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18th December, 2017
The High Temple of the Moon
Alpha Gabriel's Territory, Nivadia

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I can hear the temple before I can see it. First the angelic hum of female voices as they sing in a language I do not know, then as we veer closer, the gentle vibration of the land caresses my skin. Something I've felt on multiple occasions since coming to Nivadia. The land communicates with its occupants, like a living breathing entity.

Gab slows into a steady pace and the others follow, never breaking their formation. Everyone seems to be on edge since this morning. Although I know my powers are not seen as bad in any way, quite the opposite in fact, I can't help but feel they are waiting for me to break again. Unlike the trip to the cave where everyone was relaxed, travelling for the few hours this morning there was a serious air about. For the first hour I laid on Gab's back and slept, but when I woke nothing had changed. Everyone was still running, there was no playful yapping or nipping between the men.

The thinning of trees catches my attention and the humming of singing rises to a flowing vine of vibrations. I squint as I see the white temple ahead. It quickly comes to focus and the sight before me takes my breath away. A hug white marble temple that I connect with something from Ancient Greece is structured in a clearing. Great green vines with soft pink and white flowers cocoon the building, wrapping high up into the pointed poles. The building is open with only roofs made of marble and wood supported by the legs of the structure. Spread out in a wide circle around the building with at least ten meters between each are eight figures of a woman I immediately recognise as the Moon Goddess. Each statue the Goddess is in a different position. At the front of the temple the Goddess is pregnant, her stomach swollen and her hand protectively resting on it. Then, ten meters away is another statue, she is still pregnant but her hands now hold a bow and arrow that is drawn, the arrow facing the temple. I look at each statue, seeing the different positions, how the statue directly across from the first the Goddess is no longer pregnant but holding a baby wolf high above her head, then I notice her crown and how each crown represents a different phase of the moon. The one where she's pregnant is a full moon and the one where she's holding the baby wolf there is no moon at all. I look at the statues one more time before realising that each represents a stage of the moon cycle. As we cross over the threshold between the statues I feel tingles rush over my body and a slight tug, almost like its holding me back. The tingling settles before vanishing entirely as soon as we pass into the circle. In front of the Temple eight women are waiting, I recognise one of them as the High Priestess that came to the Place all those months ago, Ayla, I remember.

"Welcome, Alpha Gabriel and Welcome Seraphina of the Moon," Ayla speaks in a soft and welcoming voice but I do not miss the power behind it. The women bow low to the ground.

Gab stops before the women and lets out a huff in answer.

"Yes, Alpha, your rooms are ready for stay," Ayla says before rising, the others follow. My face must have looked confused because Ayla smiles softly up at me before saying, "the Goddess grants us special abilities to communicate through the mind and with time, so shall you."

My mouth opens into an O shape before I give her a nod.     What doesn't this world have?

Gab lowers to the ground and I slip off his back. The sound of shifting momentarily overlaps the sound of singing before the feminine hum is one once more. Ayla waves one of her hands in a long swiping motion. I don't understand what she did until I look back to Gab and see all of the men wearing traditional Pack attire. Amazement washes over me. How did she do that?

"My Goddess given power is most strong at her temples, allowing her priestesses to divulge in a small part of her powers, but even if it's small to her it is more than most. There is only one other alive that possesses the same power of the Goddess... You, Seraphina, and I look forward to understanding the depth of it," Ayla speaks to me making my head snap to her.

Did I say that out loud?

"Mind reading. Remember?" Ayla let's out a small laugh.

My defences go up and I feel my powers begin to stir, slowly moving to the surface. My wrist emits a soft glow and I feel Gab tense beside me before resting his hand at the small of my back. Ayla watches this all before bowing her head.

"Tell Myna that you will not be threatened in a place of the Goddess," Ayla says.

"Who is Myna?" I ask.

"Forgive me, Seraphina of the Moon. Myna is what the Goddesses power is called. She is conscious in her own right and protects our Goddesses children, it is the bridge between the Goddess and yourself," Ayla explains before continuing on, "but do not worry, I will teach you how to only let those you wish enter your mind. That and so much more, please come, Priestess Nala will show you to your rooms."

A tall dark skinned woman bows before turning and walking into the Temple. I hold out my hand and feel Gab's large warm one encase it. I give it a squeeze before following Priestess Nala. The way to our rooms is like walking through a dream. We walk past rooms of women singing in circles with glowing white light surrounding them. The plants the wrap around the marble columns all have unique and bright colour flowers that left me in awe. The more I see and experience this world the more I realise that although Earth was where I was born this is my home, and that even with Adam in my life Gabriel was the one I was waiting for.

Priestess Nala shows the warriors their living quarters first before leading Gabriel and myself to a secluded part of the temple. She tells us that this is the private quarters of the reigning Alphas and that if we need anything all we have to do is speak the thing out loud and it will appear.

"High Priestess Ayla will come for you in the morning," Priestess Nala explains before bowing her head and leaving us alone.

I turn to look at the area. It is a larger open space with the view of a private water fountain and garden. The tall marble columns make up the walls. Directly in front of us are lounging chairs woven of thick grass and plush resting cushions. To the left is a raised platform made of dark wood where a large bed rests in the centre. Laid on it are fresh roses of pink and red. To my right there is a wooden door that I assume leads to the bathroom area.

"I have never seen something so beautiful," I whisper, referring to the temple.

"Agreed," Gab replies but when I look over to him I see him staring at me with intensity.

A blush heats up my face from the way he's looking at me before I rush out that I'm going to take a bath. I walk to the wooden door and let a sigh of relief out when I find that the bathroom was behind it. I gulp when I find there to be no lock on the door. Even though I know that the lock would do nothing if he really wanted to get in the idea of one on the door was a nice concept. I approach the marble bath and look for the tap but see nothing, it takes me a second to remember was Priestess Nala said.

"Uh... can you put hot water in the bath?" I ask out into the air.

The water appeared so quickly that I could have blinked and missed it. I stare at the steam rising off the water before taking off my dirty riding clothes and hoping into the bath. I sigh when my muscles relax in the water before enjoying the warmth for what felt like an hour. When I finally encourage myself to leave the comforting water the sun has left the sky and the full moon stares down at me. I smile up at the moon and feel what I can only describe as love embrace me.

"Right back at you," I whisper to the Goddess. I see towels waiting by the sink and dry myself off before asking for pyjamas. I put the white nightgown on and walk to the door but halt when I see myself in the mirror. A yelp escapes my mouth when I see my body through the fabric. Every curve and edge of my body is on full display, I can see the fullness of my breasts and dark apex between my thighs, the hourglass shape of my body and the curve of my bottom.

"I need different pyjamas!" I call out to the magic but nothing comes. I wait and wait and wait but it seems to have ignored me completely. I look up at the moon and bare my teeth.

"This isn't going to work you know!" I tell the Goddess before marching over to the door and opening it.

I find Gab sitting on the lounge chairs reading a book. A relaxed expression rests on his face and he starts talking to me before he looks up.

"It's been so long since I've been able to read for pleasure an-"Gab stops when he looks up at me.

His eyes darken considerably as they travel my body. When they pass over my body they leave a trail of tingles in their wake. My breathing quickens when I see the hungry look in his eyes turn to one of starvation. I tense when his eyes rest on the apex between my thighs. He closes his book calmly before standing up and walking to me.

"What are you wearing?" He asks in a deep gravely voice.

"This is what they gave me... I couldn't get a different one" I get out between heavy breaths.

Gab reaches out with his hand but halts mid way before looking at me for permission. I let out a breath before nodding my head. To hell with it all. He reaches for the string holding my nightgown up and unties the knot, causing the fabric to pool at my feet. A deep growl escapes from Gab as his eyes greedily take in my body. I remind still as his eyes looks over every edge and curve of my body. I wait for him to move with predatory focus but all he does is watch... until he takes a step back. Shame washes over me by the action and I reach for my nightgown but halt at the sound of his voice.

"Don't. Just... let me watch," he commands.

I gulp at the tone in his voice but remain frozen. He begins to walk in a slow circle around me, the trail of tingles following his movement. I jump when I feel the touch of his fingers on my shoulder blade before they travel sensually down the curve of my back.

"Beautiful," he whispers before coming around to face me.

I lift one of my hands hesitantly and rest it on the bare skin of his chest where his loose white shirt does not cover. His breath hitches and his eyes close. I pull his shirt over his head and drop it to the floor. I find it hard to breath through the tension in the room.

"Have you ever slept with someone?" I ask. He shakes his head.

"I was was waiting for my mate," he breaths. I smile a little at the thought and feel a sudden guilt wash over me. I've slept with men before, not just Adam but before I met him. I didn't care for social constructs, in fact, I tended to do everything that someone told me not to do. And Gab was here, waiting for me.

"I'm sorry," I say. I really am, all he has done since I got here was try to protect me but in the end he really needed to protect himself from me.

His eyes open suddenly before he gives me a parallax look.

"What ever for?" He questions.

I look away before answering, "I didn't wait for you."

He laughs softly before pulling me into a hug. I gasp when I feel my naked body against his. A low growl rumbles through his chest and for a moment I think we forgot that I was naked.

"You have nothing to be sorry for, you couldn't have know that you had a mate," he mumbles into my hair. I pull back and look into his Forest green eyes, which seem to be shinning and dark at the same time. As I look into his eyes I let my past go, I let Adam go. My eyes lock onto his lips and before I can stop myself I lean forward. The moment our lips touch I feel a fire burn through my body. The sensation travels to every part of my skin. We moan in sync from the contact. I run my hands over the ripped planes of his stomach and wrap me arms around his neck. I deepen the kiss and let my body guide me. Fireworks light around me as our lips move in sync. I pull away for a breath and rest my forehead against his.

"I love you" I confess.

He pulls back and looks between my eyes. His face is raw with emotions.

"Say it again," he whispers back.

I smile brightly up at him and say it again, this time he smiles back and the sight takes my breath away. He pulls back before grabbing my hips and lifting me up so I wrap my legs around his waist. He kisses my with months of pent up emotions and I feel tears run down his cheeks. I try to pull away but he kisses my harder with more passion. I let him lead my to the bed and place my gently down on the soft sheets. I steps back and looks down at me.

"I have loved you the moment you put me in my place when we first met, I have loved you every moment since then. I have only felt my feelings for you grow. You have not idea how happy and relieved I am to have you feel the same way, Amore. My heart, soul and body is yours, now and forever," he vows to me.

We look at each other for a long heated moment. The bond strengthens between us in a way that almost hurts, the love I feel is enough for me to die a happy woman.

"Come here," I command.

His eyes darken as he kneels down on the bed. I move up to be kneeling in front of him and I take off his white shirt before chucking it to the floor. I look at his toned stomach and reach my hand out to touch his chiselled washboard abs. At the contact his hand shoots out to touch me. I slap his hand away and tsk at him.

"You can touch me when I tell you but not one moment before. Do you understand Alpha?" I tell him in a low and seductive voice.

A deep growl emits from his chest but he doesn't go to touch me again. I feel my way down his chest until I reach his waistline. I look into his eyes as I untie the knot holding up his pants. The fabric pools at his knees and his penis springs up. I let out a breath at the sight of it. I take a moment to imagine it inside of me, pounding against my g-spot over and over. My mouth drys and I try to swallow but nothings there.

"If you keep looking at me like that I won't be able to hold myself back," Gab growls.

I look up to him and smirk. My hand slowly wraps itself around his length, the contact causes him to groan and throw his head back. My core tightens at the sounds he makes as I pump faster and faster. It doesn't take him long until he's undone. His body tightens as he feels his release, all the while I greedily take in every moment. He slumps slightly as his body relaxes, his breath heavy. When he looks at me the desire in his eyes has increased ten fold.

"Let me touch you," he says.

"You don't have too... I'm fine if you're not ready,"I tell him. I don't want to overwhelm him and I definitely don't want him to think I did that so he would do something to me.

"No, I want too. I really want too," he tells me.

I look at him to make sure before nodding and laying down on the bed.

"I can- I'll guide you along the way," I tell him.

My breathing is fast as I anticipate his next moves and it seems like an eternity before I feel the bed shift. I feel nothing and then I feel his mouth on my clit, sucking. I jolt forward at the unsuspecting contact and let out a gasp. I look down and see his head between my thighs and his eyes looking up at me, heated. I rest on my elbows and look into his eyes. He does different speeds and rhythms until he finds what I like, not seeming to need my help at all. I feel my stomach tighten as I fly higher and higher. He growls deeply and that is my undoing. I moan before dropping my head back onto the pillows, arching my spine and tightening my thighs around his head, matching the pace of his tongue. My breathing is laboured as I try to catch my breath. Gab comes up beside me and wraps me in his arms, his mouth still glistening with my juices. Our legs tangle and I rest my head on his chest.

"I love you," I say.

"I love you too, Amore. More than I thought was possible.

I fall to sleep quickly with a light heart and for the first time in a long time, I feel safe.
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I felt like I needed to make up for being absent so I gave you some smut... you are most welcome