"He is… was my… Alpha…" Eirika said and her shoulders shook as she started to cry. 'It is too soon… she is hurting," Steelclaw said. Arric sighed and went to sit gingerly on the side of the bed, leaving a considerable distance between them. "I'm sorry…" Arric rasped. Eirika nodded, causing tears to fall on her outstretched legs. Arric slowly raised a hand then to place over the ones she laid over her thighs and when she raised her eyes to meet his, he added, "I promise you are safe with me." Eirika nodded. She tried to ignore the tingling on her skin at his touch. He was a very attractive male and was half-naked. She figured it was normal for her to be attracted to him. She was just annoyed that she could think such a thought even in her grief. She slowly edged away from him and Arric stood up. "Get some rest, you will need it to heal faster," Arric said, trying to emotionally withdraw from her as he went to clean up the blood on his neck and chest. Silently noting the wound had
Arric let out a deep sigh and asked, "I know you are a Lycan but your beast seemed elusive. Do you know why?" 'Oh, Arric! You are such a buzzkill!' Steelclaw complained. The corners of Arric’s lips tweaked in a smile. He pressed his nose to Eirika's hair, inhaling her sweet scent, distracting Steelclaw from his hunger for drama. His beast whimpered with pleasure. "I - I don't know…" Eirika paused, knowing his line of conversation would expose her. She thought she needed to be certain Arric was indeed who he said he was before she let him know who she was. And telling him she was supposed to get her wolf the same day as the grew wolves' alpha's daughter would be too much of a coincidence. "Have you shapeshifted before the attack?" "Um… yes, but once. T-there was no need for it." "You did shapeshift in the ditch though. I think that was what saved your life…" Eirika's eyes welled with tears and she released a shaky breath. That day was supposed to be the best of her life and it
"It's... an honest assumption. You are in my room and in my bed after all," he said without meeting her gaze.'Good, she is suspicious!' Steelclaw said.'I am not against her finding out by herself. I just want her to know me first and trust in me,’ Arric thought.'Telling her it's much faster!''I know but earning her trust is best.'The girl seemed to have opened up a new possibility for Eirika and her mind raced with thoughts. Her father had told her that others of their kind could tell when Lycanthropes were mated. And although the topic of mating was not something her father was particularly keen about. He did speak about a bond and a connection that was beyond magical. And although one didn't need to share such a bond to be sexually attracted to another, it was a bond that was said to be quite intense between Lycans. And she need not ask if Arric was one. He exuded an unmistakable aura; power and strength. The possibility of Arric being her mate made her pulse race. Celine had
The first few days after that were the hardest. Eirika was in a lot of pain, and her leg was swollen and bruised., Alpha Arric's pack healer Gabriel came to check on Eirika's progress every day and sometimes twice a day. He would examine her leg, change the bandages, and monitor her healing process. Arric's reassuring presence made Eirika feel safe and well-cared for.As Eirika's body worked to heal itself, she found herself feeling more and more hungry. Arric knew this and made sure the kitchen staff brought her nutritious meals throughout the day. They would knock on Arric’s bedroom door, announce themselves, and then enter with a tray of food.Each meal was carefully prepared to help Eirika's body heal faster. Arric even brought her bone broth, which he said was good for healing bones and strengthening the immune system. Eirika was grateful for the care and attention she was receiving. As the days went by, Eirika's pain began to subside, and she could start to move her leg a littl
"Arric!" She moaned and then felt his large hand frame the side of her neck and her nape at the same time. His thumb lay just by her throat as he took over, deepening the kiss. Eirika whimpered as he explored the inside of her mouth. Their tongues danced, stroking, twirling, and exploring. Arric caught and suckled the tip of her tongue and then drew her lower lip into his mouth with his teeth and suckled hungrily. The need for more development inside Eirika like vengeance. Arric made her feel alive as she had ever been. Her entire body was throbbing with an almost painful need. "Arric!" She cried when his lips left hers and traveled down her throat. He repositioned her, making her wrap her legs around him to pull down her front zipper. Eirika could feel his bulging need now, straining against the apex of her legs. She held on to him, tilting her head back for whatever he wanted to do to her. He used one arm to support her weight, with an open palm pressed to the small of her back. E
Eirika grew rigid when she felt the bed compressed. Her heartbeat increased and she waited for him to hold her but he didn't. She increasingly ached for him and didn't know when she moved back and didn't stop until her bum was nestled in the curve of his groin. A shiver so profound ran through their bodies and Eirika felt Arric trailing his fingers down her side to the curve of her hip. The pajama top she wore had ridden up, giving him the room to stroke her naked skin. Her breathing grew labored when he pressed tightly to her back and she could feel his hardened length. He moved his hand to her lower abdomen and slowly dipped his fingers into her panties. Eirika shivered as he gently brushed the pad of a finger across her vulva, before parting her folds and slipping a finger into her. She jerked, whimpered, and felt her juice pour more. Arric groaned and slipped another finger into her, Eirika started to rock against his fingers, rubbing and circling her soft bum against his thro
Days after, Arric helped Eirika get acquainted with her wolf albeit in her human form. Gabriel advised she waited until she was fully healed before she attempted a full transformation and they all agreed. Eirika fought her growing attachment with Arric but she always lost the battle, especially at night. And she noted how he seemed to always make certain she makes the first move otherwise he stayed away from her. However, ten days after their first mating, Arric arrived later than usual, having gone patrolling with his men, Steelclaw was getting restless and he knew it was an omen. Something was coming their way and they needed to be extra vigilant. When he got inside his room, Eirika was already asleep and he could tell she had been waiting for him. His heart picked up speed at the sight of her curled up on his side of the bed, wearing one of his shirts. The hem had ridden up and from where he stood, he could see the full round shape of her naked bum. He sniffed, drawing in her sc
Eirika bowed her head, submitting to him as she closed her eyes, feeling the energy surge through her body. She gritted her teeth as she felt her bones shift and contort. She let out a fierce howl as she morphed into a creature covered with a mix of thick white and grey fur. She stood about 7 feet tall, leaner but with powerful muscles too, and sharp claws. Her eyes glowed a brilliant grey as she met Arric’s gaze. She was suddenly wrapped up with the assault of scents, and sounds of the dense forest, and she embraced them, inhaling deeply as Arric had told her to. She listened to the rustling of leaves and the flutter of wings that was so loud it was as if it was happening right beside her. Blood pumped hard and fast to her heart and the loud sound resounded, rhythmically in her ears.Arric grinned but it looked more like a snarl as he experienced every minute of it with her, his eyes, dark, intense, and predatory. When he was certain she had contained her beast, he threw his head b