Moon Bound

Judah

The smirk on my Marisol’s face as she told everyone that is a part of the meeting what she had seen in her vision is a sight that I want to see forever. She is always beautiful no matter what, but seeing her confident when speaking to the higher ups within our pack? She is nothing less than stunning.

She sat at the head of the table, and I made sure that I was sitting at her right hand. Watching as she gave them all of the information that had been given to her from the moon goddess.

We were wrong to be frustrated with her, because the moment Ben had asked her for a guiding hand she gave it to us. She gave us her guidance through my precious Marisol.

Scarlet was the first to ask a question. “How does this witch know about blood magic? And what possessed her to start using it in the first place?” She was probably just grumpy because this witch knew about blood magic and she didn’t. "Blood magic is frowned upon by all of the covens, there is no way that is something she could know about."

Marisol started to fidget with her hair slightly her nervousness shining through. “I don’t have the answers to that but we will have them soon. We asked the moon goddess to help us, and she said it will all work itself out. After hearing the brief conversation between her and her friend I am positive that this will work out in our favor.”

Everyone in the room nodded.

Sofia cleared her throat. “When will Alpha Lucian be informed about this?”

“I intend on speaking with him before my coronation. I feel like this is information that needs to be given in person.” I offered to speak with immediately after she told me that she found his mate. Lucian has been patiently waiting for his mate for a while, but Marisol insisted on waiting until she could speak with him face to face.

I reach over and grasp her hand before saying, “If there aren’t any more questions than you all have permission to leave.”

They all nodded and bowed their heads before taking their leave, everyone except Benjamin.

Marisol turned to look at me, before squeezing my hand. “That wasn’t nerve wracking at all.” The sarcasm in her voice had me let out a little laugh.

“Well little sister I think you did well.” Benjamin stated as he began to walk closer to us.

She smiled at him. “Thank you. It’ll be good practice for when I have to speak to the pack eventually.”

Her saying that let me know that she was planning on being an active Queen to my pack just felt amazing.

Benjamin smiled and nodded his head. “Now for a not so fun question. What are you going to do when it’s time to start pairing wolves with one another? Sometimes we can be gone for two to three days. How are you two going to handle it.”

I should have known the only reason that he decided to stay was to stir the pot. Trying to cause animosity between Marisol and I before we properly settle in with one another.

“She’s not going to be away from me ever.” My voice came out gruffer then I meant it to be. How will I be able to protect her if I am not with her? The best solution would for her to stay by my side always, then I will always know that she is safe.

Marisol turns to me with wide eyes. “I have to help other wolves it’s what I do.” I love hearing the determination in her voice, but I don't like that it is against me. Especially in front of Benjamin.

“No, what you will do is stand by my side and be my mate.”

Benjamin let out a little laugh. “Now that my job here is done I’m gonna have Sophia show Izumi and I where to go on nice dates.” I watched his back as he walked out of the room.

That damn Benjamin, we still hadn’t talked about how I can deal with him. I should be at least allowed to force him to train with my warriors.

A smirk creeps on my face at the thought. He wouldn't be have time to sit and try and create drama between my mate and I if he was getting pushed to his limit daily.

Marisols hands cup my face, turning me to face her. “I can still be your mate while helping other people as well Judah. I need to do what I love.”

I know I’m being unreasonable but two to three days apart? I refuse to concede to that.“You don’t love being my mate?”

She throws her head back and lets out a soft sigh. “I enjoy being your mate Judah, but I also enjoy helping other people with their mates.”

There it is, she enjoys being my mate. Most wolves that are mates are telling each other I love you before they even know their names, I often times found it unreasonable, but now? I want her love. I need it.

She quickly gets up out of her chair before gently placing herself on my lap. “I am yours Judah I know that. Maybe we can come up with some sort of compromise. I’m not always helping pair mates. The longest I’ve gone without having a vision is three weeks. It is not constant.” She placed her right hand softly against my cheek, “Judah please.”

I want to give her what she wants, but being apart for over a day is unacceptable, I need to be with her all times to make sure she’s protected. That’s all that matters.

She wants a compromise? That’s exactly what she’s going to get.

“Fine, but we are going to compromise like you said Marisol. Sofia and Alexander will be there to escort you to whichever pack you need to go to, and they will bring you home before sunset. If they have to bring you back to the same pack right after sunrise then they will. They are the fastest within my pack. They can get you from here to any pack in under a hour.”

She bit her lip, no doubt weighing the pros and cons of what I just propositioned.

She nodded. "That’s a good compromise.” She gave me a soft kiss on the cheek which caused me to smirk.

“I gave you what you wanted now you should give me what I want.”

Her breathing started to get heavier, “What exactly do you want?”

“A kiss.”

Her cheeks turn red. She leans in quick and gives me a hard peck on the lips, before leaping out of my lap. “Alright I’m starving let’s go have lunch!” She speaks fast as she attempts to walk away.

I stand up as well, grabbing her by her hips and walk slowly until her back is pressed up against the wall. "That is not the kind of kiss that I want, and you know that." I tease her.

She gulps as she looks up at me. "Well. You never. Never said what kind of kiss you want." She stutters as I slowly lean down.

I gently place my lips on hers, and she immediately kisses me back. I try my hardest to keep the kiss gentle, but I slowly feel my control snapping.

I keep my left hand on her hip gripping it tight, while my right hand slide to the nape of her neck before tugging on her hair.

She let out a gasp, and I slowly let my tongue enter her mouth. I made sure that every move I made with her was gentle, but firm I still am not aware of her limits.

She had placed both of her hands against my cheeks before slowly pulling away. “You don’t know how much I’ve wanted this.”

I didn’t even have time to process the words she had stated because her arms quickly wrapped around my neck and she pulled me into another kiss.

I let her take charge and submitted to her kiss. This kiss was slower as I followed her lead I felt her canines extend in the kiss, and she softly but my lip. Not too hard just enough to draw blood. She pulled away, gripped my shoulders and began to press kisses to my neck, before stopping where my neck meets my shoulder. One of the areas that a wolf marks their mate. She hovered over the area, and I know how tempting it has to be for her, because I woke up with the same temptation this morning.

“Mark me as yours, Marisol." I plead with her. "Let everyone know who I belong to.”

Her grip on my shoulders tightened. “It’s just not fair to you Judah.”

“Fair doesn’t matter Marisol, let everyone know who I belong to.”

I didn’t have to say anything else, I felt her teeth break the skin on my shoulder, and warmth spread all across my body. I may not have her love yet, but I do have her mark.