Chapter Eleven
Thomas
“My heat is coming on.” I put my wineglass down on the dining table and gave Isaac my full attention, watching for his reaction. “And I want you to claim me during it.”
“I was wondering why you hadn’t had a mating heat yet. I thought most shifters are forced into one as soon as they met their mate.” Isaac furrowed his brows and looked down at the glowing tattoo on his arm. “I know you’re my fated mate so I figured there had to be another reason you hadn’t yet.”
Good. I loved that there was a dragon on my mate’s skin. It was like my mark was already on him.
“I was born with a special gift to control when I get my heats. It’s pretty useful for when I am working long shifts or have to help my sister with the kids and can’t be bothered with taking a few days off to cater to my carnal needs.
” I shrugged and took a bite of the steak on my plate.
“I just made sure to focus some energy on holding off my mating heat until I was sure that you were worth it.”
“And now you know I am?”
“I think I always knew you were. After all, Fate picked you for me.” I took a deep breath and admitted the truth.
“I was just scared and needed time to get my heart, mind, and soul all in sync with the idea of mating. Make myself see that I don’t have to decide the same things as my sister.
I admit waiting wasn’t very fair to you—”
“Stop.” Isaac held up his hand. “It was what you needed and therefore it was the right choice for us. I didn’t mind taking our time. I’m happy you had the chance to get to know me without the stress of a mating heat forcing us to move faster than you were comfortable with.”
“But now I want us to complete the bond. I’m ready to admit that we can make the choices right for us. I know you won’t make me give up my dreams or career.”
“Never.” Isaac shook his head. “You get to decide your fate in this relationship. We can make decisions together, but I will never force you to give up on the things you love and feel compelled to do.”
“Then, once my heat hits, let’s complete our bond.” I smiled. “If I am right, it can start anytime in the next couple days. I stopped the block a couple days ago when I was sure I was ready to make it official.”
“Do you want to use protection, or let Fate decide if it’s time to start a family?” Isaac licked his lips, and I was jealous of his tongue for a moment. “Are you ready for babies?”
“I am willing to leave it in Fate’s hands.” I had already debated this question myself the last few days and was surprised at first that I hoped we would get pregnant right away. “I would feel lucky to have a dragonette or bear cub with you.”
“Me too.” Isaac shifted closer to me at the table, so we were right beside one another. “I can’t wait to see little minis running around. I love being an uncle, but I want to see our babies.”
“Well then, we should probably tell our family and friends about our mating.” I pulled out my phone. “Do you want to tell Charlie, or should I message Jamie? I think only one of us needs to send them the message since they will tell each other anyway.”
“I’ll message Charlie. You can message your family.” Isaac typed into his phone, and I took a moment to just stare at the gorgeousness of my mate.
“I’ll message my family.” I pulled up my family group chat and shared the news. I laughed when most of my family just sent back a reply basically saying finally.
“Here. Read the message from Charlie.” Isaac showed me the text exchange.
Isaac: Thomas is my mate.
Charlie: I figured it was something like that. Thanks for telling me though.
Charlie: Need to talk?
Isaac: Nah. I need to claim mine before he changes his mind.
Isaac: Enjoy date night with your mate.
Charlie: You too.
“So, you ready to claim me?” I quirked a brow at my mate.
“If you’re sure that’s what you want—” Isaac stood and pulled me up from my chair. “Let’s go to your bedroom. I’ll clean this all up later.”
Isaac lifted me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist. I took this opportunity to cover his neck in kisses and little nibbles.
His skin was salty and yet sweet, and I was dying to taste more of it.
The walk to the bedroom wasn’t long enough, yet too long.
I wanted to feel his body on top of mine and to feel his lips on each part of my skin.
My body was burning up, and I craved to feel him deep inside me, thrusting and pulling moans from me.
“Fuck. I think my heat started,” I mumbled into his neck.
“I can smell your scent getting richer. Luckily we already discussed everything we needed to.” Isaac laid me gently on the bed and hovered over my body. “Do you want it fast or slow this first time?”
“Fast.” I reached behind his neck and pulled him down so our lips touched. “I want to feel you inside me.”
“Then we better strip these clothes off so I can do as you wish.” Isaac unbuttoned my shirt, trailing kisses down my exposed chest.
My pants went next, with a soft caress to my ass as he pulled them down. Once I was bare, Isaac made quick work of his own clothing and was soon back on the bed with me, rubbing his erect cock against my throbbing one.
“Please,” I begged my mate, because all I could think of was the need I had for my alpha to claim me. “Bury your cock deep inside and mark me as yours.”
“I will, my love.” Isaac trailed his hand down my body and adjusted our positions so he could reach my hole while still attacking my neck with small nips. “Let me make sure you’re ready for me.”
The stretch felt amazing, even with a brief sting. My slick eased the process, and soon Isaac’s cock head was breaching my entrance and forcing me to bite back a moan of pleasure. I finally had my alpha inside.
“Is it too much?” Isaac whispered in my ear. “I can pull out and stretch you more.”
“Don’t you dare.” I bit his neck and pulled his ass closer so that he went even deeper. “I want you to make me see stars.”
“I can do that.”
Isaac thrusted and I matched his rhythm. Each movement drove me closer to climax. I needed this first time to be fast and raw; we could do gentle and slow another time. I felt my bear urging me to claim him as ours. As I reached the peak, I arched my neck to allow Isaac to mark me as his mate.
The pinch of his teeth was quickly washed away by a current of energy that the fated mate bond allowed between us.
I stretched and pierced my mate’s skin, letting the connection between us fully form and stabilize as Fate meant for it to.
I sent my energy back to him, along with all my thoughts and feelings.
I was treated to his memories, current emotions of contentment and excitement, and a special message from my mate.
A scene meant just for me. A universe of stars.