Mate
Tacy POV
Leaning up against the car, all I could do was stare and think. Think of what he is holding in his hand.
“That doesn't look like what I thought it would be…” Pointing to the small, simple ring in his hand. Its gold band glitters against the sun.
“We can talk more about the ring later, princess.” Tom winks. Stepping away from me, I have a moment to breathe. I carefully watch him as he talks with Alpha Kade. The Alpha of my pack since I was a little kid. He knew my dad, or rather protected my dad. That’s how I got to be in this pack. And I guess he was protecting me too.
But now.
Things have changed as I’m now in charge of pack security. Basically reporting to either the Beta or Alpha Kade.
“Mate looks great!” I can feel Kira, my wolf, wagging her tail in the back of my mind. Last thing we need is a horny she-wolf to go into heat. I can see her drool while she stares at Toya tight ass, laughing with Alpha Kade.
“I am in heat, let me out!” Kira complains.
“Let me think about it…The answer is N.O.” I told her as I pushed her into the back of my mind.
Striding over, the two seem to be conspiring about something with the goofy smiles plastered across their faces.
“His majesty has some business to discuss with you. Privately.” Alpha Kade states. Tom the sneaky fox swiftly brushes past me and already has the car door opened for me. Standing like a gentleman, waiting for me to enter the four door car first.
Sitting on the leather seats, I make myself comfortable by the window for the long drive back to our pack from the airport. Harrisonburg is in the middle of nowhere.
Tom sits next to me in the middle. Joey, one of my co-workers/subordinates who also is a bit annoying drives us back to our pack land.
“Joey, please get us home ASAP.” I ask.
“No, it’s ok Joey. Take your time driving us back. Miss Jorgensen and I have a lot to discuss.” Tom states back matter of factly.
“Sure thing, your majesty,” I can see Joey’s smirk through the rearview mirror. Finding the button I need on the door, I send up the divider to create a somewhat private space for my chat.
Taking my hand in his, Tom begins to caress the top of my hand with his thumb. Once the divider clicks into place, the back of my hand begins to feel warm from kisses. Moving his lips around my hand, I can tell where this is going. Retrieving my hand back, I turn a bit with my seatbelt still on to face Tom.
“Look, you have some explaining to do. First, the whole arranged marriage thing. Then, you ghosting me. For six months you didn’t contact me. And now you show up with a promise ring? Thinking everything is going to be roses and rainbows. You think you can sweep me off my feet and that I’ll forgive you? Tom,...” Before I could continue, Tom silences me with his lustful kisses. His forceful tongue seeking a weak spot to enter between my lips. Pushing him away, I need to catch my breath.
“My turn…” Kira quickly switches places with me, over taking my human body. Watching what comes next from the back seat is like watching a tv show. Except up close and personal. Somehow the seat belt that restrained me is now unbuckled. Kira straddles us on top of Tom.
“I need more from you if you want me to forgive you.” Kira teases. Twisting our hips in a circular dance, teasing his soldier to come out to play.
“Just for the record, princess. You didn’t contact me either.” The truth Tom says hit through my heart like a dagger.
“Then, I suppose we need to forgive each other…” Our kisses continued.
His hands found their way to unbutton my shirt, each one taking its time to peel each piece of my clothing off. Once each piece was shed, I needed a minute to remember this moment. Sitting on his lap, Kira and I leaned back to soak in his neatly pressed uniform before it became wrinkled from the car ride. The cool air against my skin did nothing to calm Kira’s heat. It only irritated us even more. Noticing my need, Tom pulls us closer to him, trailing his kiss marks along my neck. Running my hands through his gorgeous dark hair, my bra slips off, flying somewhere in the car. Kneeling up on the seat, I can look down at him. Pinning his kisses against the back of the seat. I snake my long legs out of my suit pants.
“Red lace panties, huh?” Tom teases. Holding my booty with one hand, and kneeding my boobies with the other, I could only nod in return.
“Mhm.”
Hoisting me back to my seat next to him, Tom makes quick work of stripping the rest of his uniform. I can’t stand it anymore. Shifting from my seat to the floor. Kneeling down on the floor in front of him, I found one of my favorite things about Tom. I unbuckle his belt, unzipping his pants, tugging his boxers away, to discover his large extension only getting larger. Tasting his skin again, I looked up to check his expressions. I needed to see if I had him under my spell.
“Tacy,” Tom groans, leaning his head back in ecstasy. Bobbing back and forth, I wrap my tongue underneath his c**k, swirling it around as I take him in closer to the back of my throat.
“Princess…” Tom moans, pulling my head away. Lifting me back on top of him, he rips my panities to find my one entrance that only he has felt. While slipping inside of me, our mouths dance while our tongues tango. Lifting my booty up and down, riding him like a bull from the county fair.
Our growls of gratification send us into overdrive, instead of making love, it becomes pure lust. Turning me to face the rear window, Tom pounds his way into me from behind. Hitting each sensitive spot. Making my body beg for more. Holding my hips firmly with each thrust, I notice the car behind us is Alpha Kade’s. With Tom’s younger sister, Natalie sitting next to him in the front seat. Placing my head down on the headrest of the seat to hide from them and muffle my moans. Tom seems to pay no mind if we have an audience as he continues to thrust inside of me.
Feeling my core tighten, I need the release. No. I demand release. I push Tom back with my booty to lower my head down so as not to be seen. My grip on the headrest tightens as I ride him until I finally hit the addicting wave of foggy stars.
“Your absolutely addicting princess,” Tom grunts, pulsating inside of me with his release.
“This is only the beginning,” Tom whispers, catching his breath.
“I know…” Motioning with my finger to have him give me more.
***
A few days later….
The bright sun filtered through the trees in the forest lighting our vision of the practice area near our packhouse. A bunch of the guys practice their fighting skills, others are coaching the younger ones. The boys sweat through their shirts, some of them with no shirts as they spare each other. Tom and his elder brother Terry are also soaked through their shirts making it easy to see their defined muscles underneath.
“Who’s that guy?” Hannah asked me. She is one of my closest friends and coworkers with private security. She and I were close friends before my dad died too. I just shut everyone out after the incident. Once I returned home from Japan, Hannah and Claire reached out to me, and the three of us spent time re-establishing our friendship.
“Which guy?” Claire looked puzzled at Hannah.
“That one. He’s taking his white shirt off.” Hannah pointed at who she was talking about.
Walking towards us, the god-like man places his shirt down nearby. Striding towards us with his water bottle, a beautiful bright smile over his gorgeous face. His countenance is calm and confident.
“I didn’t know you ladies would be out to watch us practice. I hope I’m not making anyone uncomfortable if I take my shirt off?” He asked us.
Sitting on a bench, the three of us just shook our heads in response.
“Oh, girl! Look at that tall drink of water! He is not making anyone uncomfortable. I can’t wait to trace my hands all over his defined body tonight. When can I mark him?!” Kira, my wolf whined at me.
“Would you like to practice with us, princess?” Tom asked me with a mischievous grin.
“Are you ready to get your butt handed to you?” Kira took over, challenging our mate.
A light chuckle rumbled from Tom as he extended his hand out to help me stand up from the bench.
Lucky me, I’m in my usual workout wear of my AC/DC tank and gray yoga pants.
Taking our defensive stances, I try to remember what it was like to spare with Tom. His dark hair swished to the side, his lean muscles look larger than I remember from last year.
“No yoki powers, only brute strength. Ready?” Terry looks at Tom then at me. We both nod, ready to show off all we have learned since the last time we spared with each other.
The sound of a whistle could be heard. Bracing ourselves, Kira and I bolt forward aiming to fake a punch to Tom’s beautiful face, while placing our other hand into position to uppercut into his side.
Tom somehow reads what I want to do. He dodges my first fake hit and blocks my next punch. Our hits against each other seem to echo around us as we punch and block each other. Sweat flies from our brows as a spin and turns to avoid being hit. A smart, small grin spreads over his lips.
“He knows something we don’t. Let’s use our yoki, Tacy, we can win.” Kira, my anxious wolf wanting to end this match quickly.
“We can win, but we aren’t cheating,” I told her. Then I quickly explained my plan on how best we can win.
My smile soon matched his.
Darting our hands into quick hits, he countered with his own. I allowed him to hit my stomach, although it felt more like a tickle. Holding onto my stomach, I pretended it hurt, falling onto the ground, faking the pain.
The worried look on Tom’s face is priceless.
“Sunshine, are you ok?” Tom asks concern emanating from his gorgeous dark eyes. He gently places his hand on my arm, hoping to help me stand up.
“Where does it hurt? Let me call a doctor. Hang in there, princess.” Tom continues to try to comfort me.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, I swiftly move my arm out of his loose grip. In one quick movement, I maneuver around him, restraining his arm behind him.
“That’s not fair princess, now you're playing dirty,” Tom said, looking over his shoulder back at me.
I suddenly feel a small static shock against my hand forcing me to release my hold on Tom.
“Hey, no yoki!” I growl at him. His “innocent” grin is evident with his hands held up, acting innocent.
“Yoyo taught me that one, princess. Besides, all is fair in love and war.” Tom said as we circled each other again.
Furrowing my eyes to watch his tricky movements, I found an opening on his left. Darting towards him, I focused a small part of my yoki into my hand. Dodging my hit, he aimed to hit me in the arm. Twisting my body to avoid being hit, I pushed my yoki away from my hand at his torso. Flying back in the air, Tom landed on his back with a grunt near some trees, tearing parts of clothes. Walking towards him, he instantly vanished somehow. The next thing I knew, he pinned me up against a tree. Struggling out of his tight grip, I’m not going to let him win. Radiating more yoki towards his hands, I could feel him trying to negate mine. Glaring into his mesmerizing eyes, there was only one way to get out of this unfortunate situation. To his surprise, I locked my lips with his. Allowing our tongues to continue our battle until I could feel his grip loosen. As my hand became free, I turned the tide of our spare match, pinning him up against the tree with my yoki.
“Now that’s not fair, princess.” Tom pouted. Clearly unable to go anywhere.
“What is it that you said earlier? Ah, yes. All is fair in love and war?” I teased. His addicting kisses made me crave for more. Pecking lips again, I couldn’t get enough.
“Hey, you two! No PDA!” Claire yelled at us.
“You may have won this round, princess. But not next time.” Relaxing my yoki, I let go of Tom.
Halting in our tracks, Tom and I look at each other. Birds flew overhead, chirping with their retreat. Summoning up our yoki, we waited for a few minutes. Then nothing.
“Well, that was anticlimactic.” I said. We laughed at our own paranoia.
“You were scared, sunshine. It’s ok. I’m here.” Tom jokes, gently pushing me in the arm.
“I was not.” I said, and pushed him back.
Roars and growls shook the forest we were in. Thunder pounded towards us. A fist lands directly punching Tom in the face.
“You shouldn’t be bullying others! Especially girls!” This mysterious guy growls threateningly at Tom. His tall, big build suggests that he could be an Alpha. Or an enforcer. Or a dragon, but they are usually in Europe. Or a small guy wearing a costume to make himself look bigger.
Standing in between us, Tom and I sneak a glance at each other. We both shrug our shoulders, silently talking to each other. “I don’t know who this weirdo is, do you?”…”Nope.”
Before I could blink my eyes, the new party pooper charged again at Tom. This time, Tom was ready for him. Side stepping as a fist barely misses his face again. I could see the yoki in Tom’s hands as he grabbed the arm and tossed the guy like a sack of potatoes. Landing on his feet and hands, the guy shifted. His wolf was well over 6 feet high. Gray, thick fur swayed in the wind. The golden eyes seemed sad, as if the wolf didn’t want to fight us. Or rather, fight Tom.
“Um…” Tom steps back towards me. We both have a puzzled look on our faces.
“How is it that his wolf is, well… this and your wolf is, well…normal?” Tom whispers, gesturing to the giant beast in front of us.
Barking, howling and of course, more growling.
“I need you to be safe, princess.” Tom braces himself for another charge. “Run, …find the others.” He nods in the direction towards our friends.
“I’m not leaving without you.” Standing next to him in a fighting position. I’m not going to allow him to do this alone.
“Yes, you are.” Summoning a portal behind us, Tom pushes me through. Staggering with loose footing, I see the guy in his wolf form charging relentlessly towards Tom.
“If there is one thing I want you to know, it’s that I…” Tom states. With a sharp zap, the portal closes in front of me.
“Tom!” I can’t believe him.
“We need to help mate.” Kira, paced in the back of mind clearly concerned for Tom’s safety.
Holding my arms together, I squat into a fetal position. Struggling to hold back my tears. Rocking back and forth, I bury my head in my body.
“Tacy, where’s my brother?” Terry asks.
“Tacy, is everything ok?” Hannah gently places her hand on my arm.
The forest trembled beneath our feet. Roars of anger could be heard from where I was with Tom.
“Tom…” Terry seemed distant for a second. “I’m not waiting around for him to …” Just as he was about to finish. Pounding paws grew louder as it drew closer.
The giant gray wolf halted his running pace, rearing his body as if he was a horse. Looking up, Tom sits on the neck of the wolf, like the king he is. His confidant grin only makes me shake my head.
Laying down, the wolf allows Tom to dismount. Patting the wolf as if it was a dog.
“What happened?” Terry quickly asks his brother.
“Who is this?” Hannah points to the wolf.
***
Walking down the staircase with my friends, my red dress flutters with each step I take. My heels click and clack against the marble floor. Everyone from the pack has gathered to meet Tom and his family. It’s not very often that we get visitors. Especially international visitors. Among the crowd that greets me at the foot of the staircase, I can smell him. The most wonderful, peaceful smell.
I turn to the source of the smell and our eyes meet. I can’t help but smile at him. He looks so handsome in his suit. His black hair is slicked back and his dark eyes piercing. As I walk toward him, I can feel everyone’s eyes on me. I can feel their envy and jealousy. But I don’t care. All I care about is him.
He opens his arms and I walk into them. He hugs me tightly and lifts me off my feet. I giggle as he spins me around. When he puts me down, he kisses me gently on the lips. I can feel the love and passion between us. It’s electric.
Suddenly, I hear someone clearing their throat loudly. I pull away from him and turn to see Tom’s assistant, Kerry, standing there with a disapproving look on his face.
I blush and look down at the ground, feeling embarrassed. I know that we shouldn’t be publically displaying our affection like this but I can’t help it. I love him and I want everyone to know it.
"Tacy, it is inappropriate for you to be kissing his majesty in public like this," Kerry scolds me. "You are a lady and should act like one."
"Kerry, we are in America. Not Japan. We do as the natives do. And public display of affection is accepted here. Besides, I am proud to stand next to Tacy. She saved Japan, didn't she?" Tom countered.
“You look ravishing tonight, princess.” Placed a kiss on the back of my hand. Our eyes never wavered from each other.
“Alright you two love birds, let's get this party started!” Joey hollars. Our pack that has gathered to celebrate Tom and his family arriving, shouts with howls and barks.
“I’m sorry for all of this.” I can feel my cheeks turn red from embarrassment. I can’t believe how noisy they are. Well.. actually I can. I guess I got so used to how quiet things were back in Japan that I forgot how noisy packs in America can be.
Holding my arm in his, we take our time meeting everyone in attendance. I introduce him to all the ranking wolves. His charm and charisma for bull shitting keep them happy. Finally taking him outside, I notice his younger brother Yoyo talking to Natalie. Their younger sister, by the Taco truck we ordered. It’s difficult to have humans come and cater a party. Especially for wolves. Thank goodness that the taco truck we requested is owned by some sisters who happen to be witches.
“Oh, let me introduce you to someone.” I take the lead, walking us arm in arm towards a small group of werewolves.
“Mom, I’d like you to meet someone.” Rubbing Tom’s arm with my free hand.
My mom’s attention goes directly to Tom.
“I’m Tom Miyamori. It’s nice to meet you, ma’am.” He extends his right hand for a handshake. Unfortunately, my mom’s hand reciprocates like a dead fish.
“It’s nice to meet you too,...ah, this is Regean. He is accompanying me tonight.”
My mom pulls Regean closer to her, wrapping her arm possessively around his. He looks like he just finished high school. I’ve never seen or heard of this guy before.
“Kira”
“Yep, what’s up?”
“Have you heard of this guy before?”
“Nope.”
“One word answers, seriously?”
“I’m too distracted by our mate. Look at him. He even shaved. I can’t wait for his morning scruff to appear tomorrow after we lick him up and down…”
“Ok, way too much information right now,”
I push Kira, my wolf to the nether regions of my mind.
Tom seems to enjoy his conversation with mom and Regean. Whoever Regean is. I’ll find out more about him later when I have time to Google him.
Right now, I want to enjoy our first official date.
After we finish introductions, we make our way toward the open bar that’s been set up. I get us each a glass of whiskey on the rocks. Tom loves his whiskey neat but I prefer mine with a little ice to cool it down. We find a spot near the edge of the pack house on a balcony, away from all the noise and commotion. The only sound we can hear is the wind rustling the trees in the distance.
“I love your family,” he says, as he takes a sip of his drink. “They are very kind and hospitable.”
“Yeah, they are great.
I’m glad you like them.” I take a small sip of my drink, savoring the smooth taste as it slides down my throat.
We sit in comfortable silence, enjoying each other’s company and the view of the pack house grounds. The party is in full swing and there are people everywhere. I can see Yoyo talking to Natalie by the food table and everyone is laughing near the bonfire. It feels good to be home surrounded by family and friends.
After a while, we head back inside to mingle with the other guests. Tom is pulled away by some of the men to talk business. I end up talking to mom and Regean about recent unimportant invents in celebrities' lives. Something about England or Mexico. I don't know, I wasn't really paying attention.
Tom saves me after a few minutes, placing his hand on my lower back.
"Ready to get out of here?" He whispers in my ear.
“Ah, Tom. Tacy. I’m glad I found you. Let me introduce you to Alpha Liam of the Blue Moon Pack.” Alpha Kade gestures to an overly muscular man.
“Mate!” Alpha Liam shouts, pulling me away from Toya. Both of us have puzzled looks on our faces.