He turned to me, “I appreciate your willingness to wait until you came back from your mission. When will you return this time?” I answered, “I leave tomorrow but I want Cass to come with me now.” Want was certainly a word. I needed her to come now.
Cassie looked at me in surprise. She whispered, “You do?” I nodded, “Yes, I need to focus and I can’t do that wondering if some Fairy is after you. I can’t worry that they could be using some note from Alania knowing when you could be vulnerable. I can’t do it, Cass.”
Eric frowned, “I’m not sure….” Haley interrupted him, “Cassie, do you want to go with Cayden?” Cassie nodded, “I want to stay with him.” Haley said, “That’s good, since I think everyone is forgetting a rather significant fucking detail.”
Eric asked, “What detail?” Haley groaned, “She’s seventeen, Eric and she’s met her mate…” She trailed off intentionally hoping everyone would catch on. I was personally drawing a blank. What did that have to do with anything?
When heat flooded Cassie’s cheeks, I looked at her questioningly. No one seemed to get it except Uncle Bjourn who was deeply amused and trying not to laugh. I looked around and spotted Marcus and my dad. Both winked at me, and I smiled back.
Eric prodded, “So she’s seventeen. I don’t want her going dark on a Hackura mission so soon after today’s encounter.” I offered, “We aren’t going dark. She can still talk to you every day.” Haley reasoned, “Well, probably not every damn day.”
Eric growled, “Angel, what are you talking about?” Haley popped back to his lap. She explained cautiously, “Cassie has Fairy blood, Eric.” He stared at her, “I know that.” She groaned, “Our daughter is a female partial Fairy of mature age.” I was looking around, but none of us got it except the Cambridge’s and maybe my dad.
Haley groaned, “FUCKING SERIOUSLY YOU GUYS?! Her concupiscence! She could go into her concupiscence. It would be better if she went with him, rather than just popping in wherever he was and popping away with him.” Everyone winced except Uncle Bjourn, my dad, and Marcus.
I bit the inside of my cheek hard so I wouldn’t smile. She’d have a concupiscence. I was already looking forward to it. I cut in, “I need a minute with Cassie, sir.” Eric agreed, “Fine. Just stop calling me sir. I’ve known you most of your life.” I smiled, “Ok, then.” Eric sighed, “Eric. Ok, Eric.” I nuzzled Cassie’s neck, “Pop us out, My Duchess.” Alexander muttered, “I’m going to hurl.”
I laughed as Cassie popped us away to her room. She whispered, “I’m sorry.” I touched her face. I said, “You have to talk to me. That’s how this works. I had no idea it hurt your feelings when I said you could date around before I got back.”
She looked at the floor, “I only want you.” I couldn’t stop myself so I kissed her. I said, “Good because I only want you. I want to have Uncle Bjourn perform our Hackura ceremony right now. I want to feel you. No, I NEED to feel you after today. We can have a bigger ceremony when we get back, and of course there’s your tournament that will probably be in a few years after I take over as Commander. I need you with me, Cass. Please come with me on this mission.”
She happily agreed, “Of course I’ll come with you.” A knot released in my stomach. I kissed her hard. She pulled back, “I’ll ask Uncle Bjourn to do our Hackura ceremony when I pop us back down there.” She snapped herself into the traditional dress for the Commander’s mate for the mating ceremony with a few adjustments.
It was still embellished on top with beads. She’d just made it a two piece with a satin flowy red skirt. I groaned, “Cass, you’re trying to kill me.” She giggled and snapped me into my traditional Commander uniform.
Cassie ran her hands along my chest since I was shirtless. I had a guard on my hand and my standard pants. She whispered, “I think you’re trying to kill me.” I chuckled, “You snapped it on me.” She grabbed my hand and popped us downstairs.
She asked, “Uncle Bjourn can we do our Hackura ceremony now, please?” Uncle Bjourn grinned saying, “Luckily for you Angela had everyone gathered.” I turned and saw my mom fanning her face. My siblings were all here too.
I locked eyes with former Queen Veronica, and she winked at me. The former King, Titus, was smiling so that was good. Cassie’s siblings were all in the office along with her uncles. Aiylee was in the corner. She squealed, “YOU LOOK AMAZING, CASS!” I agreed, “She does.” Beagan caught my eye and winked while JP squeezed her waist. I looked at Aiylee and Beagan mouthing, “Thank you.” They both tipped their heads back to me.
Uncle Bjourn cleared his throat, “Hold hands.” I immediately took hers in mine. He spoke, “My niece has found her mate. She’s accepted him into her heart and will soon bare his mark. As a family, we accepthim into ours and we accept her as our future Commander’s mate. Sanguis sanguinem meum, et sanguis meus elegit nos sentiunt inter se sentire, sicut et nos (Blood of my blood and blood of my choice feel us as we feel each other).”
Cassie gasped as our connection broadened within us. I could now feel her humming inside me. My relief and happiness couldn’t be hidden. Cassie smiled at me while her happiness surrounded me. I was seconds away from getting us out of here when her family came up.
Aesir above, I was going to combust. My dad sent me strength and the feeling he knew what I was doing was hard. Hackura usually pounced on their mate after they were bonded. EJ came over to me. He pointed, “You knew. I was telling you I’d set you up with Cass and you were laughing because she’s your mate.” I nodded, “Yup.”
My mom joined us and hugged me, “Oh Cayden, she’s so beautiful. You two are a stunning couple.” She punched my arm, “I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU DIDN’T TELL ME!” I laughed, “Sorry mom.” She sighed, “You raise a man his whole life and this is how you are thanked.”
Henrick walked over smiling, “Hypothetically man, I’m happy for you.” I snorted, “It’s not hypothetical anymore.” Henrick agreed, “No, it’s definitely not.” My dad gave me a hug as I saw Cassie talking to her parents.
Former King Titus came over grinning broadly. He hugged me, which took me by surprise. He pulled back, “I’m going to have Haley throw a parade when you get back.” Henrick gave me an ‘I told you so’ look. Titus added, “Make her happy, Cayden. Or you will not be a happy man.” I gulped, “I plan to make her very happy.” Titus smiled again, “Good.” He walked off. Damn.
Cassie popped over to me. She giggled, “Let’s go!” I forgot she didn’t need to pack since she could snap and conjure everything she wanted. I shook her dad’s hand. He said, “Take care of her, Cayden. You are taking a piece of my heart with you. I expect her to come home in one piece.” I assured him, “You have my word, Eric.” He grunted, “Good enough.” Haley smiled and waved at us, “Have fun guys!” I smiled, “Thank you Haley.”
Cassie popped us to my place. She looked around. I said, “You can change whatever you want here, My Duchess. I want to feel at home. I do have something to show you.” I took her hand and whispered, “Pop us to the pond.” She did and gasped.
She asked, “This is your land?” I grinned, “My Grandparents signed it over to me after my grandma found you here. I bought these chairs for us.” She turned around and her lust filled me. She moaned, “Cayden, I need you.” Then her lips were on mine. She popped us back into the house. I unzipped the back of her top almost unconsciously. It fell to the ground at our feet.
I groaned, “Cass, you’re so beautiful.” She didn’t have a bra on. I kissed her neck whispering, “We can wait, My Duchess. We can do other things or nothing.” I might combust, but I could do it. Cassie whispered huskily, “I want you. I want us. I want everything.”
I picked her up and pinned her gently against the wall, high enough that I was eye level with her breasts. I lightly bit her nipple enjoying her gasp. I told her, “You’re so damn perfect.” Our lust was bouncing off each other in our bond.
I sucked on both her nipples because I couldn’t play favorites. Not with my mate having Fairy blood, that just wouldn’t be fair. I ran my hand inside her skirt and toyed with her damp panties. She whimpered as I bit her neck without breaking the skin.
I whispered, “I’m going to mark you, and you’re going to mark me.” She nodded, “Yes.” I smirked and tossed her onto the bed. She giggled and started to move back so I jumped on top of her. I smiled, “Oh no, My Duchess. I’m giving the orders. You tell me to stop if you want me to. Ok?” She nodded, “Yes, My Commander.” I needed some relief, so I started dry humping her. Her moans and whimpers were killing me.
I slid off her, and quickly made my way under her skirt. I bit the side of her leg making her jump. I used my nose to separate her lower lips and find her clit. I inhaled deeply then groaned, “You smell amazing, My Duchess.” I gently licked her clit.
