Mark of the Goddess

Chapter 10 - Training Trauma

Tesla’s POV

Finally all the talking was done. Eldwin led me up the stairs to the Alpha floor. The whole floor was for the Alpha, his Silva, and their future children. The right side was for the parents. There were two offices that looked out to the front of the house. Three spare rooms that shared a bathroom. Then the master bedroom that had its own balcony. Eldwin's room was marvelous and would put my entire cabin back at the Sunstone Pridelands in shame. California king sized bed with green and gold bedding. Four banisters towered over the bed on all four corners. A fireplace on the other side, facing the bed. Faux fur carpet that laid almost untouched between the fireplace and the bed. A large LED screened TV rested on the wall above the fireplace. 

“This is our closet,” Eldwin spoke as he gave me the private tour. “It can hold everything for both of us, but I don’t have much sense in style, so I don’t have many clothes.” He let out a nervous chuckle. I shared that chuckle with him. I went to look in the closet and was stunned. It was basically another room. Filled with clothes and styles of all kinds. There was a seat in the middle with mirrors that faced upwards at an angle. Shoes lined the bottom half of the walls. That’s when I noticed that most of it was female attire. I looked over at him confused. 

“I don’t remember having this much attire,” I laughed. 

“Yes, well, I had some help from L.J. and Cassie. They told me all your clothing sizes. So I had my mother and Ella buy the clothes. I guess I should’ve mentioned what style you liked, but what do you expect from a guy?” I laughed at him.

“No no. You guys have done more than I deserve,” I said as I walked into the closet to examine the clothes. Before I knew it, Eldwin had his arms wrapped around me. 

“You deserve the world,” He said in a soft voice against my ear. I shivered at the intent behind his voice. I knew he was fighting for control over his own needs. I smiled and pressed my rear against his quickly forming bulge. He grumbled needily. 

“You deserve the world too, Eldwin,” I said softly as I leaned my head back against his neck. I nipped at where my mark will soon be. His rumbling chest vibrated against my back as I sensed his need. His bulge continued to grow and I was not disappointed. His hands traveled down my waist and one hand slipped beneath my loose shirt. The warmth of his hand sent my body spiraling into a growing arousal.

His hand explored my belly and up between my breasts. My depths quaking, desperate for attention. My heart began to race as his hand cupped my breast. From the way it felt, his one hand was not enough to contain my soft, perky breast. I felt him grind against my rear, sending me over the edge. I felt my pants begin to soak as my juices began to leak in preparation. 

“You smell. So. Damn. Good,” Eldwin said as he tweaked my n****e. I shivered and pressed my rump against his length. Everything I had doubts about earlier, everything that has happened, was lost to my mind right now. All I could think about was him taking me. Marking me. My hands were desperate to touch him. One hand on his cheek and the other I lead below my shorts. He happily obliged. His canines nipped at my neck and I couldn’t help but let a moan escape my lips. I looked over at his face. I could feel the heat of his breath wrapping my face in his warmth and love. His eyes glowing lustfully at me. I’m sure that my eyes were the same in his eyes. I felt his fingers twirl and flick my c**t, making me gasp. He took that opportunity to plant a heated kiss against my lips. He plunged two fingers into my depths, making me moan into our locked lips. My breathing became labored, as I wanted more of him. He broke our kiss and grinned at me. 

“Feels like you’re nice and wet down there,” He growled softly. I nodded at him as he plunged a third finger between the soaked lips below. He moved his fingers in and out a few times before wiggling them inside of me. My swollen walls clenched around his fingers as my body was sent into an orgasm. Coating my juices all over his fingers. I nipped at his plump bottom lip, as my sweet nectar trailed down my thighs. 

“More,” I growled as he pulled his fingers out of me. “Please. I want. More.” 

“As my little lily wishes,” he said as he pulled my shorts down. I pulled my shirt off and tossed it aside. His tender hand pushed my shoulder forward. Bending me over. I caught myself on the seat before me. Turning to look up at him, I watched him strip off his own clothes. When I saw his member bounce up at attention, my eyes grew wide. How the hell is it going to fit? Whatever, who cares?! We’ll make it fit. He smiled at my reaction. 

“Like what you see, my love?” He said as he approached me. His length slid between my plump cheeks. “You’re so beautiful, Tesla.” His hands continued to explore my body and I was loving every second of it. I felt his tip tease at my entrance. His heated frame loomed over me. I felt his chest press against my shoulder blades as I arched my back. 

“Take me, Eldwin. Please,” I almost begged. I heard him chuckle. 

“You think you’re ready to take this inside of you?” He teased as his hand rested at my hip and another cupped my breast. 

“Yes. I want all of you. Now,” I growled as he plunged his entire member into my core. I gasped out a moan. Sparks flew through my body. Stars in my eyes as he slowly pumped into my crevices. I bounced my rump in tune with his thrusts. I rose up my chest and placed my head against his neck. One of his hands tweaking my proud n****e and the other swirled my c**t gently. I felt my body shake with the overstimulation of pleasure. It was not long before my orgasm took over. Making me moan loudly and coating his long girth with my juices. Making the sound of slapping skin more pronounced. Eldwin planted his delicious lips on mine. Slipping his tongue into my mouth and exploring every inch of it. I returned the favor. Tasting him and wanting more. He tasted so sweet to my starving lips. We broke our passionate kiss so we could attempt to get more air. 

My heart raced with excitement as his thrusts became rougher and quicker. He pushed down on my shoulders, forcing me to lay my head down on the seat. He held onto my shoulders. Plunging his length deeper into me. My moans were now screams of pleasure. I writhed around at his thrusting. Desperate to grab onto something. I couldn’t stop yelling his name. The closet filled with our moans, grunts, and slapping. 

“Tesla,” Eldwin growled through his primal grunting. 

“Yes, baby, yes!” Was all I could muster out of my throat, that wasn’t a moan or scream. Electricity flared to life as I reached an unimaginable orgasm. His nails digging into my hips. I writhed and scratched at the seat beneath me. I could feel him reaching his climax. He spurt string after string of his seed inside me as his thrusts were rough and slow. I felt what I assumed were the mixture of our juices roll down my thighs as we both panted. He almost fell on top of me from his labor, but quickly caught himself on the seat. His lips kissing my neck. 

“Tesla. My lily. Mine,” he said through low growls. I nuzzled my face against his cheek. 

“My Eldwin. My cinnamon roll,” I spoke softly. He pulled out of me and I immediately fell to my knees. 

“Tesla!” Eldwin dropped to the floor beside me. “I’m sorry, are you ok?” I reassured him with my after s*x smile. He sighed with relief. 

“I love you,” I said. As if on instinct. He smiled and wrapped me in his warm embrace.

“I love you too,” He said as he picked me up, bridal style. “Shall we have that bath now?” I chuckled at him. 

“So does that mean there's a round two?” I asked hopefully. 

“My, my, you are going to be a handful aren't you,” he said as he brought me out of the closet. 

“You were warned,” I teased and placed a heated kiss on his sweet lips. 

“You’re not wrong,” He said as he slipped my messy hair behind my ear. I glanced down and noticed that he was still firm. Amazing. Wait, when did he put on a condom? Doesn’t matter, at least he respects me enough to not put a child in me just yet. We’ll save that for after the ceremony. I looked back up at his face as he chuckled. 

“Mmm, what is it?” I cooed softly at him. He nodded to the seat. I looked at the seat that was once under me. I widened my eyes. The seat was completely torn to shreds. As if a cat walled in and used it as a scratching post. “Eldwin, I-”

“Don’t worry about it. I didn’t like that thing anyway,” He chuckled as he raised to his feet. Scooping me up he was me to the bathroom. “Now, about that bath.”

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I awoke to an obnoxious alarm going off. I grumbled at the sound, as I tightened my grip on Eldwin. I didn’t want to leave this bed and definitely didn’t want him to leave it either. I heard Eldwin groan at the interruption of our sleep. 

“I think that’s our cue to get up,” I said as I rubbed my cheek against his chest. 

“I’m not a morning person,” he grumbled and kept his arm around my shoulders. I giggled. 

“If there is a person who likes to be awake at this time, then they are crazy.”

“Agreed.” Eldwin pulled me on top of him. I kept my body close to his. Him being my drug and me being the addict that just keeps begging for more. 

“How long does training usually go on for?” I asked as I trailed my finger tips up his bicep and to his neck. 

“Mmm… ‘bout two hours,” he said as he twirled my hair in his fingers. “Usually it lasts longer than that though.” 

“Is that all?” I said teasingly. His chest rumbled against my ear as he chuckled.

“I don’t know how the lions run things, but we do train every day,” he said a bit defensively. 

“Don’t worry, I’m not judging. I’m just used to the day in and day out training,” I said as I sat up. 

“Well, rest assured that we will keep you on your toes,” Eldwin spoke as he gently pulled a stray hair from my face. 

“We’ll see about that.” I winked at him and smiled. 

“Oh is that so?” He said as he sat up and placed his lips against mine. Sending those familiar waves of sparks through my body. We exchanged saliva as our tongues met. Tasting each other and exploring each other’s mouths. Eldwin pulled away gently as his palm rested against my cheek. I leaned into it and placed my own hand on his. 

“How did I get so lucky?” I spoke out loud. Meaning to keep it to myself. 

“No. How am I the lucky one?” Eldwin’s voice was like a melody humming a loving tune. 

With our sweet nothings being spoken, we both reluctantly got up and dressed for training. Eldwin led me back down the flight of stairs to the first floor. He led me towards the kitchen area. It was the largest kitchen I have ever seen, now that I was getting a proper look at it. Professional stoves, pots and pans hanging over the kitchen island. Everything made of oak and steel. The most important thing was the smell of every breakfast food I could think of. Breakfast foods weren’t really my favorite but now I might have to question that. A man and a woman were bustling about the kitchen. Of course that’s where I found Skald and Tally, politely begging for food. I chuckled at them. 

“Tesla, this is Big Al and his mate Anna,” Eldwin said as he gestured to them. “They grace our pack with full, healthy meals.” Big Al was a large man, fat and muscle were equals in his body. He had a full light brown beard and dark brown eyes. If I had seen this man anywhere else, I would’ve assumed he was from a nearby Clan. Anna was short but langy. Her brown hair cut short in a bob style and swished with every movement her head made.

“Oh Silva! Alpha! So lovely to see you both. We decided to make a large breakfast this morning in celebration of our new Silva,” Anna said as she placed her hands on her hips. “Al, honey, welcome our Silva!”

“Hmm?” Big Al said as he took out an earbud and looked around. Upon seeing Eldwin and I his eyes grew wide. “Oh, Alpha, Silva, I am terribly sorry.”

“Forgive my mate, He likes to listen to nature sounds when he works. He says it makes him work faster, but I think he just doesn’t want to hear me talk,” Anna said as she pouted. I couldn’t help but laugh. 

“No. Not at all. Please don’t let us disturb you. I wasn’t expecting to see anyone else up this early,” I said as I sniffed the aroma that teased my nose. My stomach growled in response. 

“We get up early to make sure that at least the warriors eat. They can get a large appetite after a good training session,” Big Al said as he flipped over some pancakes. 

“Silva, if you’re hungry, we can offer you a muffin and some coffee. Working out on an empty stomach isn’t very good for your beauty or health,” Anna said as she brought me an apple muffin and a mug filled to the brim with coffee. “But we also don't want you working out too hard that you throw everything back up.” I usually just went straight to training and then ate whatever I had in my own kitchen. I giggled as I happily took her offerings. Eldwin already snuck a pancake into his clutches and ripped into it. Anna and Big Al rambled on about what spices were best for eggs and bacon, while Eldwin and I finished the small snack. Once we were done we left the pair to politely argue with each other. 

“They are the ones who seem to be a handful,” I joked. “I like them.” Skald and Tally decided that food was more important than anyone or anything else, so I let them suffer in the aroma that was being cooked up. 

“They certainly add charm to the kitchen,” Eldwin laughed. Eldwin brought me through the backdoor to a porch that overlooked the forest. I smiled at the scents of the morning air. It was already warming up, but the chill of a slight wind caught me off guard. It made me shiver. Eldwin grabbed my waist and pulled me to his other side to block the light wind. 

We made our way down and around to the left of the house. There were wooden paths and stairs leading away from the pack house. The sounds of grunts and yelling filled my ears. I knew those sounds. Combat practice. The house was still in sight but only slightly as we found a large group of twenty or so wolves fighting in pairs. Against each other. I stopped in my tracks as a flashback of the training grounds back in the Silverblood territory. 

“Tesla?” Eldwin’s voice brought me back. 

“Uh, sorry. Shall we continue?” I said ignoring the flashback. Eldwin was looking at me with concern but continued to lead me down. I saw L.J. and Kosovo amongst all the wolves as we approached. 

“Stop! Your Alpha and Silva have arrived!” Xander’s voice cut through the combat sounds. Everyone stopped immediately and turned to us. They all went down on one knee, except Kosovo and L.J. “They will be joining us today! Show them no more mercy than you have shown each other!” Eldwin growled low and I placed my hand on his chest. Giving him a reassuring smile. 

“Don’t worry, they won’t be able to handle her,” L.J.’s voice chimed in as he and Kosovo approached us. “Tes, I think you’re going to have to show them some mercy.” We laughed. 

“I’ll put a pin in it, L.J.,” I said as I made my way down towards Xander.

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Eldwin’s POV

I watched my mate walk over to Xander so she could get an idea on how we run things here. 

“Hope, you both have been enjoying yourselves here,” I said to L.J. and Kosovo. 

“Better than anywhere else honestly,” Kosovo said as he put his hands in his pockets. “Would love to participate, but I don’t want to hurt your warriors.” There was a joking tone in his voice. I smiled at him. 

“My warriors are stronger than you think,” I said in their defence.

“No doubt. But, ya know, bear strength. Sometimes we can’t control our blows,” Kosovo said slightly nervously. We chuckled. 

“What about you L.J.?” 

“Pretty fun here. I’ve had a few unclaimed females hit on me, until they realize what I am. Other than that it’s certainly beautiful here. Lots better than the forest around my father’s territory,” L.J. laughed nervously. 

“Yeah, the she-wolves here can be a bit… needy,” I said as I searched for Tesla. I noticed she was giving some of the warriors tips. They were glad to be having their Silva give them combat tips. “The forest in your Pridelands aren’t that bad, once all of those Vargs and infected are gone.” We all had a little chuckle. My attention goes back on Tesla. She took down four of the warriors, respectively. Then she would help them back up. 

“She’s truly remarkable, isn’t she Eldwin,” L.J. said breaking my gaze on my mate. 

“Yeah. She’s truly a born alpha,” I said with a nod. 

“Ya know, she also babysat kids,” L.J. said looking at me knowingly. “She’s not just a warrior, but she has that motherly instinct too.” I felt my heart lurch at the thought of Tesla and I having children one day. That day will come soon, but I don’t think she’d appreciate bringing a child into the mess that is vampyre hybrids. 

“You are one lucky man, Alpha Eldwin,” Kosovo said as he looked over at Tesla. I didn’t like the face he was making. He looked upset and that made me see that he thought of her as something more than a sister.

“Eldwin is fine. No need for the formal names,” I laughed, trying to ignore the look Kosovo gave to Tesla. “If you both want to show off your skills, how about you do so with our top warriors.” Kosovo and L.J. exchanged looks. 

“Are you sure? We don’t want to harm anyone,” L.J. said as he took a step back nervously, but obviously wanted to get in on the training. I smirked at his remark. These two really thought that werewolves were weaker than them, didn’t they. 

“I am sure. Please feel free,” I said as I motioned them towards the training grounds. 

Xander, bring our best warriors to train with our guests, please. I said through the pack link.

Yes, Alpha. 

I noticed that some of the warriors were sparing with Tesla as she gave soothing advice throughout the shortly lived tussle. I was proud to see how quickly she took down some of them. I wanted to spar with her as well, but in a more private area. The thought of it aroused my imagination. I knew she could smell it, when she looked up at me with dirt smudged on her cheek. I winked at her and she graced me with a teasing smile. She turned her attention back to the young warrior who was rising up off the ground. I could see she was giving him words of encouragement. 

That’s when I felt a cool hand touch my arm. My hair stood on end. Ah. She is here today. 

“Hey, there, hot stuff,” the feminine voice said with seductive intent. I rolled my eyes. 

“Amelia,” I said without looking at her. 

“Aw, what’s wrong, you can’t look at me now?” She said with pretend hurt in her voice. I turned to look down at her. Her porcelain skin clashed with her jet black hair that curved around her small breasts. Her Hazel eyes stared at me with nothing but lust. 

“I don’t know why you are here, but I suggest you leave and go back to your post,” I almost growled. 

“I missed you, baby. You’ve been gone for what feels like weeks.” Her fingers trailed up my chest. I grabbed her hand and threw it away from me. She scoffed. “Seriously?” 

“Yes, seriously. It’s been six years, since I laid in your bed. I don’t even know why I did it in the first place. Considering I don’t find you the least bit desirable,” I growled at her. She smirked. 

“That’s not what you showed me in my bed,” She giggled. “You were very much rough in your drunken state.” I felt eyes on me. I turned to see Tesla walking towards us. The rage in her eyes was something I never thought would be possible. Even I felt a slight bit of fear looking into those silver orbs catching a hint of pink. Power radiated from her. 

“Tesla, wait!” L.J.’s voice called out, but that didn’t stop her. I took a step back and Amelia raised an eyebrow as she looked to the side. Something had changed in her eyes as well. Tesla grabbed Amelia’s shoulder and whipped her around to face her. The rage in Tesla’s eyes was quickly replaced by recognition and then fear. 

“Well, well, if it isn't the slut who took my beloved from me,” Amelia scoffed. I growled at the venom that Amelia spat at not just my mate but her Silva. Tesla didn’t say anything. She looked like she was stuck in her own head. Amelia took a step forward. 

“He is mine!” She almost growled at Tesla. L.J. and Kosovo were standing close by. Tesla’s eyes still glowed silver as rage began to return to those beautiful eyes. “I won’t let some p***y raised pup, take my man.” Amelia is just trying to dig a deeper hole. 

“Hey, you need to back off, b***h! Who the hell do you think you are?!” L.J. snarled.

Amelia growled at L.J. Cutting off his words. 

“This is wolf business pussycat. I suggest you watch your damn mouth,” Amelia said pointing a finger at him. Before I could step in, Tesla punched Amelia in the face, knocking her to the ground. 

“Don’t disrespect. MY. Family!” Tesla growled. She was obviously fighting for control. “Not my lions, not my bears, and not my wolves.” I felt the power behind her words and it took my breath away. Amelia rose up with anger and shock as she cupped her cheek. 

“You want to fight b***h?!” Ameila snarled. I stepped in front of Tesla.

“You will learn to respect your Silva,” I growled at her. Amelia genuinely looked hurt for a brief moment. Then her face turned into a scowl. She turned to the warrior wolves who were now watching the scene unfold. 

“You all really believe that a Silverblood will protect you?! Do you believe that this wannabe Silva will care about you at all?!” She yelled out. No one spoke. I felt Tesla’s rage simmer as she touched my back. I could sense her pain at those questions and it pissed me off. I felt Tesla move around me. 

“Actions speak louder than words,” she spoke with a softer voice. 

“You’re the one who punched me. You just proved how little control you have,” Amelia smir

ked. Tesla took a breath and looked up at Amelia. 

“How would you know anything about what I can and can’t do, when you don’t even know who I am?” She spoke as she straightened up her posture. “I am sorry for punching you, but you had no right to say those things.” Amelia laughed. 

“Oh, I know more than you think, betrayer. Also, apology not accepted,” Amelia put emphasis on the word “betrayer”. I watched Tesla, and I knew she found what she was looking for. 

“What is your name?” Tesla spoke calmly, but her shaking hand on my back said otherwise. Amelia didn’t say anything and just stared at Tesla. 

“Your Silva asked you a question,” I spoke with my alpha tone. I’ve had enough of Amelia’s games. 

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