Willow

Chapter 7

              Willow was starting to get a little worried, Ben had been gone for 2 hours now. He said he was going into town to get a couple of things before the ceremony tonight. She was so nervous about this evening but she was also so excited to become Bens fully. She decided instead of pacing around the bed she was going to clean up their home. She started by making their bed, sweeping the floors and than moved to wiping down the countertops and shelves. She was done and wandered into the hallway towards the washroom, there was a large bookcase full of books she had never heard of so she grabbed the first one her eyes landed on. It was the complete work of Edger Allen Poe. Willow made herself a warm cup of tea and went to sit on the bed under some warm pelts. She sipped her tea as she began to read before she knew it she was sound asleep. 

Ben came to the entrance and moved the stone out of the way, he stepped inside and felt the warmth of a fire and a smell of cinnamon. He turned to find Willow asleep with a book across her chest and a clay cup in her hand. He set his bags down walked over took  the cup, closed the book and kissed her on the head. He noticed she had cleaned their whole home while he was gone. 'Our mate is good to us Ben' his wolf said. 'I know, we are lucky to have her Bruce.' he replied. He went to Willows side, kissed her face and started trying to wake her up. He was excited to show her what he bought for her. 

"Baby, wake up" Ben said as he kissed her face

"Mmmmm, Hi" she said while she stretched. She leaned up and kissed him.

"Did you sleep okay?" He asked with a smile

"I did, thank you. When did you get back?" she asked

"I have only been home for a couple of minutes, I wanted to show you what I got for you!" he said as he jumped up to grab the bag he brought in with him. Willow sat up and looked at Ben with excitement. He sat the bag down and pulled out a beautiful white lace dress. Willow was stunned, she ran her fingers over the beautiful pattern, tears falling down her cheeks she smiled.

"Do you like it Willow?" Ben asked with a nervous voice.

Willow wiped her eyes, and pulled herself up to been so she was able to wrap her arms around his waist, she looked up at him with a smile "I love it, thank you Ben it's stunning."

"What's wrong my love? Why are you crying?" he asked with concerned eyes.

"No one has ever been so thoughtful before. I am just so happy and grateful your mine." she replied. 

Ben laid her down on the bed and kissed her passionately, "We need to get ready to leave love. It's almost time" He said with a smile. Ben stood and walked into the washroom he turned the water on for the shower and climbed in. He was washing his hair when he felt the hands on his mate working their way up his chest. He finished rinsing his hair and looked down to see Willow looking up at him with wide eyes.  He lowered his head and kissed her.

"I love you" she said and wrapped her arms around him.

"I love you too" he said wrapping his arms around her, they stood there for a while and let the warm water wash over them. It was peaceful. Once they finished in the shower they got out dried off, and dressed. Ben opened the entrance and let Willow step through first and than he closed it behind them. He took Willows hand and led her to the clearing. 

Once they were in the clearing they waited for the moon to show through the clouds. Than they shifted and mind linked so they were able to call for the moon goddess together. She appeared and they bowed.

"What calls you here my children?" she asked

"Mother, we are here to ask for your blessing. I Benjamin Braddock would like to take Willow Williams as my life mate." Ben said

The Goddess looked over at Willow and smiled a bright white beautiful smile. "Sweet Willow, I am pleased to see you have come home."

Willow smiled and said "Thank you Mother. It is nice being home."

"So, You would like to take our lost child as your life mate Benjamin?" she said with a quizzical look.

"Yes Mother. I have come here to bare myself for your blessing." he replied

"And Willow, you are accepting of this match?" she turned her head to look at Willow

Willow rubbed against Ben and said "Yes Mother, I would like this man to be my life mate, he has protected and cared for me mother than anyone has before. Please."

"Very well, I give you my blessing. This union will be strong and unbreakable. Let the ceremony began." The Moon Goddess said with her arms open. 

With that Willow and Ben shifted back into their human forms. Ben came over to Willow taking her into his arms and laying her down on the soft grass. He began by kissing her softly.

"It's okay Ben, I am ready. You won't hurt me." Willow whispered in his ear. He kissed her deeply and moved his towards the sensitive bud between her legs, he touched there for a moment and than moved his fingers down pressing them into her. He leans down and kisses her, his fingers still moving rhythmically inside her, his thumb circling and pressing. His other hand scoops Willows hair off her head and holds her head in place. His tongue mirrors the actions of his fingers, claiming her. Willows legs begin to stiffen as she pushes against his hand. He gentles his hand, so she's brought back from the brink … She comes instantly again and again, falling apart beneath him … then she's building again … She climaxed anew, calling out his name and marking him as he marked her. He removed his hand and cup her breast, kissing her firmly he placed himself at her entrance and thrusted in, he stilled himself in her before starting to move, he gripped her hair harder as she clawed into his back making him thrust harder and faster until they both hit a bod rocking orgasm. He feel into her arms and kissed her softly. They regained their breath and stood up to ask the Goddess for their next step.

"Now take these irons and mark each other with your families mark." she instructed

They took them from her with a bow stood and placed the branding irons on each others forearms. Ben made no noise or movement indicating his discomfort. Willow tried to stay still but she flinched and Ben could see the pain in her eyes. Once they finished he throw the iron down and scooped Willow into his arms.

"I am so sorry Willow, I did not want to hurt you, please forgive me my sweet Willow." he pleaded with her.

"Ben it's okay, I have nothing to forgive. I am happy and at peace. We are one." She said with a smile.

"Willow is correct Ben, she and you are now one. Please take her and regain your places in our society." The Moon Goddess said and left. 

Ben and Willow were left standing in the clearing holding each other. They got dressed and headed back to their home hand in hand. Once they were back will went and started a fire, and dinner.

Ben came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist kissing her neck and saying "Willow, I am sorry, I wish that wasn’t part of the ceremony. I hated hurting you, I never want to hurt you."

Willow could hear the pain in his voice, so turned and wrapped her arms around his neck, "My love, you have nothing to apologize for. I knew you didn’t want to hurt me. We had to do it so we could be one. Please don’t hate yourself for this. We are okay, we will be okay because we will be together for the rest of our lives. That’s all that matters to me." she said with a sweet loving calm voice.

She placed a soft kiss to his lips and smiled. Ben smiled in return, she could see he was calming and that made her relax. She finished cooking, they ate, cleaned up, showered and crawled in bed to hold each other through the night.