Capítulo 29

Phoebe stirred. Her head rested on Jason's shoulder, her arm lay across his gently rising and falling chest. How many times had they mated? She lost count. Each time blended into the next. Her body ached from their long session but yearned for more. It was oddly contradictory but satisfying.

"How are you feeling, angel?" Jason asked, sensing she was awake.

"What time is it?"

"Five. Pack should be stirring soon."

"That means we have to get up too."

"Or we can call it a vacation. I'm entitled."

"Is that any sort of attitude for an Alpha to take?"

"If it means spending the day with my beautiful Luna, why not?" Jason nuzzled her.

She tried not to laugh as she snuggled closer. His embrace tightened, and she caught the scent of his arousal already stirring. She heard rumors of an Alpha's stamina, but he was truly insatiable, though his lovemaking was tender. His concern was always for her satisfaction and comfort.

He kissed the top of her head, "What are you thinking about, angel?"

"...So, last night, was it your first time?"

"Yeah. It was," Jason caressed her. He would never tire of the feel of her skin against his.

"Angel?"

"It's just... Was it good for you?"

"I couldn't imagine a more perfect night," Jason kissed her forehead.

She blushed as he pulled her close, kissing her deeply. His warm scent surrounded her, teasing her, enticing her. She could feel her own need rising to answer his. Reluctantly, she pulled away, trying to collect herself. "We should... get ready for the day."

He sighed, "My Luna is too studious."

"And my Alpha is spoiled."

He growled, rolling over so she was under him, "Say that again."

"That you are spoiled?"

"The other part."

Her brow furrowed, "You mean when I said my Alpha?"

"That's the part," he leaned forward and kissed her. "I'm yours, forever."

"And I'm yours," she whispered.

"My angel." He rubbed noses with her, teasing and coaxing her.

"Well, your angel promised the pups she would teach them about herbs today. I can't disappoint them."

He growled but relented, "Your wish is my command, but know this, luv, we will be continuing where we left off tonight."

"Promise?"

He kissed her again, "Promise."

Reluctantly, he let her sit up. Phoebe groaned at her body's stiffness, carefully stretching. Worried, he sat up, massaging her shoulders and back. She leaned into his touch.

"Are you okay, angel?"

"Yeah. Just sore."

"I'm sorry. I should have been gentler."

"No." She sighed as his arms wound around her. "You were very gentle. It's just..."

"It was your first time," he nuzzled her. "I should have known better than to carry on so long."

Only time and activity would help her loosen her tightened muscles as well as acclimate her body to such activity. Right now, there was only one other thing that might help her. "Wait here, angel," he kissed her temple before heading to the bath.

A few minutes later, she heard the water running in the bath. Phoebe realized what he intended and smiled at his consideration. A warm soak did sound good, and they still had some time. Returning to the bedroom, he scooped her up and carried her. Phoebe laughed, "I can walk."

"Not while I'm here, angel."

Steam was already fogging the mirrors. Setting her on the edge of the bath, he helped unwrap her bandage to see her wounds were mostly healed and the stitches were ready to be removed. Jason frowned a moment before grabbing a small pair of scissors and gently clipping the stitches out. He would accept the doctor's punishment, but right now, making Phoebe as comfortable as possible was his priority. Settling her down in the warm water, he joined her, pulling her into his lap and gently washing her. Phoebe sighed, leaning against him, enjoying the trail of electricity his touch left along her skin. She smelled his arousal even before she felt his erection.

"It seems you have a one-track mind," she said, reaching back to caress his cheek.

"It's because I'm touching you. I can hardly be blamed for that," Jason nipped her ear. "All that matters is making you comfortable. I can take care of that later."

'Or we can take care of it now,'

Máni suddenly suggested.

'Máni.'

'What? Exercise will help loosen you up.'

Phoebe stifled a laugh. Who knew her wolf would be so insatiable?

"What is it, angel?" Jason asked, confused by her sudden mirth.

"Nothing. Just my wolf."

"Oh? Did she say something interesting?" Jason asked, hoping to encourage her to speak more with her wolf to strengthen their bond.

"She did."

"And what was it?"

Phoebe hesitated before she changed position, straddling him, not caring about the soreness of her injured leg as she positioned her core near his stiff member. Jason sucked in his breath, realizing the danger of this position.

"My wolf said we should take care of your issue now."

"D-did she?" Jason's throat went dry. Was this really going to happen? "Angel?"

She leaned forward, kissing him. His arms came around her, caressing her, but he didn't try to force her. She was in charge. Briefly, she hesitated as she had never done this before.

'Relax, I'm here,'

Máni said.

'Trust me. I'm your instincts, after all.'

Phoebe shifted position, taking him into her. Jason groaned, not breaking their kiss. Once she sheathed his length, she followed Máni's gentle urges, rocking back and forth, finding her rhythm. Jason's hips moved with her, thrusting upward to meet her as he matched her pace.

She moaned, adjusting and drawing out her pleasure. She leaned back as her pace increased. Jason watched her in amazement as she pleasured herself on top of him. He thrust harder with her motion, enjoying the sound of her satisfaction. Sucking on her breast, he felt her near her climax. Her body quivered and clenched around him, milking him as he reached his release.

Phoebe slumped against him. He held her, gently caressing her as she slowly recovered. Stirring, she shyly met his gaze, asking, "Was that okay?"

She blushed. It amazed him she could still be embarrassed after their long night session.

"I told you, your wish is my command. I'm yours however you want me," Jason kissed her.

"I love you," she smiled.

"I love you."

"So the witch said if I didn't comply she would give me two heads... So I said make it three, I already have two," Luke said, looking at Jason, who had been staring at his computer screen for the last twenty minutes. "Earth to Jason... Jace? Hey!"

Jason blinked, coming out of his daze. Blinking, he looked at his Beta and asked, "What was that?"

"Forget it," Luke sighed. "Did something happen between you and Phoebe? You're distracted but you don't seem upset like yesterday, so it was something good, right?"

Jason and Phoebe arrived at breakfast holding hands. He kissed her hand just as Blake and Emma ran up to them, loudly greeting, "Mommy! Dad!"

Phoebe laughed and picked up Emma to rub noses. Jason followed suit with Blake. Since he mixed his blood with theirs to initiate them into the pack, they carried a slight undertone of his scent. Ordinarily, this would fade into the general pack scent, but he strengthened it daily by rubbing his scent on them, reminding all they were his acknowledged pups. His scent also made it easier for his wolf to accept the pups as his own, though Lobo didn't seem to have any difficulty in that area—anything to please their Luna. For her part, Phoebe was delighted they were officially hers.

They carried the pups back to the table where they had been eating under Norah's watch. Jason set Blake down and retrieved plates for himself and Phoebe, piling hers high, intent on increasing her meals any time he could. They chatted easily with Norah about the Luna Ceremony. Lucille joined the conversation, asking all sorts of questions about her preferences. Phoebe laughed at her sister-in-law's eagerness. Everything seemed fine, so Luke allowed himself to relax. Now Jason sat at his desk, distracted. Perhaps the Beta dropped his guard too soon.

"I mean, you and her are good, right?"

"She said she loves me," Jason said after a moment.

"What!" Luke jerked to attention. "She said what?"

"She said she loves me," Jason couldn't control the smile on his face if he tried. Lobo ran circles in his mind, practically giddy.

"This calls for a drink," Luke stood, going to the liquor cabinet as he linked Ben to join them. He selected a bottle of whiskey and three glasses, bringing them to the coffee table and gestured for Jason to join him. Ordinarily, he would have objected, but this time he acquiesced and sat down while Luke poured the drinks. Luke handed him a glass just as Ben arrived.

"What the hell? I rushed over here because you said it was important and I find you drinking?"

"We're not drinking," Luke handed him a glass. "We're celebrating."

"Celebrating what?"

"Phoebe said she loves me."

"Damn," Ben sank into a chair. "When?"

"He was just getting to that. So spill it. Tell us everything. Did she say it last night?"

"No, this morning... after we... mated."

"After what?"

"After we mated," Jason repeated, his face blushing deep.

"Way to bury the lead!" Ben said, slapping his shoulder.

"I'm going to need another drink," Luke announced.

"So tell us," Ben insisted. "After Alpha Thomas left you two disappeared. What happened?"

"I couldn't help myself," Jason said. "The way she handled them both all while she was sitting in my lap... Goddess, she was just too damn sexy."

"Luke said it was a sight to behold," Ben nodded. "Sorry I missed it."

"I thought I was going to die trying to hold in my laughter," Luke chuckled.

"You and me both," Jason joined him. "And we weren't the only ones. Thomas's escort was practically shaking from holding it in."

"So what happened after?" Ben asked after they had their laugh.

"Once we were alone... I thought I was going to eat her alive, I was so turned on."

"It smelled like it got pretty heated," Luke nodded. "Did she... get scared with all of that attention?"

"No, the opposite," Jason shook his head.

"Opposite?" Ben repeated with a smile. "So you two didn't disappear because she was upset... you disappeared to... finish."

A pink tinge warmed Jason's cheeks as his Beta and Gamma laughed. Both had been mated for a while, so they understood what it was like in the beginning. It was overwhelming and overrode just about everything. They certainly wouldn't fault their Alpha for succumbing, especially given how carefully Jason had been romancing his Luna.

"So... in other words it was a very good night," Ben said. "We should have known when you had dinner delivered."

"She... was too self-conscious to go down to the dining hall."

Ben raised an eyebrow. Knowing it wasn't just Phoebe's first time but also Jason's, the Gamma doubted it was only her who was self-conscious. This was all new to Jason, but he seemed to be doing well for himself without assistance. "So you had dinner together. And?"

"And we talked and... other things. And this morning she told me she loves me."

"What's going on in here?" Lucille asked as she entered without knocking. "Drinking before noon?"

"We're celebrating," Ben said as she sauntered in and sat on his lap, taking his drink for herself.

"Celebrating what?"

"Our Luna told our Alpha she loves him," Ben said.

"And they are mated," Luke added, nearly causing Lucille to spit out her drink.

"Seriously!" Lucille exclaimed, staring at her brother who blushed deeper. "I thought there was something different about you! So my celibate brother finally managed to seal the deal."

Jason scowled at her. Both of them had chosen to wait until they found their fated mates because of their mother. Lucille was lucky her mate was a member of their own pack, even if she was slow to realize it. Jason's mate had been much harder to find, but he refused to accept any other, which had led to more than one argument with their father over the years.

"Well, this is a day worth celebrating," Lucille held up her glass and downed it.