Best Friends Mate

chapter 21

The next few days would go by like a blur and thankfully were uneventful. My brother, Ryan, the Alpha and his beta were making headway in their investigation. My packs Alpha made another trip with Markus and brought news that they had made an alliance with another pack to the east in Montana. Ryan had told me how Alpha Wyatt was needing me back home and to say I wasnt happy would be an understatement but I came to terms with reality knowing I couldn't stay here forever and its not like I couldn't still see Ryan and Dustin. I had really taken a liking to this place and the werewolves here. Keely and I went off territory to do more shopping and I found a really cute birthday dress for tomorrow. It felt like time had flown by. My birthday was tomorrow and from what Ryan told me, Dustin would make his announcement shortly after that. Thank Goddess because pretending like I didnt know was killing me, figuratively speaking of course. I took a break from training the past few days except for Dustin and Ryan coming over and me teaching them how to throw knives. Once Dustin would go home, Ryan would come over and spend the night. Turning eighteen tomorrow brought a whirlwind of emotions like excitement and fear. I was excited that I would finally get my wolf thus becoming stronger but also I was afraid.. afraid because at eighteen I knew id find my mate, eventually and Ryan and I had already discussed that while there was something there past history and attraction, it wasnt a mate bond. I could still choose Ryan. I loved Ryan but would the mate bond make me love some stranger more? The dreams kept happening and they were always the same one. A bloody field, bodies everywhere and then one where Ryan is holding a child. The moon goddess continues speaking to me but barely reveals anything that I havent already heard. I tell Ryan everything. We have compared our dreams and we have come to the conclusion that the moon goddess has created a special bond between us but we just dont know why. I treasured every moment I had with him, my brother and Keely.

I stood staring at myself in the mirror. Ryan said he wanted to do something tonight just me and him because he knew he wouldn't have me to all himself on my birthday. I didnt want to go anywhere for my birthday and instead settled on a bonfire, drinks and just the few of us hanging out. I had gotten a short text from Jo saying she was glad I was having a good time and that she had been so busy as a nurse. I wish she could be here for my birthday.

At that moment, Ryan walks in. I stare at him through his reflection in the mirror.

He walks up behind me and wraps his arms around me, kissing me on my cheek.

"so am I taking you to my secret spot looking like this? not that I mind" he said a devilishly grin forming on his face.

He was referring to me in the towel I had around me. I had just gotten out of the shower and couldn't decide what to wear. I thought for a moment how that was a nice problem to have. What to wear. I felt like a girl, not a warrior for a moment.

I turned around to face him and looking up at him "well maybe I will just wear a towel since you wont tell me where we're going" I teased.

"suit yourself" and he lifted me over his shoulder.

"ok ok!" I yelled wiggling myself out of his grasp. I looked at him and nodded my head with a smile then I walked to my closet.

As I was shifting through some clothes, finally settling on a sun dress Keely had picked out for me, Ryan pulled something out of his pocket. I turned to ask him what he was doing while simultaneously changing into the dark blue dress with sunflowers. I see him standing holding out a necklace made of quartz crystal shaped into a heart. Its edges were rough and it hung from a thin blue silk ribbon. The same color as Ryans eyes.

"Where did you get this?" I gasped.

Ryan laughed. "I take it you like it" and then stepped behind me to put the necklace around my neck.

"yes, I love it " I said as I held it in my hand.

I felt Ryan behind me with his hands on my hips. "I made it. Its my birthday present to you" I turned to hug him, thanking him for his gift.

"just uh, dont wear it tomorrow or if you do take it off when you feel yourself about to transition. Now come on, lets go" and with that he gently tapped my butt and we left. We drove for 10 or 15 miles to the outer part of the territory until we finally stopped at a trail hidden in the woods that you would'nt have seen unless you knew it was there. After walking for about half a mile passing through boulders and cliffs we came upon a cave entrance. Ryan grabbed my hand and led me through the narrow passage ways. It had become dark by now and the temperature had dropped.

"We are almost there " Ryan reassured me.

It was only a few more feet when we made our way to the end of the cave. The narrow passageway opened into a grand room. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I look around and all I see is sparkling. The walls are covered in quartz crystal. There was an opening at the top allowing rays of moonlight in and like a prism, the quartz crystal walls shone and reflected light. The floor was littered in smooth perfectly oval riverstone.

"so this is where you got this" I said running my hand over thr heart shaped quartz with rough edges. Ryan watched me, pleased that I was happy.

"I may have snuck out of training early to come make it" he laughed.

I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him. Ryan released me and grabbed my hand.

"come here " he said and led me to a wall about 5 feet across from us. He lifted my hand to touch a crystal and the dent in it.

"this is where your necklace came from."

He squared himself in front of me and looked at me.

"Kiara, my heart may be rough around the edges but its yours. It always will be" I looked up at him adoringly and rested my head against his chest gripping my necklace.

We laid there all night watching the stars and talking.Ryan told me how he comes here to think, or not to, just to escape. He told me how special it was to him, how special I was to him. We didnt realize what time it was when Ryan looked at his watch. I didnt care either.

"hey, its 0130. We have a big day tomorrow. lets get you home." he nudged me. On the walk back. curiosity got the best of me.

"Ryan.." I said from behind him.

"yeah?"

"not to sound like a 17 year old girl but"

then Ryan interrupted me with laughter.

"babe, you are the furthest thing from the definition of 17 but the fact still remains that you are in fact 17 so don't worry, whatever youre about to ask, It wont bother me"

OK then, I thought.

"have you.. ever done anything like this with other girls, she wolves or humans "

I wasnt sure if I'd regret asking this.

"yep, definitely a 17 year old girl question" he teased.

I threw a small pebble at his back. He threw his hands up and said "im teasing!"

"dont forget im a good shot Blackstock"

"alright alright... I respect you enough to be honest with you. Im not a romantic Kiara. At least I wasnt until I met you. I f****d, thats it. My life was f*****g and fighting, not love. So to answer your question, no I haven't done anything like this with anyone, just you"

"you've f****d me" I said non chalantly and I don't know what point I was trying to make. I guess a little part of me was jealous. Ryan was my first everything.

As if I had just stabbed him in the back he stopped. I saw his muscles tighten.

He didn't say anything for a moment. I stood there trying to figure out what I said wrong.

He turned to me and pinned me against the wall. His blue eyes angry and staring into mine. I kept his gaze and my pride.

He looked away but quickly looked back at me.

"I havent f****d you Kiara, I made LOVE to you and that is something I have never ever done. Never doubt your importance again"

I dont know if it was the fact that "Alpha" Ryan just spoke to me, or that he was domineering making me feel like a woman who actually could submit because he was strong and powerful and protective over me, or maybe I just felt pretty damn bad but I offered no rebuttal. We rode in silence back to my cabin. I grabbed his hand and looking at him said I was sorry.

"oh youre about to be sorry alright" and he did his typical Ryan move of picking me up like a ragdoll. He carried me into my cabin and threw me down on my bed. He took his shirt off and began unzipping his pants when he said "turn over"

A fire lit inside me. I was seeing a different side of Ryan. When I didnt do what he said because well I was feeling little defiant, he flipped me over, grabbing my hips and lifting them. He was behind me, over me, pinning my hands to the bed by my ankles.

I felt his hard c**k graze against my panties as he whispered in my ear.

"do you want to be f****d Kiara?"

I lifted my head so that we were touching cheek to cheek, he kissed me and I sucked on his bottom lip.

"f**k me Ryan " and before I knew it I was pinned again face down into the bed, Ryans right hand holding down my wrists and he removed my panties with his left. He slowly slide his hands from my wrists up my arms down my back and settled them on my hips gripping firmly. I felt him part my folds with his tongue, caressing me inside and out, finally laying claim to my c******s. I came almost instantly and Ryan moved his forefinger and middle finger inside of me wetting his fingers with my c*m. I watched him lick his fingers and I quickly grabbed them and licked them as well. A deep low growl erupted and Ryan pulled up on my hips. He positioned himself and slammed into me. Harder and deeper he continued, with a thumb on my c**t as he thrust. As I erupted Ryan pulled out. He quickly grabbed the back of my neck and pushed himself into my mouth. I felt the warm smooth substance pour into my mouth and I swallowed much to Ryans surprise.

Ryan fell back, breathing slightly labored. I rested my chin on his chest and smiled.

"so this is what Ive been missing all this time?" poking him and laughing.

He rolled his eyes smiling and lifted me up beside him. I rested my head in the crook of his chest and shoulder. I noticed Ryan and drifted off to sleep. I looked upon his face making note of every feature and fine line. Smiling I repositioned myself and felt asleep hold my birthday gift close to my heart.

The next morning I hear someone coming. Their car about 500 feet away. Being a light sleeper the sound woke me.

I look at Ryan who still has his eyes closed but his breathing has changed.

The door flies open and its Keely standing in the door way hands on her hips.

"real subtle guys. what if I was Dustin?" she asked hands still on your hips.

Ryan didnt move and keeping his eyes closed he said almost annoyed." I could hear and smell you a mile away keely" then rolled over putting his arm around me.

"right. alpha werewolf. I get it. You two still need to be more careful. Goddess it smells like s*x in here and I don't even have my wolf yet but I can smell that!"

Keely walked over and sat on my desk, arms crossed. I looked up at her inspecting her nails, holding them out in front of her face.

"youre not leaving are you?" I chuckled.

By this time Ryans eyes were open but they stayed glued to mine, watching me watch her.

"nope!" she said still inspecting her nails and not even looking at me. She stood up and walked to my side of the bed and flopped down beside me.

"WE, Kiara, you and me are going to get a massage and a pedicure. This is my birthday gift to you." She said proudly.

I thought for a moment. Id never had a massage before and what the heck is a pedicure? is that the hands or the feet?

Ryan looked at me and smiled like he knew what I was thinking. He grazed his feet across mine. Ah, ok its the feet.

At that moment, his black boxer briefs landed on his face and I couldn't help but let out a chuckle.

"Can you put these on please " I hear Keely say beside me.

Ryan grabs them and standing up revealing his bare ass he slips them on. He leans over and kisses me.

"you girls have fun" he smiled and winked at me.

I stared at his perfect body as he walked across my cabin and into my bathroom and I heard him turn on the shower. I caught Keely staring at him but it didnt bother me. Shes mated, Ryan is gorgeous and I trust Keely. She looks over at me and without embarrassment she laughs and says

"you lucky b***h" and smiled

It was a compliment, not an insult.

I quickly got up, got dressed and pulled my hair into a ponytail. I felt the crystal around my neck and smiled as I walked out the door to Keelys car.