She smiled drowsily, “You’re insane,” Brianna whispered as she shut her eyes, at ease in his embrace. He had the unmistakable impression that he would perpetually refer to her in that manner. He appeared to genuinely appreciate it.
“This is for you,” he embraced her.
Ryder’s Perspective
He awoke ravenous, yet smiled as he gazed at Brianna, his Mate, still slumbering in his embrace. She had not only claimed him, but he now bore her Mark as well, trailing his fingers slowly down her neck to her marked spot, having marked her twice. It posed no significant detriment.
He desired to mark her so that she would remember it, aware of his desire for her; thus, both he and his wolf had now claimed her.
After she had marked him, mating her was inevitable, and he could not refrain from marking her in return. She did not remember the initial occurrence; however, she would now. The mark on her neck remained unchanged, the exquisite filigree intact, with only a minor alteration in the position of the bite.
He had slightly misaligned his wolf’s mark, resulting in the two scars from his fangs being partially conjoined. It appeared that his fangs were larger than usual. He sensed her body tremble beneath his touch and smiled inwardly. Stimulating one’s erogenous zone was arousing. He withdrew his fingers from it. They required sustenance prior to his subsequent tasting of her.
He observed that it was already dark outside, caressed her face tenderly; she was now his eternal companion, his Mate and Luna. She not only Mated him, but also initiated the act by requesting, pleading, and imploring him. He felt elated as he had received her consent. He sensed Aiden’s happiness; his Mate had responded immediately to his call, displaying eagerness akin to Aiden’s desire for Layla. Their union was fervent, surpassing the intensity of his bond with Brianna.
He had not anticipated encountering Brianna so swiftly, believing it would require several weeks to reach that point. He was content to recline and observe her slumber in the bed. curled against him. Appreciated Aiden’s capacity to perceive in darkness, enabling him to observe her intently.
He heard his stomach rumble, feeling empty and famished. It likely indicated that she was also hungry, merely yet to awaken due to it.
I checked the time and was surprised it was only 1900. Establish a mental connection with his father to enquire about Logan, aware that their son would be Brianna’s primary concern.
Indeed, indeed, indeed. “Observe who has emerged for air,” he heard his father’s amused voice say.
Ryder could not suppress a smile, yet chose to dismiss it. “Logan, where is he located?” What is his condition?
Presently with Nolan and Stella. I accept the belief.
What information did you convey to him?Ryder enquired about Brianna and my absence throughout the day.
“The truth, my son, what more?”’
What?
I did not employ the term s*x. However, I informed him that you were engaged in Marking and Mating…Rowan fixed his gaze upon me, then simply withdrew.
Are there any concerns regarding Rowan?There was a persistent apprehension regarding Rowan’s reaction to the news.
I am not aware of that. Did she correctly identify you, Mark, as her son?
“Yes.” Ryder smiled again; Brianna is still asleep.
“Well done, my son; I am pleased for you.” Now to compile news. Nathan returned home today. Annabella remains present, however.
That is acceptable; I do not believe she will depart, as she has quickly formed an attachment to Stella.
“Interesting!’
‘Not really, Stella is an Arctic Wolf and Annabella is half Arctic Wolf.’
“Oh, that explains all the touching I saw today. Annabella is annoying Nolan and his wolf with the way she keeps touching Stella’s hair, though Stella doesn’t seem to mind it at all.”
Ryder chuckled. ‘it’ll sort itself out, likely Oscar I just still very possessive over his Mate.’
Felt Brianna stir in his arms ‘I have to go,’ he commented, and heard his father laugh. Likely knew Brianna was waking up, cut the link.
Looked down at her and watched as her eyes fluttered open and then looked up to him. Ryder smiled right down at her “Hi.”
“Hi.” She murmured softly back.
Ryder chuckled, she sounded a little on the shy side to him. “Logan is with Stella and Nolan, and I hear Nathan has gone back to his pack.”
“Good, I still don’t want to be around that man.”
“I wanted to inform you that father has already disclosed information about you and me to Logan.” Be advised, it is probable that the entire group is aware, as he is not one to withhold information.
Observed her shake her head in silence, appearing unperturbed. “Is Rowan in good condition?”“
“Evidently.” We shall observe. We ought to bathe and procure sustenance. I am famished.
“I could consume food,” Brianna affirmed.
Ryder smiled at her, leaned down to kiss her gently, growled slightly, and then withdrew, stating, “I’d better refrain from that, or we may not reach the dining room.” He heard her chuckle, which he cherished. Appreciated her apparent comfort with him, as their bond was fully marked, mated, and intact.
After showering and dressing, Ryder escorted Brianna downstairs to the dining room for a meal. The establishment remained open, with several pack members present, primarily patrolmen concluding their shifts. He and Brianna procured food, and for the first time, he observed her fill her plate voraciously, suggesting she had developed an appetite. He smiled to himself as they took their seats. She chose to sit beside him for the first time, a departure from her usual position across from him.
His father and Helen, as well as his unit, located them swiftly. Logan observed his father informing others of their absence, then took a seat beside Brianna, remarking, “You were absent all day.”
Brianna informed him, “I slumbered for the majority of the day.”
“That is not what Grandfather stated.”
Brianna glared directly at his father.
“I have just begun Mark and Mate.”
“Rowan comprehends the implications,” Logan murmured.
“I apologise, Logan.” Ryder overheard her express remorse to their son.
The boy was unaccustomed to anyone dedicating time to his mother in that manner. He would need to acclimatise to it, however. Ryder intended to passionately embrace his Luna continuously, as they had years to compensate for, and he was resolute in this pursuit.
It was gratifying to have his entire unit and his Luna gathered at the table, with the assurance that everything would be fine, that they would find happiness, and that his family was present to support him.
“Brianna?””
“Hmm.”
