Falling Rain

7

Rain 

“Let me Mark you” He whispers to me as he kisses my neck. Every time he touches me I feel sparks shoot across my skin, it’s almost too much. 

“Okay..” I tell him, I trust he would never hurt me and there's something inside me that really wants him to do it. 

He whips his head up to look at me “Really?” 

    “I trust you Mason” I say as I look him in the eyes, I have no fear towards this man, he is not like anyone I’ve ever met before. He is special. 

“Are you sure about this? It will hurt.” He warns, his eyes are full of concern, like he is expecting me to change my mind. 

“I’m sure” I nod once, his kisses don’t stop on my neck. He comes back to my face and gives me the softest kiss. It’s almost hesitant and sad. The next thing I know he’s biting me. The pain is searing and unbearable. I try not to fight it but my hands come up and grip onto his shirt. I feel light headed and dizzy, everything starts to spin. I feel my eyes become blurry and I can feel tears falling down my cheeks before everything goes black. The last thing I remember seeing is a shooting star flying across the sky. 

I wake feeling sore and drained of energy. I can sense Mason beside me, he’s holding my hand. 

“You’re awake..” He says from beside me 

“Mhmm.. how long was I asleep?” I look around, we are in his room. I remember being on the roof looking at the stars.. How did we get home?

“Two days.. I am so, so sorry I hurt you Rain. It is the last thing I ever wanted” He says as he buries his head in the sheets of the bed. 

“I feel fine, really. Better then fine actually.. I’m not in any pain anymore” I say honestly. It took me a minute to realize but my back and legs don’t hurt the way they used to anymore. I still feel slightly numb in the legs but it’s not painful. 

“Really?” He looks up at me with shock, “It really worked?” 

“I think so.. I still have some numbness but it’s so much better..” 

He eyes me with uncertainty for a moment before nodding in acceptance. 

“I’m so glad” He smiles at me. I notice his features are sharper than before. Everything about him is more clear and detailed. His honey colored eyes are more detailed than I had originally thought, they have the slightest hint of green to them. His brown hair has hints of red to it, when the light hits it just right they shine. His muscles are much more defined then I remembered and his jaw looks stronger. 

“See anything you like?” He chuckles, obviously I’ve been caught eyeing him. I blush deeply and go to turn away, 

“Hey, I was only kidding, you can look at me all you want… I guess what they say about being Marked changing your view of your Mate.. To me you have always been very beautiful. Now you are even more so if that’s even possible. Your hair is shinier and more luxurious looking. Your pale skin is like porcelain and your deep dark blue eyes are like sapphires. You really are the most beautiful creature I’ve ever laid eyes on…” He says, kissing my hand. 

“Your eyes have green in them” I whisper 

“They do? I never noticed” He chuckles 

“How about you have a bath while I go get you something to eat?” He offers. He takes me to the bathroom and helps me into the tub before leaving me alone with my thoughts. 

I lean back in the water, the first time I’ve been able to put my back against the hard tub and I feel no pain. I smile knowing Mason was right about Marking me. 

Rain? 

“Who’s there?” I call out, moving to cover myself. It sounded like a woman, vaguely familiar but I can't put my finger on it.  

You don’t remember my voice?  She sounds heartbroken 

Who are you? 

We’ve never met, but you know me well. 

...Ember? 

Yes.. 

I gasp, splashing water everywhere as I throw my hands over my mouth

I thought you were dead!

I almost was… I have been in a deep coma.. Striker was able to help me awaken. 

I’m so happy you're alive, I thought I’d lost you forever… 

I am sorry… I am here now though… I will work hard to help you get strong so that we may become one. 

Yes.. my legs… I cannot walk. 

You will… I must rest now.. You will hear from me soon.. I am so happy you survived Rain.. 

I try to say something else but I feel our connection is broken. Mason comes back with food and helps me out of the bath. I want to tell him so badly about Ember coming back to me but I'm worried she will not be able to heal me. 

I nibble on the food, not really hungry after my conversation with Ember. 

“Are you alright?” Mason asks me, it’s like he can sense my unease. 

“I’m fine” I say, too quickly. 

“You know, now that you are Marked I can feel your emotions...I can tell when something is bothering you.. I’m here if you want to talk about it” He smiles sadly at me. 

“It’s Ember.. She’s alive.. She came to me in the bath” 

“That’s great news, are you not happy your wolf is alive?” He asks 

“No I am.. I just worry she will not be able to heal my legs. It’s been so long after all.. What if they are beyond healing at this point?” 

“I know it’s hard to think positively about things like this but you need to try. Trust your wolf.. She must be very strong to still be alive after everything you've been through together” 

He has a fair point, even after all this time she is alive, and she is trying to heal me. She just needs some time. 

“Your right, of course I trust her”   

“So.. Now that you're feeling better I was thinking we could go visit your family? I haven’t sent word to them yet, I thought you may want to surprise them and I didn't want you to feel stressed out by it. If your not ready we can wait as long as you want” He smiles 

“That sounds nice actually..” He’s always been so thoughtful of me, since the first day. I feel myself flush under his gaze. He chuckles, feeling what I’m feeling. 

But what am I feeling? Love? No it can’t be.. We’ve only known each other for just over a month…

It can’t be… can it? 

“Great, umm.. I have some important work to do today… if you are okay by yourself for a little while? Or if you want to come with me you can?” 

“Oh.. I don’t want to get in your way.. You go...I think I’m going to lay down for a bit anyways” 

“Silly woman.. You are never in my way” He leans forward and kisses me on the forehead, making my heart go into overdrive. He gives me one last knowing smile before leaving, closing the door behind him. 

    I take some deep breaths before laying back down in the bed. I close my eyes and let my exhaustion take over my body. 

    I wake suddenly, my whole body in sweats. I feel horrible stomach cramps and pull the sheets back to try and cool off. I look down and see blood on the sheets. 

“W-what is… this?” I mutter as I lower my hand onto the crimson spot, my night dress is stained as well. My blood runs cold as I realize what I'm staring at. After all these years, I’ve finally gotten my first period. My heart races as another cramp hits me, I groan. 

The door bursts open, I quickly pull the blankets back over me. Mason comes running towards me. 

“I felt something was wrong.. What is it? Are you okay?” He looks me over, his expression filled with worry. 

“Can you find Annie?” I ask, my voice breaking when I speak. 

“Of course.. Are you alright?” 

I nod and try to smile at him but I don’t think he’s buying it. Even if he doesn’t believe me he leaves to find Annie. They return about ten minutes later. 

“Are you alright dear?” Annie asks as she comes closer to me. I whisper in her ear as quietly as I can that I have my period. I hope Mason doesn’t hear but the way his face drains of blood and then flushes I know he did. I groan and try to disappear into the bed. Stupid wolf heightened senses. 

“Alright Mason, out you go. I will take care of Rain” Annie pushes Mason towards the door, closing it behind him quickly. 

“Alright. This is your first time I’m assuming?” I nod without saying anything. She smiles sympathetically at me as she helps me to the bathroom. She fills the bathtub, adding some salts that I’ve never seen before. 

“Alright… I’m going to give you some pads, I don’t think tampons would be comfortable with you sitting all the time.. And you need to be able to adjust yourself in a certain way to use them anyways which you can't do. So Pads I think are the best option…” She trails off as she rummages through a drawer. 

“Of course there wouldn’t be anything here… I’ll have to go to my room and grab you some.. Are you alright?” She turns back to me.  

“Yes..” 

    I hear the door close and lean against the side of the tub. The salts and hot water are helping my cramping more than I had expected. The door opens again and I expect to see Annie but it’s Mason, 

“Are you in any pain?” He asks. 

“I have some cramps.. But I’m okay” 

“You could have just told me… I was worried” He sighs and sits beside me. 

How could he say that… doesn’t he have any idea how embarrassing this situation is for me? 

I feel anger build up inside me, 

“There’s no need to be embarrassed or anything. It’s completely natural, I wouldn’t have been grossed out or anything…” He says 

    I nod but don’t say anything. I’m really starting to realize just how much Mason cares for me. The bathroom door opens once more and Annie steps inside. She looks from Mason to me then back to Mason. 

“What are you doing here? Get out… She deserves some privacy Mason'' She scolds him. He looks at me pleading for me to say something. I give him a small smile but don’t dare say anything. Annie seems like a woman you don’t want to mess with. 

“Alright… let’s get you out and fixed up shall we?” She helps me out and then shows me how to properly put the pad onto my panties. 

“Well if you need anything please let me know..” Annie says as she tucks a blanket around me on the ouch. She gave me some Midol to help with the pain. I’ve never taken anything before and I feel slightly loopy now. 

“Mason..” I whisper. She smiles and nods before leaving the room. 

I close my eyes and lean against the couch cushions, the drugs making me feel sleepy. 

“How are you feeling?” Mason asks from the door. I snap my eyes open and turn to look at him, he is leaning against the door frame, he looks really good. His thin t-shirt hugging against his muscles. He walks towards me slowly, kneeling in front of me. He reaches his hand out to cup my face as he looks me deep in the eyes. 

“I’m… alright”