“So….” I trailed off as Ivy settled on the bed, seeking warmth under the thick blanket. I took off my jacket and slowly walked closer, feeling unusually nervous. When we were dancing, I was ecstatic to hear that she wanted to talk to me but now that I'm here, fear is slowly creeping into my mind.
“Can you sit here?” she asked, gently patting my side of the bed. I followed her every command like a child.
Ivy waited till I settled beside her and leaned on the headboard before speaking. “I want to give this a chance, Cassian.” she started, voice gentle but words clear. I swallowed thickly and stayed silent. “A few weeks ago, I never thought I'd come to this decision. I thought there was no hope but my heart won't let me give up like that no matter how tired I am. There are a lot of people in this pack who have grown dear to me. I cannot disappoint them and I know…that if my mother was alive now, she wouldn't want me to give up either.” Ivy breathed out before taking a pause. She stared at her fingers resting on her lap, taking a moment to think before speaking again. “I'm giving you a second chance….for this pack, for our wolves, and for everyone who loves us. Don't let me down again because there won't be another time for this. I hope you understand,”
Even though my heart was bleeding from the tone of sadness that seeped into her voice, the happiness I felt for having a second chance overpowered it all. I couldn't hold back the smile that sprouted on my face. My instincts won over my body and I took her hands in mine, bringing it closer to kiss them. “I'll take care of you. I'll never let you regret me. I promise.” I whispered against her skin, putting all my sincerity into my words.
“Can I trust you?” Ivy's stare could melt the Himalayas. I can't believe I caused this much pain to her. The one I was supposed to protect was hurt the most by me.
“I beg you to. I swear on the goddess and my pack. I'll never let you down. Ever.”
A soft smile blossomed on her cherry lips that effortlessly took my breath away. “Let's sleep?”
“Sure, love,” I kissed her hand again before getting into bed with her. Ivy immediately snuggled up against me as soon as I got under the blanket. A breath of relief slipped past my lips when I felt her warm skin pressed against mine. “Tomorrow let's go for a walk, hmm?”
Ivy chuckled at my question. “To where?”
“I don't know… just want to spend some time with you. Are you free?”
“I am,”
“Perfect,” I squeezed her tightly to my chest before placing another kiss on her forehead. “Can I kiss you again?”
“You're making a lot of requests now,” Ivy giggled, lifting her head to look up at me.
“I'm sorry… I didn't mean to…I was–”
“It's fine, Cassian. I was joking,”
I didn't even have the time to comprehend what was happening before I felt her lips press against mine. It only took a few seconds for my wolf to take advantage of my surprised state and take over. I brought her impossibly closer before deepening the kiss. I wasn't angry at my wolf. I wanted to do this for a long time so I was happy he finally made me do it.
Ivy let out a small moan while my tongue explored her deeply, fingers caressing the exposed skin on her waist as we both lost ourselves in pleasure.
Before I knew it, my hands were inside her shirt, roaming around to touch her everywhere. Soft whimpers tumbled out of her lips when I gently squeezed and pinched her soft skin. The scent of arousal filled the room and my hips moved like it possessed a mind of its own, seeking for friction.
I took in a lungful of my omega's scent, getting drunk on it as I held her writhing form close to my chest. She called out my name in an almost broken whisper, causing me to finally open my eyes to look at her. Ivy looked absolutely ravishing with her half-lidded eyes, swollen lips, rosy cheeks, and messed-up clothes.
I have never felt this way before. With anyone. It's like I wanted to eat her up. Bite and nibble on every part of her soft skin to leave bright red marks so everyone who lays their eyes on my omega knows who she belongs to.
She let out a shaky breath when my hand crept towards her chest, her back arching involuntarily while a gasp flew out her lips when she felt me squeeze her plump breast.
Ivy kept her heated stare on me while her swollen lips were caught between her teeth as she wordlessly watched me touch her, silently encouraging me and letting me know that she liked what I was doing.
“Does it feel good, little pup?”
My mate nodded while letting out a sound that almost sounded like a mewl when I twisted her nipple. Her scent was sweeter, something new, and addictive.
“Tell me what you want, pup. I'll give it to you,” I promised.
Ivy took in a shaky breath, holding my gaze for a minute before her shaky hands finally came inside her shirt, lifting it up to expose one of her breasts. I pressed on the pink and hardened nipple in amusement before looking at her.
“Want your lips on me…. everywhere… my wolf…my whole body is craving…I need—”
“Me too.” I cut her off. “I want it too. Fuck, I wanted to touch you so bad…”
“Then do it,”
All the need, lust, and hunger shot right up to my head. I took in a deep breath before ducking my head and taking her perky nipple right into my mouth. Ivy let out a whimper when I sucked on it harshly while my hands pushed away the offending pieces of clothes on her body as much as I could.
Ivy arched her back prettily and pushed her chest right into my mouth which I didn't hesitate a bit for marking up by sucking and biting. Small melodic whimpers, gasps, moans, and mewls left her mouth as I continued my work. I knew she was craving it too. I knew that staying away from each other for so long after our mating made her lose her mind too. Her wolf is almost out, pleased, and happy.
“You have no idea how hard it was for me to hold back from touching you, kissing you, and hugging you close every time I saw you. Having you in my arms like this now…it feels like a fucking dream,” I almost laughed out in disbelief while my mate squirmed under me, desperate to have my mouth on her skin again.
I nosed the mating mark on her neck and pushed my hand past the rim of her panties, reaching to touch the hot wetness between her legs.
“Al-Alpha…” Ivy breathed out, eyes rolling back as her body shuddered from my touch. I breathed in her sweet scent while my fingers rubbed her wet heat, reducing my omega into a blabbering mess.
“So sweet…so pretty… my omega,” whispers of sweet nothings left my lips as I pleasured my mate. Ivy gripped my hand tightly when I slipped a finger inside her, a loud gasp falling out of her lips while she closed her eyes tightly from the sensation.
I watched every single expression on her face with utmost attention, wanting to etch them onto my mind. It felt so fulfilling to see my mate like the pleasure I was able to give her. She was rejected way too many times even when she begged me for it. This time I wanted to give it to her without her begging, without the influence of the bond, heat, or rut. It's just because I need her. I love her and I want to see her happy. I want her to have all kinds of happiness in the world.
I love her so much it feels like my heart is not big enough to hold all the affection.
One finger turned two and Ivy was repeating my name like a mantra while I thrusted inside her, curling my fingers to hit the spot that made her body shudder. It didn't take long for her orgasm to hit her in full force, making her toes curl upwards while my name was uttered again with a gasp.
My hand was drenched from the slick and cum of my sweet mate. I pulled my fingers out of her and rubbed her pretty clit, gathering the sweet essence as much as I could while watching her body shudder from over-sensitivity. I couldn't help but lick my lips while staring at the wet pretty cunt of my omega. I wanted to fuck her with my tongue and lick her clean afterward but I chose to control myself and settled by putting my drenched in my mouth, not being able to resist the urge to taste her sweet essence. Ivy watched me with half-lidded teary eyes, body flushed, clothes messed up as she panted heavily. Soon she was snuggling into my neck to hide her face probably because my actions made her shy.
“Are you tired?” I asked, placing a soft kiss on her head.
Ivy hummed in reply, taking in a deep breath as she relaxed in my hold.
“I'll clean you up. Give me a minute,” I moved to get out of bed but a hand stopped me before I could step my foot on the floor.
“You don't want to…” she trailed off, giving my boner a questioning look. A small smile formed on my face. She's too cute for this world.
“Don't worry about me. You need rest,”
“But–”
“Omega, don't worry about me. I will manage. Take some rest,” I said, my voice stern and firm, leaving no room for argument before I slipped out of bed to get a wet towel to clean her up. Ivy was pouting the whole time I did what I had to do and her pout only went away when I slipped back into bed to cuddle her. She took a deep breath before speaking again, voice sleepy and slurry. “You won't change, right? You'll stay like this forever, right?”
I placed a soft kiss on her temple to reassure her while holding her closer to me as much as possible. “Forever and always, love.”