Epilogue Part Three - Sage

I couldn’t tell you how we got from the hallway outside the banquet hall to our room. It was a frantic blur of rough kisses. Auðr’s vest was gone, his shirt was missing most of its buttons, and his pants were open. My vest and blouse were in a similar condition to his shirt. As for my skirt, well, I don’t know where it is beyond not being on me.

“Fuck… Auðr… commando,” I groaned, tugging his pants down to find he wasn’t wearing underwear.

“Complaining?” Auðr teased, stroking my cock through my boxers.

“Neeever…” I moaned, eyes rolling back as he reached into my boxers and stroked my bare dick.

“Didn’t think so.” Auðr chuckled into my lips as he kissed me.

I moaned, wiggling out of my vest and top, wanting fewer layers between us. With the offended clothes gone, I wrapped one arm around Auðr’s neck while I used my free hand to return the favor by stoking his dick too. Touching Auðr and especially being touched by him is always crazy good. This blood moon eclipse made things even more intense. I chuckled as he backed me to the bed and gently pushed me backward.

I leaned on my forearms to watch him kick off his shoes and pants before taking off the ruined shirt. I’ll never grow tired of seeing Auðr’s naked body. I licked my lips, eager to touch him again. I could already feel my fangs lengthening as I looked at his neck. I could feel Eclipse coming forward. He was as eager for this as I was—possibly more.

“Get over here. I don’t think I can wait much longer.” I crooked a finger, becking him to me.

Auðr smirked, glancing at a window. I followed his gaze to see the moon. The eclipse was starting, and as if to punctuate the start of the eclipse, I heard the howls of the pack outside as they began their run. It’s still crazy that someone would put me in charge of a pack. It was almost as crazy that I was about to be a fully mated wolf.

I groaned, attention back on Auðr as his cool lips kissed up my legs, sending sparks through my body. I fell back, eyes closing with a moan of pleasure as his mouth reached my dick. I appreciate a good blow job, but I want him in my ass with his neck near my mouth so I can mark him. I want him to fuck me and mark me.

“Auðr… don’t tease me. Fuck me. Mark me.” I pleaded.

“Always so eager.” He chuckled, licking my tip before finally moving up my body.

“For you, yeah.” I smiled, pulled him closer, and kissed him.

I moaned into the kiss as I felt his cock press against my ass. Auðr reached his free hand to the nightstand, finding the lube he’d smartly set out when we were getting ready for the party. It would’ve been a mood killer to stop to find it. My initial eep from the cool lube was replaced with a moan as Auðr’s cock filled me. Every time was better than the last, and tonight was no different.

As the pleasure started to build, I felt it again. That need to bite Auðr. To mark him as mine forever.

‘Mark him,’ Eclipse encouraged.

He didn’t have to tell me twice. I pulled back from the kiss and wordlessly sank my teeth into Auðr’s neck. He hissed in pain and pleasure before sinking his fangs into me. It’s the first time he’s bitten me. And it was euphoric. I felt an intense surge of power, emotions, and a blur of memories hit me all at once. It took me a moment to realize the memories were Auðr’s.

I saw it all on fast rewind, including the night he was turned and how his mortal life ended. Then it went black. I knew I wasn’t in the bedroom when I opened my eyes. I don’t think I was anywhere in particular. It was just an empty void of black and purple. I looked around, blinking as I saw Eclipse to my right and Auðr to my left. They weren’t looking at me. They were looking forward. I looked in that direction and saw someone approaching us.

“Who are you?” I demanded.

As he walked towards us, I realized it wasn’t just a man. The shadow of his figure divided to reveal a wolf at his side. Once close enough to make out the details of the man and wolf, I was startled. I didn’t recognize him, but his wolf looked exactly like Eclipse. The man was about my height, thin, with almost white blonde hair, dressed like he’d just walked out of the 1920s.

“Miles Bailey Blackburn. The first eclipse wolf of Steelcrest.” He introduced himself, touching his wolf’s neck.

“Mi..Miles?” Auðr blinked.

“You know…er knew him?” I aed. “And how can there be two Eclipses?”

“We met once, at the club the night I died,” Auðr explained. “He bought me a drink, but I’d been on my way out with my date.”

“Took a lot of control not to rip that boy’s head off having his hands on what I scented as mine.” Miles nodded, eye fucking Auðr.

I put my arm out protectively across Auðr. “He’s mine, bucko. Keep your eyes to yourself, ghost boy, and answer my question.”

“Of course. He is yours this time.” Miles nodded. “There can be two Eclipses. In the same way, there can be more than one Bloodmoon wolf. Your wolf is the reincarnation of mine. And while you aren’t a reincarnation of me, I can see you are of my blood. It looks like my brother Niles carried on our line after I died.”

“How did you die? Was it because I died and became a vampire?” Auðr asked.

“I felt you die, but no, that wasn’t how I died. Lorens Isaksen murdered me under the orders of the tyrant Godtfred Solberg. Godtfred knew about the prophecy and my wolf.” Miles paused to rub his wolf’s neck.

“He sent his Beta to follow me when I looked for my mate. He wouldn’t risk me finding my mate and fulfilling the prophecy. I’m glad the goddess saw fit to reincarnate Eclipse into my family to find you, Elvin.” He smiled.

I snickered when he used Auðr’s birthname. I learned it on a visit to the Darby plantation. I know he doesn’t like it, so I’ve never used it. He didn’t look annoyed that Miles called him by that name.

“Does that mean we shouldn’t trust the Isaksen family?” I asked. “I mean, Joar Isaksen is the one that sought me out after my sperm donor, who, by the way, was the Blackburn, died. My mom is human, and the sperm donor was mated to the last of the Solberg line.”

“I can’t speak to the character of any current generations. I can only say the Isaksen, Almstedt, and Akselsen families have always been loyal to the Solberg line. If they have died out, that loyalty must go to the new alpha, you.” Miles said.

“I trust the new generation of the families. Christian, Elton, and Otto are good guys and loyal to me.” I said as sure of it as I was that I love Auðr.

“Good. Lead Steelcrest with Elvin. Change it for the better. It may be impossible, but find a way to secure your line. The pack cannot fall into the wrong hands simply because your line ended.”Miles instructed before disappearing.

I woke up with a start, sitting up, and looked around to be sure I was. I was in our bedroom. When I realized Auðr wasn’t in bed with me, I panicked.

“I’m right here,” Auðr assured me.

I turned my head and sighed in relief as I saw him standing by the window. The eclipse had passed, and the light from the moon illuminated Auðr’s naked body, making him look sexy and fuck. I shook the thought away and got up.

“Was that real? Did you see him too?” I asked.

‘I saw them. It was real.’ Eclipse commented.

“Yeah. It was real. I saw Miles.” Auðr nodded. “Are you sure we can trust the boys? Trust that this offer to come here and be Steelcrest’s new leaders is genuine?”

“I want to believe it’s genuine. I know I trust Christian, Elton, and Otto. If they’ve just been acting, they are good at it.” I frowned, wrapping my arms around myself.

I didn’t want to think we were brought here to be betrayed. I sighed as I felt Auðr’s arms around me. I leaned into him, letting our bond soothe my fears. I knew it was only a temporary comfort. There wasn’t any way we’d know if we were talking into a trap until we walked into it.

“Tomorrow night, we’ll know. If they wanted to act like they would fulfill the prophecy only to betray us, tomorrow would be their shot. They’d have to be smart. They’d probably use the oath ceremony to act. Maybe have someone else act so they could keep their hands clean. We need to stay on guard, Sage.” Auðr sighed.

“Okay. I’ll make sure my family is being extra cautious.” I nodded.

“I’ll do the same with my Darby family and the band who will still be here.” Auðr nodded. “If someone wants to stop us from taking over, we’ll find and stop them.” He promised with a kiss on my shoulder.

“Come to bed. Let’s see if I can’t fuck your worries away.” He offered.

I smiled sadly, but it was still a smile, and I let him take me back to bed. He’s a great distraction, and I needed it.