Chapter 36: Chapter 36

Alpha Emerald black

My eyes snapped open, the first thing that came to my sight was the night sky, which was able to escape and pass through the trees. Stars light the sky like snowflakes scattered around the dark canvas, yet still like a picture frame.

I smiled, it was a promise of life in the darkness, a sense of warmth springing from the coldness I had in my life.

I wasn't too fond of the night sky but right beside my mate I loved it.

It was such a welcoming sight, appearing like magic and disappearing, promising to appear again.

I peeked at Rain from under my lashes and admired him, the light of the moon reflecting onto his face giving me the perfect view.

I blushed a little as I thought about their previous activity. It was the best night of my life a night to surely remember. He was rough like a werewolf, yet gentle and passionate like a caring lover and I couldn't wait to bear his mark proudly on my neck.

The heat was over, so my hormones were back to normal, thankfully because the pain had been unbearable.

I glanced at Rain, his hair was messy but not in a bad way, in the sexy bed hair way. He had long eyelashes that framed his chiseled face.

I gazed at his lips hoping I would get a good morning kiss, his kisses always made me feel so weak and I loved it, I love him.

I laid down beside him, admiring the sky, then felt his gaze on me showing he was awake.

"You so beautiful Emerald, and I can get used to this every day, you know waking up in your arms." He said and I blushed at his words and turn to hide my face on his broad chest.

"You are beautiful too," I mumble back into his chest. It felt nice being in my mate's arms.

"You mean I'm beautiful." I could feel him smirking.

"Yeah, you are the most beautiful man in the world. "I said smiling ear to ear. I swear I have never been this happy in my life.

"Thanks, baby but I think I prefer the term handsome." He said making me laugh and turn to the other side.

"Emerald." My mate called me with all seriousness in his voice.

I stiffened at the sound of my name. I felt his chest press against my back. His hands gripped the side of me as his nose nuzzled the crook of my neck.

"I want to mark you," he groaned throatily and licked the spot where he would mark me.

I would have fallen if I was standing when I heard those words, thankfully I wasn't.

He just saved me the trouble of making a fool out of myself, because I wanted to ask him myself and it was like he had read my mind.

I turned around and wrapped my hands around his neck.

"Good because I was going to ask you to that anyway," I said smiling at him.

He chuckled and leaned his forehead against mine, his gray eyes shining in the sunlight that poured through the trees that couldn't fully cover us.

I wasn't much of an emotional reader, but there was no denying the adoration on his face. The mate bond was sending similar emotions through my body, conveying a message that both of us weren't exactly ready for but was nice to feel.

"I still have a lot of making up to do, you know for being a first-class asshole and not treating you right," he whispered, pecking my lips. A soft smile spread across my face and I pulled him closer.

"You can start by marking me. "He looked between my eyes as if seeking permission to mark me.

I rolled my eyes and pressed my lips against his softly, my lips curled back up into a smile as he responded immediately.

I wanted his mark not because I wanted to live but because I need him in my life. I can't see myself leaving without him anywhere.

With a quiet growl, he took over the kiss and devoured my mouth hungrily laying on top of me but his whole weight was not fully on me to crush me, making me breathless at the sensation. It was hard to concentrate on breathing when he was kissing me like there was no tomorrow like he couldn't live without me like he also couldn't live without me.

I bit his lip softly and slipped my tongue into his mouth as soon as his lips parted. He let out a quiet moan and placed his hands on my hips as our tongues tangled with one another.

Once I started feeling light-headed and ready to pass out, I pulled my lips off of his and panted heavily. He took this chance to trail kisses down my neck. I let out a quiet moan as he nibbled and sucked on my skin, clearly leaving small marks on my neck for everyone to see.

"You know," I mumbled, "When I said mark me, you know I meant it right" His lips curved into a grin against my neck, " I know baby, but I don't want to rush, I want it to feel special, so when my mark is on you everyone will know you are mine. "

Before I could reply, he started licking his favorite spot carefully. I knew right then and there, he was getting ready to mark me.

However, he took his sweet time sucking and kissing the area and made me restless with anticipation.

"You're taking too long," I growled, yanked him closer by his skin since he wasn't wearing any shirt and we were both naked so I felt every bit of his hard body press against mine.

He chuckled, "I'm just prepping you."

"I'm not a turkey that needs prepping, Rain. “He clucked his tongue, "Patience is a virtue." "And me when you have lived a life as horrible as mine trust me patient wouldn't be in your dictionary anymore." He nipped my skin, making me jump a little in surprise.

"Careful, my little mate."

"Rain!"

I felt him smirk a little before his fangs finally grazed my skin. I licked my lips nervously and pulled him ever closer if that was even possible, chest to chest.

Then, he sunk his teeth into my neck hard. Marking me as his.

If I had to use two words to describe marking, it would be 'painful pleasure’. When Rain fangs dug into my neck, my eyes welled with tears from the pain, but once he stopped, all I felt was pleasure coursing through my veins.

The mate bond that had clicked between us when we first met felt a thousand times stronger. Every emotion that he was experiencing at that moment traveled through the bond and overwhelmed my senses.

Happiness. Adoration. Relief. Bliss. Tears filled my eyes once again, but I knew that this time it was because I was overwhelmed by this bond and in a good way. The feeling of knowing that someone cared about you more than they cared about themselves was heartwarming. It made you feel like you could do anything with this person by your side.

I let out a shaky breath as Rain pulled his fangs out and licked the mark carefully. When he pulled back, our eyes met and he cupped my cheeks gently. I was almost breathless by the intensity of his stare. He seemed to be memorizing every feature of my face and the look in his eyes as he did so made me want to shiver. They were dark with desire but glowed with fondness.

"C-can I mark you now?" I whispered, afraid to break the atmosphere. I wasn't sure if he saw me as an equal and I didn't want to ask.

A broad smile formed on his face and he pulled me back in for a passionate kiss. As our lips crashed together, he pushed the bowl behind me aside and placed me on the counter so I had easier access to his neck.

I pulled my lips off of his despite his protests and kissed his jawline softly. A thought crossed my mind and my lips twitched into a small smirk at my new plan. My lips barely grazed his earlobe, my breath tickling his skin, causing small goosebumps to appear. I ran my lips down his neck and trailed my hand down to his abdomen, making him tense up.

"Emerald" he growled lowly, warning me not to tease him. I hummed and kissed the crook of his neck. A small shudder traveled through his body, and I could tell he was getting impatient.

My fangs grazed his neck before I finally bit into him, warmth rushing through my body at the feeling. His hands tightened around my waist as he buried his face in my shoulder and let out a quiet moan. I pulled back and studied the bloody mark carefully. It didn't look like much now, but after it healed, there would be a clear image. I licked the blood away and pulled away. He leaned his forehead against mine and smiled softly.

He was mine and I was his and not even death could run this moment.

"And Why do we like going down and dirty in the Forest, it’s like our thing." Rain said spoiling the moment between us.

An asshole is always an asshole.