Paige POV:
My eyes fluttered open and I was met with the calming scene of Nikolai's sleeping form. He is so handsome, and he is all mine. I smile at that thought. Memories of last night flood my head and I reach my hand up to touch my marking spot. To my surprise it was completely smooth. I wonder what it looks like.
Nikolai stirs and opens his eyes slowly. "Good morning my Luna." He says in his deep morning voice. "Good morning my Alpha." I smile up at him and he squeezes me lovingly. I scoot up and kiss him lightly. The sparks are stronger than ever and they dance through me.
"I say we skip the morning walk and do something else instead." He whispers huskily. The fire ignites in my belly and I can't deny him. "I think that's a great idea." I purr kissing him again but deeper this time.
We didn't leave our suite until it was time for lunch. Nikolai was giving me a piggyback since my legs were a bit shaky still. "So do you think I'll get a wolf?" I asked him as we rounded the corner to the dining hall. "I'm
pretty sure you will. It's more common to get one than not." He answered confidently.
"What do you think she would be like?" I asked curiously. "Probably, strong, kind and fiery." He said teasingly. "What if she isn't? What if she is meek and small?" I ask him a little teasing but a little serious. "Then we will protect you." Nikolai and Kaelen answered together. I could feel through the bond it was true and they would still love me.
"Good cause if not I would have to drown you." I teased and nipped his neck earning me a low growl. "Playful little mate." Kaelen chuckled. "You like it." I whisper seductively his ear with a giggle. He let out a growl full of desire. "I'll take you back to the suite if you keep it up." He chuckles. "Don't threaten me with a good time. But, can we eat first? I'm starving." I say as we enter the dining hall.
Everyone was already happily chatting away when we got to the table. "There you are! We missed you at breakfast." Natiri winked at me. "Yeah, what kept you?" Rose asked in a knowing tone smiling cheekily. "Oh you know pack business." Nikolai chuckled. "O.M.G!" Rose yelled making me jump. "You're marked!"
She pointed to the small gold and silver tattoo that decorated my marking spot. "Yep!" I grinned at her. "Also, you were right." I say drinking the coffee Omega Ryan had brought me. "Told you!" She said triumphantly. "Do I want to know what y'all are talking about about?" Keegan questioned her raising an eyebrow. We both just busted out laughing. "Okay now I'm a little worried too." Nikolai joked lightly and the whole table erupted into laughter.
After lunch Victor stole Nikolai, Keegan stole Rose, and Natiri when to do some more research. So, Michelle and I headed out to the garden. "So how does it feel?" She asked. "How does what feel?" I asked not understanding her question. "Being a marked and mated woman." She laughed. "Oh! It feels... Better than amazing." I sighed smelling a big white rose. I instantly regretted it though because a bug flew in my eye. I was jumping around and squealing.
Michelle didn't even help me! She just laughed so hard she was hunched over crying. After fighting for my life I finally got the bug out. "Michelle! What the heck! I'm your Luna you're supposed to protect me from killer bugs!" I teased laughing. She just cackled harder and pushed me. I scoff mockingly and roll my eyes. "The unmedicated gall." I laugh and push her back.
After a few more minutes of laughter and playful shoving we started walking calmly again. "So, now we get to plan your Luna/mating ceremony. It's kinda like a human wedding but better. You don't have to wear a stuffy white gown unless you want to!" She smiled brightly lacing her arm through mine. "I remember the Gamma ceremony for Rosalie. Is it like that? With the hand tying ritual and the blood link to receive the mind link ability?"
"Yes but yours will have an elder council member to officiate instead of just a pack elder." She answers. "Wait, what is the elder council?" I ask as we stop to sit on one of the bench swings. "The elder council is like parlement for all the worlds. Two members from each species sit on the council. They deal with peace treaties and criminal justice for the most heinous offenders." She said looking around after whispering the last part.
"Oh. Well will it be one of the were wolf elder council members?" I ask curiously. "No way to know for sure until they arrive. It could be vampire, werewolf, fae, witch/warlock, elf, etc..." she replied waiving her hand. "Oh well I can't wait then!" I said excitedly. "Yeah the elder council are all very nice when they visit unless it's due to a serious crime." She smiles. "Makes sense." I reply nodding my head. "So, why haven't you and Victor had any pups yet?" I ask sheepishly.
She just smiled and replied. " We wanted to have time together first. We wanted to travel and build memories of just the two of us." She paused. "But, we started trying about three months ago." She grins. I could help but smile happily. "That's awesome! Maybe you are already pregnant!" I said happily but not too loud in case she was keeping it quiet.
Her smile widened even further. "I hope so! I can't wait to be a mom and I know Victor will be the most amazing father to our pups!" She gushed. "Yes he will." I smiled at her.