34 The Price of Mate Bonds
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Everly
I awoke suddenly from my slumber, breathing heavily and sweating. Luckily I did not have another nightmare per say, I couldn’t remember this one. have you ever had that really strange or creepy feeling while you were sleeping that something was touching you, watching you? Yeah, that’s what I was feeling and it made me really uncomfortable. It was not the calming, loving touches of my mates and it scared me.
Strong arms tighten against my waist and warmth surrounds me; I focus on steading my breathing and in no time I am able to calm down. The mixture of wood, musk, and occan senses flood my senses and I relax into the arms holding me down.
“You okay sweetheart?” The strong husky vibrato of Octavius whispers just above my head as I was nestled between two muscular chests.
“Yeah, just a weird dream.” I whispered into his chest, nuzzling my nose further into his mighty pecks. He answers me back by tightening his arms, embracing me completely.
“Try to go back to sleep love I hear Atticus‘ tired voice say behind me and I feel lips give me a sweet kiss on the top of my head.
The fire embers cast a soft, crackling glow around the room. As I started to fall asleep once again, I thought I saw a dark patch, almost like a thick shadow near the bed. But my eyes must have been seeing things and I was once again taken to dreamland.
A few hours later…..
“Good morning sweetheart” Octavius‘ voice was sweet and gentle, next to my ear. His hot breath tickled my face, his light stubble on my cheek added to the sensation. I began to squirm as his hands found their way to my secret tickle spots and his boisterous laughter filled the bedroom.
“I’m up! I’m up!” I squealed, trying to get away from this heinous crime, only for him to continue his pursuit and my laughter almost made me pee my pants. “Stop! Please! You win, you win! I have to pee!” I screamed and rolled out from his grasp and sprang to my feet, running to the bathroom in haste.
After doing my business, I went back into the bedroom to find Octavius and Alexander sitting on the edge of the bed, half naked still in their sweatpants. Their very visible V lines prominent and my girly parts went ablaze and it did not go unnoticed because their eyes turned gold and a soft growd erupted from their chests.
“I know, I know!” I said in haste. “I can’t help it! You both are just so yummy to look at. Sue me!” I said teasingly and they shook their heads in unison. Alexander stood up and crossed the rest of the room and pulled me flushed against his chest so I was forced to tilt my head to look up to him before he claimed my lips in a smoldering kiss. Too soon he broke away and he greeted me “good morning!” I was still panting from that lip lock to answer so 1 just nodded and smiled.
He untangled himself from me with a small chuckle, kissing my cheek again before exiting out of the room.
Octavius stood and opened his arms to me, which I of course walked into. His morning kiss was short and sweet. “Take a few minutes and get ready sweetheart. Rose will be here shortly with breakfast. When you are done, come to the main office. We have lots to discuss.”
He gave me another quick kiss before he too disappeared through the door. I went back into the bathroom and made quick work of my I decided to wear my hair in a ponytail and found some eyeliner, mascara, and peach lip gloss. I exited the bathroom to see Rose settin the window.
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I found a burgundy sweater dress with faux black and gold buckles on the sides sitting on the already made–up bed. It was three quarter had a square cut neckline. Black leggings and black flats with matching black lace undergarments completed the ensemble. I quickly got dressed and had a lovely simple breakfast with Rose who was talking all about how there was going to be some big news later today.
After breakfast, we made our way to the King’s main office and she left me outside the giant door. I took a moment to center myself, feeling very nervous suddenly. “Suck it up Ev! You are the bomb diggity dot com. I told myself and smiled. I knocked three times and heard a soft yet commanding
“COME IN!
I opened the door and slipped inside. My mates were all sitting around the coffee table on the sofas and armchairs.
“Hey baby girl!” Atticus said, putting away his phone in his suit coat pocket. “Hi!” I replied with a smile.
“Come sit love!”” Jupiter said, patting the open spot between him and Lucien.
“So we need to talk” Lucien said getting straight to the point. I remained silent, waiting for them to have “this talk.”
to assure you that no one, and I mean NO ONE is going to replace you. You
mates. You are the other half to our souls and therefore you will be ours,
sine turnsall among the supernatural races and you being human was certainly unexpected.” You could tell he was trying to be very
space leang him know it is okay to continue.
witch mou and let you settle down into this new life a little more. We acknowledge that you are only eighteen
the responsibilities that ent
our mate bond is no easy feal”
wing the
The Count to demanded that we mate and muck you by the next fill Which is in three days.” He finished.
they would mark me. We obviously have sexual desires towards each other. Three days is looked around at the faces of my manes and they had very conflicting emotions. “Hey, it’s okay. Why the pained faces? It’s not front of the course for something I wit bughing
you laughing with me was getting nentus, Lucien’s guilty look made me raise my eyebrows. Realizing you kidding met I feel my blood beginning to boll and I step outside the circle of sofas and begin to pace.
Za sa ale svetu “Calm down? CALM DOWN” I scream in reply. “You are saying we have to have SEX in front of
Is realy out fur bar de said and I straned again in frustration, pulling my face with my hands.
possible and
me up and bent down so he could look at me while I was still clinging onto ceremony must be done in public, but it must be done. We will do everything we can to o a such as we can. Trust us?” He had that million–dollar smile on his face that always made
good pat benced and red my forehead
Lacien brought me back over to the soffa, and I climbed onto Jupiter’s lap and snuggled against his chest.
going to be quite chace. Since we are Kings, we have to adhere to the traditions called the Royal Ceremony. It is a three–day
mes popping out of my head again…
“The day ateromorow will be a Royal Ball We will officially announce you as our mate and future Queen. All the high–ranking leaders from all the of the human chancellors will be in attendance. Since you are human, we will adapt the Ball to include an exchange of vows and rings. like your human wedding of sorts.
The next day will be the mating and marking ceremony. That will be at night when the moon is high. There will be a reception afterwards. And then the next day there will be a special town hall where the leaders will re–piedge their loyalty to all seven of us. Many nations will bring gifts and blessings.” “Okay” I whisper. I am feeling overwhelmed and exhausted and it is not even lunch time.
There is one more thing honey Alexander spoke up this time. His arms were resting on his legs as he leaned forward on his seat. He looked like
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