The Hidden She-Wolf

-Acceptance-

-Aiden’s POV-

As we walked to the room, I could not help but feel bad for the way I yelled. Even though it was not at Mary, she got scared of me. I never wanted her to be afraid of me. I held her hand in mine and never wanted to let her go. When we got to the room, I made sure that the door was closed behind us. I walked over to the fireplace and lit a fire. I moved the chairs away from it and left the small rug. “Do you want to join me over here? I want to make it up to you.”

“Make what up to me?” She was standing y the bed playing with the hem of her dress ad looking to the floor.

“I scared you and I feel horrible for it.” I did not take my eyes off of her even though she was not looking at me.

“It’s ok, I know you didn’t mean it.” Mary looked up at me slowly. I stood there with a small smile even though I was worried that she was mad. She let go of her dress and walked slowly to me. When she got within inches of me, she placed her hand on my chest. “I’m ok. I promise.”

“Well, do you have any questions about the mate bond?” I wanted to spend time with Mary. I hated being away from her.

She finally made eye contact with me. I could feel myself blush slightly. “I actually do have a few questions.”

I sat down on the rug and smiled up at her. “Well then, little wolf, join me and we can talk about it.” She rolled her eyes and sat down. I could tell that she did not know where she wanted to sit. She looked at me lap then the rug and back again. “You can sit wherever makes you comfortable, no worries.”

Mary smiled and slowly moved to sit in front of me, between my legs with her back against my chest. I gently wrapped y arm around her waist and I could feel her take a deep breath and then relax into me. “Why do I feel so safe in your arms?”

I smiled. “That’s because your body feels it’s other half. But maybe it’s also because I have not harmed you like others have.”

“And why is it that every time I am near you my heart beats faster?” Her questions were simple yet hard to answer.

“Mine does that too. It is just our bodies happy to see each other.” I smiled down at her even though she could not see it.

“Ok, but why do I feel emotions that are not mine?” This was an odd question. Not many wolves can feel other’s feelings like that.

“That is a rear gift from the Moon Goddess. It just means the bond is strong.”

Mary looked back at me with a blush. “And the feeling I get when I see you? The one that makes me want to be in your arms?”

I kissed her forehead. “That one means that your wolf wants to me near mine and that you at the very least like me.”

She shifted and I released my hold on her waist. She turned around and faced me, wrapping her legs around my waist, sitting in my lap. I could feel her warmth on my lap and it made me hard. By the blush in her cheeks, I knew that she felt it. “And that feeling?”

I looked down. I did not want to ask her this question while looking into her eyes. “Have you never felt the want for s****l interaction?”

“I felt her stiffen. “No. it was never a choice so I never wanted it.”

I looked up into her eyes and saw the tears forming. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her into a hug. “That will never happen again. I swear to you. And if anyone ever tried, I would destroy them on the spot.” I felt her lay her head on my chest in relief.

“And how do I react to that feeling?” She held me close to her as she spoke.

“Well, you…” I did not want to answer that question, but I promised her that I would answer every question she had. “You… give in.” She pulled back from me to look into my eyes. I was nervous and by the look in her eyes, so was she.

I could not help myself, without taking my hands off her waist, I gently kissed her lips. I could feel her take a breath and hold it, but I did not stop. She pulled me closer to her and I deepened the kiss. I wanted her in every way possible. I wanted to be one with her, with my mate. I gently rubbed her back up and down. She grabbed the back of my shirt and let out a low moan into my mouth. I pulled away from the kiss and looked into her eyes. “Mary, may I?” I did not want to do anything without her being comfortable and without her permission.

She blushed bright red and nodded as she looked toward the fire. “Yes.”

I cupped her cheek and turned her face to look at me. “Are you sure? I don’t want to do anything you didn’t want.” She kissed me again and I closed my eyes and let go of my reservations.