The Delta's Cursed Mate

Marked

Leon’s POV

I watched as Reina avoided looking at me. She was embarrassed that she had kept the cut, if you could call it that, a secret. It went from one shoulder to the opposite side just right above her glorious ass.

I hated myself for checking her out while she was unconscious, it was creepy, but she was beautiful. Even with the huge gash on her back. Her breasts were nice and full, but not too big. She had a nice figure, curves in all the right places and f**k me, her ass. I had seen it in clothes but having it on full display was almost too much for Kane. We fought for a few minutes before we ran back to the packhouse to get someone to get her. I had to take the coldest shower to date and still had to rub one out. She would be the death of me. Honestly, and if I got to die touching that ass, I’d be one happy wolf.

I asked her why she didn’t trust me, hoping she would answer, but she didn’t. I couldn’t even blame her now; it wasn’t her fault. She couldn’t feel anything for me, or even her parents. I watched her fiddle with the soldering iron as gently as she could. She doesn’t know that it’s not loud. It also seemed as if the rooms were soundproof anyway. Most packhouses are. Wolves are s****l creatures, and some of us, are almost animalistic. No one wants to hear their parents f*****g all night long. Trust me.

I fell asleep, my dreams being the same. I hadn’t really had nightmares, but just got to relive things. Like my time at Blue Harvest. I was only there long enough to watch Dylan die, then I found my parents. I relived watching my two best friends finding their mates. James had this whole wedding surprise for her, and she in return surprised him with a high school diploma and changed the name of his pack to Golden Valley. The pack he would have inherited if Dylan wasn’t such a f*****g freak.

Kane stirred as someone pushed my face, I didn’t even have time to open my eyes before I felt teeth sink into my skin. My d**k was hard for all of two seconds before I exploded in my pants. It was the most painful pleasureful experience of my life. I opened my eyes to see Reina staring at me wide eyed and her hand over her mouth.

I looked at her, really looked at her. She was always beautiful, but now it was like she was my sun, and everything revolved around her. Kane howled as we stared at our mate, he could feel Emerald. Shockingly enough, she swished her tail at me before curling up in a ball and going to sleep.

“Ginger, what?” I couldn’t finish.

She stared at me but refused to meet my eyes. I felt something drip off my shoulder and went to wipe it off. It was saliva. No, it was venom. Why would there be venom on my… Wait. I jumped up and ran to the bathroom to look in the mirror. There, on my neck was two puncture wounds. Emerald marked me. She didn’t seal it all the way before I woke up, but Kane was already healing it. I watched as the skin pulled itself back together and left two perfect little scars. Each mark was different because each wolf had a different tooth imprint. The venom she released created a kind of pocket and held her scent to let other she-wolves know that I was taken.

Marking was also incredibly intimate. Most of the time it was done while mating, our case was different since Emerald didn’t like me touching her. Yet she marked me. She was so pushy.

Fuck you too, human. I can’t wait till the witch comes. I’m so tired of you humans always complaining. Emerald growled in my head.

I turned and looked at Reina who was still shocked at what happened.

Emerald, why did you mark me?

Because Reina was having a crisis and getting on my nerves. I just want to go to sleep, and all her bitching is annoying. She huffed and curled in a ball.

Slowly Reina’s emotions started pouring in through the bond, embarrassment, fear, anger, hurt. She didn’t understand why Emerald would mark me. Especially while I was sleeping. A forced mark could kill a wolf, but she was already marked. It would only solidify our bond.

Now she can stop complaining that she’s always alone, like I haven’t been here this entire time. Emerald grumbled.

Maybe some of the hurt came from her. It wasn’t her fault that she was the way she was. It was a curse. I could kind of understand why she would spend days in the forest, in her wolf form, she had control. She didn’t have to feel like she was letting Reina down. Our wolves were hand-picked by the Goddess herself, and we were supposed to complement each other. Kane was calm and collected where I sometimes acted without thinking. In Athena and Delilah, Athena was protective and dominating where Delilah was kind of naïve and submissive.

Emerald rejected everyone, but she also felt rejected. She couldn’t understand why she was the way she was, and it annoyed her. So, it was easier to be alone.

I touched my mark; a shiver ran down my spine. A mark was incredibly sensitive, only to a mate though. If another wolf were to touch my mark, I’d probably rip their arms off. Kane growled in approval. We felt stronger, stronger than we ever had. It happened when a bond was solidified. Our souls were now intertwined. I would be able to feel her, and vice versa.

“Baby, you marked me.” I signed to her through the mirror.

She put her hand on her chest in a closed fist and rubbed in circles. Sorry. She thought she needed to apologize to me.

I smiled, “There is no reason to apologize. You marked me. You actually marked me!” I laughed.

She really wanted me. Emerald wouldn’t have marked me if it wasn’t on Reina’s mind. Which means, she wanted me. I pulled her into my arms and for the first time, I crashed my lips to hers. She tasted so damn good. I ran my tongue over her lips and pushed them open. Her tongue caressed mine while I moaned into her mouth. I softly ran my hands up and down those curves I had seen earlier and loved how she was just right. My hand slipped under her shirt, and those small sparks I used to feel felt like entire fireworks on my fingertips. Her milky skin was the softest thing I had ever touched, I knew I was in trouble. I would want to touch her every day for the rest of my life.

James told me once that when he first kissed Brea it felt like butterflies in his stomach, but mine felt more like a thousand hummingbirds flitting around. Reina wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me deeper into the kiss and earned a growl from Kane. He had spent so much time wanting to bond with her, that now I could feel the control slipping. If I didn’t stop this, we would mate right here and now, and Emerald had already given us a piece of her. I didn’t want to take advantage of her kindness, even if she claimed it was just because Reina was getting on her nerves.

I pulled back, cupping my mates face in my hands. Our breathing was erratic, and Reina’s cheeks were a bright red.

If we don’t stop, I’m not sure I could control Kane, baby. I smiled down at her.

She smiled back; happiness filled our bond. I can hear you!

I smiled. I can hear you too, Ginger.

She giggled, the first one I had ever heard, and my heart soared. I picked her up and buried my face in her neck. Her apricot and ginger scent was my heaven and I loved it. She was everything.

Reina’s POV

Leon pulled me into his arms back on the bed, his face stayed buried on my neck. He would inhale deeply and rumble in his chest. The vibrations would tickle my back and he would laugh through our mate link.

What’s so funny, Ginger?

I giggled, and just shake my head.

Are you ticklish, baby? His hands ran up and down my sides, trying to find a tickle spot.

I shook my head. I wouldn’t give him that information. I rolled over to face him so he wouldn’t find it.

I’m so happy right now, Reina. Happiest I’ve ever been. He wrapped his arms around me tighter.

I smiled. I could feel how happy he was through our bond. The first time I could really feel it. It was nice. Having something to connect me to another soul Another person period.

I had Emerald and I was mostly thankful for her, but she didn’t want to be with me, and I couldn’t put that on everyone else. Leon was smiling sadly at me. His eyes shone with unshed tears. Regret filled through our newly formed bond.

I’m sorry baby. So, f*****g sorry. I shouldn’t have just given-

You did what was best for your wolf, and your pack. You didn’t know.

He shook his head and pulled me into another passionate kiss. I loved how he felt against my body. For years, I felt cold and empty. He made me feel warmth. Sparks flew across my body as he ran his tongue along the seam of my lips, and softly pried them open. His tongue massaged mine, while his hands found their way up to cradle my head. Breaking the kiss he put his forehead to mine, something I had seen other mates do. It felt intimate, and I loved it.

It’s how wolves show love. It’s not like they can do what we just did. Leon laughed in our mind link.

Could he read my mind? I would have to learn how to block him. I didn’t want him to see everything. Some things were just too personal.

Not in the way you’re thinking, just picking up on your emotions. You were confused about the forehead touch, nuzzling. It’s all very intimate. Only between family or mates.

I saw you do it with Delilah. I whispered, the day of Alpha James’ and Luna Brea’s wedding ceremony I saw him touch foreheads with both Delilah and Brea.

He simply shrugged, They’re my sisters. As close as I can get to one. Athena is my Alpha. Her blood saved my life. We’re all bonded, it’s really complicated and mostly f****d up.

What did you have, that made you that sick?

He looked at me sadly, No one really knows. I don’t remember, but I talked to my grandparents before they passed. I just had a really high fever all the time. They had to keep me sedated just to keep me alive. I couldn’t eat anything or keep water down. I was losing weight. They were scared I would die, so Masen’s father suggested I go see Dylan. He was supposed to be a normal pack doctor at Red Rock, but he was insane.

I could feel his wariness. He didn’t like talking about his days at the lab, but something about his story felt familiar. Like I had heard it from someone else. I furrowed my brow but when he asked what was wrong, I just shook my head.

We fell asleep, his arms wrapped around my waist and my face in his neck. For the first time in two years, I didn’t need a thick layer of blankets to go to sleep. I had my own warmth.

When we woke up, Leon was running his fingers through my hair, and his heart was beating too fast. Something was bothering him. I moved to look up at him. His eyes were red, and he stared up at the ceiling. He didn’t sleep. My lips went into a tight line as I looked at him. He didn’t sleep, even with me there. Wolves slept better next to their mates, the bond calming them.

I’m fine, baby. I just need some coffee. He nuzzled into my neck and softly kissed my mark.

Why didn’t you sleep?

He just shrugged. He got up and quickly changed clothes. He pulled on a black t shirt that was tight around his chest, and dark blue jeans that showed off his thick muscular legs and tight butt. He looked good.

“Don’t get too excited, Ginger. We’ve got a visitor today, remember?” He signed with the biggest smile on his face.

I nodded. The witch would be here today to block Emerald until we learned how to break the curse. Or not. The nerves that I had ignored yesterday fell straight to my stomach and weighed it down like a ton of bricks. I looked down at my hands not wanting to show Leon my fear. Stupid me, we were marked. He would feel it anyway.

His hands cupped my face and made me look up at him. The deep pools of brown were mesmerizing as he searched for something through our bond. Lips crashed to mine as he picked me up and my legs wrapped around his waist. He kissed me so deeply that I lost myself in him. Leon’s chest vibrated as his wolf’s claws softly scrapped against my thighs. My lungs began to burn, but I didn’t want to lose that warmth he always seemed to have. He pulled away as I whimpered. Leon kissed the tip of my nose and smiled again.

I’m not going anywhere, baby. I’m here for the long run. I promise.

Even though, I won’t have a wolf? What about Kane? Would he really be okay not having a wolf mate?

Leon’s head titled as his eyes went black. His wolf rumbled again, as his canines descended. Kane had come forward.

Kane?

Hello, pretty one. He gave a grin, his grip tightening on my thighs. What do you want to know?

Are you going to be okay, with just me? What if we never get Emerald back?

He shook his head. I would rather share with my human than not have either of you. You’re my pretty one.

I blushed as he looked at me. Wolves went on their instincts. A mate was a huge part of it. Alphas were worse. Incredibly territorial and possessive, but Kane wasn’t like that. He had always let me take the reins, though I kind of wished he hadn’t. Then Leon wouldn’t feel so guilty all the time. I wouldn’t either.

If I had known, mate, I would have. I want you. In any way you will give us. Kane nuzzled into my neck, My pretty mate.

I smiled. Emerald was dry heaving in the back at our sickly-sweet show. Rolling my eyes, I jumped out of Leon’s arms and went to get dressed. I wasn’t sure how comfortable this would be, or how long it would take, so I decided to just dress comfortably. I found a pair of black leggings that had butterflies all over them and Leon’s sweater from the day before. If nothing else, having his scent would make me feel better. My hair was pulled up into a ponytail before going to brush my teeth. When I walked back into my room Leon was sitting at my desk typing away at a computer.

You’re brother brought it for you, but I needed to check some email. Hope you don’t mind. He didn’t even look at me.

I giggled. I didn’t have any real reason for a computer. More than likely I would take it apart just to see if I could make it better. The motherboard I had been fixing would up any sort of processor by 300 percent. It would be a portable supercomputer. I also preferred reading to watching TV, most of the time the subtitles were off and there weren’t that many movies or shows that had ASL.

I waited until Leon was done. As soon as he stood up, I jumped to hold his hand. I liked his warmth. He hadn’t seen much of the packhouse, neither had I, and after many wrong turns we finally made it to the dining hall. The warriors that were there all stood out of respect for the visiting Alpha. The dining hall was formed into a circular pattern. The warriors all surrounded the Alpha’s table, right in the middle is where my family ate. Along with a man with pale blond hair, and bright orange eyes.

Emerald forced herself forward, my claws and fangs extending. Asshole!