Asher's POV
I woke up to to an empty bed and I walked downstairs to see Grace dancing in the kitchen while she cooked breakfast.Her back was turned to me cooking bacon and blueberry waffles her favorite.I wrapped my arms around her tipping her face to the side as I pressed a deep kiss to her lips.
"Happy birthday Princess"
"Thank you Ashy i love you"
"I love you too"After i showered and got dressed for school and we ate.
"You look very hot baby"She smiled and twirled in her floral dress with a illusion neckline.She had on her bowtie heels and her hair was in her natural loose curls.
Grace's POV
"Is this the dress i bought you"
"I think so"
"I want to tell you the secret Princess"
"Oh okay before school"
"Yeah baby come here"I sat next to him on the couch and he placed his hands on my legs.He looked worried which made me nervous.
"Okay you have to promise baby to not freak out"
"Your making me nervous"
"I'm sorry this isn't as easy as i thought it would be"
"Just say it"
"I'm a wearwolf"
"Huh"
"I am a wearwolf baby"
"So is that why you used to get all mad when we were younger when I said I was team Edward"
"Yes and the fact that your mine even if it never could happen"
"How"
"Wait how what"
"How are you a werewolf isn't that like physically impossible they aren't real"He checked his phone and his eyes widened.
"Shit we are going to be late let's go baby"
"But i have a ton of questions"
"I know baby so write them down and i'll answer them when we get back home"
"Wait don't werwolves have mates oh my gosh we've been experimenting with sex and she must totally hate me..I love you please don't leave me"
"Baby I have a feeling she won't mind"
"How could you say that Asher aren't you like destined to be with her"
"I am"
"Then how could you say that"
"Your my mate baby"
"No i'm not"
"Yes you are now let's go"
"How can I be your mate i mean look at you"He turned on his heels quickly and shoved me back on the couch pinning my wrists above my head.
"Don't you ever talk like that your a beautiful person through out your whole body I love you to death..you complete me"I whimpered when I looked into his eyes his eyes were pitch black gone were the beautiful blue green eyes I love.His eyes widened when they shifted back to his blue green.
Princess i'm sorry he whispered and I stayed quiet.
Please don't be upset i didn't mean to lose control my wolf doesn't like it when you talk bad about yourself and neither do I he whispered kissing my forehead.
Let's just go to school I mumbled and he sighed letting me sit up and he walked downstairs.I followed behind him and grabbed our lunches.He shut my door after I got in and started his car.I played with my fingers as we both stayed silent the whole ride there.He pulled into our usual spot and I went to open the door only to see it wouldn't.
"Why won't my door open"
"You aren't getting out yet I need to know your okay with this and that i'd never hurt you ever Princess"
I'm okay with it and i'm actually happy with it I wouldn't know what i'd do without you I whispered.
"Oh Princess"He unbuckled my seatbelt and pulled me onto his chest.
"I love you so much Asher"
"I love you too Princess so much"
*
I unzipped my lunch pail and Asher joined me with two of our dishes containing chicken stirfry that he heated.He kissed my head as I ate my food in silence as the boys distracted Asher.I decided to be a little tease.I walked away and over to Alicia's table swaying my hips.While i was too focused on teasing Asher I bumped into someone the hot food pressing against my chest.
"I-I'm so sorry"
"It's okay it was a mistake"Alicia was already up out of her seat along with Asher.
Asher no it's okay I protested as he tried to shove the guy.
"Baby let me handle this"
It's my fault i was teasing you I shouted and he put me to the side.
"He should of been watching where he was going"
"I'm sorry sir"Asher's fist unclenched and the guy apologized again before Asher dragged me away.
"Asher where are we going"
"Come on i have an outfit in the car"
"Oh"He unlocked the car and I pulled my dress away from my chest.
"Here you can wear this baby"He handed me a pair of leggings and a dark grey pullover of his along with my teal vans.I got changed in the bathroom and Asher took my dress to the car along with my heels.When I opened the bathroom door he was waiting his arms crossed over his chest.I walked up to him and he dropped his arms as I kissed his face softly trying to calm him down.He let out a big sigh and he dipped me making me squeal as he connected our lips.
Come on let's go get some more food in your stomach so you don't fade away in front of me.I giggled and we finished our lunch quickly and went to our class.
*
Ashy I giggled as he tickled me on my bed.
"Say it baby"
Okay okay you win please just stop i'm gonna pee my pants I gasped as he let me out from underneath him and I ran for my connecting bathroom.After I relieved my bladder I laid down next to him.
"Okay can i ask my questions now"
"Of course baby why don't you go get them"
"What are mates?"
"Mates are your other half. The Fates created one being, split them in half so there were two, in the hopes that one day these halves would be united. They are perfectly made for each other, and once united through marking, are together forever"
"What are werewolves?"
"Wolves are special creatures. They are half man, half wolf. Our wolf in hidden in our body and we can morph into it whenever we feel like it. Sometimes, it is out of extreme emotions, but most of the time we are in control of our wolf. Our wolf is a completely separate being, meaning that if we do not have enough control over our wolf, they can take over and their primal instincts take over."
"How do they come to exist?"
"We came to exist through magic. Yes, that sounds like a fairy tale, but just listen. For the longest time, wolves and humans have been against each other. Both species have been hunting the other, creating havoc. A witch named Lavoyica lost her husband to a wolf, and the grief was too much for her. Like I said, you don't have to be a werewolf to have a mate. And she lost her mate, meaning she lost the other half of herself. She went mad, and crazy. And one day, she decided to end the feud between wolves and humans, and created them as one; part man, part beast. From then on, it became genetic and passed down from generation to generation."
"Why do your eyes change to pitch black?"
"When my eyes go to pitch black, that means that our wolf is taking over. It could be from any extreme emotion; lust, anger, jealousy, you name it."
"Why did you miss all of that school?"
"I missed all of that school because when you are born with the werewolf gene, it starts to kick in around the time that you are twelve. And when the gene starts to kick in, little, yet noticeable, changes occur. First, your fangs. Second, uncontrollable shifting. Third, your wolf constantly trying to take over. What Idid on those days off was try to reel in my wolf, and gain control over him."
"Why do you eat so much?"
"There's two of us in one being. We have to eat for two people. Or in our case, a person and a wolf."
"Why are you concerned with my clothes?"
"I do not want other people looking at you in any type of sexual way. And some people have the balls to go and touch things they aren't supposed to. I want to prevent any of that from happening because if someone touched you inappropriately, they would be dead."
"I think that's all of them"
"If you come across more baby i'll be happy to answer them..now should I mark you?"
"Wait what's a mark"
"It's basically like an amped up hickey and it's permeant and also hurts ten times worse"
"We don't have too right now do we?"
"No but the faster we do it the faster males will know your mine"
"They should know"
"Yes they should but some people will still try"
"Oh well let's do it"
"Baby if your not ready I won't rush you"
"I want it"
"Then lay down and you have to be still"I laid back and nodded.He tilted my head to the side and I took a deep breath seeing the reflection in my full length mirror.
Ready baby he whispered and I nodded.
"Okay baby this is going to hurt and try not to move"
"I'll try my best Asher"He placed gentle kisses on my neck holding my hands above my head.I tried to stay relaxed and still when i felt the tip of his fangs against my skin.I whimpered my heart pounding at the thought of the bite.Dekotah was panting and I didn't know why he didn't just do it already.I bit my lip harshly and he exhaled slowly before I felt the clamp of his fangs against my skin.I squeaked and screamed laying perfectly still.His mouth pulled away and he traced his mark on my skin.
I'm sorry baby he murmured as he wiped away the tears I didn't know i had.
It's okay I mumbled.
It will be easier now no one will look at you without looking at your mark he whispered resting his forehead against my own.I nodded and blinked rapidly to get the tears to stop flowing.
"Mm my pretty girl"I smiled softly tugging gently on his hair.
I can't wait to make love to you baby he mumbled kissing my lips softly.
Asher Grace let's go horns beeped and I jumped against Asher's chest.Alicia bounded in my bedroom and Asher scooped me up.
Wait what are you doing I squealed clasping my arms around his neck.
"Carrying you because it's your birthday and your my princess"
"But our bag"
"Alicia will grab it"I nodded and leaned my head into the crook of his neck enjoying my ride.Soon enough Alicia followed with a bag and she set it in the back as Asher put me in the car and got in the seat in front of me.Alicia climbed in behind Ryder who was her mate apparently.I could see her mark showing at the base of her collarbone.How had I never noticed it before i've seen her in strapless dresses hell we've seen each other nude and i've never seen a mark on her body.
Ashy I mumbled as Alicia dozed off.
"Yes baby"
"Can i have your jacket"
"Do you want to take a nap baby"
"Yes please"I covered my body with it leaning my head into the window pane falling asleep.
Asher's POV
I looked back to see Grace asleep curled up under my hoodie.
So i see you marked her Ryder murmured and I turned to him.
"Yeah just did"
"Won't her heat start soon"
"Yeah it will probably in a couple weeks"
"Are you going to pull her out for the week"
"Most likely but i'll let her decide"Ryder only nodded.
"Does she know your going to be Alpha"
"Not yet she will eventually though"
"What about her wolf"
"She doesn't know yet"
"Are you going to tell her"
"I will eventually"He only nodded pulling onto the private beach located on our territory.It was safe and clean much to my contentment.Ryder and I set up the two tents letting the girls sleep in the car.
Mate is awake my wolf chanted wanting to be next to her showering her with love.I heard the car door open and close my wolf's whining evident that it was Grace.She wrapped her arms around me and I turned.
"Did you have a nice nap princess"
Where are we i've never been on this beach she whispered rubbing her eyes in the most adorable way.
"Well baby this beach is a secluded beach you have to be part of this pack to be on it"
"Am I allowed on it"
"Of course you are baby"
"But i'm not part of this pack"
"With time you will be baby"A few others joined us Grace quickly learning that my male friends were mated to her female friends.She pressed a kiss to my lips as Ryder started the fire.Grace was on my lap as she opened presents from our friends.She got alot of clothes from them which made her happy.We called it at night after we went for one last dip in the water.
Ashy Grace mumbled her fingers trailing down my chest as I covered us up.
"Yes Princess"
"Can we try going to third base"
"Whatever you want Princess"
I want that she mumbled and I kissed her hair.
"That's fine and get some sleep Princess we have a big day tomorrow since it is your real birthday tomorrow"She nodded and soon enough i could feel her steady breathing against my chest.