to move or walk for awhile." I can hear some of the other females agreeing. But I felt unease, nervousness, curiosity and a tiny bit of excitement coming from Abijah. "What exactly happens at a Mating Ritual?" She asks them Luna Latoya and Luna Tatianya answers her with a warm smile.
"You'll both accept each other as Mates!" Tatianya says then Latoya adds, "And because you will be Alpha and Luna, you'll also accept each other as that as well. Once you accept one another and Mate your bond will seal forever." I feel her relaxing a bit at this information. Then the Gammas wife says happily, "You will also need to be added to our Pack!" That's true, I really hope she's not too overwhelmed by everything that's expected of her. I mindlink her, 'I understand that it's a lot to deal with but I'll be right here with you forever, Angel okay?' She looks at me gratefully and smiles that beautiful smile that makes my fur rise in joy! Fuck I want to Bite her! I feel my canines extend, my eyes blacken and Abijah's eyes widen, "Ta.. Tank?" "I'm sorry Angel I just really want to sink my teeth into you!" She trembles lightly and I can hear her thoughts, (What the.. is it weird that I'm afraid and aroused by that?) The Luna whispers to her, "That's actually a great compliment, Abie." And giggles but Abijah gives me a weary look saying, "Is it now? Hmm.."
I hold her chin, "Did you think that you were dreaming of me and Zavier earlier?" She frowns and nods. "Really? So you think that I ate you out on your blanket in a dream? Oh Abijah you naughty girl." I tease her. She gasps surprised, (How the Hell does he know about that? It had to be a dream right? I.. I woke up, to wake up means you had to be sleeping first! This is humiliating, why would he say that out loud? He could have just said it in my head! I just Can't Even with him!)
Several of the people at the table coughed, gasped or covered their mouths, staring amused in between me and her. I get a mindlink from Alpha, 'Tank I need to speak with you.' 'Okay.' "Abijah that was no dream but the Spirit Realm and I can assure you it was very real." I slowly lick my lips at her, "And like I said we will continue that at our Mating Ritual tonight." I lean in close to her ear whispering, "You taste Perfect by the way." I kiss her Mark eliciting a half moan, half whimper out of her. Before going to see what the Alpha wants. "Yes Alpha?"
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"Oooh hoo hoo, Abijah! So that's what took y'all so long huh? You were getting it on!" Toya muses jeez she's just as bad as him! I cover my steaming hot face with my hands and pray to float away from here, smh. "I thought I was dreaming, that's what happens when you sleep, you have dreams! I didn't know I was in another.. Realm. Like how does that even happen?" I whine pouting, God I just wanna run and hide. "Abie you need to stop acting like your ass didn't enjoy every second of that tongue. Because head in the Spirit Realm is Da Bomb! Wooooo!" She hoops and hollers. The other females at the table completely agreed joining her in the shouting. And it calmed me down some, they were so open and wild lmao!
"You also need to know that we are very horny creatures. Tank's gonna be tapping that ass on the regular. So I'll understand if you miss work because of your constant inability to use your legs." She chuckles and Rosy sings, "And when we're done, I don't wanna feel my legssss!" From the song Motivation by Kelly Rowland we all started singing it along with her. I calm down completely, it's impossible to stay embarrassed or nervous around these girls lol.
"We're just tryna get you to come out of your shell gurl! You need to know that we care about you for real. You're gonna be our new Luna and give birth to the future Alpha or Luna. We have to start your Luna training soon also. Because a few months after I give birth, me and Dee will be on the road again." I ask, "On the road again? Where are y'all going?" She shrugs, "Everywhere, we usually spend a month or two at each Packhouse in our territory. To make sure shits running smoothly and then we move on to the next one. The only reason we're here in Milwaukee for so long is because I'm pregnant. And it's my birthplace, so I want all my pups born here too. Call me old-fashioned." She smiles and asks, "Hey I would love if you could be in the room when I give birth, Abie?" I was super happy, "Sure, I was a Labor and Delivery CNA for 3 years before I started working here! I'd love to!" We hug and all us women start talking about baby girl names. I choose Ruby & Jade or Lila & Rose.
They started asking me about the Spirit Realm and I begrudgingly told them about all the times I was there. And how I thought it was a dream or nightmare that I kept having. We all held hands and although we were sitting at the party. We consciously were at the Park in the Spirit Realm. Just by remembering what happened to me made it appear right in front of us. They were able to witness everything from my perspective like they were me! They all expressed their sympathy for me and their hate for Beta Shawn. When we returned Toya says, "So that's what my wolf, Quita was talking about. She sensed you in the Spirit Realm and rescued you from Kongol!" Guadalupe or Lupe asks, "So you were being beaten by him in reality and attacked by his wolf in the Spirit Realm! Holy Shit Abie, you're very strong to have survived that!"
I didn't feel very strong, if anything I felt very weak! Rosy adds, "You know he's won 'Beta's Brawl' the last three years in a row!" "What's that?" I ask, Tati answers, "In the month of March we hold an event called 'Beta's Brawl'. Basically every Beta in our territory fights each other in human & wolf form. Not to the death or anything like that. But it's just because with the current Alpha and Luna traveling so much. The Beta is the next strongest ranked member, so he or she has to be strong. And the winner goes against the Alpha at the end. But they never win against him." Toya adds, "Yes and we award them handsomely for winning the Brawl. But if they lose too many times or there are too many attacks on their watch. Or they are not being a sufficient leader, we demote them and promote someone else to the position after the challenge is met."
I ask, "Challenge?" She says, "Yes another member can challenge the Beta for their position, since it's up for grabs. If they win they get promoted if they lose then they don't. And another candidate can try, we only allow the Beta to be challenged 3 times. But if no one beats them, they can keep their position but needs to work harder at protecting the territory." Wow I had no idea about all this. But it was good getting what happened to me off my chest.
"You know it actually feels good to talk about this. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of me. Thanks Ladies!" We did a group hug and Tati says, "Sistas gotta stick together gurl, that's what we're here for. Support, love, motivation, companionship and sometimes juicy gossip, oh and shopping." Rosemita or Rosy says, "Of course shopping!"
We all laugh and it feels great to know I have friends. Friends I didn't know I would ever have. I take my seat and Tank sits next to me pulling my chair closer saying, "Come here, you're to far from me." I giggle as he laid his right arm on my shoulder, he's so crazy. I interlock my fingers in his and ask, "What did the Alpha want?" He looks at me, "Just to tell me we can move into Our new quarters tomorrow. And you get to decorate the whole thing." Oh wow already?! Things move very fast here in the werewolf world! Tank nuzzles the left side of my face, "Yes it does." Huh, "Yes what does?" I question him and heard him in my head. 'Things move very fast in my world.' WTH! 'I can hear your thoughts, Angel.' Holy.. what?!
'Yes I can hear your thoughts, calm you down, heal you and much, much more. You'll see, the greater our Bond grows the more powerful and unstoppable we will become!' 'Wow, Tank I.. just never seen my life heading in this direction before. I'll need lots of training to live up to your expectations. But I am willing to put forth the effort, if you have patience with me?' He cups my face and kissed me passionately it was out of this world intense and made me moan really loud! He releases me from the kiss slowly, goodness gracious! "I have all the patience in the world for you, Angel. Zavier wants to go play with you, so I'm going to take a nap. I'll need all of my energy for you tonight. Later, Mate." He kissed my cheek then I hear Zavier's voice, "Come on Ms. J let's go play!" Gasps! He throws me on his shoulder and runs off towards a garage. Jeez will I ever get used to this back and forth? "Zavier where are we going?" "Racing!" What?!