Chapter 19: Chapter 19

KYA

Dec is pacing in the hospital, his shoulder and leg still bleeding. “Dec. Sit down, please. It’s killing me watching you bleed.”

He looks over his shoulder. “I’m okay, baby.”

I growl deeply. “Declan Redd. Sit your ass down, now.” He turns to look at me. He smirks, but gradually sits in the chair. I kneel beside him and place my hand over his tattooed leg. I close my eyes and release my energy.

After I feel the blood stop, I stand up to heal his shoulder. The gash is almost at his neck, this was definitely a close one. I place my hands on the wound. His hands go to my waist, holding me in front of him.

I look into his silver eyes; they soften as he looks back into mine. He slowly smiles. I close my eyes and release my energy. The blood stops flowing and I let go. I know he’s not completely healed, but his body will handle the rest pretty quickly.

Damon, who has been watching all of this, shakes his head. “I have never seen anything like that. Kya, you’re amazing. You and your dad. When you said you are a natural healer, I had no idea. That is so cool.”

I smile as Dec pulls me onto his lap. “Thanks, Damon.”

Dad walks out of the room Leon is resting in. “He’s going to be just fine in a few days.” He looks everyone over from head to toe. “You’re all good to go.”

Dec stands up and shakes my dad’s hand. “Thanks, Doc.”

Dad nods and wraps his arms around my shoulders. “Good work tonight, Cricket.” He kisses my head. I look at Dad, Damon, Chase, Ashley, Bruno, and Dec. They’re all beaming at me with pride.

My face warms up; I’m sure I’m blushing.

I’ve used a lot of my energy and I’m tired. Dec knows that healing takes a lot of energy. He kisses my head. “Let’s go home, baby.” I look up and nod.

Dec, Damon, and I head home. I get a towel for Damon, then head into my room. Dec is already in the shower. I bite my lip, then slip in behind him.

He looks over his shoulder surprised to see me. He turns around and wraps his arms around me. I grip his waist and lean into his chest. I close my eyes and exhale.

“That was so scary. I nearly had a heart attack seeing those rogues attacking you,” I whisper.

He holds me tighter. “I’m sorry for putting you in danger. That one went after you, and I lost it.”

I look up into his face. “I’m glad I was there to heal you. You didn’t see how bad it was.”

He kisses the top of my head. “I’m sorry for scaring you, love.” I look at the now-healing wound on his abdomen. I place my hand on it and close my eyes.

Dec takes my hand. “No, baby. You’ve done enough. I don’t want you passing out. I’ll heal.” I close my eyes and exhale while playing with the line of hair running from his belly button downward.

We wash, then lie down in bed. We face each other and just look into one another’s eyes. Eventually mine get heavy and I can no longer keep them open.

***

I wake up to my phone buzzing. I check the ID, but it’s a blocked number. I dismiss the call, then relax back into Dec’s arms. I smile and kiss his hand. His breath changes, but evens back out.

I slip out of bed, dress, then head down the stairs. I turn on the coffee pot and begin cooking breakfast for everyone. Bianca is the first to come down. “Morning,” I greet her. I smile and grab her a cup of coffee.

“Hey. What happened last night? Finn said he had to take over for someone.”

I put creamer in my cup, then set a few plates on the table. “We had rogues. I had to go help my dad heal everyone. It was pretty bad.” I set out the food.

“~Dec. I made breakfast. Would you like me to bring you some?~”

His voice in the mind-link is tired when he replies. “~I’ll be down. Thanks, baby~.”

Damon comes down the stairs and pulls up a seat. Bianca notices fading wounds on Damon’s arm. “Damon, what happened?”

He looks at his arm and shrugs. “Rogues. I was with Dec when his guards called for help. He let me come. Good thing too, there were like ten of them.” I set a mug in front of Damon. “Thanks, Kya.”

Dec comes down the stairs and grabs a coffee. “Damon. Come stand up to me,” he says. Bianca and I give each other a look that says, ~what the hell~.

Damon steps up to Dec. He’s shorter than Dec by a good four inches. They stare each other down.

I feel Dec let out some of his strength. Damon responds by letting out some of his own strength. Dec pushes more. Damon lets his head drop and steps back. Dec smirks.

“You had more power last night when you were mad. I know it’s in there. You need to remember that feeling and figure out how to tap into it while staying in control of your emotions.”

Dec sits next to me and pulls my chair closer so he can rest his arm on the back of my seat. My phone buzzes. Again, the ID is blocked. I decline the call, then eat breakfast.

We all clean up, then make our way to the pack house. Dec and Damon go into Dec’s office with Bruno, Chase, and Alpha Troy. I introduce Bianca to Miss Regina. “Bianca is Finn’s mate.”

Regina smiles. “Congratulations. Finn is a sweet boy. He’s one of my favorites.” She turns to me and takes my hand. “Now, this one. When do I finally get to call you my daughter-in-law?” My face heats up and I awkwardly bite my lip.

Lily comes into the kitchen. “Miss Regina. Little Christy can’t find her baby doll and she’s throwing a tantrum, and Finn hasn’t made it in yet.” I relax at the save. Miss Regina gets up to help Lily.

Bianca gives Finn a call. “He’s on his way,” she tells us with a smile.

Natalie comes into the kitchen. “Hi Luna. Is Alpha Redd here too?”

I give her a “mm-hmm” as I look her over. “Are you ready to start honing your ability?”

She smiles brightly. “Oh, really? We’re starting already?”

I nod. “Yep. We’re going to the hospital to meet my dad. He’s the pack doctor.”

Finn enters the kitchen and pulls Bianca up from her chair. She giggles, then kisses her mate. Natalie looks at them with stars in her eyes. “Aw... you two are such a cute couple.”

Finn ruffles Natalie’s hair. “That’s because you’re a girly hopeless romantic.” Natalie runs her fingers through her long blond hair, straightening the mess Finn just made.

Bianca grabs my attention as I’m about to head out the door. “I’m going to stay here and help Finn with the pups. You two go ahead to the hospital. I’ll be leaving with Damon later on.”

I walk back to give her a hug. “I won’t see you before you leave. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

She nods with a smile. “Thank you for having us.”

I give Finn a side-glance. “You’re welcome any time. I know you’ll be missing your mate,” I reply Bianca.

I drive myself and Natalie to the hospital in Dec's truck. My dad is making his rounds. “Hi, Cricket,” he greets me as he wraps a splint around a pup’s arm.

“Why isn’t he healing that pup?” Natalie asks beside me.

Dad gives her a charming smile. My dad is handsome with his salt and pepper hair and green eyes. “Because as a healer, we use our own energy. If I healed everyone, I would never be able to get out of bed.

“We heal enough to keep people from dying or to get them through severe pain. Our bodies heal fast compared to humans, so we let our bodies do the rest of the work. It’s a hard lesson to learn because we have a natural desire to help everyone.” Natalie becomes thoughtful.

My phone buzzes in my pocket. I’m really starting to get tired of these calls. I step aside to answer it, even though it’s a blocked ID. “Hello?”

No one answers, but I can hear breathing. “I know you’re there; I can hear you. What do you want?” There is no reply. “Stop calling me, whoever you are.” I hang up and rejoin my dad and Natalie.

Dad has his hand over Natalie’s as they stand across from each other. “Go ahead and release your energy.” I smile remembering my dad teaching me how to use my power at will.

Natalie bites down on her lip and scrunches her eyes tight. A spark leaves her hand, but it quickly dies out. “Very good, now I want you to close your eyes and feel what I do,” my dad says.

She closes her eyes. Dad releases his power and his white light seeps into her hand. She gasps and opens her eyes.

Natalie looks at her hand. “Who taught you, Dr. Mason?”

Dad leads us to the next room. “My great granddad. He was a natural as well. It skipped my mom and her dad. I think it’s in our blood, but it’s not every generation.”

Natalie nods. “My family didn’t know anything about it. They thought I was a witch. They were afraid of me. I was never able to control it.”

Dad gives her a comforting smile. “I think we’re chosen by the Moon Goddess herself. Kya and I will help you learn control.”

Natalie looks to me, I give her a nod. “Absolutely.”

After an hour of practice, Natalie is exhausted. My dad is just fine because he’s used to healing. I take her back to the pack house so she can rest.

Bianca and Damon have already left to go back to their pack. I go home and begin unpacking my bag. I finish, then sit out on the porch swing—my porch swing. I smile as I run my hand over the intricate carving of two wolves.

It’s so beautiful. I had no idea that Dec was so talented. I close my eyes and enjoy the peacefulness as the breeze sings through the trees.

The sun fades and a full moon shines, casting a blue light over everything. A distinct scent from the forest engulfs me, making me smile. I don’t open my eyes, instead I bask in the feel of the perfection of the moment.

I know Dec is watching me. My heart begins to thunder in my chest and my breath becomes erratic. He is nearing. I can no longer keep still. I open my eyes, connecting with Dec’s piercing silver ones.

It feels like neither of us can move right now; at the same time, we are so drawn to each other, as if a rope is pulling us together. He’s standing on the ground before the raised porch, with his arms dangling over the railings.

His mouth slowly curls up into his beautiful smile. I stand up and glide my way to the banister. His arms reach out, wrapping around my waist. He kneels down and rests his ear on my breast, listening to my heart, which beats exclusively for him.

I embrace his shoulders and run my fingers through his soft hair. This moment is pure joy. I have never felt so completely at ease. “I love you, Kya.” His baritone voice resonates in my ears.

“I love you, Declan.”

He looks up into my eyes. “Will you forgive me for the pain that I caused us?”

A single tear escapes his eye. I wipe it away with my thumb. I nod my head as tears begin to form in my eyes. “Yes, Declan. I forgive you.”

His hand reaches up to cup my cheek. His forehead rests on mine. As he exhales, his shoulders relax as if the weight of the world is lifted off of him. He softly kisses my lips.

A beam of blue light engulfs us. We both look to the sky. The moon is overhead, seemingly smiling her satisfaction. A clear, feminine voice whispers in our minds.

“~This mating is a blessed one. Your hearts are intertwined in a deeper love than ever seen before. My starlight sisters will keep watch over you, my favored children. As will I.~” The light fades into the blue-cast surroundings.

My heart warms as I look at my mate. I kiss his soft lips, my teeth grazing his bottom lip as I suck. He smiles under my mouth. His hand that was on my cheek sneaks its way into my hair as he deepens our kiss.

I pull him closer to me, but the railing is still between us. He reaches over the bar and lifts me over the railing while his lips continue to meld with mine. He holds me steady until he pulls his lips away from me.

He carries me into the house like a bride on her wedding day. He kicks the door closed behind him, then continues up the stairs and into our room.

He kisses me as he gently lays me down. I kick off my sandals and pull him down with me. I sit up to lift his shirt over his head. I’ve seen Dec without his shirt many times, but this time is different.

There’s a subtle glow to his skin, like he’s a Greek god in those fabled stories. His chest is smooth and perfect; his shoulders are strong. His happy trail adds to his beauty. The marks from last night’s battle have faded.

My hands ache to touch him, to feel every dip and curve of him. He’s so beautiful.

He looks in my eyes as he grips the hem of my top. I give him a nod. My shirt is pulled over my head and tossed to the floor beside his. His eyes shine with admiration.

I reach back and unhook my bra, slowly bringing it down over my shoulders and letting it fall to the floor. He takes a moment to look me over, a soft smile playing on his lips. He runs his nose between my breasts, following with soft kisses.

I lie back as he removes my pants and panties in one go. I’m left naked before him and I feel seductive. The scent of my arousal fills the air, mixing with his. He removes his pants, then lies down over me. His body traps mine as his kisses continue.

I close my eyes as his lips move to my neck and down to my shoulder. His kisses return to my lips. His knee gently spreads my legs. His hardness rests on my belly. He makes an adjustment, so he’s now at my entrance.

I’m dripping wet, ready to accept him. He looks in my eyes, waiting for me to allow him entry. I nod, then close my eyes as he slowly and smoothly fills me to my core. My arms grip onto his shoulders. He holds my face in his hands.

“Open your eyes, baby,” he whispers to me. His silver orbs speak to me, telling me he adores me.

He slowly moves out of me, then gently back in. The sensation is wondrous, like our bodies are connected as one, whole, complete being.

He pulls back again and then forward. His movements are gentle as he continues to penetrate me. My mouth falls open as soft breaths escape. My eyes close, but I quickly open them to peer into his.

He smiles as he pulls my leg around his thigh. I bite my lip as the sensation changes ever so slightly, but so deliciously.

His thrusts become harder, deeper, and more needy. My fingers curl into his skin, gripping for dear life. I’m losing control. “Declan,” I gasp.

He releases my leg and kisses my mouth, his tongue freely moving inside. Then, he nibbles my lip and moves his mouth under my ear and down. He licks a circle at the base of my neck. I follow suit and lick a circle at the base of his neck.

His teeth graze my skin. I’m losing control. I don’t know how much longer I can hold on. I let out a whimper as my muscles clamp inside of me. His teeth bite down. It feels amazing!

I bite down in a natural response to the pleasure. Then, my eyes explode in stars and my entire body clenches tight. My juices flow over where our bodies are intertwined. Dec pants as his seed releases inside of me.

We lick the bite marks we left on each other, sealing in our saliva and completing the sacred ritual.

Dec’s forehead rests on mine as he catches his breath. My eyes are closed, but everything inside of me has changed. I am no longer Kya. I am Luna Kya Redd, and my heart beats in sync with Dec's.

His pain has become mine, as well as his love, his happiness, his fear, his desires, his longing. Every emotion becomes my own, and I know it’s the same for him. The feeling is so strange, so wondrous, so complete.

I look into his eyes with a smile. He softly chuckles and begins moving inside of me again.