Two days after the wedding...
NOAH'S P. O. V
They were all packed up and ready to leave his family home and head back to human civilization. Xander looked up at the perfect view of the woods, pack schools, play grounds and the most beautiful sunset.
"I will miss seeing the sun set."
For some explainable reason seeing his home in Xander eyes brought a warm, sappy emotions. He kissed his fated mates cheek and for a few moments just took in the scenery, Xander's body balancing on his.
"Thank you for showing me your home. It is beautiful and peaceful here, I am surprised you left."
He was elated to hear that because soon he wanted this to be their home too. He does not want Xander far away from him not even for a second, how would he survive days? Shit. Now he knows how his father felt when his mother worked in human territory as a therapist, he gets why he wanted her close to him. Would Xander find the separation as devastating as he would? He doesn't want Xander to sacrifice his career for him like his mother lovingly did for his father but they had to meet on even grounds.
"Not as beautiful as you."
His cheeks teased a rosy red and he stubbornly pushed him away, it was honestly cute to see his fated so affected by him. Xander's body told him everything his fated mate's lips were too stubborn or maybe shy to say.
"Did you pack your stuff? I need to get my toothbrush."
He chuckled as he saw Xander disappear into the bathroom, indeed both wolf and man can agree that they found their fated mate. They stumbled upon him and they had to take responsibility over their mate, to assure, protect, provide and love their mate. Their mate with deeply rooted trust issues, abandonment issues and this weird phobia to love and be loved. No matter what both sides of him vowed the man who is now packing his things will be theirs indefinitely. His wolf sealed his vow with a howl and he walked closer to Xander, holding him from behind and kissed his cheek making his own special vow.
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"Mom, dad. Do you approve of my Xander?"
Everything was now in the car all that was left was for the couple to get in and drive off but they couldn't leave without at least saying goodbye to his parents.
"Yes. Yes. Of course we do son, in fact I might love his more than you. Just look at him, he looks beautiful but I think you should work on putting more meat to his bones (she whispers). Here take this son, this is home cooked food there is not enough of Noah so enjoy."
His mother tease and winks at Xander.
"Whose mother are you."
"It is not my fault that you brought me a cute son in law. From this day going forward he is my son, if it cannot be by blood then it is by love."
Xander was at a verge of tears and he brought his mother into a hug, almost immediately he pulled back facing his parents.
"Thank you for your hospitality Mr and Mrs Zheng."
He bowed and they returned his bow.
"How respectful."
His mother glares golden daggers at her son but ends up laughing in reckless abandon. She then faced her son with the warmest smile ever, and that smile brought tears to his heart. They embrace and she gave Noah a warning that made him almost laugh out loud.
"Bring him next time you come visit, you can't be so pathetic I set up all your dates."
"Mom. You did not have to, you surprised me and I did not protest because I was yet to meet my Xander."
His argument made his fated face flush. Noah faced his dad and all he did was pat his back.
"Son. Stand up straight, you an alpha- I want you to hold yourself like how you want to be treated."
His dad struggles expressing how he really feels, so the look in his eyes and his firm side hug was all the encouragement he needs.
"Alright guys, we will be leaving now. I will call once we arrive to the apartment."
His mother pulled him one side and Xander must have figured it does not concern him because he walked away opting to wait for him his car. Attention residing on his mother's he frowned at the tears in her eyes.
"You have made me so proud son, you found yourself a special mate. My sons your steps to a better future started and you both make me proud... Pass this message to our son in law: Green tea, work for scent purposes and to chew on these when he gets. Uh. 'Stressed'."
She shrugs handing him ancient Chinese medicine or was it a branch? It was removed from its packaging therefore even if he wanted to know what is inside he would not. Dammit.
"Mom. What is this for?"
All his mother did was kiss his cheek and turn him around to face his car.
"Son, do not hurt or ever let my son in law go. Do not let him go son, fate blessed you more than you know. Go now. Tell him that he can speak to me whenever his ready."
Still confused he went to the car before he drove off, he thought his fated might have a better idea of what it is.
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XANDER'S P. O. V
"Green tea, works for scents and to you should chew on these when you get. Uh. 'Stressed'".
Noah recited the message word for word, trying to read the meaning of this in his blank gaze. Xander could do nothing but stare at Noah stupefied. At last the car began moving and Xander glanced back. Mrs Zheng waved smiling at him before disappearing in their phenomenal house.
She knows. Godd. The mother of the son he dates knows his little secret. Oh no. The little secret that has the ability to change everything in his life. His not ready. His not ready for the truth. His not ready to leave Noah, he just found him. Goodness was he that obviously (he thinks back)? No, it cannot be that. Could it have been his scent (he inconspicuously sniffs himself)? Nothing, he smells like nothing! So how the hell does she know? Once Noah finished speaking Xander felt his eyes widen in shock, she is helping him keep it a secret especially from her son?
He is completely grateful for her help, suppressants are mighty expensive. He cannot afford to buy the drugs and keep a roof over his head at the same time. Back story? Okay... Xander received a message yesterday from his mother. She is cutting him off until the day he visits and agree to face Parker, his nightmare. Hell no. The way he sees it, he has two options. The first being, visiting the house that packed his life with luggage (traumas). Or the second option, get a job. (Pretends to think) Job. Definitely getting a job. The point is he definitely is running out of suppressants and these would help since he knew his heat was pending.
"What does she mean by that? What are these?"
Pulling the bag away from him, he smiles and hate the fact he is lying to Noah.
"These are pain meds made by homeopaths. Y-you know how s-stressful school can be. Please, thank her for me. Uh this means so much to me. Thank you. Y-you should drive, focus on the road. Agh I am just stressed, I literally have a lot to do before this New Year starts."
Shit he does not look like he buys the story. He has strong feelings towards Noah but this is not about Noah so there is no need to involve him. Suppressants is the only thing that ensures he can breathe, the drug gave him security. This made him feel secure in his own body, alpha pheromones does not affect him as it would an omega on them. Other omegas, when alphas release pheromones or in heat their thoughts were the furthest thing from clear. Suppression's made him clear headed in the terms of, he is with Noah because he has fallen. Xander knows there is no way in hell he can accuse the man of foul play.
It is silent. Silence. Quite the whole way. They stopped at a hotel for the day after driving this time more than four hours.
"Xander are you keeping something from me?"
"Yes. A lot. But I do not want to get into it. Noah. I l-love you and I have never said that to anyone before nor have I even put it to thought, that was before you. I tried not to admit that to myself, but I do love you. Noah, please for now please trust my words- my heart. There are without a doubt many stories of my life that are just on me and has nothing to do with how I feel about you."
"I know. I just wanted to say. Uhm. Whenever you ready I will be here. I here to lend you a thousand ears and shirts."
"I cried one time."
He playfully punched Noah's side and shoulder. Both just laughing, at last things are going back to the way they were before. Even at the most of the anger and uncertainty he was happy the spark lit brighter, shinning on their connection that grew each day they spent in each other's company.
"Well then this is a nice bed... It would look better with you in it."
Noah started towards him and began slowly kiss and nibbling on his spot on his neck which made him shudder in pleasure.
"Ah. Noah. Please."
"My turn. I believe in us and our love. That is why I got you... This. It is not a gift but-"
"Wow. You found it! Thank you! I get the gesture, thank you so much. I thought I lost this."
The art book he had when he met Lucas and Leo. The art book he used to capture his fated mate the first time. Emotions weld up and he attacked Noah with pecks until he caught his lips. Xander sucked on Noah's neck until there was a visible mark amongst the fading marks, marking what is his. He became more confident brushing Noah's muscles. Shit this man is truly art, his perfect. His handsome, aura screams masculinity, his sweet and supportive. It does not help that Xander fell in love with this hard, soft body before him. How can he deny he loves him? Being with this man honestly feels like it is too good to be true. Was fate this generous to everyone?
He had no idea where he was going with this but his fated patiently waited for him to show him what he wanted. Dammit. This one alpha man is not just sexy, his also considerate. Xander grabs a hand full of condoms, the heights of pleasure not overridden by his need for protection. Xander will not be the one that will allow one night of fun alter his future even though they might be dating now, it is not worth the risk. He does not want to end up alone with children all because he left that night, his entire future to chance. Still inexperienced, he did fumble until he finally undid his alphas pants and rolled them down. When his face to face rose he saw a massive tent, that made him second guess his plan. His entire body is even toned, his the right amount of hairy and gorgeous geek Godd a sculptured body to boot. It does not matter what Xander did, every time he touched the man or kissed in anywhere he groaned. Fascinating Noah was as affected by his touch as he was with the gorgeous vision. A hand set to slowly help him slide the rubber down. Finally Noah takes control, he has been wondering how long the damn alpha to figure out he has no idea what he had to do.
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NOAH'S P. O. V
Xander still lay on top of him, content. That is when that scent kissed his nose again almost driving him feral. The same scent that drove him crazy and vigorously claim his fated is there. That is the reason he insists on condoms, why he freaked when they had sex without one... Delicious (the scent).
His little mate is an omega. Fuck. His scent slightly changed but it felt like a massive change on his side because of his starving wolf. Something was happening and what he was certain about was his instincts. When his beautiful omega is at the heights of passion he release pheromones like crazy. Fuck. His luck. Thank the goddess for the gift.
"Xander."
"Mmmm?"
He mumbled stopped exhausted.
"Are you fine?"
"Yes. Can we wait a while before we leave?"
Hell no. Not with that floral scent.
"My love. I do not know another way to ask this, so I am going to be direct... Are you an omega?"
A war battled in his mind. Anxiety, his worry made him anxious to sooth it.
"Honey. Just wrap your arms around me. I want you close, or at least under me writhing in pleasure."
Clearly not reassured Xander shot up from a comfortable sleeping position and ran to the bathroom, locking the door.
"Babe. I swear it is normal, Toby use to have his scent around me all the time. I just li-"
Shittt. The door immediately opened.