Epilogue
They’d finally made it back to Oison and the only thing on his mind was finalizing their mating. His female didn’t want to discuss it, but promised she would soon mate him fully. No time line when dealing with an organized planner was never a good thing. He wasn’t naïve or foolish, in her mind their relationship would always stay just like this.
Commitment scared her and mating was the ultimate commitment. There was no greater level to any relationship and no bigger feeling of security. He knew her past made her shy from it, but hadn’t he proven to her that he would stand by her come what may? What more could he possibly do?
A week passed, then another. Her mother was finally settled into the farm and they shared the house with her helping her get things done whenever they were heling the other refugees. Carly lived there too now having taken on the role of a house keeper. Teresa had wanted to be sure someone would be here with her mother when they were gone on missions.
Since the house was huge, that was no problem. Carly was good at keeping house and she seemed happy to be there. Sandy, Teresa’s mother, and Carly did most of the work together. They had a huge garden planted in no time and the house looked spotless all the time. The only worry on his mind was getting his mate to commit.
They had a week before they would select and begin to plan the next mission. Once that began, they would have little time for romance and commitment would once again be put off indefinitely. That was something he refused to allow to happen. Tonight was the night and nothing would stand in his way. Teresa was his and she would finally realize it and give in.
“Hey Mate. Are you ready?” He asked.
“Are you sure you don’t want to just stay home and forget about this?” She asked.
“You’ll hurt Razar’s and Lista’s feelings if we don’t use this night of celebration they’ve given us.”
“Okay, I suppose you’re right. You really believe it will be fun?” Teresa asked.
“This restaurant is supposed to be amazing, the hotel is luxurious and has a private pool and a hot tub, and we’ll be there together. What more could you ask for?”
They went outside and got into their small ship. It was roomy enough for eight people and would get them anywhere on the planet fast. It could also go into space, but wasn’t set up with the needed facilities or room for supplies. The hotel loomed ahead with the restaurant placed next to it. There was nothing around it for several miles. It was isolated luxury for those who wanted to get away from it all.
A valet stepped out of the lobby ready to park their ship and see to it. He helped his mate down looking at her as she walks by his side. She’s in a dress, something she rarely wears. It’s black with silver sparkly things on it. She’s wearing ankle boots with heels and she looks incredibly sexy. Her scent is mixed with aloe flowers, the sweetest most intoxicating scent he knows.
If he didn’t know better, he’d think she was planning to seduce him. They walk to the entrance of the restaurant where they are greeted by a hostess. “Good evening. May I seat you?”
“Please do.” He agreed.
She led them to a private table for two next to a window. All the tables seemed to be separated from each other and where those seated could only be seen when walked past. “This is nice.” Teresa admitted as he pulled out her seat and slid it in before sitting himself.
The food when it came was magnificent and the wine the best available. Alcohol barely affected shifters, like the Mazlans and the Phoenix, but Teresa drank sparingly and had a glass of sparkling water too for thirst. They talked casually and ate with appetite. The atmosphere was romantic and he looked into her eyes seeing her need was just getting started.
Once the meal was done, he helped her up and they walked out together. There was an amazing garden area around the two buildings with fountains, sections of flowers, and some interesting statuary. He’d not seen such things before.
“This is Snow White and the seven dwarves.” Teresa said.
“Who are they?”
“On old Earth they were a fairy tale. It’s something like your legends. She was a princess who had a wicked step mother.” She continued to tell him the story and he found he liked it.
“What is this?”
“It’s Cinderella and the next one is Jack and the beanstalk.” She continued naming the stories the statues represented. “Who came up with this?”
“Lista did. She hired others to do the work, but she came up with the plan. You’ll have to tell me these amazing stories sometime.” Or better yet, tell them to their children and he would listen too. When he looked at his mate, he yearned for a family.
“Are you ready to go back?” Teresa asked looking at him like he was dessert.
“Oh, yeah. Let me escort you to our room.” He offered.
“Lead the way.” She ordered.
The way wasn’t very far and everything was falling into place perfectly. The data stick, used to enter room was in his pocket. Her mother had packed a bag for his mate and he’d dropped it off at the room with his own bag. It would be a two night stay and he was ready to get the loving started.
He pulled out the data stick sliding it into the small slot and the door opened for them. Leading her inside, he watched as she looked impressed by the room. “This is so sensual.” She observed.
His grin answered her. It was just the way he wanted it to be. Stripping, he dropped items of clothing as he stalked closer to her and she backed closer to the bed. Holding her hands out in front of her, she signaled her surrender.
“What are you doing?” She asked.
“I’m claiming you and making you forever mine.” He said as he began to undress her as well.
She seemed to respond to his dominating ways. The aroma of her need filled the air and added to his. There was nothing in the world he wanted more than the female standing nearly naked now before him. Unable to hold back, he ripped her underwear off her. Now she was bare to his attentions.
Her breathing was heavy as he pushed her down on the bed and fell next to her. Once he had her properly positioned, he moved on top of her. It was not the position he used the most, but it was the one used for sealing the bond. Now he began to build her desire until it burned. His hands and his mouth worked her breasts until her nipples were so hard they had to ache.
“I need you, Flicker.’ She demanded.
“Ready to join as one?” Teresa knew what he meant and she shook her head.
He continued his assault on her senses, it was tonight or never. That he knew with certainty. His mouth sucked and licked his way down her stomach as she writhed and moaned. “Now. Flicker.”
“Are you ready to be claimed?” He asked.
He continued to pleasure her but denied her release. She finally seemed to realize what he was doing. “Damn it, I need you now.”
“And I need to claim you so much it hurts. You are mine and I will love you always. Let me show you what our bond will be like.”
“Yes, just do it.” She demanded.
He refused to wait and let her change her mind. His cock was inside her in a second and he began to pump into her relentlessly. Her legs spread then wrapped around him as he pounded into her center. Whispering the words to bind them, he nipped her neck just enough to taste her blood the second she climaxed and he followed. His bite refreshed her orgasm and he rode it out with her.
“One more thing, Baby.” He slid off the side of the bed and onto one knee. “Will you marry me?
“Oh, God yes!” She agreed and he slipped a gorgeous ring on her finger.