A Ribbon Strand: Raised Hackura

Hunting Pt.1

        Eric smiled at the excitement in Haley’s eyes as she explained what was going to happen. I exchanged a look with Jackson when she said the men would be rowdy. Jackson said, “Why do I feel like there’s going to be an orgy.” I answered, “There will absolutely be an orgy.”  I asked Haley why the men would be rowdy. She explained she’d be getting me ready for the hunt in front of everyone. The guys don’t usually get to go hunting. Hunt? Jackson actually asked her what hunt she meant. She told us we were going to hunt a wild boar. Thor was really excited about that. Thor said, “She said we can shift…. I want to kill a boar.” I said, “I’ll probably handle this one in human form. I’m sure I will get a weapon. I want them to know I can kill as a human too.” Thor grumbled, “When we come back here next…. I get to hunt a boar.” I said, “That’s fine by me.”  The boar was for the banquet in question, and the girls would be preparing everything while we hunted. This actually sounded like a lot of fun. Jackson said, “Best finding your mate event ever. Can we do this? The mate has to hunt something and bring it back for a party. This would be so fun.” I answered, “I’m open to that. We would have to limit it to people of rank finding their mate. Or we’d have one every week. It might get tedious.” Jackson snorted. 

        Molly clarified that normally the girls go hunting. I raised an eyebrow. That meant the men were normally getting the banquet things ready while the women hunted. I understood now why she thought the men would be rowdy then. She was the first princess in their history. Haley nodded saying the mate of the royal had to kill the first boar. Jackson linked me, “No pressure.” He wasn’t kidding, “I can kill a boar.” I asked what get me ready for the hunt meant…. if people wanted to see her f**k me, they had another come thing. Jackson said, “There’s not a chance they want to watch her f**k you…. right? I don’t want to see that brother.” I said, “Let’s hope not.” I was pleasantly surprised when she said she would paint me with war paint. She was going to snap Jackson’s done because mine would be the only one that wasn’t done when we arrived at the ceremony. Jackson asked what we wore. I was guessing jeans. I was VERY wrong. Haley snapped and we were both in tight leather pants with a large belt buckle. We were shirtless with a weapon on our back. I was right. I silently thanked my father for insisting we learn how to use a sword. I hadn’t thought it was necessary until I learned Haley was my mate. I still learned, but I became much more proficient after I found out who she was. She snapped Jackson’s war paint done. He looked intimidating. I linked him, “You look like you’re going to war.” Jackson said, “I guess I am…. with a boar.” We smirked. Molly’s arousal was permeating the room along with Haley’s.

        Jackson linked me, “We have to get out of here. Or we will be very late. That’s probably frowned on.” He wasn’t wrong. I asked Haley if there would be an orgy tonight. She said there would be. No way in hell a single one of them would see her naked. She smirked saying she didn’t have to be naked for us to have s*x. I knew that. I knew that quite well. She needed to be in a dress or skirt for that though. So if she was dressed like Jackson and I with pants…. that got more complicated. She said they would be dressed nicely for the banquet since they weren’t hunting. Jackson linked me, “The men here will love you since they don’t have to dress nicely tonight.” I raised an eyebrow, “I imagine some of them will not like me because their princess is mine.” Jackson said, “Aside from those guys. The rest of them will like you.” I was curious what Haley normally wore to the hunts. She snapped herself into her hunting outfit. She looked like a shield maiden. Holy f**k. Jackson linked me, “We have to get to this thing…. you can’t f**k her right now.” I growled at him. She needed to wear this one night. Jackson cleared his throat. Cockblocker. I stepped back and asked what she would be wearing instead. She snapped into a purple dress that had a pink unlay. Jackson linked, “I bet the dress is purple because she’s royalty.” I said, “I’m sure it is.” The skirt would definitely allow for us to have s*x without her being naked. An orgy…. her first and mine.

        She snapped Molly into a similar outfit but a different color. She told Jackson it had a slit just for him. He linked me, “Marry her brother. Right now.” I said, “One thing at a time brother. I intend to marry her.” Jackson smiled, “I look forward to this battle you two will have. It’s strange to her and normal for you.” I said, “I will win.” Jackson said, “I don’t think you will win as quickly as you would like.” I said, “I won’t. I also won’t wait a decade to call her my wife.” Jackson said, “Of that I have no doubt.” Molly had never seen Jackson practice with a sword. Jackson linked me, “I’m inviting her to our sword training from now. If seeing me with a sword gets her this hot…. it’s happening.” I said, “Let’s invite both of them.” Jackson smiled, “I like it.” Haley popped us into the ceremony. The drums started. Every male was dressed like us. Their excitement was palpable. Haley linked me telling me to let Jackson know to follow us. I linked him, “You and Molly follow us to the podium. Apparently, you’re my second.” Jackson snorted, “When am I not?” I shrugged, “Never.” Haley took my hand and we walked to the podium. I saw more shares of contempt and hatred. I saw several leers and whispers from the woman. I was surprised to see Jim, but I shouldn’t have been. His mate was Miley after all, their Duchess.

        I linked him, “Glad you’re here.” Jim said, “This is surreal. My dad said we can’t forget a single detail.” I linked back, “I know it’s surreal. I don’t think we could forget this if we tried.” Haley motioned to Jackson where to stand. Jackson linked, “We need to have her Luna ceremony. I want to be able to link her.” I smiled, “I’ll have it tomorrow.” Jackson said, “Mom will kill you.” I said, “I could give a s**t less about her feelings.” Jackson replied, “I sense fun times on the horizon.” I snorted, “They’ve been fun for years.” The drumming stopped. Titus stepped forward and started welcoming everyone. They seemed to have a standard cheer. Jackson linked me, “I’m so glad I learned Latin with you, or I would be so lost. I’m Molly's translator.” I said, “I’m glad too. It’s nice to know what he’s saying.” It was. Titus was really excited to go hunt. That much was obvious. The drums began again, and Haley started to do my war paint. I did not expect this to be a s****l thing, but the love and lust in her eyes…. was killing me. Her little touches as she painted me…. somehow was intimate between us, despite the large crowd. Jackson linked me, “Ok…. she’s drawing a wolf and moon on your peck with symbols. That’s just impressive. Your war paint…. seriously…. we HAVE to do this.” I linked back, “No arguments Jackson.” Her father stepped forward and started a chant. It was easy enough to catch onto. He yelled then we yelled Tah…. when he yelled again, we yelled Tah Tah.

        Jackson linked me, “I have NO IDEA what this chant means, but I am SO PUMPED! Let’s kill a boar! WHOO!” I answered, “I think it’s just a chant/cheer they do to get pumped up.” Jackson said, “I’m here for it. Boars beware! The wolves are pumped up.” I smiled. Her father declared the hunt on. Haley popped into my arms. I wrapped my arms around her, and she laid one hell of a kiss on me. The people began to chant. This was riling them up even more. Jackson linked, “I love this realm. Let’s just move the pack here.” I smiled as Haley pulled back. She wished me luck in Latin. I spoke back to her telling her I’d return with her boar. I heard several people’s shocked gasps that I was speaking Latin. Jackson said, “They’ve now lost it.” The women were fanning themselves and kissing their men. Bjourn slapped me on the shoulder and told me we were leaving. He teased Astrid they had a lot to do. Jackson linked me, “I think they’ve forgotten that your mate can just snap things done.” I linked back, “As smug as they look…. they absolutely forgot.” I turned back and took one last look at Haley. Her skirt was blowing lightly in the breeze along with her hair. She truly was an Angel. We went over the ridge. Drake clapped me on the back, “If you kill the first boar and we get back before they finish getting ready…. I’ll buy you a steak dinner in your realm.” I laughed, “As it’s likely already done…. I’m probably not getting that steak dinner.” Marcus said, “No they can’t…. OH f**k ME!” Titus laughed. Drake hissed, “How did we forget to tell them Haley couldn’t snap it all done for them! This was our one chance!” Bjourn snorted. Drake said, “What? You don’t have any girls. This is NEVER happening again. Damn it!”

        The man beside Drake stuck his hand out to me, “I’m Haley’s Uncle Zadar.” I nodded to him. An older man stuck his hand out, “I’m Haley’s Grandpa.” I inclined my head, “King Ragor.” He smiled, “Call me grandpa. It would make my granddaughter happy.” I smiled, “Ok then, Grandpa.” Jackson linked me, “Grandpa…. You just called a former King…. grandpa.” Jim walked up beside us, “Alpha.” I smirked, “Jim.” Jackson smiled, “Ahhh Jim. Eric and I have decided we should do this for wolves of rank. It’s fun.” Jim laughed, “It is. We get to hunt as wolves, right?” Jackson said, “Of course.” Titus said, “I can’t believe this is the first time we’ve gotten to hunt for the mate banquet.” Zadar laughed, “No wonder they are so excited when they come back. We haven’t even seen a boar yet, and this is exciting.” Another man came over to me, “I’m Topher. Haley cousin.” He glanced at Jim, “And Mileys’ oldest brother. You treat my sister with respect or answer to me.” Jim said, “I’ll treat her like a queen.” Topher nodded, “You’d better.” With that he walked off. Jim snorted, “I can’t believe no one is threatening you, Alpha.” I snorted. Marcus said, “We’ve been threatening him for seventeen years. He’s aware of how to treat our sister.” Jackson laughed. Then Jim, Jackson, and I whipped out heads to the left. We could smell the boars. I drew my sword as did Jackson. We took off running. The group whirled and followed us. We came up over the hill. There were several in a group. 

        I picked out the largest one and charged. They scattered but the one I was going after charged. I ran him through with my sword. Everyone yelled in triumph. I was ready for the orgy. Haley’s brothers and father along with her cousins and uncle quickly killed their own boars. I grabbed my kill and slung him over my shoulder as Jim and Jackson killed their own boar. I turned and Haley’s grandpa was evaluating me. He said, “Haley is the light of this family. That light better never dim.” I said, “I won’t let it.” He nodded and we all headed back. Bjourn yelled, “HEY TAH!” We all yelled, “TAH!” Bjourn yelled, “TAH!” We yelled, “TAH! TAH!” I smiled as we walked back. I could see the acceptance on many men's faces. More than a few were not moving to acceptance. I glared at them. Jackson was by my side. Jim snarled at them and they looked away. When we cleared the hill bringing where the girls were, my eyes found Haley. She was dancing with her cousin and brother's mate. I didn’t really like dancing, but I knew she did. She was stunning. I growled, “Mine!” I heard a scoff. I couldn’t narrow down who it was. I growled at the whole group. Jackson linked me, “She’s yours. She has your mate this is your mating ceremony…. banquet…. Hackura…. whatever the f**k this is.” Astrid noticed us first. Haley whirled around.

        It took everything in me not to run to her. The lust in her eyes was rising. I looked around. Spotting the perfect place to take her. No one would see any part of her that was mine. When I locked eyes with her, I felt invigorated. What the hell? I leaned my head back and yelled, “HEY TAH!” The guys all yelled back, “TAH!” Gunner said, “He fits in so well already.” Harper said, “I fit somewhere so well too. God, you look sexy right now. Where the f**k is Cali? I need you both…. Right f*****g now.” I smirked as Gunner blushed. I handed the boar off and made my way to Haley. My blood was pumping on adrenaline and my lust was spiking. This was the most primal I’d ever felt. I was humming with energy from the hunt, coming back to my mate, and my possessiveness was so high I could practically taste it. I didn’t know who those men were that wanted her, but she was mine. I slammed my lips onto hers. Her sweet little innocent moans were killing me. I could hear Gunner and Harper finding Cali. She was loud. I was not the only one caught up in this moment. Moaning was all around us. Haley wrapped her legs around me. I walked us over to the spot I’d seen. I looked in her eyes trying to warn her how much more animal than man I felt right now. She welcomed it. She wanted it. She said she was aching for me. f**k! I could feel her heat between her legs. I smirked. She wasn’t wearing underwear. She was soaking wet and dripping onto me. That was all the invitation I needed.

        I thrust into her making her scream my name. I was lost in my need, her need, and her moans. I couldn’t stop. I needed every piece of her. The earth literally moved when she came. A power filtered through the air. I smirked. She’d unlocked her full powers. Jackson linked me, “THE f**k?! MOLLY JUST WENT INTO HEAT!” I linked back, “Enjoy brother.” Jackson grunted. Haley and I lost ourselves in each other for hours. On both our last orgasm she held onto me. She was shaking from overload. I couldn’t help but be proud of the amount of orgasms I’d given her. I wanted her to confirm she’d unlocked her powers. She told me she had. I told her she sent Molly into heat. She told me it wouldn’t be the length of a normal heat. That was good. We’d have to keep everyone away from him and we were outside. He’d attack anyone who came near his mate in heat. That wouldn’t end well. Haley snapped us both back to normal. She’d fixed her hair and clothes. She’d snapped my back on. Her lips were still swollen from my attention. I asked what she usually did after the hunt. She told me she went to the gym, Seriously? How did they resist even kissing her when she came back dressed as she was earlier? I wanted to f**k her at the very thought.

        When she told me they didn’t find her attractive I slammed her lips back on mine. They were stupid, and they absolutely thought she was stunning. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She told me I was biased. Her guard, Blade and his mate stepped out still adjusting themselves. Blade agreed with me. She said he was biased too. His mate simply laughed and said they weren’t. She was still on the point about her being the only person in the gym. I looked at both men. I don't think she was as alone as she thought. Not unlike they were near us…. I’m sure they were outside the gym making sure she was ok while enjoying each other. We walked a little further and stumbled on my brother. Jackson’s war paint was smeared all over his chest. Molly’s hair had twigs and grass in it. I linked Jackson, “It certainly seems like you had fun. Did you?” Jackson linked, “We are implementing this hunt when we go home. First hunt is for Marshall and Riley. I already texted Caleb to get it ready.” I barely held back my laugh. Haley admitted she could send she wolves into heat on purpose as well as by accident. Jackson linked me, “I’m going to need you to work that in frequently, brother.” I linked back, “From what I read if I f**k her outside and she loses herself to pleasure…. she might not be able to help it.” Jackson said, “I’ll put a bed on top of the damn mountain.” I snorted. It wasn’t a bad idea.

        Haley’s Hackura brothers wanted her to make sure she released her magic like that in this realm often. All her brothers hugged her. I knew they still were settled from her fight and benign unconscious when they found her. I knew I wasn’t over it yet. I didn’t want her out of my sight yet. When Marcus let her go, I grabbed her back. Evin smirked at me. Molly and Haley were smiling at each other. Molly asked her to pop her away and fix her dress and hair. They popped away in the next second. I growled. Blade said, “Happens often.” I said, “No, it will not happen often.” Blade laughed. Bjourn said, “We’ve told you…. she’s mischievous and she doesn’t really think about it sometimes. ESPECIALLY when she’s with Lexi, Miley, and Emmaline. You guys are f****d. We had them in different realms for the most part…. You poor fuckers have them in the same area.” Harper laughed, “They are so screwed.” I said, “Did you know they were investigating Satan’s Coven?” Bjourn sobered, “No, why were they doing that?” I said, “I’ll send you what they have. It’s good.” Bjourn frowned. Gunner sighed, “This is what I get for teaching her to be good with computers…. I don’t know all the searches she has going because she can do them herself.” 

        Bjourn said, “She thinks they are the ones giving you problems.” I said, “She thinks they are like a franchise; however the covens in the different areas don’t take their name.” Marcus said, “That’s brilliant.” I nodded, “I know.” Logan said, “You know who will know.” Benjamin confidently answered, “Arthur.” Logan said, “Mostly likely she’d have asked him for intel.” I asked, “Does he know about me?” Evin said, “He and Faelynn know about you. Haley could’ve simply asked Faelynn to tell Arthur not to tell us. That man is wrapped around the fairies’ finger so hard he’d agree.” I snorted, “That is the rumor.” The girls popped back. We began to walk towards the head table. One of the men who’d been glaring at me stepped in our path. My fingers twitched to put Haley behind me. Haley introduced us. I knew the name Cason. Bjourn had mentioned he’d hooked up with several of Haley’s cousins. I linked Jackson, “The cousin fucker? Really? Was he trying to make her jealous?” Jackson said, “Based on his demeanor. Yes.” He didn’t even look at me when he was introduced. He kept his eyes on her running his eyes up and down her body. I growled at him and Jackson grabbed my arm. He told her wanted to talk to her. I linked Jackson, “Over my dead body. LOOK AT HOW HE’S LOOKING AT HER!” Jackson linked me, “She brushed him off. She doesn't see it.” I growled as she led us over to her family's table.

        Her dad yelled letting the feast begin. Haley and I were sitting in a love seat. I looked over the table where Cason was. He was sitting with two others who were glaring at me, and when their eyes would leave me, they found my mate. I pulled her closer to me and sent them a scathing look. Thor was begging to be let free, “I’ll kill them for looking at mate that way! They made her feel ugly and now they are being territorial over her. SHE’S OURS!” I linked back, “I know that Thor.” Haley must have noticed because she grabbed me and pulled me into a kiss. I kissed her back as everyone cheered again. I knew who wasn’t cheering, but that wasn’t my problem. Haley asked if I was ok. I wasn’t. I would never be ok with people wanting her. I knew they would, but I would protect her. I would defend her. I would stand at her side. She was mine and I was hers. Haley brushed it off saying they’d never approached her. That Cason had had s*x with several of her fairy cousins. She didn’t see that for what it was. Him trying to make her jealous. She did give me the other names, Phillip and Kace. She wasn’t either of their fans. I linked Jackson, “Cason, Kace and Phillip.” Jackson said, “Oh good…. they have names. I was going with soon be dead morons. I suppose their names will do.” Haley didn’t think they liked her., but I knew better. 

        She argued that they should’ve wanted her no matter what her brothers said. Like I did. Their motivations were irrelevant. They were dangerously close to getting their asses kicked. We got back to our meal, but I didn’t stop sending glares to their table. Haley linked me asking if I wanted to know a secret. I said I did. She told me we were going to be aunts and uncles. I smiled. One thing about the Hackura was one they found their mate; they considered their mate's family their own the second they met. Even before they got married. I asked which one of her brother’s mates was pregnant. I nearly choked and I did drop my fork when she said it was Molly. Molly was having twins? Holy s**t. Jackson linked, “What?” I said, “When you know, you’ll drop your fork too.” Jackson snorted. Once we finished, she held out her hand for mine. I knew she wanted to dance. I took it and Jackson linked me, “Ummm she wants to dance Eric.” I linked back, “I know that.” Jackson linked back laughing. I linked, “Jerk.” He linked, “My big brother…. who hates dancing…? you didn’t even tell her you don’t like dancing…. did you?” I linked, “She loves dancing.”

        By the time we made it back to the table the rest of the family was up dancing. Gunner had made his exit as we did. I knew the brothers had a system where Haley was concerned. Usually one of them was nearby at all times. I’m sure Gunner was in on the rotation even before he and Harper along with Calista realized they were mates. They were always close from what I knew of the three. Gunner teased Haley asking why she’d never released her magic before. She told him she had to be with me and having s*x outside for it happen. Gunner laughed. He winked at me and told us to do it all the time. I saw Cason get up and come to our table. I glared at him. He asked Haley to dance. I saw several people shoot him looks of complete shock. Gunner’s fist clenched. Jackson linked me, “Evin said that’s a serious sign of disrespect to ask her at her mating banquet to dance. Especially with you beside her.” I answered, “Of course it is.” Haley turned down the dance and gave him a chance to walk away. I couldn’t deny it was hot. She was clearly pissed at the disrespect he was showing me. He claimed there was no insult intended, but I saw the look in his eyes. He was trying to insult me. He just didn’t think she’d care. Haley was getting more pissed off by the second. Cason didn’t let it go. He held his hand out to her.