Chapter 23
In the still of the of the night. While the moon’s rays flickered through the clouds. A single-story home appeared nestled between the cacti on the barren road leading out of the ghost town of Nothing Arizona. It was so out of place with the dilapidated store front and run down sign. It was like a mirage that flickered within the wavering moonlight. What was even more out of place than the home itself. There were several people that seemed to appear out of nowhere in front of the home before going in. Nestled within its walls was power, pure unadulterated power. Emanating from the creatures that were inside. “Are we all here?” A woman with an unearthly beauty called out as she tucked a lone lock of her long white hair behind her ear. “No Selene, not all of us are here, you know how he can be.” The stately Chocolate complexion woman said. She was covered from head to toe in a long black dress and gold head covering her body adorned with golden jewelry relaying her status and wealth. “Urgh! Bastet why must he always be late.” Selene said. “Well, he does have appearances to keep up” the tall statuesque beauty with the fiery red hair said to her friends. One would not know it by looks alone but within the room sitting amongst the glowing embers of the fireplace sipping on wine were 5 goddesses known to all supernatural creatures. They were waiting for the lone male god within their ranks. As if on que the door opened and in walked in Thoth the Egyptian god of the moon, sacred text, magic, master of all knowledge and the avian shifters creator. “Hello sisters have you been waiting on me for very long.” “No Thoth we were just worried is all” a short haired very athletic tone goddess said. “Athena, you know never to worry about me.” he said as he walked up to her and kissed her softly on the lips. “Well since we are all here can we get on with it now” Hecate interrupted “We need status updates.” “Yes, Hecate we can” Thoth said. “I have news of the council. They have narrowed down the blessed wolf line to the king line. I am so sorry Selene; I could not keep them away from that knowledge.” “It is ok, I have put plans into place already to secure Deacon’s safety.” “So, the hellhound found him?” “Yes, he has and they have formed the connection.” “Good I was worried.” “No need brother this time we will win and destroy Chaos’ hold on our world. The pairings have been set and we have looked into the heart of those we have paired. Even though the journey to love and acceptance will be long and trying I have faith that they will all choose right, and we’ll have the ending to this millennium long mutiny finally.” Selene said “That is a load off of my shoulders. Who would have thought I would be the lone god to survive walking amongst our creations.” “I still can’t believe they never figured it out,” Hecate said. “They haven’t because they can’t see beyond their noses. They never willingly thought a god would forgo our heavenly realm to live as a mortal would or would be found in a flock of ibis’. Though the toll it has taken on my heart and soul to see what they have done to my beautiful birds. So many times, I have wanted to kill them all.” “I know brother I know.” Athena said “So, the pairs?” “Yes, we all agreed there has been a pairing made between me and Bastet once again.” “Do we think this one will take?” Thoth asked “Yes, I made sure of it this time around” Selene said. “And the others?” “Me and Athena have come to an agreement,” Hecate said. “I just looked at my favorite sister. Is that so Athena?” “Yes, I have a special someone planned for Hecate’s favorite child.” “And you Artio?” “Well, I returned my daughter’s soul to the mortal realm, and she has found and mated with her destined mate already. My work is done for now as they do not have a pivotal role until all the ducks are in a row as they say.” “So, who should I align one of my tribes with? A witch? Bear? Are there anymore cats out their sister love?” “Sadly, no” Bastet replied. “My only child left walking the earthly realm is my direct descendant, a demigod and queen even if she does not know it yet. As such she has been given to the blessed wolf. To form that which should have been formed so long ago.” “A wolf perhaps? Selene, would you consent to one of your children being paired with mine.” “Why wouldn’t I?” she asked, “It would further taint your children’s blood pairing so many of them with non-wolf mates.’ “Oh please! That was never a complaint of mine. love is love I choose those who will compliment my children, give life to their dreams and often times balance them out. There has only been one time I questioned a pairing, and that time has been very recently.” Thoth looked at Selene questionably. She sighed heavily “I paired one of my children with one of Nyx’” “What!” we all yelled. “We need her on our side if we are to defeat what chaos has begot.” “But?” “No buts Athena there is still free will for all the pairings this is just one more. Only love will end the misery that hate, and greed has brought all our children.” Selene interjected “Well then, it’s decided, I will bring forth my children from the realm of the fae and place my trust in you dear sister Selene to choose wisely for one of my flock.” With that each of the gods rose and disappeared from the small house on the out skirts of a ghost town as it shimmered then disappeared from sight. With neither human nor supernatural being aware of their presence.
Bishop
It’s Beltane and the pack is abuzz with merriment. I seen some omegas helping coven members set up a large wooden stick wrapped in ribbons in the middle of a field. Warriors were piling tons of sticks and logs to form a large bonfire later while tables chairs were set up for food. The snickers and giggles of all the unmated females reached my ears steadily throughout the day but I ignored all the catcalls. The festivities will begin at dusk Cj told me, so I just had to focus on work for now until I get to hold my mate once again. After our little slipup last week, we have been more attentive with each other and at night fall asleep in each other’s arms on the couch in the living room. Neither one of us was ready to bring up the subject of moving into the master bedroom together. I’ve tasted her only once more since the day Nola interrupted us. I couldn’t hold back and just had to have her c*m into my mouth again. It’s getting harder to hold back from marking her, but I won’t be the one to take that step. It is totally Cj decision and Cj’s alone. Our date had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances with her businesses in town and a server problem we had here at the pack. After the celebration tonight I plan to take her away for a day or two with just us. I already cleared it with Nola and the rest of them. The cabin in Truth or consequences is already booked, I heard the hot springs there are awesome. I just hope Christmas appreciates it. I finish the last adjustments needed for the server before heading to the open field. I see Thomas up ahead of me and jog to catch up with him. “Hey man how has it been?” “It’s been great. I heard from Josh the other day Lola apparently found her mate.” “Really man that’s awesome who?” “Believe it or not a warrior from the sleuth he was visiting his family up in the wilderness of Canada when she turned 18 and only just came back to the sleuth.” “That’s great now you can take Juliet with you to pick up your stuff without worrying about Lola ruining everything.” I said “Like she could have anyway man. Me and Juliet are just fine. We talk about everything, there are no secrets between us.” “Good that is the way it is supposed to be.” “So do you know what we are about to be in for?”. Thomas asks. “Nah! Man, Christmas didn’t tell me s.hit, but just to make sure I am upfront in center when the ritual begins. How about Juliet?” same thing and to not kill anyone. We both just laugh taking our seat front and center like our woman told us waiting for the ritual to begin. The crowd gathers as cloaked figures enter the field forming a circle around the pole. The ritual was light and airy, the calling of the watch towers blessing from the maiden the mother and crone. Children ran up and received their blessing before being escorted away by parents. I was looking at a small figure to my right I could tell it was Cj not just by the height but by her smell as well. The sun was setting when Rainbow let the hood on her cloak drop before thanking the goddess Hecate for all the abundance that the pack has. She then blessed all the new mating’s and unions that had happened within the past year with blessings and hopes for many more. Then all the woman that was cloaked dropped them and holy s.hit they were all naked as the day they were born. Rainbow, Cj, Nola, Juliet, Juliet’s mom Gwen, hell even Mrs. Chen was bare assed. They gathered the ribbons that were attached to the pole. As well as the all the other females with them and started dancing around the big a.ss pole seductively. I felt Thomas tense besides me as he watched other males ogle his mate. It didn’t take long into the dance before Thomas rushed up and grabbed Juliet hauling her over his shoulder he caressed her ass, as he growled out mine before running toward the pack house. It seemed like a flood gate was opened as other males ran up to the pole taking and choosing woman and going off into the night with them. I caught Papa D taking his mate not even 20 yards away before he had her up against a tree claiming her right there on the spot. I looked at Christmas gyrating her hips every time she seemed to come in front of me. Aries was banging against my skull trying to get me to run up and claim Cj, but I just couldn’t stop myself from staring and enjoying her dance. I was so entranced that I did not notice when Cj walked up to me offering me her hand. I took it in mine as she led me away from the field and bonfire. I was mesmerized by her body her perfectly round ass and t**s. She was so perfect. I was so focused on Cj that the whole pack could have been overrun by rogues and I wouldn’t have noticed. As it were she led me all the way home and had me sitting on the couch as she was about to straddle me before I knew what was going on. “What the f**k just happened” I said to Cj shaking my head trying to clear the fuzziness. “It’s the magic of Beltane. It brings those who are and should be together, together.” She says as she straddles my lap. I grab her ass bringing her closer to me as I sniff her neck inhaling her scent. Her hands found the hem of my shirt pulling it up and over my head. We are now chest to chest our bodies touching as the electrified tingles of the mate bond dances across our skin. A low growl escapes Cj as she nips at my neck. “I want you now Bishop.” She whispers into my ear. That’s all I needed as I lifted her up carrying her up the stairs to her bedroom. I open the door and damn her scent is covering every corner of her room. On the far wall is a huge four poster king size bed. With black sheer drapes surrounding it and black satin sheets. 2 walls are covered with floor to ceiling bookcases filled to the brim with books. A small desk is in the corner with a laptop. There are potted plants around the room as well. I continued to walk until I reached the bed and laid Cj down on it as I unbuckled my pants and took them off. The look in Cj eyes as I freed my d**k from the confines of my pants had me almost coming right then and there. I stayed standing stroking myself as Cj adjusted herself on the bed spreading her legs wide giving me an unobstructive view of her sweet p***y. I climb on the bed stop just at the juncture of her thighs laying my head down just smelling her sweet smell. “Are you sure? Cause once I start, I won’t stop till I mark you.” “Yes, I am sure.” She replied. I turned my head and started to lick her nice and slow. Slowly working her core until she was moaning grabbing my head and pushing her sweetness more into my mouth. Her leg started to shake, and I knew she was almost there. So, I stopped and positioned myself at her entrance. “Look at me little alpha. When I claim you, I want you to know you have been claimed by me.” Her eyes were half closed but they were still burrowing into my soul as she said. “Claim me baby I am yours,” at that I slowly eased myself into her. making sure she adjusted to my size. She was so tight fitting me like a glove, I started to pump in and out of her picking up the tempo when her moans started to egg me on. “Yess Bishop, yes baby right there.” Her nails raking my back leaving scratches that stung when my sweat hit them. It was fantastic, better than I could have ever dreamed of. I leaned in and started kissing her neck, her scent luring me to the spot I would mark her as mine. I felt her body go stiff as her leg started to shake as her orgasm hit her at full force, I was just about to sink my canines into her neck when I felt pain on my marking spot followed by pleasure so intense it caused me to c*m right then and there. My eyes felt like they rolled into the back of my head. I couldn’t focus on anything, my movements that were so slow calculated and fluid. Became erratic, a spasm locking my back as I grunted and groaned into Cj’s ear. I felt her hands rubbing my back, before I heard her voice coaxing me back to reality. Her tongue was licking my marking spot. The tingles were more intense than anything I ever felt, even more intense than when I was with Anna. I finally found myself lifting up from Cj praying I didn’t crush her with my weight when I came. I looked into her eyes and sassy as ever “she asked me what I was waiting for.” So, I started to pump in and out of her again this time taking my hand and playing with her already sensitive c**t. I got her worked up nice and good but before I took her over the edge I sinked my canines into her marking spot. She cried out my name as a gush of fluid burst from our joined bodies running down our legs and thoroughly drenching the bed underneath us. The bond snapped into place immediately. Our hearts beating in sync with one another. I felt complete and at peace for the first time in my life. I licked the spot sealing our connection the rolled off of Cj bringing her with me and cocooning her in my arms. “How are you my love” I mind linked her for the first time. “I feel fantastic baby thank you.” “No thank you for accepting me and making me the happiest wolf in the world right now.” No I really need to thank you for putting up with me and my insecurities” she replied. “You never have to thank me for looking out for your best interests. I will always love and support you no matter what.” Cj lifts up from her position in my arms and just looks at me with a funny expression on her face. “You love me?” “Well duh I have been falling head over heels in love with you for weeks now. I understand if you don’t feel the same way yet. I will wait for you.” “No that’s not it Bishop, I love you too, I finally realized that I loved you the day Nola interrupted us. That I wanted us, that I wanted to share not only my pack and life with you but my heart as well.” Then she said the words both me and Aries have been longing for from her since that first night. Since I stepped out of that damn SUV if I am being honest with myself. “I Alpha Christmas Joy Romero love and accept you as my Alpha, Bishop Miles Monroe” looking directly into her eyes I could see the love she had for me reflecting in their light grey depths. “And I Alpha Bishop Miles Monroe love and accept you as my Alpha, Christmas Joy Romero” I replied. We finally accepted the bond to each other, it felt so good. I leaned in and kissed Cj with all the pent-up passion I had for her these past weeks. She rolled me onto my back straddling me. It’s my turn now alpha.