Fire and Ice

The crunching sounds of pebbled stones underfoot, skittering everywhere drew me from my glugish slumber. Perking up my ears I detected two....nope three separate foot falls, walking across my yard. The first of the three was a lot more nonchalant and lazy while the second set of feet moved with more caution but still an air of carefree aura about them while the later of the trio was more subtle, as if barely landing a toe to my carefully placed pebbles the movements were light barely audible as they doggedly maneuvered to the otherside of my yard as if unsure it was wise to poke the bear pun intended. I smirked inwardly I knew exactly who the later was even without using my keen sense of smell. "Um I'm not sure if I want to die today Sky....stealing our presents just seems too cliché" came the hushed whisper of one of my bestest friends. "Shhhh... if you wake her up before I get my mitts on my presents, I'm gonna skin you alive Nat" ..... "Oww s**t Sky. don't pinch me".... "Shhh ..... ekkk don't push Nat" A firm grunt sounded in the distance "Keep it up you too" came his warning. I'm definitely laughing inwardly now I knew these three would come hunting for the gifts I brought. Before heading home I made quick work of debriefing Alpha Ethan about what I had learned, where I had been, who I tagged & who I had put down amongst our enemy clans. I made sure to mention the names of the clans that wanted to take up peace treatys with Crystal Lake Clan. I mentioned my ceremony as I was blessed to become a Shadow beast walker. After filling in Alpha Ethan I excused myself as it was close to 2:00am in the morning. I made my way home across gully, before falling flat on my face to my bed from exhaustion I managed to wrap nine boxes of different sizes with a pair of old worn boots, a few rocks, a box of cereal and a few other unsavory items. This would teach them for trying to outsmart a smart arse. By now the three reached my double doors sliding them open as quietly as they could. Lucky for them I hadn't set my newly installed alarm system, something I asked Alpha Ethan for as well. Upon entering I heard their collective gasps as they survived my freshly renovated home. I knew how they felt from what I seen of the ground floor as I entered last night. If my home was beautiful before then right now my home was a breathtaking master piece. "Whoa when did Bloom renovate her pad" I felt a a mental shrug as the other two looked on in awe. My Jingshi *The Quiet Room* Was my haven gifted to me by our Alpha and Luna, since I was an infant pup. So Alpha Ethan out of necessity renovated my home as his private little hobbie after the last time we spoke regarding some crap I found myself in. I was freaked out to my very core, to the point I begged Alpha Ethan over the phone, he demanded I tell him why, which of course I did in full detail. I seen his eyes change a murderous Green over the video call, before he barked back at me to never again remove my chain. Before he agreeded and hung up. Since these three nosey parkers didn't know a thing about it, I guess Alpha Ethan didn't trust anyone with me or my home. Everything was WHITE like literally everyyythinggg in my home was absolutely frigging white. I knew the meaning behind it all but my friends didn't. The stark bright white marbled floored tiles layered the entire expanse of the ground floor. All four walls were painted a pristine white polish, even my Queen bed was a white iron inlay. My feather down covers and cushions were dressed in white linen. Honestly my head hurt just remembering how fantastic my home looked. The breakfast nook, benches, and dining table were all white. Everthing in view was plain but subtlety elegant, my kitchen appliances were all white S.M.E.G products. From the fridge, oven, microwave to the dishwasher, toaster even the Kettle the whole she-bang which caused me to squeal in surprise last night. I swear every detail and design in my home right now was thought out very carefully. The layout itself was designed in a modern open plan concept. "Ollie. kid. are you sure. you're our alphas golden child?" Sky whispered, with a hint of teasing leaked from her words. "Oh my gawd...she looks like something the rats dragged in from off the city streets" Sky continued her berating tone. .... "Dude. Sky shut your mouth" Nat hissed "Skyla if you continue to carry on like this Bloom is surely going to murder us" came Oliver's hushed voice. I continued to act as if I was still passed out, keeping my breathing calm, regulated and even. so not to spook my friends from committing their so called crime. I could literally feel Nat's eyes boring into my back from fright. This was a habit of theirs always trying to out wit me. Although we were all Werewolves with unnatural keen senses, some of us were blessed to have multiple beasts. However rare in some clans, many clans around the world had at least a few pack members with two beast souls. These clans were somewhat unique, It also meant that our clan were in that category because of myself & five others. The later is why my friends were freaking out doing their best not to get caught out. It was one of the reasons why Alpha Ethan sent me to one of his most trusted friends  which to my horror was halfway around the world. Alpha Kahn ruled the Nomadic Badlands of Mongolia, they were also one the most feared, most hated clans. It took me six months to realise that what I had heard over the years about this clan were all wrong. Next time I would trust my alpha when he told me *listening to rumors is a sure way to rot the soul.* The Badlands Clan were renowned for their craft "Shadow Beast walker" it was a gift only they knew how to wield and it was only through their ceremonial blessing could you obtain their gift. Not many shifters were granted such a feat, it was why their skill was highly sought after. I had to train day and night, both physically and mentally. I had to hone in my cultivation from the deepest regions of myself, I had to clear my mind. I had to empty it of past hurt. past losses. I had to clear my mind of things that could have been. Yet FATE deemed otherwise, I had to sit in a hothouse Yurt for days on end to detoxify both my body and mind. However my pack believed that I begged alpha Ethan to allow me to study as a therapy councilor in New York. I had many close calls where pack members were in the area for business and pleasure wanting to catch up with me I'd had to tell a few white lies here and there. Telling them that I would meet up another time, that never came. Since I knew I had to make things look real I actually had to do a three year course online in order to play the part which mentally drained me over the years. I was thankful to Kahn as he allowed me to dress in my regalia the fully works from my Trencher, gown and hood during his school graduation ceremony, where his pack students graduated in their line of fields on-site. I took photos with his family & pack mates as we celebrated our achievements, before I sent a ton of photos to alpha Ethan. "Over there. look. we hit the jackpot" Oliver whispered, I could feel their excitement through our link. His actions dragged me out of my thoughts. The trio scurried in the direction of where I placed their dud gifts on my low standing coffee table. That sat to the far right of the room, I gathered myself, waiting for the que to make my move. I continued to listen as I heard the rustle of paper being teared open, I had to stiffle a giggle that threatened to slip pass my lips. I figured they were beyond worrying about being caught since they seemed to be making a hell of a lot of noise. "Hay. wait. what!...the hell. oh f**k. abort. abort...she knows" screeched Skyla Que time. I pushed up off the bed with all my might, flipping myself in mid air as I turned. Crouched, low, before I poised myself waiting for my eyes to adjust themselves. I whipped my head in the direction of my coffee table, my wolf realing at the potential hunt. I kicked off from my bed and pounced towards my friends, in a short few seconds. Nat fully screamed in shear shock horror as she was found with her hands caught in the cookie jar, all the while Sky just did a full on belly laugh. Gosh I missed this. Her laughter was pure joy to my ears, Sky didn't care, cause the way she thought a 50/50 chance to either achieve her goal or fail was a good enough chance, so either way she did well in her eyes. On the otherhand Oliver managed to hiss out a mumbled "f**k". Before he calculated in his head within a split second the trajectory of my flight, planting himself square in the middle trying to brace our fall. Which did help some as I smashed into the three of them at high speed. we all crashed to the ground hitting our heads on the concrete floor. Our mouths clashing against our own teeth, grunts left their mouths as a woosh of air escaped them. I hurriedly got on all fours, climbing atop Oliver's waist in a flurry, trapping him in with my thighs. Whilst I reached both hands behind my back as I pulled two short blades from behind before extending both arms out on either side of me aiming the glistening points at Skyla and Natalie's throats. And in the next I opened my mouth wide letting my canines elongate to their fullest not loosing eye contact with Oliver. I felt his body tense in response as I lowered my head towards the right side of his neck. Before grazing his jugular with my canines ever so softly as to not break his skin. "Well...well...well... look what we have here" I all but purred breathlessly against Oliver's right ear. "How should I punish you" I continued to pur with a leathal undertone to my voice. "Breaking and entering my quarters is a serious crime....is it not?" I pushed as no one seemed to be able to talk. I watched Oliver from the corner of my eyes as he bared his neck to me in submission, to anyone else you'd never have seen the nano movement. His body seemed to hum with excitement with the hunt, hurt because we hadn't spoken nor seen each other since I left three years ago. There was anger as his wolf was forced to halt his onslaught and lust at the fact that my mound was open for the taking while his harden p***s was nestled against me. The warmth of our two bodies caused him to stay as still as a statue. Oliver turned his head slightly so he could search my soul, which I allowed him until he found what he was looking for. Out of the blue Skyla started howling, flaying about like a suffocated fish out of water "Helpppppp. somebody help ussssss. there's a crazy she-wolf out to murder us. helppppp" she giggled before continuing her rant "Please Mr officer. I swear I'm an innocent bystander...it was all her fault" Skyla jabbed her accusing finger in Nat's direction. Her actions caused me to have to pull back suddenly and sit heavily on my haunches over Oliver's pelvic area as not to cut their throats with my blades. Ollie hissed low, while I literally held back a moan of raw delight. Oliver must have seen the look in my eyes for his usually Silver eyes turned absolutely black. His wolf at the forefront of his consciousness. I just wanted to drown in the depths of Ollie's eyes, I was hungry for him, in more ways than one. I needed his wolf as much as I needed him in his human form. I ached for him to fill me. I knew Oliver felt everything I was feeling towards him as his eyes seemed to darken that much more. If that was even possible, his eyes shone like bright obsidian orbs. "Innocent bystander my arse hole Sky...if it wasn't for you waking us up we wouldn't be here trying to steal our OWN presents. I swear I told you Bloom would wake and kill us for it....so cliché" she shook her head in disgust. I was thankful for the distraction as I cracked a smile at my stupid friends who did this every single time, since we were just pups. I missed them. I missed us. being away from my bestest friends for the last three years took a toll on my health. Alpha Ethan knew this which was why he made it his duty to video call me daily and send me updated reports of my friends. He sent me thousands of photos of Oliver, Natalie, Skyla and Jackson and a few others over the years just to help curb my heart ache. My last year was the hardest as I fell sick with a fever that I couldn't kick for almost two weeks. Both myself and my soul beast were homesick, alpha Ethan pressed for me to come home even though he knew being in the Nomadic Badlands was my duty. I couldn't leave no matter how sick I became. Like now I felt it more than ever! a small whine left my lips as I was stuck in my own head. I felt warmth searing up either side of my thighs as I was yanked out of my sullen memories. Oliver continued to stare me down looking for the reason of my distress. But came up against a mental wall in my head. I watched as he frowned ever so slightly, I know he'd press me when the time was right. Jumping to my feet I popped my blades back in their sheaths at my back before I extended both my hands out for Oliver and Skyla pulling them to their feet I turned slightly to my right as I brushed up against Oliver I reached out a hand to yank up Nat from the cold floor. I pulled her into my tight embrace for a bear hug which she squealed in delight. "I missed you so damn much" Nat whispered against the left side of my face. I only grunted in response my heart was full and heavy "Ditto" I mumbled out as I kissed her forehead, I felt Sky's impatience as she began to feel left out so I turned back to sky grabbing her arm as I pulled her in for a hug. "b***h you better have gotten me loads of gifts...three years worth to be exact." she huffed as she kissed my lips deeply while I was happy to receive such a gift I definitely returned the favor with as much vigor. Before Sky pulled away, "So where's the goods anyway" I laughed Skyla was nothing if not short of becoming a princess, always getting what she wanted. I ignored her as I turned back to Oliver who still looked a little unsure of himself or his vicinity. I jumped up knowing regardless of how he was feeling right now, I knew he would accept me catching me in his arms Oliver pulled me up higher so that I wrapped my long legs around his waist. I clung to him like a moth to a light bulb, as I entwined my hands around his neck. My fingers creeping up the back of his head to run them through his short brown wavy hair. I rested my forehead to his, as I breathed in deeply of his breath. I couldn't help myself as I tightened my legs at his waist as if I was morphed with Oliver. If I thought my heart was a mess as it continued to skip a few beats, then Ollie's was in overdrive as it hammered in his chest "I. I thought that you for..." shaking his head he let his question hang in the air unanswered. So being me I finished it for him "Never. Oliver. I would never. ever. forget you...do you hear me?" normally between the two of us we wouldn't have to use so many words. However it had been three years since we last spoke or seen each other. I lowered my head to the right of Olivers neck as I breathed in his scent that was uniquely his and his alone. Rubbing my nose against his neck sucking in large amounts of him, I was scared that he was the only thing keeping me alive. I couldn't contain myself as my tongue slipped out as I ached to have his taste in my mouth. Olive groaned deep in his throat as his body jerked forward causing his grip to tighten around my waist. My need was palatable, I opened my mouth to kiss along his neck once, twice, three times before I realised it, I was sucking hard at his Jugular right where his Mated mark would reside. I grazed my elongated canines along his invisible mark causing him to violently jerk forward again. This time I heard a soul searing groan laced with a growl rip from his throat, "I have no qualms in letting my wolf have his way with you in front of our friends if you keep this up pup" Oliver hiss through our private mental link his words coming out shaky. yet filled with a hint of love and lust. "I.I...I just need to be with you." I whispered back, through our link. Although Oliver and I weren't MATES there still was something there, maybe on some human level of platonic relationship we'd known each other our entire lives. Or was it on some soul beast level of consciousness that we shared a connection. Either way there was something there, we could feel it. I knew Oliver was still unmatted because if the studies and stories served correctly, the pull of the werewolf bond was unbreakable. When someone found their TRUE mate no one else mattered in this world but their Mate. If he were Mated already he sure as hell wouldn't be here right now. This was something we learned as pups, in school we learnt that any wolf old enough could mate with whoever the hell they wanted right up until they met their mate. However not all wolves followed through with the concept some waited but others delighted in revealing in the s****l contact. It may seem odd for some to think that being raised by the Alpha and Luna was taboo to be mating with their son. In human terms brothers and sisters didn't make s****l relationships as it was highly frowned upon. In reality I may be supported by our Alpha. But both Oliver and I never once were raised like siblings. And his parents sure as hell didn't raise me as their daughter that was the rule. I felt Oliver rubbing my back soothingly as he held me in his arms. I knew he could see my turmoil behind my eyes as he mentioned the next words which confirmed his worries. "I really hate being locked out of your head..if I were your mate I would fill you with nothing but love" I felt his kiss even though my mind was stuck on those words. I knew his words to be true without a doubt. I needed to break the contact, so I took a few deep breaths before I loosed my grip from around Ollie's neck as I slid down his body. I knew he wanted nothing more in this moment than to f**k me until I was filled to the rim with his seed, he knew as well as I did. now was not the time. Oliver was a good guy, as much as I wanted him I also knew he need to wrap his head around a few things and the hurt from me for leaving him three years ago without any answers. Answers Oliver still expected I give him, which I told Alpha Ethan last night I would tell his son everything. Ollie slowly released his hold on my waist as I slid from his body, I heard rustling in the corner of the room. Turning my head I seen Nat and Sky ripping open gifts after gifts that I labeled with their names so that my friends wouldn't argue over who's belonged to who. Nat squealed in excitement as she waved a pair of hot red Chanel heels in my direction, before she kicked off her shoes to try on the new heels. Her pail cheeks were a rose pick as she was obviously flustered, next she opened a small box that concealed a Cherry Red Dior lipstick. Skyla was still belly laughing as she slung the black and gold chain Parada Cahier over her shoulders. Turning to Oliver I nudged him "Go check it out. I'm gonna go shower quickly. have at it team" I could see Ollie weighing up his options, follow me or open presents. "If you follow after me. I can't promise that Skyla won't pocket a few of your presents" without looking up Skyla confirmed my thoughts. "First in, first served...If you snooze, you loose...if you're in, your in, if you're out, your out" both Sky and Nat giggled as they sat on my bed opening presents. Oliver pinned Skyla with a stare that boarded on suspicion. "Come on Ollie, Ollie oxen free...I can't say I won't at least try to pocket something that catches my eye" she winked wickedly in his direction as she looked up. With that Oliver made a move towards the girls "I dare you to try me" he all but growled out. This was my moment to turn abruptly as I hit the stairs two at a time as I climbed to the top. The stark white paint from the stairs, rails and balustrade reflected off the tall glass window giving it a warmth it never had before. As I rounded the top expanse of the second floor which was also bathed in white marbled flooring, the walls polished in the same bright white paint. This level was also open plan designed, to my right Opened out to my natural hot springs that Alpha Ethan had built into the mountain side giving me ample contact with the nature that sprung up from outside. I looked up as the lakes waterfall cascaded downward and over into the Valleys mountain range below. This part of my home was my favorite, My garden waterfall was a blessing to have, it allowed me room to run high up into the mountains, climbing rocky cliff faces. chasing rabbits, game and birds as I grew up, I would even hide high up in hills from Alpha Ethan when I was mad at him. Or play hide and seek With Oliver and my friends until Alpha Ethan banned everyone from using my home as a playground. It wasn't until I grew up did I realise the extent of why our alpha continued to do what he does for me. Although I wasn't his child by birthright, nor was I family to himself or Luna Stella, I was a orphan through and through. Outsiders were still outsiders, it was why I lived on my own. that and the fact that I was one of the six souls beast shifters, this fact alone meant we needed more room to ourselves. My Artic Snow Wolf and Kermode Bear demanded power. Blessed as always for alpha Ethan for always thinking of my needs before I did myself. In the middle of the room were intricately placed white granite which fell into a Ying and yang design. The floor here was heated large enough for a hibernating Bear to relax on. just behind the design lay another white leather sofa, but what always seemed to catch my breath was my view as I looked out the wide large glass windows that over looked the entire Valley. I could see many of the pack houses that dotted up the sides of the mountain. Hundreds of lights shone brightly across the Valley, Greenery smothered the hill side in a blanket of moss, trees, floral and fauna. Crystal Lake Clan was so breathtakingly beautiful. Lost in my wondering thoughts for the hundredth time this morning, I suddenly heard the muffled cacophony of a harsh discord of sound keening fervently. This I was acutely awear of like the beat of my own heart, I was accustomed to the needs of my shadow beast like I were with my soul beasts. I extended out my arm in the direction of my water garden as I watched as Black, Blue and Red ink slithered it's way down my arm leaving my finger tips. My eyes continued to rove over the thick inky shadows as it slid out the door. "Stay safe. stay hidden. don't leave my boundaries" I said as my familiar all took shape in the forms of animals, reptilian, vertebrate, arachnids and a number of arthropods. I looked on as I observed my shadow beast skulking off into the thickest part of the woods as they took refuge in glee. I continued on to the left end of my home as I took at the identical Queen bed to that of the one which sat on the ground floor. What blew my mind was the massive structure of that used to be my bathroom behind closed doors now open to full view. Gone were the walls that once was, the only thing stopping me from entering was the giant glass double doors. The inlay was crusted in deep white marble on both sides of the back walls, the floor mirroring the walls. On my left, held a key pad mounted to the wall, fiddling with the control as I managed to get five shower heads spraying hot water from the jets in the walls that had two on each wall one large jet at the roof top. I adjusted the heat temperature and force of the spray, pushing another button that turned on the fan high up in the sealing smiling again as I noticed the hot condensation come away from the entire glass, it gave me full view of the entire room before me. The design meant their were no obstructions if worse came to worse I was able to see my enemy not catching me off guard. Before I stripped butt naked. pulling open the double doors, as I stepped in closing the door behind me, I walked into the warmth of the water pounding me. Just as I was about to close my eyes under the onslaught of the jetty, I heard the sounds of hydraulics hissing out the far left of the showering quarters I watched in awe as a long sitting bench slid out from the wall. Smiling to myself I knew that this was going to be a place of pleasure for Oliver and I at some point. Turning I faced the wall as I let the water rinse over my aching body. I missed the simplicity of being able to shower in luxury, I noticed a yellow flashing light, rubbing my finger over the light I heard another low hiss as a small oblong shaped shelf opened up that held bottled dispensers of my favorite body wash, Shampoo & condition. wasting no time I pumped the bodywash into my palm as I lathered it deeply into my neglected skin. The smell of Rosehip, Lavander and white musk wafted up into the air as I continued to scrub my bare skin raw. "So blessedddd" I moaned out loud to no one particular. I pumped a few squirts of Shampoo into my matted hair, that I had neglected to cleanse in almost a week, I was so focused on finishing everything that I was supposed to before leaving the Nomadic badlands, my connecting flights homebound didn't help one bit. Nor did slipping up outside Alpha Ethan's house last night. I made an effort to soak my hair throughly knowing that it didn't smell good either. I knew for a fact my hair would have Blood mattered through it, grease, grime and dirt from the lack of care, and other unsavory things. Frowning down at the floor I noticed I wasn't wrong my hair was a mess as I peaked my eyes open. The water running off of me ran deep black, cringing inwardly I turned on my heels. I now faced the front of the room, I squeezed my eyes shut letting the water ease my sore body. Hands still running their fingers through my unearthly Silver blond hair. "The pleasures of simplicity" I moaned out in raw, unapologetic pleasure, somewhat groaning in sheer abandoment as my knotted muscles begin to relax. "What I'll give to hear you moan like that again"