A Ribbon Strand: Raised Hackura

Never Letting Go Pt. 3

I certainly hadn’t. I wrapped her back up in my arms enjoying the feeling of her body fitting perfectly with mine. I told her to pop us outside. I was convinced when I heard Grant’s squeal that I was going to spontaneously combust. Michelle came over smiling apologetically. She linked me, “Sorry. Jackson linked everyone to give you space...Grant just loves her.” I smiled, “We will be alone soon enough.” She nodded to me. Haley asked if she could hold the baby named after her. My heart jerked at the sight of a baby in her arms. I heard several snickers. I looked towards them, and they quickly quieted. Harold linked me, “I can see how hard you are from here. There’s a kid in front of you.” I linked back, “I can’t help it!” Harold said, “Yeah well that’s what becoming celibate for the last two years does for you.” I said, “Once I heard her voice Harold…. I just couldn’t be with anyone else.” My brother didn't have a response to that.

            Haley blessed the baby, and I told Michelle what she’d done. The blush on Haley’s face told me she wasn’t going to. I’d tell everyone the nice things she did for them. My mate was a giver. She was the perfect Luna. A fierce fighter, but she loved so easily. I finally got Haley away from everyone. Jackson linked me, “No one else will approach you two.” I said, “Thank you brother.” Tabitha linked me, “GOD you two are a striking couple! Can she join the pack now so I can link her too?” I smiled, “No... I’m going to be selfish with her tonight.” Tabitha laughed in our link. I shifted and Haley began to pet me. Harold and Darrin linked me, “DID YOU JUST PUR?” Thor linked them back, “Shut the f**k up!” They quickly did. Thor was feeling extra possessive. This was his first fated mate. He linked me, “That feeling is so much more intense than a chosen mate, Eric. We haven't even marked her yet. She’s perfect.” I already knew that. I ran up the mountain with her on my back. Thor and I both were delighted with her squeals of joy as we raced up the mountain. When we reached the top, she got off and I ran for the clothes I knew Tabitha, Molly, and Amber would’ve left. I smiled when I saw nice slacks and a nice shirt. The girls never missed a beat. Haley was taking in the scene. I linked the girls, “You did an amazing job up here. I cannot thank you again. She loves it.” I told Haley I’d take her out on a date soon, but right now…. I wasn't going to share her with a crowd of people.

                She noticed our drink and smiled. She’d taken to calling Tabitha, Tabby. Tabitha loved it. She also told us she'd punch us in the d**k if we called her that. Only Haley was allowed. Haley looked up into my eyes. She was practically begging me to kiss her. My eyes settled on her parted plump lips. s**t…. I was in so much trouble. She promised she’d behave if I kissed her. She had no idea what she did to me. One kiss would never be enough. I leaned in and the sparks shooting between us had me sliding my tongue into her mouth deepening our kiss. Her little moans were going to be the death of me. Thor said, “Mark Mate!” I sighed and pulled back. I closed my eyes, “Thor…. we talked about this.” Thor said, “But she wants us. I can smell it and feel it.” I linked, “Wanting us sexually and wanting our mark are different things.” Thor whimpered but agreed. I put Haley in her chair telling her to behave. Her wide innocent eyes were torturing me. We talked as easily as we did on the phone. I loved being able to see her little expression when she talked. Her nose crinkled when she laughed. Her eyes brightened when she was excited. Her face was very expressive. I’d never let her go. She was excited about the pizza. I sent a quick text to Logan thanking him for the assistance on the food. Opening portals and popping was handy for things like this. Haley sipped her drink and praised Tabitha’s bartending skills. I smiled. She was preaching to the choir. 

                I couldn't stop my smile when Haley admitted she’d had her outfit planned. Whatever planning went into said outfit, the result was amazing. She looked beautiful. Like my own personal angel. I think our first meeting was almost perfect. She had no idea how sexy she looked with the sun bouncing off her hair as she fought someone. The part where she was injured, dove off a cliff, and passed out was less than ideal…. still I couldn't bring myself to care right now because it brought her here. She didn’t know I’d seen all that. My heart had stopped when she dove off that cliff without her powers. She asked if I’d actually killed everyone left standing alone. I nodded. I trained for things like that, and Thor and I were both heavily motivated. She smiled and told me she knew I was coming. She’d heard me. I was pretty sure they’d heard that roar all the way in Canada. I told her Heath Scott cared for her. Which I did not care for. She shrugged it off saying she’d shown him who his second string was. That actually settled it for me. He wouldn’t long for my mate after his rejection now. He’d focus on his second string. That was very good. She was surprised I knew Heath had been rejected. I focused on any news surrounding the people she loved. She was beyond surprised I knew he’d been her first kiss. She thought he only kissed her because she was upset. She truly did not see her beauty. Arion might be right. Her tendencies didn’t lean towards the fairy side of her.

            She worried about Lucas and Emmaline. I’m sure we’d figure that out now. Rather…. I was sure Haley would. She’d finished eating and I needed her to be in my arms again. Christ?! How did my brothers focus during the day? I linked Jackson, “How the HELL do you get anything done? I need her with me at all times.” Jackson said, “That calms down a bit when you mark her and can feel her feelings.” Great. Who knew when that would be? She’d just have to be attached to me. Like a barnacle. She licked my ear. Oh f**k me. She straddled me. Her skirt rose up. I could feel her heat through my pants. Thor and I were fighting for dominance. She leaned in and kissed me. When she started grinding against me, I told her to pop us to my room. I began to kiss her. She moaned my name…. I almost came in my pants. She was too hot for her own good. I told her we didn’t have to do this. I’d have to take a long ass cold shower, but we didn’t have to do this. She said she wanted to. I needed to know what she’d done before. Only because if she wasn’t a virgin, I could go harder and faster. The joy I felt when she’d said I’d be her first was unparalleled. A fierce possessiveness sparked through me. When she asked if I would mark her time stopped.

            I told her I would. Then in the most innocently seductive voice ever heard she asked if I would mark her tonight. I told her we could wait. She didn’t want to. Thor was elated, “Told you so.” I made sure this is what she wanted. We didn’t need to rush. The thought of my mark on her though…. I should’ve tried harder to talk her out of it, but I was a possessive asshole who wanted her all to myself. She was mine. She was finally here, and she wanted my mark. I took my time with her. I slowly undressed her then I kissed every inch of her perfect skin. I’d made her come countless times. I could’ve spent all night between her thighs. She tasted like my own personal heaven. When I finally slid into her I did it slowly making sure she was ok. I hated myself for her wince of pain when I slid past her barrier. She healed herself and a calming sense took over me. She said she didn’t want to play fair with this. I smiled. My fair was selfish when it came to s*x. I could live with that. I began to move. s**t…. I wasn’t going to last. The countless times in shower jerking off thinking of her face wasn’t going to help now that I was inside her. I used my hand to bring her to orgasm and leaned down as she screamed, marking her as mine. Howls of joy echoed through the night from the pack, and in the house. When I felt her teeth enter my marking spot, I lost all sense. Then she shared her light with me. I’d never felt so connected to another person in my entire life. Our very beings were connected.

            Thor took over and pounded into her. She was losing her voice; she’d screamed my name so many times. When I took back over, I worried I hurt her, but the bond told me she was ok. It was a good thing, or I’d have locked Thor away in my mind for a period of time. I was about to leave to get a towel when she snapped us clean and asked me to be close to her. That was no hardship. I never wanted to leave her. I pulled her naked body on top of me. She was smiling, but I could see her discomfort in her eyes and face. I’d hurt her. She told me it was her light. I frowned. Nothing I’d read from the books Bjourn gave me copies of…. that I just so happened to make copies of and gave to Dylan as rewards over the years, said it would be uncomfortable for a fairy to share their light. Rare but not uncomfortable. Her response stunned me. She already wanted to be twice light bound to me. It was a big deal among the fae to do this. Sharing light was rare let alone being twice light bound. Thor linked me, “We’ve been talking for twelve years. She loves us. Of course this is what she wants.” I told her to do what her instinct wanted, what she wanted. She could tie herself to me in every way. I’d get a priest here right now if I thought she’d go for it. When she shared her light again it was transcendent. I was purring. I could hear the pack link going crazy. She’d released some magic around the pack. People were trying to link me, but I blocked them out and made love to Haley. She was falling asleep right after we came. I kissed her cheek and she whispered that she loved me. I smiled, “I love you too, Angel. You’ve made me so happy tonight.” I doubted she heard me.

            I cleaned her off and grabbed some shorts. I linked Jackson, “Where are you?” Jackson said, “Living room. What the HELL was that?” I said, “I don’t know. We are twice light bound.” Jackson startled as I came down the stairs, “She ALREADY shared her light twice? Her brother’s right…. she’s not like a fairy at all.” Harold snorted, “We knew that already. What magic was released? I feel energized.” I called the number I had for Aiden, “Haley’s wolf….” I said, “Haley shared her light with me twice tonight.” I heard Arion say, “Sure...naturally…. they are already twice light bound…. when did they first meet face to face you ask? Officially like five hours ago. No big deal.” Aiden said, “You are wondering about the magic your pack then.” I asked, “How did you know that?” Aiden said, “I have been researching this. Since you are the Alpha of your pack…. your pack and your lives were all just extended to the life of a fairies.” I was stunned, “WHAT?” Aiden said, “Yes, it will happen if and when other partials join packs, but our Halloran side of the family is the exception. Naturally. We are special...” Arion said, “Joy…. Haley’s wolf will be around to annoy us for centuries brother. If I didn’t know our sister loved me…. I swear…” I hung up the phone in shock. Jackson said, “How about that?” I said, “How about that? I’m going back upstairs to my mate. She was still dead asleep. I knew my bit would eventually wear her out, but she was different from she wolves and any other type of mate. They were normally out as soon as the bite occurred.

            I woke up to Haley sucking my d**k. Reality was so much better than the image I’d pictured of this happening. I didn’t last long. Now that she was here though…. I’d build my stamina back up. I had her sit on face, and then I surprised her by linking her. She got wetter with every single word I linked her. This would be a lot of fun. She came apart for me again. I was never going to work again. I was addicted to her smell and just her. The faces she made when we were in bed together…. all of it. I flipped her onto all fours and pounded into her. We fell back onto the bed together laughing. Harold linked me, “Where are you?” I linked, “REALLY?” Harold linked, “You’re always here.” Jackson linked, “Should we go without you?” Before I could answer him, Haley had snapped and popped us outside. She smiled saying hi to my brother, but I couldn’t focus on anything but her. My jaw was on the floor. I knew she ran in sports bars. She hated her shirts getting sweaty and sticking to her. That’s exactly what she was wearing now, a sports bra and short shorts. Her toned body was on full display. She backed away and teased me that she was going to race us. She took off like a shot. I couldn’t move. I was watching her ass as she ran. f**k she was hot. Jackson said, “Umm…. what just happened?” Darrin said, “I think Eric’s mate is about to kick our ass in a race.” I shifted in the next second and took off after her. I growled at several warriors who were out as they gaped at her as she ran by. I linked, “MINE!” to the pack. Everyone averted their eyes after that. 

                Tabitha, Molly and Amber linked me laughing. I linked Harold, “Did you really tell Tabitha?” Harold snorted, “Did I tell my mate, who enjoyed teasing me like it’s her job, that we are getting our asses kicked by a fairy Hackura in a running competition? Do I look like a crazy person to you, brother? The pack link told her.” We caught Haley as she made it back to the house. I shifted behind a tree. Possessiveness and the need to claim her rising. I grabbed her from the girls and threw her over my shoulder. She smacked my ass. She was a seductress. I took her into the first available room on the first floor. It was a small office meant to be Caleb's office, but he worked with me in the war room. I ripped Haley clothes off. I could feel her astonishment at my actions. I backed her against the wall and claimed her. Thor linked me, “Mate likes it rough.” I grunted back that it was good. I f****d her on any possible surface I could. She was mine, and every damn person in this pack would know that. They would smell me on her, in her, and they would hear her scream my damn name. I asked her if this was her daily workout clothes. She’d only mentioned running. She said it was her running outfit. She wanted to join us. I was right earlier….my balls are going to explode with her around. I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. I told her to snap our clothes back on before I took her again. Caleb linked, “Your parents want to meet Haley.” I warned him, “Tell my mother to behave.” Caleb said, “Already did. She’s unhappy with me.” I snorted. I’d bet not.

            Haley snapped herself into a short pink dress. Did she own things that didn’t have her boobs begging for me to play with them? I wanted to rip it off her. She teased me again. She was going to be the death of me, and no part of me was sad about that. She grabbed my hand and I led her into the war room. She wanted to guess who everyone was. I smiled. I’d described them all in my letters, so I wasn’t surprised she knew everyone. I was gob smacked she knew who Marshall’s mate was. She’d never mentioned that to me. Haley was so proud she’d gotten everyone right not realizing we were all still on her knowing Marshall’s mate. Marshall drew her attention back to him asking about his mate. She smiled, “Yes, I was with my cousin Emmaline…. I was talking to her about Eric’s recent letter, and we passed this woman...she’s very pretty.” Marshall said, “Who is she? Where is she? I'll go find her right now?” Haley smiled, “You want to meet her?” Marshall nodded, “More than you know.” Haley clapped. Blade appeared. He winked at me and put his hand on her shoulder. She was still holding my hand, so she popped with Blade and me. I looked around, “Where are we?” Haley smiled, “Louisiana.” I winced. We were in someone’s territory. She walked into a coffee shop. She spoke to a girl who came running out seconds later. She was beautiful and would match Marshall well. I inhaled realizing she was also of gamma blood. I asked, “Do we need to speak to your Alpha?” She snorted, “Forget about him. If he was worthy of respect. Sure. he won’t notice I’m gone. I’ll call my parents though.”

            I nodded. Haley popped us back. Marshall was on her the second we were back. He yelled, “MATE!” Jackson said, “That was a fast talk with the Alpha.” I said, “Apparently, the man is not worth respecting enough to chat with and won’t notice she’s gone.” Jackson’s eyes went wide. Haley said, “She’s not wrong. He’s a piece of work. Her dad travels as much as he can with the family. He has no love for his Alpha.” I squeezed, “You know that, how?” She smiled, “I researched Riley.” I sighed, “Riley…. who has Gamma blood and is from Louisiana? Is her last name Thurston?” Haley nodded. Jackson linked me, “Her Alpha is a shit.” I nodded; he was. Alpha Boudreaux was not someone I respected, and I didn’t blame Riley for not respecting him. I called her father though. We had his number. He was the only person I didn’t mind talking to. He answered immediately, “Alpha Eric?” I said, “Gamma Thurston. Have I ever told you my mate is a fairy?” Gamma Thurston startled, “You found your mate?” I said, “I’ve known her since she was five. Anyway…. she popped into your territory and brought your daughter back to my pack. She’s my gamma’s mate.” Gamma Thurston exhaled in relief, “Thank the goddess. My Alpha wanted her to be his son’s chosen mate…. I was looking into my options for her. I wanted my little girl to find her mate. This…. this is good. Thank you, Alpha Eric. Her mother and I would like to come visit her.” I said, “You are welcome anytime.” I hung up. 

            My mother said, “You are already marked, I see.” Haley gasped and conjured a mirror. She squealed. We all watched astounded. When she touched my name on her neck, written in black on her it turned pink, blue, then green. It went back to black eventually. I kissed her. We broke apart smiling. She said, “I love it. I didn’t even think to look at it.” I smiled, “Mine.” She touched the tip of my nose with her finger, “Yours.” My mom cleared her throat. She held out her hand to Haley. Haley smiled and shook hands with her. She said, “This is happening quickly. The boys said you were already twice light bound and sending magic throughout the pack. With no warning. I didn’t’ think we’d see you for another year. I’m told you fell over a cliff.” Haley tilted her head. I linked my mother, “Watch yourself. You’re on thin f*****g ice.” My mother gave me an exasperated look. Haley said, “Actually I didn’t fall, I jumped off the cliff after Sophia. I didn’t think I would be here until next year either, but Eric was in the area and he came to help me.” My mother said, “He went to save you.” Haley said, “No, not save. Help. I’m not sure what version of this story you seem to have heard, but I was doing fine. I had allies on the way from the Hood, and I can hold my own. If you’d like a demonstration, I’d be more than happy to show you.” I grinned broadly. Tabitha stood out of her chair and did a slow clap. My mother turned red. Haley said, “I don’t tend to need saving. I can save myself. Help is always appreciated though, and I’m grateful Eric came to me. I’m even happier because it means now we are together.” My mom nodded, “Of course. We are glad to have you here.” Haley said, “Most of you anyway.” 

            My dad cleared his throat, “I’m Nathan, please call me dad if you’re comfortable with it.” She smiled and popped to him. She gave him a hug, “Sure, dad.” It warmed my heart. We talked for a while with the group. Haley was texting someone off and on. She smiled and grabbed me. She announced, “We will be right back!” She popped us. I said, “I have a feeling you are going to pop me around quite a bit.” She smiled. Dylan said, “Uhhhh no. Dylan does not like that Alpha Fun Sucker can just POP in anytime he wants now.” Haley smiled, “But he’ll be with me, and I’m your BPFF.” Dylan smiled, “That you are. Put er’ there Princess.” Haley frowned, “Put what... where?” I laughed. Dylan said, “Handshake…. we will work on these things.” Haley shook his hand. She smiled, “Hello Lucas. I have a present for you.” He smiled and said, “Nice to officially meet you Hales. Eric and I have talked about you a lot.” Haley smiled, “Same.” Dylan said, “Oh...has he….? Do you know about their rumble in the sheets? The making of two beasts with two backs? The shag in the hay?” I growled at him. Lucas hit him in the shoulder. Haley said, “You guys f****d in the hay? Doesn’t sound comfy, seems like that would get in places one would not like hay.” Dylan snorted, “It didn’t sound comfy?! That’s your response?!” Haley shrugged, “I knew they had s*x…. I had cameras in Eric’s room at the summit. Emmaline and I were both sad we couldn’t go to them. Anyway, my present.” Dylan muttered, “Alpha Fun Suckers gets the world’s most understanding mate. Hi, I’m Eric Conners and EVERYTHING goes my way…. It’s just not fair.” 

            Haley conjured a blue phone. Lucas said, “Thanks? But I have a phone.” Haley smiled, “Not this phone. It used to be mine, and it was pink; however…. I didn’t think pink suited you, so I changed the color. I put Emmaline’s number in there, and she’s looking forward to your call.” Lucas’ eyes shot up to Haley’s. I smiled. He said, “But her dad said….” Haley said, “This is not Emmaline’s phone. It’s technically Aiden’s. If Marcious sees this number…. it’s a fairy phone number, and he will have no idea it’s you. Emmaline wants to talk to you. She’s sad without you.” She tossed Lucas the phone. He caught it easily. She smiled, “Enjoy.” Dylan said, “You got a bat phone Lucas. It needs special ringtones!” Haley said, “More like a fairy phone. It’s not going to call batman.” With that she popped us away.

             As soon as we were back in the war room Haley's phone rang. She pulled it out then smiled, “Come on Eric! It’s time for your banquet…. I’m sorry not everyone can come…. but we can bring one of your brothers and their mate.” Darrin said, “We’ve got the pack covered here, brother. Jackson, Molly go on.” Harold said, “I’m calling dibs on the next Hackura trip with Tabitha.” Tabitha said, “Damn straight you do!” Haley smiled and Jackson and Molly walked over to us. Haley popped us once Blade grabbed her shoulder. Jackson, Molly, and I gasped taking in the beauty of this place. The castle was giant with blue tops. There were flowers lining the front yard. Haley grabbed my hand, “Come on! I’ll snap us into outfits and explain everything in my wing.” We all followed her as she ran through the front door. Hollering hello at every as she ran to her wing. Everyone visibly brightened that she was here. She really was light itself. I smiled following my mate into the pinkest wing of caste I’d ever seen. Followed by the pinkest room I’d ever seen. Jackson linked me, “She was not kidding. She loves pink.” I smiled at Haley, “She does.” Her eyes were so bright and excited. I would spend my life making sure she was always happy like this. I kissed her cheek, “Ok, Angel…. what’s this banquet?” She smiled and started to explain.