13- Heats Aren't Much Fun

*Picture Reference: The Alphas just get hotter and hotter... Kasey is on top and Kaspar is on the bottom!*

**(A/N): I apologize for the long wait, more than a week actually. I'm feeling conflicted about this chapter, I don't think it's my best work... But you could be the judge of that! I don't think anyone really pays attention to this, oh well. Thank you for your support. All the love.**

Elian's POV

"Zane, what the hell are you talking about?"

"To be in heat is to be sexually desirable by everyone with an attached nose in a ten mile radius, or more. Every werewolf that experiences their yearly heat, emits powerful pheromones which attracts males from all around. Your first heat takes place when you meet your mate and haven't decided to consummate your mating. This heat only happens to the female mates, and since there are homosexual pairings, the submissive mate usually endures the heat."

"Hey! Who says that I will be the submissive mate in this situation?" I asked, angered that there just had to be a submissive party in this heat.

Zane stopped walking and gave me a blank look as if he couldn't put up with my crap anymore. And then, before I could say anything else, he started laughing so hard that the had to bend over.

"That was... a good one... really," he said between his pants.

"I wasn't joking, Zane," I said in a disappointed tone.

We continued to venture into the forest as he sighed, "I apologize if I have come off as a rude person just now, but do you really believe that the Alphas are the submissives in this relationship of yours?"

"No, definitely not, but I don't think that a submissive should be pointed out. Why does there have to be one in every relationship?"

"It's just like that..." he said, not knowing any other way to explain what he has known since he was born.

It was by a long shot that I wasn't actually the submissive between the Alphas and I so I had to brace myself for this heat. All I knew was that I did not want to seem like a needy, desperate mate during this heat. I'd rather die than seem like that to the Alphas, for them to realize how invested I am with them, emotionally and mentally.

"So, how does this heat work?" I asked, needing all the information possible to help me.

"Okay, well, you're already off to a bad start. Normally, when mates meet one another, they bind themselves to one another as soon as possible. In your case, you obviously haven't yet. First, have you been sexual with the Alphas so far? Or have you at least kissed yet?"

My mind offered memories of the loving times that the Alphas and I have had so far and my body was filled with warmth. At this point, I didn't know if I wanted to confide in someone that I barely knew. Though, I did know that I couldn't go to anyone else right now.

"Uh, yeah. We've kissed a few times and Kaspar and I were sort of sexually active the other day," I said with my cheeks burning up.

"Ay dios mio!" he yelled out, flailing his arms in the air.

"What?"

"I said, 'Oh my God,' in Spanish."

"Why?"

"Because you're in some deep shit. Your desire and need for the Alphas will start to grow and show if it hasn't already. If you don't bond together soon, you will even if you don't want to. You'll be begging on your knees for them to take you."

I cringed at the visuals I received in my head as Zane spoke, this could not happen.

"And just wait till the bite, it'll make you feel even more horny after a few days as well," he mentioned and my eyes widened, remembering the novel that I was previously reading.

"That's real?"

"What are you talking about? Who told you about the mark of your mates already?"

"Read it in a book," I shrugged as I figured that the novel had told the truth about the bite.The rest of the walk allowed me to ask somewhat uncomfortable questions and I couldn't be anymore embarrassed.

When we continued to venture through the forest until we were ready to head inside, the Alphas were spotted in the backyard of the pack house. The three of them sat around the patio table, assumable conversing serious matters. Alpha Stefan momentarily looked up and sent a smile towards Zane. Furiously blushing, Zane continued to walk over to the entrance of the pack house.

"Why aren't you going over to Stefan?" I asked with a growing curiosity, and because I did want to go over to Kasey and Kaspar.

"They're having an Alpha meeting, I shouldn't disturb them," he said with a half-smile, as if he was speaking false feelings and had his own thoughts on those given rules.

"Well, fuck that. You're an Alpha male too, and so am I. Shall we join this Alpha meeting?" I devilishly asked as he nodded with a hesitant expression.

We made our way over to the patio table, Zane walked over to Stefan's side and took a seat next to him. As for myself, I flew over and before I could be seated, Kaspar and Kasey moved apart from one another so I could sit in between the two of them.

"What are you doing here?" Stefan asked with a puzzled tone.

"We decided to be a part of the conversation as we are Alpha males too," I responded, knowing that Zane was probably going to wet his pants any minute now.

The rest of the conversation continued, with bits of my opinions here and there. Zane stayed quiet for the most part, content to at least be included in the meeting.

Soon enough, all was dealt with and we could finally be on our way. It was decided that we'd be leaving in two days' time. I thought that two days was not nearly enough time to be with Zane. Or this pack. This pack and everyone within it made me feel secure and at ease. I knew that they accepted and loved their Alphas. If only that was reassured for the Celestial Hala Pack.

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"Why didn't you tell me about that heat that I am expecting to come down with by any day now?"

My mates and I were having some time to ourselves in our room after lunch, just to be with one another until we were most likely dragged into separate directions by the two Alphas of this pack. I had purchased another book that was written by the same author as the last one I had read. While I was engrossed in the book, I had remembered that I had questions for the two of them as they laid down on either side of me.

The television was on and the show was on the Discovery channel I believe, I am not entirely familiar with these human shows or channels. Kaspar was constantly sneaking pecks onto my neck while I read. As for Kasey, he was dormant today and for some reason, it worried me. When Kaspar got up from the bed and headed to the bathroom, I decided to question Kasey about his odd mood.

I lightly closed the book and leaned over Kasey to place it on the nightstand. When I returned to my previous position, I picked up his hand and kissed the palm of it. He seemed to become aware of it and looked down with a sad smile.

"Kasey, what's wrong?"

"Are you really going to give this a try? I'm tired of picturing the future without you. I'm tired of looking at you and thinking that once this trip is over, you won't be with us anymore. You'll be free to go home and never see out faces. I need commitment or I won't last any longer. It seems as if we are always taking one step forwards with you to only take two steps back again," he said with a desperate tone.

"I-I didn't know you felt this way. I'm with you, all the way. I'll never leave, I promise," I reassured him as I straddled him and peppered kisses all over his face.

He grinned and put his hands on either side of my face, his lips meeting mine. The kiss was more refreshing and better than the last, I thought that wasn't possible. Somewhere within me, I knew that I could easily fall in love more and more with one kiss. His teeth lightly nipped my bottom lip as I opened my mouth, feeling more confident about kissing this time around. Although, I still hadn't done it for a long time, I was sure that I was better than the last kiss. I met him in the middle, and without a doubt, I let him dominate me.

Wanting to believe that I wasn't the submissive in the relationship was a slow ordeal, so I just accepted the truth, which didn't mean that I wasn't going to fight on it still. As I was thinking in my own mind, I didn't notice that my back was pressed onto the bed and Kasey was on top of me. His lips detached from my own and he rose to remove his shirt. I took a hint that I should do the same as well.

Nips and licks were applied to my neck as I was sporting a hard-on. While Kasey was doing his business, I was kissed again by my other mate. Kaspar kissed me lightly, while traveling a hand down to where I needed the most attention. He slipped his hand underneath my waistband and grabbed onto my member. The fervent tugs left me feeling desirable and needed by my mates. As I was close, I remembered that I wanted to ask about the novel's claims.

"A-Alphas, what is everyone t-talking about when they m-mention a b-bite?" I asked, stuttering all over the place, unable to speak properly due to the immense pressure of needing to release.

"You mean this?" Kasey asked with a smirk before two sharp ends dragged across my neck, and then Kaspar did the same notion on the other side or my neck. The feeling had me arching my back and whimpering for them to take me at the moment. Is this what Zane meant by the heat?

The teeth dragged harder, as if they were going to puncture me at any moment. The hot tingles from the fang-like teeth and Kasey's hand pumping me hard and fast had me sent over the edge. I moaned my mates' names and felt relaxed and content.

Suddenly, the sensation that the pointed fangs gave me was gone. I opened my eyes, with the Alpha males grinning down on me.

"Now, that is the beginning of your heat. We apologize, we should have waited until we were back home," Kaspar apologized.

"It'll start within a few hours, we'll leave in the morning. I don't want you in a desperate state in front of others or at least your scent," Kasey added.

How bad could it get?

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Let's just say... It got pretty bad, well not at first.

In the morning, when the sun was directly hitting onto my face like the morning before, Zane was there to move the curtains for me. Mumbles and groans escaped my mouth as I rolled around the bed, underneath the sheets.

The Alphas were once again gone before I had woken up, probably going to tell everyone else that we were leaving sooner than we thought.

"Fellow submissive, your scent is strong as hell," he said as he scrunched his nose when I peeked over the blanket.

"Well, guess who jinxed me?"

"Hey now, I was just stating the factual information," he defended himself as he held up his arms.

I rolled my eyes and then closed them again, "Please call for my mates."

"Hell no, you need to spend time with me before you leave later today! Well, everyone keeps mentioning that you'll be leaving in the morning, as of now. Though, I think if you show constraint, you'll be here longer to be with me."

I realized that what he was saying made some sense, "You're right! I need to show that I have this situation under control."

The burning feeling that covered my body from head to toe was pretty mild, I bet I could take it. The desire that I felt for my Alphas was bearable and I didn't necessarily need them every second of the day. Although the thought of their acts of pleasure towards me made me easily aroused, all I had to do was not think of them at all.

Ha, good one.

I rolled out of bed, hurried to the bathroom to freshen up and get ready for the day ahead. Once all was said and done, Zane had still waited for me to head down to the kitchen for breakfast. When I reached the noisy kitchen, there was soon a silence. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion as to what had happened with the casual morning chatter.

"Your scent," Zane mouthed and I silently frowned.

Perhaps I should go to a bathroom and place a charm over me to allow my scent to only be noticeable to my mates. Nodding to myself, I quickly excused myself and went to the bathroom. As the bathroom door opened, a male werewolf walked out and smiled. Then the smile turned into a menacing grin, and he wouldn't move from the doorway to the bathroom.

"Excuse me? Would you kindly move out of the way?" I politely asked.

"No can do, pretty boy. You smell awfully appetizing right now. Mind if I got a taste?"

I scoffed, this event was just like the one in the werewolf novel that I was reading. Although, the girl didn't do anything about the intruding male and he almost ravished her. Thankfully and predictably, her mate showed up and saved the day. I was not about to make the same mistake. Instead, I murmured something underneath my breath, a few words that held magical meaning and it temporarily paralyzed him. Afterwards, his eyes had gone wide and he probably noticed that he couldn't move a muscle.

I slipped right past him, and whispered in his ear, "Maybe next time pup."

The rest of the morning seemed to go unnoticed by everyone else who hadn't already known that I received my heat. A few known smirks from the older werewolves were sent my way but it wasn't anything that had bothered me that much. I knew that they knew what I was going through, and there wasn't really anyway I could avoid the scent being emitted off of myself. The charm wasn't that strong as I had hoped it would be. Other than staying in the room and acting as if I was a prisoner...

As I was playing with the pups and conversing with Zane in the backyard of the pack house, I started feeling like I was hungry. The fact that I had just eaten a plentiful meal puzzled me. I closed my eyes and breathed deeply through my nose, trying to regain my sense of mind. When I opened my eyes again, Fabian was looking at me in awe as he sat on my lap.

"What is it, Fabian?" I asked, happy that he was having a good time.

"Your eyes. They silver," he said in a daze.

I scrunched my nose in confusion and called for Zane's attention, "Hey! What color are my eyes?"

"Whoa, like a shiny silver. How'd you do that?"

I shook my head, as I was trying to explain to him that I has ordinary eyes, a pool of need stirred around in my lower stomach. Soon enough, I figured that I wasn't hungry for food, I was hungry for my mates, my Alphas. Just the thoughts of the twins had me easily aroused to the point that I had to remove Fabian from my lap, otherwise he would've felt my erection.

"Okay, okay. This is real, this is really real. Calm down, let me get someone to find the Alphas," Zane informed me in a frantic state as if I was a female giving birth.

Suddenly, something in me snapped, "I need them now."