The Pack Where She Belongs

chapter 4

----Alex----

I looked up from my phone when I heard the bathroom door open. The steam from the bathroom rolled out around the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. Astrid stood in the doorway with one of my large black towels wrapped around her body and another towel wrapped around her hair. my mouth instantly began watering at the sight and it took all of my control to keep myself from scooping her, tossing her on my bed, and making love to her.

I eyed her over once more before looking to her face again, her cheeks were a soft pink color.

"Hi there beautiful, how was your shower?" I asked as I set my phone on the bed and strode over to her, stopping within arms reach of her, my wolf River instantly protesting that we were so close but not touching her.

"It was good, that shower is amazing" she answered before nibbling her bottom lip. I reached my hand up and gently pulled her bottom lip from her teeth.

"if you keeping doing that sweetheart, I won't be able to control myself.." I breathed and watched her cheeks become even more pink.

"I'm sorry" she practically whispered. "I um.. forgot to ask for clothes" she added, just as soft. she tilted her head back some to look at me and I watched the towel around her hair slowly becoming unraveled.

"It's alright sweetheart" I reached up and carefully removed the towel from her hair for her then watched as her damp wet hair fell down to her waist. I felt my pants tighten some as I looked at the most wonderful sight in front of me. I reached up and caressed her cheek softly, admiring her beauty while she leaned her cheek into my hand.

"goddess you're beautiful.." I breathed. her dark blue eyes focused on my face and I smiled at her. "as much as I want to keep you looking like this, I'm sure you'd like to get dressed. I'll show you were your clothes are" I lowered my face down and kissed her forehead softly before pulling away and taking her hand softly then leading her to our shared walk in closet. half had my clothes and the other half had hers.

"all of these clothes are mine?" She asked, sounding surprised. "but there's so much" she added and looked to me.

"these are all yours, and you still have plenty of space to add more when you want to go shopping. Morgan and I weren't really sure what you would like so we just got a little of everything. when you're ready I'm sure Morgan would love to take you shopping" I smile at her and she seems nervous all of a sudden. "what is it, Astrid?" I ask while she looks at the dresser that's next to her.

"I've just never had this kind of options when it came to clothes and I've never been shopping. all of my clothes were stuff people left behind or didn't fit them anymore. plus I don't have the money to buy myself anything" she answered me softly. the sadness and loneliness in her voice made my heart ache.

"i told you sweetheart, I'm going to take care of you. you'll never go without again. I'm going to spoil you so very much" I reached my hand down again and titled her head up to look at me, I could see tears starting to form in her eyes again. "why are you crying?" I ask softly.

"ive.. just never had someone be so nice to me before. I've never had someone to take care of me, I've done everything by myself my whole life. we've hardly spoken at all because I've been unconscious but you still want to do all of these things for me and.. I just don't understand. I know we're mates but I just can't wrap my head around it. I'm no one special" she explained to me and I watched her bottom lip quiver a little

"I've waited my whole life for you, Astrid and I have no intentions on letting you go. you're special to me. your past, who you were back then, the things that happened to you don't define you, you do. this is your new start, this is where you belong. here with me. I'm going to show you just how special you are" I leaned down and kissed her passionately and was instantly greeted by a soft moan from her and her small hand holding onto my shirt.

I put my arms around her and pulled her close to me. I lightly ran my tongue along her bottom lip and she parted her lips for me. I grinned slightly and moved my tongue into her mouth, rubbing mine against hers and exploring her mouth. she tasted absolutely divine and I never wanted to stop kissing her this way. she kissed me just as passionately and deeply, her hand pulling me closer to her and I happily obliged, holding her closer. I could feel my erection pressing against her and it made me groan. her body fit so perfectly against mine and it was getting harder and harder to control myself as we made out. one of my hands traveled lower and gripped her ass, gaining me another soft sound from her.

I have to stop.. but goddess i don't want to..

I agree, as much as I want to mate with her, the doctor said we shouldn't yet river whined in my head. I hated it when he was right.

I slowly pulled my face from hers, both of us panting softly as we caught our breath. I looked down at her hooded dark blue eyes and the lust just as obvious as my own. her plump lips were pink and swollen, making me want them again. "You're so perfect.." I breathed and gave her lips one last soft but loving kiss before letting her go. "You should get dressed, Beautiful.. I'll be right outside" I cooed and she nodded, still seeming in a haze from our kiss. I then turned and walked out, letting her take her time to get dressed.

----Astrid----

I watched Alex exit the closet, my heart still pounding after that amazing kiss we just shared. I had never been kissed like that, I've never felt so wanted. my first kiss had been stolen from me by someone I didn't want to kiss, but the one Alex and I just shared.. that one I would consider my first REAL kiss. The way he made me feel just now took my breath away and made me feel whole.

If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up from it.. I won't want this to be some cruel joke.

Definitely not a dream, the wetness between your legs should be evidence enough for you I heard Harper laugh in my head. She had a point, I was a mess and I needed a very cold shower after that.

I let out a slow breath then slipped the towel off that I had been wearing and tossed it into the hamper in the closet. I then got into the dresser and pulled out some panties and slipped them on before putting on a pair of soft pajama pants and a tank top that was hanging up. despite being thin by chest was still on the big side of things and the tank top I was wearing did nothing to hide the fact. I wore a D cup bra, unfortunately that was one size they got wrong when they got me clothes. I knew at minimum I would need to ask to find bras that fit me better.

I stepped out of the closet and Alex was no where to be seen, but the bedroom door was slightly cracked open. "Alex?" I called softly and when there was no response I chewed my lip a little before moving over to the large bed and sitting down.

Oh my, this bed... its so comfortable.. I thought and fought the urge to lay down.

After a few minutes I heard footsteps approaching then Alex appeared in the doorway with a tray full of food.

he looked surprised to see me sitting there then his green eyes got a littler darker as he eyed me, the way he looked at me made my mouth dry and a dull ache between my legs.

Alex seemed to be able to snap out of what was going through his head and crossed the room to sit on the bed with me.

"I thought you might be hungry so I brought us up some food since we missed dinner. plus I figured you weren't ready to interact with a lot of people yet" he commented.

I nodded, he was right that I wasn't ready to meet a lot of people. "thank you for thinking of me. I am really hungry and that smells really.. really good" I answered him, my stomach rumbling slightly. this was my first real meal that wasn't hospital food. the food there wasn't bad but this looked and smelled so much better.

"dig in sweetie" he smiled at me before turning on the television and putting something funny on before he began eating with me. we are quietly together aside from the occasional comment or laugh as we enjoyed each other's company.

part of me knew that he would eventually ask me about my past, a lot of people would and it made me anxious thinking about it but for now, I would enjoy the first glimpse at peace and happiness I've ever had.

when we finished eating, Alex took the try and set it on a end table by the door then came back and laid beside be on the bed. I yawned softly and ran my fingers through my now mostly dry hair.

"are you tired, Astrid? would you like to lay down and get some rest?" Alex asked me. I turned my head and looked down at him. his head was propped up in his hand while he laid on his side facing me. I felt that I would never get tired of looking at him. the man was absolutely perfect. tall, broad, and full of muscle. He looked like a Greek god and he had the most incredible effect on me.

"I am, are you tired?" I asked him softly while he reached over and rubbed my leg a little.

"I could sleep, especially with you here in my arms" he answered me, his tone warm. I thought a moment and nodded before shifting down onto the bed. Alex pulled the blankets over us before he shifted me around so my back was against his front. My body relaxed into his perfectly while he spooned me. instantly my eyelids felt heavy and I felt myself beginning to doze off, sleep quickly finding me for the first time in my life.

When morning came I went to shift and noticed I couldn't move, panic set in a little before I remembered where I was and opened my eyes. I was still in Alex's bed room wrapped up in his arms. I felt Alex shift behind me and something hard and large pressed against my ass, I blushed instantly. my body instantly was on fire with need and I had never been this way before. I pushed my ass back against him some and he groaned in his sleep. His hips slowly moved, grinding his erection into me, causing me to make a breathy moan. F**k..

"baby.. you can't do that to me.. you have no idea what kind of effect you have on me.." Alex's voice was even more gravely from sleep but also dripping with lust as he continued to grind himself against me slowly. his hand moved down to grip my hip some, pulling me back against him and causing me to moan. "It's so hard to control myself.." he breathed by my ear before he kissed my neck at the mating spot, making me whimper. I could feel my wetness pooling between my legs, my body aching for him.

"I can smell your arousal, Astrid.. but we have to wait.. the doctors told me no strenuous activities but damn is this hard to control.." he breathed by my ear before letting go and stopping his hips. "baby.. look at me.."

I turned my head back to look at him, his green eyes were completely black and I could tell he was trying to control himself just as much as I was.

"I want to so badly and I don't want you to think I don't, Astrid.." he breathed. he was worried that I would take this the wrong way? I rolled to face him, his arm going over my waist.

"if it's what the doctors said then we should listen to them. it's kind of hard to think you don't want me after what just happened" I giggled softly and a big smile spread across his lips.

"Thank you for understanding, Astrid. I didn't want you to take it the wrong way" he cooed and pushed some of my hair away from my face. "why don't you go clean up first and I'll get a very.. very cold shower when you're done" he chuckled and softly kissed my lips, making me smile.

"Okay, I'll be right back" I said and climbed out of bed and headed into the bathroom. I closed the door and leaned back against it, letting out a slow breath.

holy crap that was intense! you should have let him mate us! he's made for us Astrid! Harper whined at me, clearly upset we didn't continue what we started

You heard what Alex said, the doctors want us to be more healthy before we do that. plus just think about how nice it's going to be when we finally do mate. let's not rush this okay?

Fine, but I would like to meet his wolf soon. even if we can't shift yet, I want to meet him.

I'll talk to Alex about it, I know you want to meet him

even if I can't meet his wolf, can I at least meet Alex?

I thought about it a moment before finally agreeing with Harper then going about cleaning myself up and brushing my teeth and hair before moving out to join Alex again.

----Alex----

It was so difficult letting Astrid get out of bed after our first s****l contact and goddess did she smell divine. I loved knowing I had that effect on her. I could still smell her arousal all around me and it was driving both myself and River insane.

screw what the doctors said, we should have mated with her! she was so ready for us River protested grumpily as I tried to will my hard on to go away

she isn't ready River. we don't want to accidently hurt her do we? my question seemed to do the trick in getting him to calm down. he grumbled a little before actually speaking up again.

fine, you have a point but it still sucks.. I want to be able to feel connected to her wolf, Alex. I can't do that until we do

I know, but we have to be patient. plus.. I haven't asked if she's had s*x before. I don't want to rush it if she hasn't. she deserves to make her choice on when that happens

Finally River stopped complaining, he knew I was right. I felt bad for him but Astrid already had a hard time where she was from before, I didn't want to do anything she wasn't ready for.

When Astrid came back out of thr bathroom I saw up and smiled until I saw she was clearly thinking about something. "what is it sweetheart?" I asked and opened my arms to her while staying on the bed. she walked over and sat down with me and let me pull her into my arms.

"there's something I wanted to ask you but I'm worried to" she answered me with her head on my shoulder. I pulled back and looked at her beautiful face. I lifted my hand and pulled her lip from her teeth again, smiling once more.

"What is it Astrid? you can ask me anything" I told her while watching her unsure face. After a moment she finally spoke up.

"I was talking with my wolf, Harper. we both know I'm in no condition to shift and I haven't in a while.. she would like to meet you or your wolf, if not right now but some time soon, would that be alright?" She asked me. I was surprised, having not expected that at all. I lifted my hand and lightly pushed her hair back behind her ear.

"why don't we do that tomorrow? give you and your wolf one more day to rest and heal. would that be okay with you both?" I ask in return, I was perfectly fine with meeting her wolf but I wanted her to also be safe. I watched her eyes glaze over a little, clearly talking with her wolf. after a few seconds she smiled and nodded to me.

"she says that sounds great, I've never heard her so happy" Astrid commented, looking happy as well.

"so what would you like to do today? I gave a couple more days that I'm not doing anything so I'm all yours and we can do whatever you'd like" I asked her.

She raised her brow at me, "what about your duties as Alpha? your pack needs you.." she commented back to me and my gaze softened.

"they're in good hands, Astrid. My Beta William and Gamma Zack are handling thing for me. They actually insisted I take the time to be with you right now so we can get to know each other and I can be there for you if you need anything" I leaned forward and kissed her forehead, she seemed to relax.

"they really said that?" Astrid asked

"they did, now, what would you like to do today?" I laughed

"I don't know, I've never really had the choice before. I don't really know what we could do" she answered me softly.

I thought about it a second before coming up with an idea. "why don't I go shower and then I can take you into town so I can show you where the pack mainly lives? we can do a little shopping for you too" I offered to her. she again seemed unsure before nodding and giving me a little smile.

"id really like that" she answered me, her tone sounding happy.

"I'll be right back" I gave her a quick kiss before heading to the bathroom to shower and get ready for our trip into town