Iron Heart

Chapter 2 - Andre

    The image of Cersy nude was now imprinted on my mind, and the scent of her arousal in the shower...how could she just leave me there like that? It was a bit of a startlement to be dominated like that, I never once thought before meeting Cersy that my mate could be like that.

    But boy was I wrong, her whole presence was just so overwhelming. My wolf embraced that completely, wanting to tangle with her for dominance in the relationship, but I had to hold him back in the shower. I had to clear my thoughts about Cersy, she is my mate and I desire her completely...but she was obviously experienced, and here I was completely fresh. I had never once even had the inkling of a desire for a female while I was unmated.

    I suppose Val and I had agreed on waiting, my sibling, Tien had thought I was Ace as they called it for gods' sakes. But Cersy blew that completely out of the water, was it just the mate bond? Or was it meant to be like this?

    I took my time calming myself down in the shower, mentally and physically, the feeling of her canines on my mating spot had driven me crazy.

    That being said, I was startled by just how..damaged her body was. Some looked so old it had to be from her pup years. What was her life like? I had known Ironfang was rough and knew that our pack relations had always been pretty bad. Not enemies, just not friends either, but now we were definitely enemies.

    I would have to remember to ask Cersy if there were any mates we would have to retrieve from Ironfang for her Kin. That was going to be complicated, this whole thing felt complicated.

    I finally got out of the shower, wrapping a towel about my waist as I went out to confront Cersy about abandoning me in there. “That was a bit mean, don’t you think?” That was all I could really say, she made some cold shower joke, and asked for clothing. I could at least get that for her.

    “I’ll have Tien take you shopping at some point soon, they’ll know how to help you find some nice clothing.” In the meantime, I went to my closet to grab her some of my stretchiest sweatpants I could find, and my sweatshirt that was two times my size, but my luck it’d barely fit her… I grabbed a tank top as well but I doubted it would be comfortable for her. “For now you can try these on,”

    I handed her the clothing, “Thank you,” damn her smile melted my heart so fast, “And who’s Tien? Also, I don’t have any human currency so I don’t know about shopping, do you have a tailor I could persuade?”

    “Tien’s my sibling, they live in the packhouse and tend to help with the kitchen and gardening. And don’t worry about money, I’ll give Tien my card to use and I’ll pay for the both of you.” I crossed my arms, “And what do you mean persuade?”

    Her brows furrowed at what I said, “You’ve already been more than kind, why are you paying for my clothes? And I would offer help or labor to the tailor for their services. It’s how the poor improved their situation in Ironfang.”

    I couldn’t help but chuckle, “Well you are my mate, why shouldn’t I take care of you? I’ll call Tien and you and them can figure out when you’d like to go.” I pulled out my phone, which reminded me to buy Cersy a phone as well. She’ll be needing that as the Luna, even though mind-links were useful, a phone had a much wider range and extended beyond pack members.

    Tien picked up the phone almost instantly, “Ey T! I was just wondering if I could get a favor from you.”

    I heard Tien’s sigh through the line, “What do you need help with now Andy, I’m kind of busy preparing dinner with the crew.” I looked at the time, about an hour till dinner, sounds about right.

    “Well, my mate needs to get a new wardrobe and some basic hygiene stuff, as well as a new phone. Do you think you could take her? I’ll pay for you both.”

    “Hmm, very tempting offer...it’s a deal, when’we going?”

    “I was hoping you could discuss that with Cersy, the sooner the better honestly, she has to try to fit into my clothes in the meantime.” I looked at Cersy to see my clothes were rather tight on her, my poor mate.

    “Alrighty, just send Cersy down to the kitchen, don’t worry your pretty lil’head Andy.” And with that Tien hung up, and I put my phone away.

    I turned to Cersy, “Tien’s in the kitchen, I’ll show you where but I’m going to go to my office if that’s alright with you.”

    Cersy shrugged, “That’s fine, I suppose.”

    I threw on some clothing myself and led Cersy downstairs to the first floor, I mind-linked Beta Eren ‘Hey, meet me in my office in a few minutes, we have to figure out what we’re doing about Cain.’

    ‘Heard loud and clear, I’ll be there in 10.’ And with that the mind-link was cut, Val didn’t like that we weren’t discussing this with Cersy in the room. But to me, Ironfang was still her original home, and even though I was sure she wanted revenge on Cain. I’d bring her in when we needed her input, and let her adjust to Paleclaw first.

    On the first floor, I showed Cersy the door to the kitchen, as well as where the dining room was. “Just mind-link me if you need me,” I debated for a moment if I should give her a kiss, but Cersy seemed to read my thoughts on that one and gave me a peck on the cheek.

    “Will do, and will Tien know who I am or..?” Of course, this wasn’t really the time to be acting stupid.

    “Right, they probably will, but I should introduce you-sorry.” I opened the door to the kitchen with Cersy in tow, I spotted Tien immediately as they made their way over to us.

    “T, this is my mate Cersy. And Cersy this is Tien, my sibling, thanks again T you’re so much better at these things than me.” They nodded resolutely as if this was a very serious mission.

    “Of course I am, Agdis does love me after all.” They laughed, though Cersy seemed confused.

    Tien rolled their eyes, “Agdis, goddess of beauty, and mistress of androgyny.” Over the years Tien learned more about themselves, they had devoted themselves to Taion’s whole branch of children, hence their chosen name. They’ve always been particularly fond of Agdis for the past year though.

    Cersy nodded thoughtfully, “I see, sorry I’m not familiar with the whole pantheon. The moon goddess and my namesakes are all I really devote to.” Tien seemed to visibly relax, that was good.

    “I’ll leave you two to your discussions of theology, and so on.” And with that, I left the kitchen and made my way to my office, where Eren probably already was.