Chapter 18 - Soothed

**Rhian's POV**

The realization hit me, "That would still fulfill the Uniter prophecy, and that would make sense as to why you would unite all creatures. You aren't a pureblood werewolf, you are a partial God!"

"We need to get to the bottom of this. Is there a library in town? Also, does your elder council have a special library...a little more specific to our history?" I knew I was beginning to ramble but this is what I do. Find a lead and chase it down. The only way we would be able to fully understand this was if we had all the information.

He hesitated, "I know there is a standard library downtown. We may have to enlist Doc or David if we need to look into werewolf history. There is only a limited number of people that know I am suspected to be the Prophesized Alpha."

"Most of the council is only aware that I shifted late in life and this is a foreign world to me. I am sure Doc and David will be able to help though. And I trust them."

I was suddenly invigorated with the new information, "Ok, Great! We need to get started right away!" I went to grab the side of the blanket to get out of bed.

He stopped and grabbed my hand, "Slow down, I see you are excited to get started but, it is the middle of the night. The public library won't be open and I highly doubt anyone else is even awake."

"Oh, yeah." My shoulders slumped when I realized I was going to have to wait. "This is frustrating, I wish we didn't have to wait. You don't happen to have a computer? Wifi? I am never getting back to sleep!"

"I have both disappointing news, and some good news which would you like to hear first?" He was smirking as he spoke.

"I guess the bad news not that I am sure it can get worse."

"I have a laptop, but no Wifi so it's not much use at the moment."

She scowled, "Figured, what's the good news."

He leaned in close and I could feel his warm breath across my neck as he whispered in my ear. "The good news is I can think of something that might take your mind off the situation."

I giggled, his breath on my neck had sent shivers through my body. I turned towards him, "Is that so, hmm I think you might just have to show me what you mean."

"As you wish!" He softly kissed my neck as his arms wrapped around me. One hand came up and with a finger on my jaw, he turned my face towards his. "May I?"

My body reacted to his touch and had me speechless all I could manage was a nod and a mumbled, "mm hmm" His kiss was soft sweet. The heat it was causing to run through me left me craving more.

Feeling suddenly ignited and brave I stopped the kiss to speak, "That is nice and distracting, would you mind if I tried something?"

Without even waiting for his response I shifted my body. Sliding one leg across his lap so that I was on my knees straddling him. I slipped my fingers under the edge of his shirt and pulled it off over his head.

I brought my hands back to his stomach sliding them slowly up his muscular chest. I moved slowly never breaking his eye contact. Oh, Goddess! Watching his eyes go wide with shock as I removed his shirt was thrilling. The gasps in his breathing and knowing it was me taking his breath away.

I was feeling uninhibited and seductive. The ripple of his abdominals excited me. With my arms wrapped around his neck. Attempting my most innocent voice with a grin, "Is this ok?"

I could hear the low growl in his voice and the deep breath he took to calm himself. "More than ok!" His hands slipped below my shirt so his hands moved across my back. One rested behind my shoulder blades and the other behind my neck. He used the new position to his advantage, I could feel his hips rock toward me as he pulled me in to kiss him.

I could feel my body shudder in excitement at every touch. His mouth parted and our kiss deepened. This feeling, this desire, was uncontrollable I didn't want to kiss him I needed to.

He was my mate and the flood of emotions, the tingle of every touch was something I had never experienced before. I pulled away panting out of breath with both hands on his jaw I stared into his amber eyes. I could feel the growing desire within me there was no point in resisting.

"Goddess, I need you right now!"

"Is that so?" Even his teasing voice made me stir. He lifted his hips and me rolling me onto my back. "Does this help?" He buried his head into the crook of my neck. Kissing my collarbone and moving upwards.

"Oh," escaped my lips with a shock. As he had made his way up my neck he playfully bit the bottom of my earlobe. I was not expecting it. He smirked as he came back to kiss me.

Every time he touches me it sends my body ablaze. Waves of fire overwhelm and excite me. I know why I was always told to wait for my mate. I can't imagine this ever being better with anyone else.

"I do feel like this is a little bit unfair," he was gesturing to my tank top that was still on.

"Easily solved!" I pulled my shirt off over my head. As I lifted my shoulders to release the shirt from my body I could feel him take advantage of the fact that my chest had been raised closer to his face.

He placed kisses along the top of my bra leading back up to my collarbone and back again. I was so distracted by the sensation I didn't even notice he had unhooked my bra and released my breasts.

The chill from being exposed to the air suddenly caused my nipples to harden. He took full advantage while cupping my breasts swirling his tongue around my nipple.

My hips instinctively bucked as the ambush of sensation engulfed me. I was putty in his hands pliable and willing to fulfill any fantasy. As long as he didn't stop touching me.

**Erick's POV**

We went from waking up terrified after a nightmare to me trailing kisses along her chest. Let me tell you I was not complaining. I wanted to devour her between my swarming desire and Robin's increased urging I knew this was going to be a long wonderful night!

I could feel her body respond to my every touch and it was driving me to explore more. I wanted to discover every inch of her body. Hearing her breath hitch or her body shudder was driving me crazy.

While still paying attention to her ample chest I slid my hand to her waistline. Teasing along the edge when I heard her plead. "Yes, please touch me."

I began to trail my kisses lower along her stomach. Reaching her hips I slid off her shorts and panties in one go. She lifted her hips making it a smooth motion.

I teased the inside of her thighs planting small slow kisses. Listening to her tiny moans of anticipation. I used my thumb to swirl across her nub. I could feel how ready for me she already was.

I shifted between her legs and began lapping up her juices. She was dripping wet and the taste was intoxicating. My hand roamed up across her thighs and hips until it was spread wide across her stomach. I could feel her body buck below me with every wave of pleasure.

"Mmm, oh, yes." she moaned in hushed whispers with her voice occasionally hitching and stuttering as she was overcome with the sensation.

**Rhian's POV**

I grabbed a fistful of his hair in my hand. Unsure as to whether I was attempting to hold him between my legs or brace myself for the next storm of pleasure I knew was coming. I was astonished at his ability to find just the perfect spot to send jolts through me.

"Erick.." I moaned out again my body had never felt this alive. He worked his way back up my body. He was kissing the nape of my neck and the warm breath against my skin made me shiver.

"I want you, I need you, can I keep going?" his words came out more like a growl.

Suddenly sheepish I admit, "I...I'm a ...I've never." She panicked when the shock registered on my face. "I want to though, just be gentle please."

"Are you sure? We can wait?"

I nodded and he proceeded to prop his body over mine. His weight is supported by his arms as he returned to kissing me slowly softly. "I'm sure!" my words were breathy.

He positioned centered his body and using his hand to guide himself into my opening he pushed slowly softly entering me.

I winced even if he had already prepared me it was like a sudden sharp pain followed by a feeling of fullness. He paused, swept a piece of my hair away from my face. "Are you ok? Do I need to stop?"

His worry was endearing I smiled up at him and kissed his nose. "It's ok, keep going." As he continued to move in and out I was able to stretch around him. The pain turned to pleasure. Moving together in sync with one another.

**Erick's POV**

I panicked at the realization that she was a virgin but she wanted to continue. I started slow easing inside of her. She tensed briefly but quickly relaxed. It was like a glorious symphony working together in harmony.

I could feel her clenching around me I knew from the sounds of her moans she was getting close and I wasn't going to be able to resist much longer. It was as if she had molded perfectly around me. Every push and pull stimulated every nerve ending perfectly.

I thrust myself deep within her and felt her shudder and twitch beneath me. The sudden squeeze caused me to lose control and we collapsed down on her. Still panting and trembling in the ecstasy of our releases.

I hadn't even removed myself when she looked at me with a dazed smile. "We're definitely going to have to try that again!"

"Already insatiable, huh?" I giggled and leaned in to kiss her.

"Only for you! There is a reason a lot of us wait for our mates the connection is charged. It makes things all the more extraordinary. Just wait until we mark each other, it can get intense. Or so I am told."

The topic had never come up so I was confused, "What do you mean mark each other? Are we going out to get matching tattoos?"

"No silly, I forgot this is all a bit foreign to you." She pulled her hair to one side exposing her neck and collarbone and traced delicately. "Right here, you will mark me by partially shifting. I will do the same to you." She kissed my neck in the area it felt like a bolt of lightning.

"That feels amazing." My eyes bulged as the sensation sent waves of shudders through me. "When do we get to do this marking?"

She giggled at my excitement, "Soon if we want it to be considered official we need to have a witness of some level of prominence within the pack."

"We can always go see Doc tomorrow!"

She playfully pushed my chest, "And I am the insatiable one? Patience, we have the rest of our lives together."

"Nothing would make me happier," Eventually with the mood dramatically different after our evenings' activities, she drifted off to sleep cradled within my arms. After staring at her in amazement and breathing in her intoxicating scent I succumbed to sleep as well.