Page 122 of The Aurora Marelup Complete Saga Omnibus

CHAPTER 100

Aurora

Oberon’s voicestill haunts me. “Evolve and live, remain as you are and die.” I look around at my mates as we walk back to camp. What kind of monster have I become this time? My wolven tendencies are not as strong as they used to be; she’s sick and weak; I’m confused and scared at the same time.

My father reaches out to me through our familial bond, and I catch him up on what has happened. The delay in his response is answer enough for me; he’s scared for me too. He also notes it was much easier to reach out to me, unlike before. I don’t want to lose my wolven legacy, but I really didn’t have much choice. The poison I was injected with targeted my wolven side. I guess Vladimir assumes that because my mom was a Lycan it would be my dominant nature.

My fingers thread through Dominik’s thick fur as we walk back; he’s refused to let me walk. Perhaps another mate can take over for him; carrying me can’t be an easy task. My eyes connect with Dimitri, and in my mind’s eye I let him know I wish to lay upon his bear for a while and give Dom a break.

Jayce speaks to Dominik when he watches Dimitri shift and amble towards us. Dominik is still rather overprotective of me; he feels that he failed me as the pack enforcer. I lean forward andnuzzle Dominik’s neck before sliding off his back. Dimitri sees me walking towards him and lies down immediately. Alaric and Arnulf each take a hand and help me climb onto his back.

To be perfectly honest, Dimitri’s bear is the most comfortable to ride on. His fur is the thickest out of everyone’s, and his movements the smoothest. I stretch out and lie on my stomach, trying to sleep a little. I’m still wiped out—almost dying tends to do that to a person, I guess. Dimitri’s bear rumbles softly, pleased that I’m allowing him to tend to me right now. As we walk, each of my men, at some point, walk with a hand on my skin.

Arnulf, whose bond is the most fragile and new, spends most of the time touching me as we walk. Jayce brushes my hair away from my face, and Alaric keeps encouraging me to drink. I notice there’s been a change with Klaus—it’s as if a switch flipped in him. I study him and notice his strides are more self-assured, and his posture is more dominant than before. He’s finally accepting the title of Alpha of the Lycans. After tonight, I’m not sure if I should still wear that mantle. After several minutes of study, he finally turns and looks at me. I smile softly and whisper “thank you” to him.

One by one, my mates tell me in their own way what one of the others had done to help find me. One thing that is consistent with each of them is that they all feel like they failed me. I close my eyes and focus on our individual bonds. Deep within myself, I can envision each bond having a unique color.

Alaric burns white like his scales in the sunlight, reflecting every fractal of light. Dimitri’s is a warm burned umber; its tone reminds me of the woods where I was raised and felt safe. Dominik is a brilliant crimson, and it is bright and as bold as he is in times of trouble. Jayce is a baby blue—soft and safe. Klaus is an emerald green, as strong as the trees in the forest he hunts in. Arnulf is a golden color, like his eyes. His color remindsme of the early morning sun just breaking the horizon. I search further through my bonds and find my father; his color is a royal blue, just as deep as he is. Finally, my babies; their colors are intertwined. Tia’s is a bright orange and is as fierce as she is. Ladon’s color is dark red like dried blood; I sense he will be a warrior like his grandfather.

I draw in a slow, deep breath and run my silver aura over each thread in the bond. I send my love, appreciation, and hope to everyone. I feel their love flood back to me. Their collective affections feel like a warm, soft blanket wrapped around me. Finally, I can rest and close my eyes for a while. I know my mates will watch over me closely while I sleep.

I sleep most of the way back to camp, and Klaus and Dominik decide to be the ones to talk to the pack about what has occurred. Dimitri, Alaric, and Jayce took it upon themselves to see to my needs.

My dreams are plagued with the pain I felt through the bond as I fight to wake up. The intense burning, ripping feeling of my shift was the worst feeling I had ever felt in my life. Birthing shifted-dragon hatchlings was more pleasant than that shift. I rub my face in the fur that’s under me, and I’m comforted by the scent that is my Dimitri. Anytime I was ill, Dimitri was the one to sit by me till I felt better. It’s different now; he’s my mate, and our love has finally been allowed to evolve. His bear is snoring under me, and it causes me to giggle. I wish I knew where my phone was. I would love to prove to him he snores in both forms.

How do you feel, baby girl?I hear Dimitri’s voice through the bond.

I slide carefully off his back and move to sit in front of him. “I feel better, thank you, D.” I lean forward and kiss his bear’s muzzle.

It always impresses me when Dimitri shifts that this massive beast fits within a massive man. Casually, Dimitri leans backagainst the cot that’s behind him. I crawl to Dimitri on all fours, slide onto his lap, and wrap my arms around his thick neck. His beast rumbles to me, making my greedy core clench. His thick cock rises up between us—hot, thick, and always ready. I can’t help but smile into Dimitri’s neck, feeling his need is as great as mine.

My hands grip Dimitri’s neck as I move to position his cock below me. “Baby girl, are you sure? Are you okay?” He practically pants.

“I need this, D. Please...” I purr softly in his ear as I slide the tip of his weeping cock through my wet folds.

Dimitri’s beast practically roars in my head as he roughly grabs my hips and slams his length deep inside me. I throw my head back, reveling in the fullness that only Dimitri can give me. I feel so complete and loved right now. Our movements are slow and sensual—we’ve never made love, and this is about as close as we are going to get. Each stroke brings us closer together; I feel our bond renewing and strengthening. My beast wants me to reclaim her mates, rebind all of them. Dimitri locks eyes with me, and he sees my intention. His beast rises to the surface just before he lunges forward and bites me over his original mating mark. The sweet burn of his canines sinking into my flesh feels like heaven. I scream my release, then lunge forward to sink my new teeth into my old mark on him. Instantly, our combined orgasm sends shock waves of frost out in all directions.

The metallic tang on my tongue brings me solace; I feel the power of my Great Bear mate. I feel Dimitri’s love coursing through the bond stronger than before. My other mates stand at the opening of the tent, looking at us in wonder. I smile my bloody smile at them and beckon them to me.

“We need to renew our bonds.” I look down between Dimitri and then back over to them. “One by one. So my beast is content and secure.”

Carefully, I remove myself from Dimitri’s lap and sit on the cot beside him. “The changes that have happened to me, I’m still trying to wrap my head around. I feel something is coming, something big.”

I run my fingers through Dimitri’s hair, not ready to separate from him yet. “Arnulf, Alaric, send three of the fastest eagles. We have to search the area and send Edgar with them for protection. We’re about two days away from the castle, and I need at least that many days to regain my strength.”

I watch both Arnulf and Alaric’s eyes shift to their animals. Several moments pass before they both smile at me. “It’s done, my love,” they say in unison then high five like teenage boys.

I can’t help but shake my head at the two of them and their antics. “I’m hungry. Can someone kill something for me, please?” Jayce and Dominik wink before they shift and run out of the tent to find me food.

Dimitri stands slowly, then bends to kiss me before he walks out. I smirk, looking at Alaric. “So? Are you ready?” I feel the power from my awakened dragon side; my eyes shift, and I call to Alaric’s dragon.

White scales ripple up and down his arms and face like waves on an ocean. His eyes shift to his dragon’s as he stares at me. Before I can react, Alaric has me flipped onto my belly with my chest on the cot and my legs spread. His thick, rigid length impales me, filling me completely. His hand finds my throat and holds it gently but firmly enough that I know he’s in control. Alaric looks to Arnulf, and Arnulf climbs onto the cot in front of me.

“Kiss her,” Alaric commands.

Arnulf attacks my lips, kissing me like he needs me to breathe. I kiss him back just as fiercely, our tongues battling for dominance. Arnulf grips my face, gently stroking my cheek. Alaric tightens his grip on my throat and starts fucking meharder, knowing I need to feel him and his dragon’s power. My muscles start pulsing slowly, gripping his thick cock, and I feel the rumble of his beast against my back. His mouth lowers, and he drags his teeth over my shoulder, preparing to bite me. My breaths are coming in pants as I climb closer and closer to my release. Arnulf reaches forward and grips my nipples, applying just enough pressure to send that delicious feeling straight to my core.

Quickly, I pull away from Arnulf and scream as my orgasm crashes over me, my muscles throbbing around Alaric’s cock. I feel myself squirt all over Alaric, and I can hear the drips of cum hitting the floor. Alaric growls, feeling my orgasm milking his cock for all its worth. Alaric’s movements become erratic, and he sinks his teeth into his original mating mark. His bite intensifies the pleasure I’m feeling; my core tightens, and a second orgasm washes over me, dragging us both over the edge.

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