A Ribbon Strand: Raised Hackura

Over a Cliff Pt. 2

They tricked Emmaline. Emmaline thought your Alpha meeting was in Allister’s territory. She was there to see her wolf. Why are so many partial fairies being mated to wolves you ask? I have no damn clue.” I heard someone else say, “This wouldn’t have happened if your water fairy prince had let his daughter meet her mate.” Arion said, “Something about a pot and kettle. Is that not right brother?” Aiden said, “It is brother.” I heard my dad, “We have known the entire time they’ve been talking on the phone since she was fifteen. I was waiting for her to tell me she found out about Eric.” Aiden said, “Evasive King Titus. Evasive.” My dad hissed, “SHUT UP FAIRY KING!” Arion laughed, “Oh come on! You were waiting because you knew the moment my little sister told you she knew…. you’d lose her.” Bjourn said, “We will never lose her. Which you full well know.” Arion said, “You know what I mean.” 

        Everyone was silent. Eric said, “She understood why you wanted us to wait because of Arion.” My dad said, “How the hell is that possible? Why would he help us?” Aiden said, “Because this bonded them. He helped her; she shared her sorrow. He wanted her to understand. My brother pretends he’s the most selfish fairy alive, but he is not with my sister and me.” I smiled and my eyes opened. My voice sounded raspy, “That’s true. Arion only pretends he’s an ass.” Everyone turned to me. Arion said, “I do not pretend little sister. I am just not an ass to you.” He muttered something I didn’t hear. My dad said, “Princess, are you ok?” I looked down. I frowned. I was in a hospital gown. I hated those. I snapped myself into the outfit I’d planned to meet Eric in. It was a pink tight mini skirt and white crop top with a sweetheart neckline. It had lace white sleeves but from the top of my chest to the neck was bare. I said, “Better. You know I hate hospital clothes, daddy.” I popped up beside him and hugged him. He hugged me tight, “I know Princess.” I said, “I just heard the guy on Emmaline’s phone. He was going to shoot her with iron, I just reacted.” He squeezed me tight, “I know that too, Princess.” He cleared his throat and stepped back, “Princess, there’s someone who wants to meet you, Officially. As you didn’t pop in to meet him….no promises will be broken.” I smiled and turned around. 

        Eric was right there. He took my hand and kissed it. My dad said, “Princess, meet Alpha Eric Conners.” I giggled, “Hi Eric.” Eric pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my arms around his neck. I whispered, “So that’s how you got your notes to smell like the ocean…. you smell like the ocean.” Eric squeezed me tight. A throat cleared behind us. I let go of his neck and turned around in his arms. He didn’t want to let me go any more than I wanted to let him go. I looked at Aiden, “Is Emmaline, ok?” Aiden said, “Yes, she only took one shot of iron. After she popped to the shroud. They made her stay behind and receive treatment. Marcious popped to her and brought her home.” I frowned, “But…Lucas….” Aiden said, “I’m sure you’ll figure that out.” I sighed. She deserved to meet Lucas. Now that I was with Eric…. I could arrange it quite easily. I smiled, “I will.” Arion said, “Your mouthy cousin’s mate is here in this pack too. Seems you two will never be separated.” My mouth dropped, “WHAT? REALLY?” Miley ran into the room, “OH THANK GOD b***h YOU’RE FINE!” I wriggled out of Eric’s grasp and ran to Miley. I hugged her tight. I looked behind her and smiled. There was a man watching her every move and her mark was on his neck. I whispered, “Is that your mate, Miles?” Miley said, “Yes, this is Jim Kruthers.” I smiled, “Caleb’s son.” Jim nodded, “Hello Luna.” I said, “Oh please, you’re family. It’s Haley.” The second I released Miley; Eric’s arms were wrapped around me. 

        Miley said, “BA met her mate too.” I said, “You are kidding me!” Aiden laughed, “She’s not. It seems even the goddesses and gods recognize your fearsome foursome should stick close to one another.” I squealed, “Who is it? It’s Alpha Chase, right?” Eric whispered in my ear, “Very good, Angel.” I shivered as desire rippled through me. My dad said, “Your brothers want to see you, but I sent them home. Eric and I worked out that you’ll be home to have your banquet to announce your mate to our people tomorrow.” He kissed my forehead. He opened a portal. I said, “Daddy?” He turned. I whispered, “You’re leaving?” He smiled, “Spend time with your mate, Princess. I know you’ve wanted to for some time now. I’ve been far too selfish with you. I just...wanted to keep you with me. He’ll take good care of you, not that you can’t do that on your own. If I haven’t told you lately princess, you are far more than capable. Your guard is here, and they won’t be leaving. I’ll expect you at Sunday dinners, and If I don’t see you at least twice a week I’ll sic your mom on you.” I broke free from Eric’s grasp to hug him. He held me tight. He whispered, “You’re ready for this princess, or I wouldn’t leave you here. I’ll see you soon.” I let go and my dad left. I stared at the place where the portal had been. It felt weird. Eric’s arms wrapped around me again. 

        I smiled and looked around. Only Aiden and Arion remained. Aiden said, “We will leave as soon as I hear you say you remember how to call on us for help.” I said, “I had it under control.” Aiden said, “Really? Hanging off a cliff with no powers about to slip and fall was under control?” I said, “I had another dagger. Plus, Sophia would’ve helped me.” Arion said, “THE SHE WOLF WITH A DISLOCATED SHOULDER?!” I said, “Yes, that one. Is she ok?” Arion shouted, “IS SHE OK!? WHO CARES?” I said, “I do. She helped me.” Eric said, “She’s fine, Angel.” Arion said, “Again…. WHO CARES? You had her CLIMB UP YOU TO SAFETY! For the LOVE OF THE FAIRY GODDESS! Will you find a tiny speck of fairy blood in you…? honest to god if I wasn’t there when mom sneezed you out…. I’d doubt you were Fae at all.” I said, “I have fairy powers brother.” Arion glared at me, “How do you call on us for help?” I said, “I call upon the earth, sky and fire to bring you to my side.” Arion said, “Marvelous. DO IT NEXT TIME! I need a drink brother.” I popped beside him and kissed his cheek. I said, “I love you too Arion.” Arion kissed my head, “You are impossible.” He popped away. Aiden laughed, “You two are cute. Promise me.” I asked, “Promise you what?” Aiden stepped forward, “That if you are about to fall off a cliff you will open your mouth and call upon your brothers. Or if you are facing any Fae…. you will call.” I frowned, “But that’s not what the call is for. It’s only if I’m going to die. I wasn't going to die.” Aiden said, “I don’t care. I’m changing the rules for you. My little sister calls when she is in trouble. Are we clear?” I nodded, “If I’m attacked again by fairies, I’ll call on you.” Aiden nodded, “I’ll set them on fire.” I said, “The wolves ripped them apart.” Aiden snorted, “Wolf. Singular, little sister.” He pointed at Eric and popped away.

        Eric wrapped his arms around me, “Pop us outside.” I popped us outside. Many people were startled by our appearance. I heard a little boy squeal, “Our Angel is here!” I turned and saw the boy I’d healed last year. He wriggled away from his mom only because she was holding an infant in her arms. He ran at me. I smiled and went down to my knees. I opened my arms as he ran in to hug me. He said, “You’re here! For real this time? You’re staying, right Alpha? She’s not leaving. We need her!” I looked up at Eric. He had so many emotions in his eyes. I said, “I think so little guy. What’s your name?” He puffed up his chest, “I’m Grant.” I laughed, “I’ve always liked that name.” I did actually really like the name. I’d named a bunch of Eric and I’s kids. Grant was on the list. The woman I’d saved came over, “Grant! Let the Alpha talk to our future Luna.” Grant stuck out his chin, “She doesn’t mind.” I looked up smiling, “I don’t. What’s her name?” I pointed to the baby in the pink blanket. The woman turned red. She said, “This is Melody. The Alpha told us that was your middle name. We wanted to honor the woman who was the reason she was here.” I touched my hand to my chest. I said, “That’s so kind of you. May I hold her?” The woman glanced at Eric who nodded. She smiled, “I’m Michelle. The other woman you saved is Mary. She’s actually in labor. She and Jaron are cranking out the kids after that whole ordeal. This one is number two.” I took Melody from her. I bounced with her. She cooed at me.

        Michelle said, “You’ve been around infants.” I laughed, “My brothers mates pop out kids left and right. I’m a bro babysitter. I even babysit for the commander of our armies and his mate. Astrid, my oldest brother's mate, said they wouldn’t trust their kids with anyone else. Astrid and Bjourn wanted to double with them. It became a regular thing.” I spoke in fealish, “meself grant point  fingee the blessing ina the.  Orto owning   fingee (i grant this little one the blessing of the earth. Sleep well for your parents little one).” Michelle said, “It’s a beautiful language.” I smiled, “It is.” Eric said, “She granted Melody blessings, and granted you sleep.” Michelle started. I blushed. Eric kissed my forehead. He said, “I’m sorry, but I’m going to steal her away.” Michelle bowed her head, “Of course Alpha. Thank you for talking with us, Luna. Grant hasn’t stopped talking about you.” I smiled, “Oh? Made an impression, did I?” Grant said, “The bestest impression!” I smiled, “I’m glad.” Eric led me around to the lake, and to a trail on the mountain. I smiled, “Are we going hiking?” Eric smirked, “In a way.” He stepped back from me and shifted into Thor. I gasped. I stepped forward and petted his fur. I said, “You’re magnificent Thor.” I scratched behind his ears. Then popped onto his back. I grabbed onto his fur, and he took off to the top. I laughed and let go of his fur holding my arms out as I did riding Pirate.

        Thor purred beneath me. We made it to the top fairly quickly. Thor knelt down, and I swung my legs over off him. He ran behind a tree. I turned around and gasped. There were flower petals and candles everywhere. In the center there was a table for two. I felt Eric’s arms wrap around me again. He said, “I know you need to eat. I will take you out on a real date soon, but I want you all to myself tonight.” My eyes filled with tears, “Eric this….is amazing.” He stood beside me in slacks and a nice shirt. He let go of me and held out a hand. I smiled and took it. He led me through the flower petals and candles. I laughed when I saw a strawberry martini at the table. I said, “Tabby?” Eric smiled and rubbed my cheek with his thumb. He said, “Tabitha only lets you call her that.” I smiled. I looked into his icy blue eyes. I wanted him to kiss me. He said, “If you keep looking at me like that…. I won’t feed you, and you need to eat.” I bit my lip, “What would you do instead?” Eric said, “Hales….” I smiled, “If you kiss me right now, I’ll behave.... Alpha.” Eric snaked his arm around my back and leaned in. His lips touched mine. Sparks were flying between us. I moaned and his tongue slid into my mouth. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and he lifted me off the ground. When he set me back down, we were both breathing heavily.

        He closed his eyes. He seemed to be fighting himself. He backed me up to my chair. I sat down and pushed my chair in for me. He whispered, “Now you’d better behave, Angel.” Good GOD his voice was sexy. I said, “It’s not fair over the phone, and it’s worse in person.” Eric laughed, “Why is that?” I said, “You look like a Greek god, and you sound like the sexist man alive.” Eric smiled, “I’m glad you think so. You are gorgeous. Your pictures don’t do you justice.” I blushed. I asked, “How long was I out?” Eric’s jaw clenched, “A day and half.” I said, “Must have been a lot of iron then.” Eric growled, “Too much damn iron.” I smiled, “You came because you could sense me in the area, right?” Eric nodded. I laughed, “Damn it...should’ve tried that sooner.” Eric smiled, “You were trying to be fair to your brother.” I smiled, “I can’t believe we are really here…. together. In person.” Eric’s eyes flashed into mine he said, “I can’t ever let you go now Hales.” I smiled, “I can pop away.” Eric smirked, “You’d come back to me.” I said, “I would, or I’d make you catch me.” I took the service dish cover off the plate and laughed, “Pepperoni Pizza?” Eric smiled, “From your favorite place in Chicago.” I smiled, “Bjourn and I’s special place?” Bjourn had started taking me there when I turned ten; he’d started bringing it back for me on every mission he went on when I turned four. When he came back after being gone, it was our time to spend together. Eric nodded. 

        I ate several slices and grabbed my martini. I took a sip. I laughed, “Tabby was right…. she makes a kick ass drink.”  Eric laughed, “She does. She only brags when she knows she’s right.” I smiled, “I can’t wait to meet her.” Eric smiled, “That will have to wait. I’m afraid I’m going to be selfish with you. You look beautiful. Have I said that yet?” I blushed, “I’ve had this outfit planned for a while now.” Eric wiggled his eyebrows, “Have you? Why is that?” I ducked my head and said, “I want to look perfect to meet you.” Eric smiled, “I don’t know Hales. I don’t think you can beat slashing your way through fairies. You look damn hot with swords in your hands. The whole jumping off a cliff part…. I could’ve done without that.” I glanced over at him startled, “You saw that?” Eric looked off into the distance, “I did. I was running as fast as I could.” I said, “You were really fast. We weren’t super close to you.” Eric said, “When I saw you go over that cliff. I lost it. I knew you didn’t have your powers, or you’d have used them.” I reached over and grabbed his hand, “I had a plan.” Eric snorted, “Next time, how about a plan that doesn’t involve jumping off a cliff? I think I lost ten years off of my life.” I shrank back, “Don’t say that.” He took my hand back. I asked, “Did you really kill the rest of them? By yourself?” Eric nodded. I laughed, “Damn Thor.” His eyes burned into mine, “I couldn’t let that stand. They hurt you. I saw you bleeding, and diving over a cliff. The thought that I wouldn’t hear your sweet voice again…. Thor and I…. we couldn’t take it.” 

        I squeezed his hand, “I knew you were coming. I heard you…. for lack of a better word...I head you roar.” Eric laughed then sobered, “I was just running because I felt you. I didn’t know why you were there. I heard screams. I knew it was you. I have never been more terrified. Then Sophia linked her dad that there were fairies fighting one woman who was kicking their ass. I had to get to you.” I said, “I sent Emmaline to get help.” Eric growled, “Heath Scott seems to care a great deal about you. Given that he was rejected by his human string…. I don’t care for it.” My eyes widened, “How do you know that?” Eric growled again, “He told you?” I said, “Not exactly. He’s been in a bad mood. Lexi was wishing Allie was home. Emmaline was there and realized they were strings now. Which meant he had to have been rejected. Allie’s family is on vacation, so I took him to them. I wanted him to know who his new string was. How did you know he got rejected?” Eric sat back smiling, “I know a great deal about those who are important to you. I make it my business to know such things.” I said, “He’s just a friend.” Eric raised an eyebrow, “That was your first kiss.” My mouth dropped, “How the HELL could you possibly know that?” Eric smirked, “I know things, Haley Cambridge. Knowing them is my business, and I am quite good at it. I assure you.” I laughed, “He kissed me because I was upset.” Eric laughed, “Oh my Angel, that’s not why he did it.” I frowned, “That’s what Gunner said too.” Eric nodded, “Gunner is right.”

        I shrugged, “Still his string is Allie. He’s had a crush on her forever.” Eric didn’t say anything. I asked, “Is Lucas, ok? Did he know Emmaline got hit? I tried to get her out of there before it happened.” Eric nodded, “Lucas is incredibly grateful you got her out of there. It’s my understanding you’ve only worked a little bit with her on fighting without her Fae powers, but that her father has pushed off that type of training.” I sighed, “He’s protective of her. She’s the youngest, but that’s accurate. She can fight though. We just needed more help, and we were at a disadvantage with the iron darts being shot at us. If they didn’t have iron darts Emmaline and I could’ve wiped the floor with their asses. I told her to come back. I tried to take all the darts, but one slipped past into her pop.” Eric tugged my hand. I got up and sat in his lap. I turned so I could rest my head on his chest and wrapped my arm around him. He wrapped his arms around me, “God, this feels better than I imagined. I’ve dreamed of this Haley. Of having you here in my arms as we talked.” He kissed my forehead then continued, “You did what you could. You tried to protect her.” I pulled myself as close as I could possibly get to him. I whispered in his ear, “I’ve dreamed of this too.” I darted my tongue out and licked his ear. He growled, “I am not a man you want to tease. I have burned for you…. for years.” I kicked my leg over his lap straddling him. My skirt rode up. Eric’s breathing quickened. His eyes were flicking back and forth to black. 

        He ran his hand up and down my sides. I leaned in slowly and kissed him. It felt amazing. His left hand dug into my hair. My hips started moving of their own accord desperate for friction between us. I could feel Eric’s hard length digging into my thigh. I left his lips to nibble on his throat. I nipped his marking spot. He shuttered beneath me, “Pop us to my room. Now, Angel.” I popped us there. Stepping away from him, I looked around. I smiled, “This is just like I pictured it.” Eric pulled me back to him, so my back was against him. He nibbled my neck now. When he got to my marking spot. Sparks flew through my body. I moaned, “Eric….” I popped so I was facing him. I wrapped my legs around him. He slammed his lips onto mine. I snapped his shirt off. He chuckled and walked us over to the bed. He laid me down. He closed his eyes when I ran my hands over his chest and abs. He titled up my chin to look into his eyes. His eyes were searching mine, “We don’t have to do this, Haley.” I smiled, “I want to.” He growled and asked, “How far have you gone before? The answer will not upset me Angel. I am not a virgin. I’m only asking because when I claim you…. I don’t want to hurt you by going too fast when I enter you.” I blushed. I knew he wouldn’t be a virgin. Look at him, he was a walking God. He was also older than me. I answered, “No man has seen me naked, Eric. I’ve never had s*x. I’ve been fingered and I’ve given a hand job in return.” My cheeks burned at the admission. Which was odd. I’d seen my fair share of orgies. They were common in our realm.

        Eric growled, “Mine!” and leaned over me covering my body. I said, “Yours. Will you mark me?” He stilled. He looked back into my eyes, “I will mark you, yes.” I was excited. I’d dreamed about Eric marking me. I whispered, “Tonight?” Eric’s eyes shot back to mine, “We can wait until you are eighteen, Haley.” I pouted, “We’ve waited long enough. I want your mark on me, and I want mine on you. Everyone needs to know you’re mine, and they better back off or I’ll go fairy Hackura on their asses.” Eric chuckled. He went down to an elbow. He studied me for several moments. He stroked my face with his finger, “Are you sure? Are you sure you want to lose your virginity and be marked tonight? An Alpha’s mark tends to make people pass out from emotional overload.” I smiled, “I’m a super powerful fairy Princess. I can handle it, my big bad Alpha.” He cursed, “Christ you’ll be the death of me. I can’t say no to you. I should, but I can’t.” I frowned, “Do you not want to mark me?” Eric kissed me with a hunger and possessiveness I’d never felt before. He pulled back, “I have dreamed of my mark on your neck for years. Yes, Haley Cambridge, I want to mark you. I should just talk you into waiting.” I sighed, “Waiting is overrated. All we’ve been doing for the last few years is waiting. I’m done with that. Now you’re mine.” 

        Eric hissed, “f**k!” He kissed me again. I snapped him out of his pants. I could feel his smile against my lips. He pulled back and looked into my eyes, “I won’t be rushed, Angel. I have waited for this moment, and I’m going to worship every single part of your body.” I shivered with desire at his words. He whispered, “I can smell your arousal. It’s killing me. You smell so damn good. You are so beautiful, and mine.” His lips were back on mine. His hands were exploring my body through my clothes. He squeezed my breast. I could feel my n*****s harder. I gasped and his tongue slid into my mouth. I ran my hands down his chiseled back and gripped his butt. He purred. I smirked and lightly smacked his ass. He flipped us on the bed, so I was on top of him. I didn’t even feel his hands undoing my zipper on my top, and the button on the back of my neck. He rolled us back over and slowly pulled my crop top off. His eyes widened. There was a built in bra in the shirt so he was greeted by my VERY turned on n*****s. He groaned, “Oh goddess.” He threw my shirt. He pinched my n****e lightly. He smirked, “You appear to be very responsive, Angel. Your breasts are f*****g perfect.” He lowered his head. My breath spread up. Exsis had touched my breasts through my shirts but…. I gasped arching my back as his mouth sucked on my n****e. He began to tease my n****e with his tongue. It felt amazing. I was whimpering. Eric pinched my other n****e, and I nearly came. He switched his mouth to my other breast. He smirked, “I’m not going to stop until you come.”