17. Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Alex
I lead Elena through the dense Alaskan forest, our steps in sync as we navigate the familiar path. The scent of pine and wildflowers around us, and I smile at the memories that flood my mind. Except there is a strong pungent scent of Sitka spruce that reminds me that the invasion has reached even our clearing, the sanctuary where we’d escape the watchful eyes of our pack as teenagers.
As we step into the sunlit glade, Elena gasps, her hand tightening in mine. “Alex, it’s beautiful.”
I nod, my gaze drawn to the towering spruce tree at the center of the clearing. “Remember when we carved our initials into that tree?” I ask, pointing to the faded markings.
Elena laughs, a hint of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. “I can’t believe we did that. As a conservationist, I’ve learned how terrible it is for the tree.”
“We were young and in love,” I say, pulling her close. “We wanted to leave our mark, to make our love tangible.”
She leans into me, her head resting on my shoulder. “I understand the sentiment, but I wish we had found a less destructive way to express it.”
I press a kiss to her hair, inhaling her familiar scent. “We’ve grown since then, learned to appreciate the world around us in new ways.”
We stand in silence for a moment, the gentle rustling of leaves and distant birdsong filling the air. This place holds our memories—stolen kisses, whispered promises, dreams of a future together.
I can’t deny the desire to reclaim what was once ours. I lower my lips to hers, and she doesn’t resist, her mouth soft and yielding under mine.
I let out a low growl as our clothes hit the ground, the sound echoing through the clearing. Her body is lithe and curvy, a perfect blend of strength and grace. My fingers trace over her skin, each touch sending a jolt of electricity through me. I’m memorizing every curve and valley, every inch of her that I can reach. My bear is purring in approval, content with the sight before us. We’re both naked, both vulnerable, but there’s a sense of safety between us that I’ve never felt with anyone else. It’s as if we’ve found our place in each other’s lives, and nothing can shake that. As I continue to explore her body, I feel a sense of awe. Here she is, in my arms, as real and as beautiful as ever. It fills me with love. We’re meant to be together.
Elena moans as I trail kisses down her neck, teasing her sensitive spots with my tongue and teeth. Her scent fills my nostrils, an intoxicating blend of wildflowers and arousal. My cock throbs against her thigh, aching to be inside her heat.
With a growl of desire, I lift her up against the tree trunk where we carved our initials years ago and position myself at her entrance. She’s wet for me, ready and willing to accept all that I have to offer. Slowly, I push inside her tight channel, savoring the exquisite sensation of being connected to my mate once more.
Her nails dig into my back as she arches, urging me onward. “Faster,” she pants out between ragged breaths. “I need you...harder.”
I comply with a growl of pleasure, picking up the pace until our bodies are slapping together in a primal rhythm that echoes through the forest. Our moans mingle with the sounds of nature around us—a symphony of lust and longing that cannot be tamed.
Elena is on the the brink of coming, and my bear roars within me, demanding I claim Elena as mine once and for all. My teeth extend, and I can’t resist. With a growl of pure primal need, I bite down on her shoulder, my canines sinking into her soft skin.
Elena’s cry of ecstasy fills the air, her body convulsing around me as she climaxes. The tightening of her inner walls is almost my undoing, but I hold back, determined to draw out this moment as long as possible. I release my bite on her shoulder, the coppery tang of her blood intoxicating my senses.
I withdraw from her slick heat and settle her against the soft mossy ground. I spread her legs wide, admiring the sight before me—Elena, mine forever.
With a growl of primal lust, I plunge back into her depths, picking up where we left off. Her moans spur me onward, and I pound into her with renewed vigor. My bear roars in approval as our bodies come together again and again.
“Alex...oh god...I’m...I’m...”
Elena’s nails dig into my back, her teeth grazing my shoulder. With a growl of primal need, she bites down harder, her extended teeth sinking into my skin. The pain only heightens our shared ecstasy as we climax together in a white-hot explosion of passion.
With one final powerful thrust, I feel myself teetering on the edge of release. With a roar that shakes the very trees around us, I climax deep within Elena’s welcoming heat, our bond sealed forever by our mating bite and shared release
Our breaths come in ragged gasps as we cling to each other, our bodies still joined as one.
We stay locked in each other’s embrace, simply enjoying being together again after so long apart. The cold Alaskan air is no match for the heat between us.
As our breathing returns to normal, Elena pulls away and examines the bite mark on my shoulder—a perfect imprint of her teeth against my skin.
“I think that should settle who you belong to once and for all.”
I run a finger over the bite on her shoulder as completeness washes over me. I haven’t felt this connected to anything—well maybe ever, but definitely since leaving Alaska.
The bond is a physical presence. It’s as though our very souls wove an intricate tapestry that can never be unraveled.
Elena’s eyes meet mine, her icy blues swirling with wonder and desire. “I can feel it too,” she whispers, as if reading my mind. “It’s like we’re connected on a level I never knew existed.”
I nod, unable to find the words to describe the depth of emotion welling up inside me. Instead, I pull her closer, inhaling her heady mix of wildflowers and arousal that drives my bear wild with need.
As we lay there, our breathing returning to normal, I whisper the words I should have so many years ago, “I love you, Elena.”