Aldric, I gently caressed his forehead, my hand trembling with emotion as he leaned forward and softly kissed my belly, where our little one was growing strong and tenacious.
ll ask my mother about the Selenia bonding ritual.
Lets do it, my mate.
I want you to mark me forevermy heart has been yours from the very beginning.
He nodded, and his overwhelming joy reached me.
Ismiled and stepped barefoot onto the ground, enjoying the soft grass between my toes, feeling like I had the best company in the entire world.
We hid our clothes in the hollow of a tree, and I took off running through the forest, laughing like a little girl.
My body shifted, my human legs transforming into four swift paws, dark fur sprouting from my skin.
The little Omega wolf fled playfully from the enormous Alpha chasing her through the ancient forest, heading towards the sound of the ocean waves.
On the horizon, the orange rays of the sun signaled the approaching night.
We soon arrived at a small, secluded beach, with crystal-clear waters and soft, light-colored sand.
"Do you like it? We found it by accident yesterday while you were napping." ---- "Tlove it, Aldric! Its beautiful!" My eyes sparkled with amazement.
This was an incredible sight.
The sea always amazed meit was one of the most breathtaking things I had ever seen in my life.
I was eager to dive in, but I wasnt sure if there were any dangers.
"Theres no danger, we already checked it.
But Ill go first just in case." He read my thoughts as we moved forward, my paws sinking into the warm sand heated by the sun.
The salty breeze ruffled my fur, and I took a deep breath, closing my eyes in delight.
"Pfts, Azarot wont stop saying I should tell you he was the one who found it for you," he said in annoyance.
Ilooked to my side, amused by my wolfs starry-eyed expression, eagerly awaiting praise.
I moved closer, licking his snout affectionately, then nuzzled his neck, rubbing our heads together with love.
"Tm dying to talk to him.
I think after the Selenia ceremony and the permanent mark, Ill finally be able to," I confessed, feeling his soft licks on my ear.
His tail wagged happily from side to side.
"Hes dying to talk to you too, babe.
If I let him, Id have to be his interpreter all day," Aldric grumbled, and I laughed.
"Lets try the water!" I suddenly exclaimed, lunging toward the shore.
He followed closely, and when the water touched my paws, I tried to splash him.
Jajajaja! I laughed as he tackled me onto the sand, playing the way he lovedwasting no time sniffing and licking me all over, that perverted wolf.
Things started to spiral out of control; I knew exactly how this romantic getaway would end.
And why deny it? My body always craved this sexy and passionate lycan.
Wait, wolf, wait!" I was on my backat the shore, covered in sand and soaked by the waves.
Azarot's huge, playful body hovered over me, covering me dominantly.
He stopped and looked at me with that wild, primal expression.
have a surprise for you both, okay? Let me...
let me go over there," I pointed toward the tall rocks a few meters away.
"Are you feeling unwell? Is it the pup?" "No, no, Aldric, its just...
a surprise.
Can you give me amoment?" I nuzzled his wet wolf nose with mine, and he finally relented, standing up reluctantly.
I trotted along the shore, hiding behind the reef rocks sculpted by the sea.
My heart pounded nervously, ready to burst from my chest.
I shifted back into my human form and summoned the pendant that appeared out of nowhere against my chest.
It was an instrument to better amplify and channel my inner magic.
Nana, help me...
Im going to do what you taught me.
I hope I can do it right, I whispered anxiously, closing my eyes to let the magic circulate through my veins, rising to my neck, repairing every damaged tissue and every scar that had become part of my existence.
---- ALDRIC "Lets shift back," I told my wolf, both of us restless since Valeria had closed off our mental link.
We knew she was closewe could feel and smell herbut being disconnected from her drove us insane.
Why should we shift? I can protect her better this way." "Shift back already, damn it! Cant you just do things without arguing?!" "Who the hell made you the boss here?! I'm not shifting a damn thing Im staying like this to defend my mate!" "AZAROT!" "Guys...
Im ready," suddenly, my Selenias nervous voice reached us from nearby.
Azarot and I instantly raised our heads and fixed our gaze in her direction only to be left completely speechless.
"Do you like it?"