The Quiet Giant's Mate Chapter 18 - Regina

“That’s the problem.” I sighed, knowing his thoughts.

Finding a willing surrogate was never a problem for my cousin and his mate. Finding one healthy that met all the physical requirements wasn’t a problem. Their problem was she-wolves seeing this as an opportunity to fuck one or both of them. And even more saw this as a way of getting some power in the pack, like an honorary Luna as the mama of the heir. None seemed to get that they would have nothing to do with that pup after birth. They wouldn’t be a mama to the heir.

“The surrogates that came forward were under the sick impression that André and or Darren would be making an heir naturally.” I wrinkled my nose.

Ivan furrowed his brow. He understood what I meant, but it’s too adorable that he can’t wrap his mind around these she-wolves’ logic.

“They realize the Alpha and Aleph are homosexuals, and even if they were bisexual, intimacy with anyone, not their mate, would cause unimaginable pain to the other.” Ivan frowned and shook his head. “Stupid bitches.”

Delilah snickered behind her hand. “I think that is the most I’ve ever heard you say.”

Ivan shrugged, but I knew he was embarrassed. She’s, of course, not wrong. I’ve heard him say more, but that’s if you count mate bond conversations. I’m just glad he said what he was thinking and didn’t shorten it or keep his opinion to himself. It’s like seeing him come a little more out of his shell. Baby steps, but I’ll take the win.

“But now you can see why finding a surrogate has been difficult. Honestly, if last night had gone the opposite direction, of Delilah finding her mate and me not, I would be their surrogate.” I shrugged.

I laughed as I heard a rumbling growl he was trying to contain.

“Relax, my quiet giant.” I patted his arm. “It would only happen if I didn’t find my mate. But I found you, so my offer to be a surrogate is off the table.” I assured him.

“It made the most sense that it would be one of us or possibly Zoe.” Delilah shrugged.

“We aren’t blood-related to André or Darren. We are also close to them and respect their mate bond, which is about giving them and Madonie a gift. We would all accept that while biologically we’d be tied to the heir, they would never be our pup.” She explained.

“And your wolf is okay with that?” Ivan asked.

“Yes. Helia and I are in full agreement.” Delilah assured him.

“We want to give André and Darren their heirs. We know these pups won’t be ours. They will be my new nephews or nieces. So, the only ‘motherly’ things I’ll be doing are providing the egg, the womb, and the breast milk.” She shrugged.

“Okay.” Ivan shrugged, letting it go.

“Well, I’m glad you’re in favor of it.” Delilah smiled. “Speaking of the ‘motherly’ things I have to do.” She blinked as if she suddenly remembered something.

“Do you mind if I borrow your car, Regina?” she asked. “I need to head over to the clinic. André and Darren will be meeting me there.”

“Oh, sure, of course. Ivan has his car at Amelia’s and probably wouldn’t fit in mine anyways.” I chuckled.

“My keys should be….” I started directing her to where I left my keys when she held them up shyly.

“I sort of thought you’d say yes.” She shrugged.

“Have a good appointment. And good luck with the journey. I’ll be around if you need me.” I smiled and hugged her.

“Will you be coming back home to Incubi?” I asked as the thought suddenly crossed my mind.

“Not till after I’ve had the pups and have recovered. André and Darren are having me stay in the guest suite here. They want to keep me close.” Delilah shrugged.

“Well, you’ll be missed around Incubi. But Ivan has his family and business here, so I’ll have more reason to visit Madonie.” I smiled.

“Of course. I’ll see you two around.” Delilah waved as she hurried back inside.

“You would have done that?” Ivan asked after she had left.

“Of course. André is family, and there is very little I wouldn’t do for my family.” I shrugged.

He didn’t say much as I led him inside and went to the guest suite. I know what he was thinking. He was focused on the what-ifs. What if he hadn’t shown up last night and found me? I’d possibly be a surrogate for his Alpha and Aleph. What would have happened if he had come to the capital and saw me while I was pregnant? Could he have accepted that?

“You don’t need to think about it so much. If you get too bogged down in the what ifs, you won’t be able to focus on the now.” I sighed as I tugged him into my room.

“And right now, we are alone in my guest room,” I smirked as my hand trailed under his shirt to trace the hard edges of his muscles.

“You are trying to distract me with sex.” Ivan arched his eyebrow.

He can try to pretend he’s indifferent all he wants, but we are bonded. I know better. I felt his breath hitch when I touched him. I felt the desire radiating from him. And there was no hiding that cock in his jeans as it started to rouse.

“Is it working?” I asked as I ran my hand over his hardening cock.

“Yes…” He growled through clenched teeth.

Now this is what I call a power trip. He’s nearly three feet taller than me, yet he bends to me. Not to say he doesn’t have this same power over me. It’s not as amusing as someone as petite as me having such sway over a man three times my size. I grinned and reached to unbutton his jeans.

“Is this the start of your heat?” Ivan questioned.

I chuckled and shook my head as he groaned while I unzipped his jeans.

“Nope, just attracted to you. The way you stood up to Valter and then supported Delilah’s choice… it was sexy as fuck.” I admitted and tugged down his jeans and underwear, leaving him half-naked.

I’m of Beta blood, so I probably have a few days before entering my heat. It’s not as instant as if I was of Alpha blood or mated to an Alpha. So, we still have time before we must go into quarantine. We’ll probably stay at his villa since I don’t have a house yet. And there is no way I’m going through my heat living in my parents’ villa. We may be the kind of family that speaks openly about things, but there are lines we don’t cross.

“Noted.” Ivan nodded as he pulled his shirt over his head, leaving him completely naked.

Fuck me, and I mean that, literally. Naked Ivan is exquisite to look at. Michelangelo’s David and every statue that tried to depict the epitome of the masculine naked body wish they were sculpted the way Ivan is. And he is all MINE. The only downside is that I’m so damn short that I can’t even stand on my tiptoes to kiss his lips. I could only kiss his chest if I did that. Maybe my cousin had a good idea when he joked about climbing gear.

“Before this goes further.” Ivan stopped my hands as I reached for his cock. “What’s on the bed?”

I furrowed my brow and glanced over my shoulder at the bed. There was a gold-wrapped package with a big bow at the end of the king-size bed. I know it wasn’t there when I left for the ball last night. Which means my cousin is likely responsible. Unless it’s a gift from Valter in some desperate attempt to win me over, I wrinkled my nose at the second option.

“Probably something from André.” I shrugged as I went to move it, figuring if I got on the bed, it could get me closer to his height.

It was heavier than it looked, and when it hit the floor with a thud, the top popped off to reveal… well, I’m not sure how to describe it. It almost resembled climbing gear mixed with a sex swing and a baby Bjorn. What the HELL did my cousin give us?

“I’m scared to ask, but what is that?” Ivan questioned, pointing at the sex harness.

“I thought he was joking about climbing gear.” I sighed as I picked up the ropes.

“It is a joke?” Ivan arched his brow as I held it up.

“We can call it that. Unless you want to use it.” I shrugged as I inspected the device to try and figure out how it worked.

“What is its purpose?” Ivan asked as he took it from me to inspect it.

“Um…” I blushed as I watched him trying to figure it out.

“It’s basically to eliminate the height difference for sex standing up. You’d put the ropes over your shoulders and around your waist, and I’d be in the harness so we could… with fewer complications.” I tried to explain and flopped my hands toward the gear.

“This is less complicated?” He asked as he held it up.

“I don’t know.” I shrugged. “The D’Amore family is infamous for the sex rooms and plethora of toys and gear.”

“We don’t need that.” Ivan shook his head and tossed the gift aside.

Before I could reply, my dress was pulled over my head, my panties were torn off, and I was off the ground in his arms. I gasped, instinctively bringing my arms around his neck, and tried to get my legs around him, though they couldn’t reach all the way.

“Less complicated.” He grunted before he silenced any response with a kiss.

I had no arguments. Who needs a harness when I have his strong arms? And he proved that he could still support me with one hand freeing his other to touch me and drive me crazy with a need for something more filling than his fingers. He’s good at that, or it’s simply because his fingers are so big that there’s little chance that he wouldn’t hit all the right spots.

Despite that, I brought the condoms from the pack house suite we were so lost in the pleasure that we may have forgotten to put one on before he lowered me onto his cock. I’m not even in heat, and we keep forgetting the basics of safe sex. As the daughter of a doctor, I really should know better.

I can’t bring myself to care. It’s hard to think about anything other than Ivan and the pleasure he gives me. I can worry about the increased possibility of pregnancy later, like when I’m not riding his dick or in the afterglow of my orgasms.