Page 35 of Ascendant Moon
“Yes. It’s not a difficult process and only takes a few days, but then you would be like me. It can’t be undone, so you have to be sure before agreeing to it.”
Amazing! Gray had no idea humans could be turned. Even RJ didn’t mention the possibility, though it would have solved the problem of him and Jonah being childless. Something didn’t add up here, but Gray had no desire or intention to leave Nick—it was actually the opposite!
Turning around, Gray wiped away the tears running down Nick’s worried face. In a strange twist, it was now his turn to comfort the Omega.
“We’re just getting started, and don’t really know each other well, but I don’t want to leave you. I can’t explain it, but you feel right—we feel right together. I need some time to think about becoming a shifter, but I’m not going anywhere, Nick.”
In a lightning-fast move only a shifter could manage, Nick had Gray on his back and was smothering him with growly kisses. Sandwiched between, their dicks sprang back to life as passion replaced the angsty discussion that had sidetracked their plans. Nick made his intentions clear.
“Gonna open you up. Stretch you with my cock. Claim that ass.”
Though Gray trusted Nick to be easy on him, itwashis first time. He was a skilled lover, and Gray eagerly surrendered to his bossy, passionate mate. Nick licked and sucked his way down Gray's torso while his hand stroked and fondled his cock and balls. After a short pause in the action to grab the lube, Nick’s slick fingers wiggled their way into Gray’s back passage, searching for his prostate. He found it, and Gray almost levitatedoff the mattress—loud moans and grunts mixing with Nick’s excited growls.
It wasn’t long before all four of Nick’s fingers were inside, stretching and thrusting until Gray begged for more. Lifting the man’s legs, Nick teased the dusky opening with the weepy head of his cock before breaching his mate’s channel. His wolf wanted to plunge inside with one swift stroke, but Nick was too big, and Gray was too tight for that. Instead, he rocked in and out, inching his way inside Gray’s body.
To distract him from the discomfort, Nick lubed up Gray’s cock and began fisting him with light strokes from root to tip. Soon enough, he’d eased all the way inside and began thrusting. Overwhelmed with sensation and the need for more contact, Gray reached out to pull Nick down for savage kisses. Lost in one another and surrounded by pheromones, the lovers reached their peak together.
Eyes aglow, Nick reared back to plunge even deeper into Gray’s convulsing body, filling him with fragrant cum. At the same time, Gray’s cock fired off an explosive load with an intensity he’d not yet experienced. Muscles randomly twitched as the orgasm petered out, and Gray opened his eyes to find Nick kneeling between his legs, watching him with a blissed-out expression.
“You’re incredible, mate. I hope you liked it, cause now I’m hooked.”
Gray laughed, pulling him down for more kisses while they cooled off. Later, they helped each other in the shower, changed the sheets on the bed, and enjoyed a snack before turning in. Gray, who’d never had anyone to snuggle, held Nick close until they fell asleep.
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The next day
At mid-morning, a knock on the door interrupted the new couple’s late breakfast. After a scramble to put on more clothing, Gray found Perdy waiting to collect their dirty laundry and see if they needed anything.
“We do this for all the pack newlymates. It lets you focus on one another without being interrupted by unimportant things. I’ll be bringing you hot meals and collecting your laundry every day until you’re ready to get out and about. And don’t worry—I won’t interrupt when you’re busy. Gray, Donna told me to remind you to take your pain meds every six hours and drink plenty of fluids. Nick, Dante and Sergio would like you to join them for a quick run, if you’re up for it. They’re waiting in the meadow, next to the challenge circle.”
While Perdy gathered the laundry, they finished their meal and then agreed to take a little break. Gray needed to make a phone call, and while Nick didn’t want to leave his mate’s side, his wolf needed to stretch his legs. He threw on a pair of loose shorts, thoroughly kissed his mate, and let his nose guide him to the meeting place.
Now alone, Gray grabbed his phone and dialed a very familiar number. Walter picked up on the second ring.
“Gray! I was hoping you would call. Are you enjoying your visit to Gladstone?”
“Hello, grandfather. Yes, it’s wonderful here, and just as you described it. I have something important to tell you; are you alone?”
“The car has been acting up, and Tayen took it in for repair. Is everything all right?”
Eager to unburden his mind, Gray said it straight out.
“I’ve met my mate, grandfather. He’s an Omega shifter named Nick Garcia. Jack brought him to Gladstone with two of his friends from the León pack in Mexico.”
Walter cleared his throat—a habit of his when he was uncertain what to say.
“That’s quite a surprise for so early on a Monday morning! I’m happy for you, of course, but do you understand how this will change your life? You’ll have to be very careful around the family, and some of them may not appreciate your choice of a partner.”
Now came the difficult part, and Gray worried that Walter would discourage him.
“There’s more. Nick wants to turn me—make me into a shifter and complete the mating bond. I want to know what you think.”
Walter’s surprised gasp carried clearly over the phone line.
“Why, Gray, I didn’t know it was possible! I deeply admire shifters, as you already know, and I’ll admit to being a bit jealous. Only you can make the choice, but it will forever change your relationships and family ties. For what it’s worth, I believe Gray Feather would have embraced such an opportunity for himself. Perhaps… perhaps this is your destiny, Grandson—to bridge the gap between our peoples. Still, I urge you to get some advice from Jack or others at Gladstone before you make a decision.”
Gray released his anxiety at the sound of Walter’s soothing and accepting words.
