~Alaric~
I pulled my body along after I kissed my little honey pot and followed Brandon out the door and when we made it to the hall, I realized my aura was seeping out. I retracted my Alpha aura and Brandon visibly relaxed and took in a deep breath.
"It's starting Alpha, I would suggest not doing too much meet and greeting while she is unmarked. Not because she isn't safe but, the Possessiveness and jealousy is very intense not just in you, but her too. Luckily My position gives me a little bit of resistance and I could alert you this time." I rubbed the back of my neck feeling a little guilty
"I'll keep that in mind." he nodded
"Bella will be done shortly and I can give some recommendations for when it would be ideal to mark her" I nodded at him waiting and wondered
"Do all mates get these recommendations?" He shook his head
"Well.... yes and no. Most wolves don't but in your case as an Alpha it's helpful, especially with non-wolf mates. She is also extraordinarily strong, and you should prepare for the possibility that she may mark you as well. " I nodded and moved my hand, urging him to continue.
" There can be a wide range of reactions from mild to extreme so it's hard to predict what will happen, so I suggest being far enough away not to be heard but close enough to get help if needed. In she-wolves the chances of the different reactions are incredibly low as well as half-she-wolf females so we don't warn everyone about it, it would freak people out" I nodded
"I can't imagine why..." I said sarcastically and he chuckled
"Look on the bright side Alpha, the fact I'm giving you this warning is because you two are strong. Besides, the precaution is for the safety of others really, not the mated pair. There are plenty examples in the Archives in the privileged section. I also recommend that you and Luna journal the event and store it in the archives to help future generations."
I nodded and I felt him clasp my shoulder
"And from your friend Brandon, not shaman Brandon, I'm happy for you, congrats on finding your soul mate brother" he had a big smile and I smiled with him knowing this was different than him acknowledging my mate as Shaman. As man to man, one of my closest friends, someone I grew up with, had accepted my mate as is, none of that posturing for influence or to gain my favor. He was happy for me, and I clasped him on the shoulder back,embracing him in a brotherly half handshake, half hug.
"Thank you, it really means a lot. Just pray I don't mess it up somehow" we both started laughing as Bella exited the room and she smiled
"It went smoothly, sample is waiting inside. I emailed my finding directly to you Shaman so my findings won't be in her file, what's in my report should be kept secret." She lowered her head "Pardon me Alpha but reporting on patients is important" I waved my hand at her
"We are in a hospital Bella; time can mean life or death. this isn't the place to waste it on pleasantries" she bowed her head again
"thanks for your understanding, Alpha." She smiled and took her leave. Brandon took out his phone and was browsing looking for that email to confirm he got it and looked at me
"can you bring the sample to the door? I do not risk it, i rather not struggle to breath" I chuckled and nodded Dipping inside to grab the sample and popping my head out the door, handing the vial to him. "It will be a few hours before test results are back, so a little bit after lunch will be the soonest, I will be back." I nodded and he paused a moment "I will also have someone bring some herbs and some infused oils to help you two relax...I realized people may want to visit and with her not marked you both will be unsettled. " I frowned "This will affect her too? "But she isn't a wolf..."I sighed as he nodded, he nodded " Just like she feels the bond now she will feel the drawbacks as well" he waved and left, and I entered back into the room with my honey infused mate.
~Azaria~
I say nervous on the bed in a hospital gown wondering what the test would say. I stared at my mates back as he had half his body peaked out the door handing Brandon the sample. I was still in shock that the test went smoothly, and everything was in one piece. My train of thought was interrupted when I noticed Al taking my hand into his, lacing our fingers together. He kissed the back of my hand, and I smiled up at him and he kissed it a second time.
"I need to get us food, but it will only take a moment, ok?" I frowned and he chuckled.
"Me too babe, it is tradition for me to hunt for you, cook, and feed you but we can do that later. For now, I must make sure your stomach doesn't interrupt us again" he smirked and kissed my cheek that was red.
"Five minutes, I'll be right back!" Why couldn't my stomach be hungry quietly? I knew it was too good to be true! I should make a show out of being in this hospital bed, then he will feel guilty for teasing me. But then I will feel bad if I worry him....this mate bond is going to drive me crazy! I nodded and smiled at him, realizing he was trying to leave but not letting my hand go and I tried to pull it back.
"Wait....just one more kiss..." he pecked the back of my hand, my wrist, slowly up my forearm. He made eye contact that looked like he wanted to devour me and oh how I would let him.....wait.... no... I'm a sane woman who is not some out of control, hormone infused teen. of course, I'm not just going to throw myself at a stranger...right? I watched as he got closer, he had my arm extended and kissed his way up my shoulder and I started to giggle when he put on his best Gomez Adams voice.
"I adore you, Cara Mia." and I put on my best Morticia Adams and made overly seductive eyes...I looked cross eyed, but I replied.
"Mon Cher" and giggled as he kissed faster being in character, but his kiss landed on the crook of my neck and sparks danced over my skin and I pressed my legs together trying to suppress the urge to just let him have me right here and now. The playful mood was instantly over the
"Uuhhh..." was all I could say, and he nipped at my skin sending another shockwave through me. He growled into my neck, the vibration of his deep voice rumbled through my body, and he came up to whisper in my ear.
"Mine"
He grabbed my chin making me look at him, his eyes flicker from grey to gold. His wolf was here too! I stared at him in his eyes getting lost once more. My body moving on its own I reach for him, and he closes the space between us and kisses me gently but firmly, he nips at my lips and explores my mouth with his tongue, and I savored his vanilla scent my hand move to his arms to keep myself steady. I expected a more frenzied kiss, but he kept it slow and controlled, he held me flush to his hard body. the way he held me in his arms, I fit into him like I was made to be there. He held me and kissed me like I was the most precious thing in the world, and it felt like my heart cracked open and a warm light started to seep through. He groaned.
"I'm supposed to be getting food ..." I started to laugh, and he joined after a few seconds and after a moment it subsided.
"Ok I'm really going to get food; I will be back!" he smirked and backed away towards the door waiting till the very last second to turn and leave out the door.