Page 35 of The Aurora Marelup Complete Saga Omnibus

“Dimitri, what can you tell us about the Polar Bears?” Dimitri moves to the whiteboard and doesn’t bother writing on it.

“They will be smaller than I am. So, we train the wolves to fight me. If they can defeat me, they are ready for the Polar Bears.” I move slowly and place my hands on Dimitri’s shoulders.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” There are more wrinkles around his eyes and more grey hair dusting his temples. Granted, time isn’t catching up as fast as it was, but it’s still progressing quickly.

“It’s for Aurora. I swore my dying breath to her. If I die training troops to protect her, then it was worth it.” I can see the tears he’s fighting to restrain. I give him a curt nod and a brief bro-hug and move back. Nico full-on hugs Dimitri, both of them blubbering like babies. Nico keeps thanking Dimitri for all he’s done for his daughter.

I look over at Dom, and he has silent tears rolling down his cheeks. Slowly, I move to his side, wrap my arm around his shoulders and remove him from the room. We move to sit in the kitchen. I grab two beers and pop the tops. Dom takes his and downs half of it in one gulp. His emotional state hasn’t improved, but it hasn’t gotten worse.

“Wanna talk about it, Dom?” He shakes his head but starts talking anyway.

“His love for our mate knows no bounds. She’s not just a job to him.” Tears hit the tabletop as he keeps his head hung low. Slowly, he raises his head. His eyes are bloodshot and that of his wolf. “You know, if it’s anything other than time that kills him, Aurora is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Her thirst for vengeance will know no bounds. Her pain will turn to rage that will burn brighter than a thousand suns.” When Dom puts it that way, I’m terrified of Dimitri and Andre’s death. I honestly don’t think the world will survive our mate’s pain.

“Mother plans to sit and talk to Aurora about it. Mom thinks, all things considered, they may live another year at most. It could be a lot less with strain and exertion.” I gently rub Dom’s shoulders, and I look up to see my mother watching us. She, too, is grieving right alongside us.

“There’s only so much that can be done, boys. We have done all that we can. Time is a bitch.” Mom goes to the fridge and pulls out three beers, and opens them before passing them around. “Nico feels horrible that his scale isn’t helping. If my sister was still alive, I could find out what spell she used and bind them toNico. Her journals may still be in her room in the castle, if we can find them before it’s too late.” Mom’s look is pensive as she studies the beer bottle as if searching for answers. “I don’t know what else to do for them.” She downs her beer quickly before abruptly standing and leaving the room. Everyone in the room is in some semblance of pain this afternoon. We just have to hope and pray our fearless leader has a better plan in mind.

CHAPTER 29

Jayce

I reach forwardand use my claws to slice the nightshirt free from her. She looks a little shocked, but it’s totally worth it. There it is, the fabled black lace thong she favors. I drop to my knees before her and grip the lace with my teeth. My hands rest on my thighs as I slowly begin to pull the thong down. I slowly move it down over her bare mound, my hot breath caressing her flesh as I move. I get to her knees and release my hold on the thong, letting it fall to the floor at her feet. Her hands rest carefully on my shoulders for balance as she steps out of the thong. I remain on my knees before her, staring up at her for a moment before I place a feather-soft kiss right above her clit. Her sharp intake of breath tells me I’m on the right track.

I run my hands slowly up her calves to rest on her thighs. Gently, I urge her thighs apart so I can have an unobstructed view of her glistening wet pussy. The scent of her arousal is driving my wolf and me insane. Lightly, I lick the tip of her clit, teasing her. Aurora’s fingertips dig into my shoulders before one hand moves up to grip the back of my head.

“Jayce, please... please, my love… I need you.” Her breathy pleas almost cause me to cave. Aurora attempts to move her mound closer to my mouth, wanting to grind upon my face. I sitback on my heels and look up at her. I’m not dominant by any means, but for fuck’s sake, a man has to take a stand at some point.

“Be patient, my love. I’ll make you cum so hard you’ll be begging me to stop.” Without warning, I stand and scoop her up in my arms to toss her onto the bed. Aurora squeals upon impact then goes into a giggle fit. I move as slowly as I can toward her. She’s my prey today, not the other way around. Sadly, that idea doesn’t last long. By the time I have one knee on the bed, she flips me onto my back and sits on my chest, looking down at me. Aurora’s eyes flicker back and forth between the steel-grey and molten mercury of her wolf.

I now know what a deer feels like when it’s stared at by an apex predator like her. My best bet is to give the lady what she wants. I hook my arms under her knees and move her, so her dripping wet folds are over my waiting mouth. I start to tongue fuck her pussy while both my hands begin to tweak and pinch her nipples. Aurora starts to ride my tongue with reckless abandonment. I know I got her when the first orgasm rips through her, as she pulses and throbs around my tongue. I remove my right hand from her breast and coat it in her slick, sticky juices. As she’s coming down, my index and middle finger start exploring her tight rosette. Based on her gasp and sudden bucking, I know I’m doing something she likes very much. I wet my fingers again as I begin the assault on her clit with my tongue. She’s back to grinding down hard on my face, so I apply pressure to her rosette and gain entrance. I’m easily two knuckles deep in her ass as I begin to time my thrusts with her rhythm.

I swear to the gods I feel her squirt all over my face when she comes. Aurora curls forward, bracing herself on her forearms and using the headboard for support. Slowly, I withdraw my fingers from her backdoor and wipe them on the covers. I caressher ass and slide her down my body, leaving a snail trail in her wake.

We’re finally face to face when I notice her eyes are back to human. Apparently, the wolf has been appeased for now. I watch Aurora slam her eyes shut for a moment, a low growl escapes her lips before she opens her eyes again.

“Your brother just warned me about your bite.” She leans down to kiss my lips as she wiggles her hips, attempting to line my cock up with her entrance. “I’m going to bite you and make you mine, Jayce. Now and forever together.” I take the hint and scoot up the bed a bit, using pillows to support me. When I scoot up, my cock finds what it’s looking for, and I sink deeply into her welcoming embrace. Aurora sits up straight and smiles at me. Apparently, she’s quite pleased with what she’s feeling.

I stay as still as I can even though my balls are begging for release. Aurora begins to move ever so slowly, and it’s the single most exquisite feeling I have ever felt in my entire life. Every wet slap of skin on skin, every slip and slide, magnifies as the bond begins to slip into place. Aurora’s muscles start to twitch and spasm around my thick cock, and I know she’s getting close.

Aurora lowers her head and begins to kiss my neck and shoulder. Without warning, her canines pierce my shoulder muscle and her pussy begins to milk my cock for all that it’s worth. I’m not going to last much longer. I start meeting her thrusts, driving up into her harder and harder. I feel my mating knot form, locking me in place as my seed erupts into her. Quickly, I lunge forward and sink my canines into her shoulder, opposite of where Sebastian and Dom claimed her. I feel the final bands of the bond snap into place as I taste the coppery tang of her blood in my mouth. We remain locked, both of us still biting each other.

A content sigh eventually escapes Aurora’s lips. Carefully, she withdraws her canines and proceeds to clean the wound. Ifollow suit, being extra careful that I don’t accidentally release my toxins into her. Slowly, I tend to her wounds and make sure I promote her healing. Eventually, I lay back and look up at my beloved mate.

“Are you okay, my love? I didn’t hurt you, did I?” I search her features for any sign of pain or discomfort, and I see none. Aurora smiles at me and gently kisses my lips.

“Everything is perfect, Jayce. I feel you in here.” Aurora brings her hand up and touches over her heart. I can completely relate to what she’s saying. I feel her in every fiber of my being. I also feel the relief from my brother and Sebastian that the bond is fully intact, and we are truly bonded. I pull Aurora down to lay beside me as my mating knot releases, and I make sure she’s comfortable before extracting myself from the bed.

“Stay here. I’m going to get you some food and drink.” I’m very anxious to please her in every sense of the word. I walk into the ensuite bathroom and retrieve a washcloth and a dry towel. Carefully, I clean Aurora’s nether regions, staying mindful of the fact she may be tender. I pat her dry, then look up to see her smiling at me. I can’t help but blush at the look of affection on her face. I smile back as I finish cleaning her up. Slowly, I lean forward and kiss her lips before I head downstairs to gather some food and a drink for her. As I make it into the kitchen, I find the full crew passing around drinks and having a freaking party without Aurora and me.

The world seems to stop for a moment as they all notice that I’ve seen them. The high fives and bro-hugs ensue for what feels like forever. I get passed around from Dom to Sebastian, then over to Dimitri and even Andre. Finally, right when I thought I was safe, I end up in front of Nico. Just what I fucking need. I look up into his eyes and attempt to smile. Nico reaches up and pulls my collar to the side to inspect Aurora’s bite mark. He smiles and gives me a brief hug.

“Get her food and go back to her now.” Dimitri shoves a platter with food on it into my hands. He turns me and smacks my ass, sending me on my way. I don’t even have the chance to say a damn thing to anyone.

I head back upstairs with a bounty of food to find Aurora curled up on her bed, asleep. I set the platter down on the small table next to the window. Carefully, I lay out all the food, trying to set the perfect spread for her. Once I’m absolutely sure it’s as perfect as it’s going to get, I return to the bed and sit beside Aurora. My hands slowly massage Aurora’s back, trying to wake her up gently. Her eyes flutter open and, initially, they are pure mercury before they fade to her human steel-grey.

“Hey, baby, do I smell bacon?” Aurora asks with a sleepy, raspy tone to her voice. She smiles as she looks at me. I choose to just wink at her, answering her question.

I lean down and kiss her forehead, then offer her a nice, soft terry robe. Aurora gently takes the robe from my hands and slips it on. I offer her my hand and walk with her to her lunch spread. The look on her face is thanks enough. You would think that no one had ever taken the time out of their day to do something so simple. Aurora devours the meal that I set before her, but halfway through, she stops and moves to sit on my lap.

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