SEPTEMBER

Jayce went out. He trusted her to stay in bed. She did need to rest, and even if she was just laying around she was resting. Win, win. He wandered down towards the run down looking homes his people had started to abandon... It broke him a little to see it.

Paint peeling off houses, bricks falling out of chimneys, yards over grown and taking over, ivy growing into roofs... The town had a long way to come. It was self sufficient, and people bought stuff or traded stuff. Most communities people left were poor around the territory.

Damn. He'd neglected it for far to long. Especially in this state. He gritted his teeth, and balled his hands into fists. " This has got to get fixed. " he muttered. The pack house was so beautiful, especially now since Mika had cleaned it to perfection. Even it needed an update. He was far to well off for his people to live like they lived in hovels and had nothing.

He made his way to a large bustling house in the middle of town. It was a second pack house to say in the least. A large two story manor equipped with many rooms, a kitchen, and entertainment. It would be perfect for some of the pack as well as the Hunters from Crystalleaf.

Most of the pack was already here. Good.

" Out of the way. Alpha is here! " someone called from the back. They parted like he was infected with a disease. He cringed. They shouldn't do that. They looked scared.

He sighed softly, and stopped. Then he heard them.. the few kids the pack had. They were playing ,and ran straight into him. He was rooted to the ground like a tree, but two little girls fell to the ground rubbing their heads. The boy stood in front of them protectively as if Jayce might hurt them for playing.

He smiled , and crouched down. " You two okay?" He asked softly before glancing at the boy. He was confused to say the least. The two girls nodded tears in their eyes. Jayce chuckled softly and scooted the boy to the side.

He pulled the girls close and wiped their tears. " Sorry about that. I didn't meant to hurt you two, but you do need to watch where you are going. Next time it could be something worse. You could get really hurt. " he ruffled their hair a little before looking at the boy. He was stiff, and scared.

" Sorry Alpha Jayce! " said one of the girls. She gave him a hug, and the other one did too. He tensed, but let them and hugged them back. This was... different. He felt different, but in a good way. It was a needed change. Almost like he'd really missed some things. Honestly. He had.

" Are you their brother?" He asked the little boy.

" N-No..." he said looking down to his hands.

" You are a brave little one. Make sure they stay out of trouble okay?" He smiled, and winked to the girls.

The boy beamed up to him. " Always! Come on Kiki, China, lets go!" He said taking one of their hands. The other took his and they all ran off.

Jayce smiled as he watched them. Young and innocent. He couldn't help but admire the boy. He would make a fine warrior one day. He chuckled again and stood. The pack was still watching him with wonder. It was a side they had never seen. He liked that it was out though. He walked to the large house.

Sike was leaning against a pillar with his arms crossed over his chest and a smirk. Jayce rolled his eyes.

" That.. was something. " he said sarcastically.

" It was me being the alpha my pack deserves. " he answered with a grin.

Sike nodded, " I agree. It's been to long since I've seen my best friend. "

Jayce smirked, " I suppose so. Can't say where he's been though.." he turned to address his pack. The September heat was in full swing, but it would soon be ebbing away. The pack would need to have their homes fixed before Winter or even late Fall.

" I owe everyone an apology. Many actually. You haven't gotten to meet your Luna yet. I've been hogging her. I've let the town fall into a very bad state.. and I have the money to fix it. I will be fixing it. Starting tomorrow I will begin planning repairs. Every house. Omegas included, and I will be trashing that title. I always hated it." He muttered with venom behind his tone. Some cringed away from it.

" No one should be treated like that. No one will be treating anyone like that, because they will answer to me if they do. We also have new members to welcome. I'm sorry I haven't included you guys in my decision, but they were in desperate need. I would like feminine products, soaps, extra clothing, food, and anything else you can think they might need brought to them tonight. They need it. This groups is also mainly girls with a few guys. Treat them right. I expect respect for those in need. I know this is not how we normally are, but we are changing. For the better. I will not take no for an answer. "

He warned and paused to let it sink in. " I know you probably won't all like this, but to be honest, my Luna is changing the way I think. Rather rapidly as well. It's even got my head spinning. So please, give me some time and space, and I'll put this town back together. Piece by piece. I promise. By Winter everyone will have a safe warm place to stay, and food as well. No one in this pack will be left wanting. " he could see tears in the eyes of the elderly women, and see the smiles.

It warmed him, and filled him with pride. A small cheer here and there. Almost as if the ladies had known it would happen eventually. It should have happened sooner though.

" Also, to my security and warriors. We are keeping a better look out for rouges. Mika's former pack was attacked. This is her family and what is left of her pack as well. A hunter group who happened to be out at the time of the attack. They traveled here from the south seeking refuge. I welcome them with open arms. You should to. Now go. Get the items I asked for if you can, and bring them back. And, thank you. All of you for listening tonight. Dismissed. " he waved them on.

"Impressive. " Sike said as he watched people go. He knew they respected Jayce enough to come back. Soon they would.

" Yeah yeah. . How are they?"

" Tired. Moody most of them. Being together has done nothing good for their ... " he cleared his throat and a blush crept up on his cheeks

Jayce laughed a little, " Their time of then month, mother nature, menstrual cycle? " he asked unphased by the topic in general. " Its natural, and I do not think I have ever seen you blush like that. "

Sike frowned, " Yeah all of that... Its embarrassing for normal guys you know? Even Sean is flustered by it! I swear I've heard at least five girls threaten each other in the past ten minuets. My mate included. She followed me.. " he shrugged softly.

Jayce smirked brilliantly, " I know exactly how to fix it. " he motioned Sike to follow him as he pushed the door and went inside.

As Jayce closed the door a vase came flying towards it, and the girl who hid behind it when he opened it. " Now now.. that isnt any way to treat each other. You got here in one peice. Why did you throw a vase? "

" She stole my brush! "

" I borrowed it! "

" A brush?" He raised an eyebrow at the ridiculous thought. The vase thrower started to come closer and the other one backed away. " Stop both of you. " his tone was sharp and harsh. His alpha tone. They shrunk because of the coldness to it.

He smirked a little. " Go sit together on the couch. Be good. Or else. I'm going to get all of you girls something to help. Just stay put. " he glanced up at the crowd of girls watching from the stairs and balcony. He grinned. They all seemed eager to receive anything to ease tension. Even the Mika look alike. He'd sent a mind like to his personal chef, and Mika's teacher.

About thirty minuets went by. Some women came by with personal things for the girls. " Go change, shower, and come back down. Any fighting and you go to bed hungry. " he warned.

Sike was amused clearly. Even his mate obliged in a shower much to his dismay. He knew she wanted it though, so he didn't push it. " So.. what are we planning?"

" Yes, what are we planning?" The Mika look alike asked.

" You shower. Relax.."

" Young man, I am not my daughter. Not your mate. And, not currently in your pack. Don't tell me what to do. " she said cutting him off.

Sike gave a nervous glance between them.

Jayce started laughing immediately. " You two are so much alike. Its scary. You even look so similar." He watched her for a moment before frowning. " I'm sorry I'm not allowing Mika here. I'm making her rest. "

She nodded, " Good. She looked like she'd been through hell. What on Earth did you do to her?"

Jayce laughed a little. Her mother actually flushed a little. He guessed she hadn't expected it. " To be honest, I mated her, a few times, and marked her as well. It was most likely a rough night to say the least. Yet, she was able to outrun her security detail and get to me before I attacked your husband. I do need to apologize about that. " he rubbed the back of his head, nerves clearly getting to him.

She waved it away her cheeks set in a grin. " No you don't. He admitted he went about it wrong. I wanted to wring his neck for it as well. He would have deserved to have his ass handed to him. He isn't an alpha by birth, just temporarily. It served its purpose getting us to safety. "

She paused for a moment. " One, I'm sorry Alpha, I've forgotten to introduce myself. I'm Minny. Two, what ranking is your pack?"

Jayce tilted his head a little. He picked up on what she was asking. He imagined she was marked when Sean was just a normal wolf. An alpha's mark was much worse. " She has a strong pain tolerance. If that's what you are asking. " he said resting his head on his hand.

" Our pack is ranked around three I think. Yes, my mark holds a lot of power behind it. It did hurt. It will take her some time to get used to. She will get used to it though. So far Mika is doing beautifully Minny. She is strong, agile and fast.. I'm lucky. "

Sike coughed getting choked up. " S-say what? You didn't even want her when we first got here. What did she do to you?" He asked poking and prodding at him before being swatted away.

Minny smiled, " The power of a woman is a strong thing boys. " she giggled softly at the looks they gave her. Disbelief from Sike and awe from Jayce. " Treat her right. She's loyal and doesn't take crap from anyone. You'll but heads, you'll fight, you'll want to kill each other.. but you'll also always love to be with each other."

" Oh, and don't be careless with either of your mates... we aren't ready to be grandparents, and your mate still has a lot to learn. " she pointed at each of them. She'd referred to Lianna, Sike's mate being the one needing to learn. They were sheepish. " Lianna is a very capable huntress. Strong, but thick headed. I'm working on that. Try to understand she's a handful. " she warned when the kitchen's glass door slid open.

The chef came in carrying bag after bag of junk food. Jayce smiled stood straight. " Minny, this is the cook teaching Mika to cook. She makes amazing food. Sike and I devour everything she makes... I haven't gotten to tell her yet though.." he sighed softly.

" Trust me. She probably knows. You should wake her one night. She would love it. " she commented.

He nodded with a smile. " Go ahead and get first pick before we call the girls down. " He smirked as the chef laid out the snacks. Tons of chocolates, chips, cakes and pastries, and even pickles, and fruits. Jayce smiled sheepishly. " I've been around my friends sisters and mates around this time. I've seen just about every craving.. some are down right scary.. "

She grabbed some things and smiled. " They can be. One of Mika's favorites is chocolate and strawberries. " she whispered.

He nodded thankfully. He would probably need it. Jayve cleared his throat and his voice boomed out from the kitchen, " Girls get down here! I haven't heard a fight yet. I'm assuming you've behaved!"

Minny snickered. " We are hunters. We fight silently. I assure you at least one has broken out. "

" As long as they are in one peice I suppose." He said simply.

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The girls were in heaven when he left. Each one was much sweeter than before. They apologized to him, and each other as well. He left them feeling they would be settled quickly. Women from the pack dropped several other things off as well before he left. Jayce wanted to go home and work on plans for the town. He also wanted to see Mika.

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She sighed, and flipped over for the hundredth time. She'd laid every possible way, sat every possible way, and tried desperately to reach the book case. Nothing worked. She was bored.

Her body ached as well, so in a way his punishment was a way to keep her from hurting. She bit her lip with a goofy grin thinking back on the previous night. He certainly hadn't been gentle, but she didn't really mind it either. She was tough, and she would have fought him off it was to much.

She and her inner wolf both jumped giddily at the thought of that being a repeat for many nights to come. His inner wolf... now that was a dangerously sexy, handsome, and cunning animal. She was smart and quick.. good counters to him. Not the best though Jayce would most certainly win over her if she weren't careful. She sighed dreamily her thighs tingling.

" Thinking about me Love?"

"Quit ease dropping.."

" I'm feeling it you know? I would tame those thoughts if you don't want to have to stay in bed longer.."

She groaned a little. His warning wasn't lost on her. She wanted out of bed, and he was being over protective. She grunted and rolled around on the blanket. The bed was a giant mess... A clean mess, but a mess.

Oh well. It's what he got for locking her away.. forcing her to rest. Mika giggled feeling childish. She determined to find some kind of entertainment. She stood and started jumping on the bed watching pillows fly to the floor. It caused her to giggle more. No reason she couldn't do this. She was on the bed, and he hadn't set any rules against it.

She dropped on the bed on her back and rolled over towards the nightstand to grab her phone. She turned Pandora on and let music play loudly. So maybe she was trying to be slightly, just a tiny bit, annoying. She heard him give her a slight annoyed growl through their mind link and laughed in return.

Her laughter was like music itself, and his annoyance vanished. He sighed. She found a loophole.

"Smart, clever girl.." his wolf snickered softly.

"Yes she is.. and I don't think we would have her any other way.. "

"Agreed" He chuckled softly.

Jayce finished up his work. He started planning a budget for the upcoming renovations for the town. The houses as well. He was determined to improve his pack's ways of life. They deserved something better. He put his things away, and went to the kitchen. He ordered a special dinner for them. She'd been good so far, and it had taken him a while to get done with pack duties, and planning.

Suddenly she started calling for him.

"Yes Mika?"

" Come here now! I have to go to the bathroom!"

" I'll be up in about fifteen. Wait."

" NO! Now please!"

" Mika- "

" Look, I have to pee. I swear I'll beat you within an inch of your life if my bladder starts to hurt any more than it does now. Get up here and let me go! " she snapped harshly.

" I'm coming.. I'm coming.."

She snickered in her mind. He rolled his eyes and headed up to their room. He opened the door to a fairly destroyed room. He gaped at it before looking at her and narrowing his eyes. "What the hell did you do?" He asked crossing his arms over his chest.

" You are going to clean this mess up. After you go to the bathroom. Go. Now. " he grinned evily. " And you'll be cleaning the entire room. If you are so bored you can only destroy the room, you can clean it to perfection as well. "

She pouted and he shrugged. He still planned to give her a wonderful dinner, but she was going to earn it now. She huffed and jumped down from the bed. When she did feather flew everywhere. His breath caught in his throat.

She was beautiful... the feathers floating down made her look so childish, but so angelic in the moment. His wolf couldn't help but whimper for her, wanting to hold her even after saying she was being punished, and simply cuddle her.

He ran hand through his hair, and crossed his arms again. He had to leave.. if not he was going to devour her again. " I'll have a maid leave cleaning supplies for you. Spotless!" He warned as she shut the bathroom door. He left, and went out to finish his own things.

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Sike was leaning against the counter top. " Having. Special dinner made I see?"

Jayce rolled his eyes, "Yes, and I see your little mate isn't glued to you?"

He perked up a bit, " No. Giving her time to settle in. I finished helping the others get settled in a well. They are all still pretty shaken up, but I think they could be really useful. "

" So do I. I was thinking we need to introduce hunters into the pack. Start gathering our own meats. We are wolves at heart. We give back to the land already. " he sort of smiled at Sike.

He was like a puppy waiting with its tail wagging. When did Jayce get so cold toward him? " She's changing me.. I swear.. I never realized how cold I got. How hopeless I felt."

" Yeah.. you were getting bad. She is changing you. For the better I believe. A hunter division would do us good. Give duties to young females and males before they get thrown into the tough training. Not to mention some older people as well. I was talking with Lianna about hunting. They use weapons as well as their wolf forms. I bet skills like those will come in handy. "

Jayce nodded. " You are right. Lianna? Sounds nice. You look happy with her. " he smiled.

" I am. " he sighed happily, " And, if it isn't to bold of me, you look happy now. You still have to show her the territory boarders. She isn't delicate. She challenged you to protect her family. I imagine if a rouge was going to go after her she would beat the hell out of it as well. She has pretty much rip one to shreds already. " He shrugged a little.

" Trust that she'll put up one hell of a fight. Teach her to fight, and you two could be the strongest contenders in the states."

Jayce thought about it. " She is fragile to me.. but I know she's strong. I know she can handle training.. I might train her myself. " he chuckled.

" She's going to be training the pack as well. Speed. She's so fast. Faster than I am right now.. Smart to. I could catch her if I outsmart her or distract her. Otherwise I don't think I'd get her. Granted I do have better stamina. I've proved that much. " he smirked his eye were dancing amber flames.

Sike snickered. " I can't wait for my fun to start. You should start her out with defensive training. She might be good at it with her speed. " he suggested.

"You may be right. " he was Interrupted by the cook. His plans were coming into full bloom. A romantic dinner in their room. Now, he just had to go start drawing plans for houses and buildings. At least knock one out while he could keep focus on it instead of her.

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She sighed, " Crap.. " she hadn't meant to get herself extra punishment. Cleaning to... double crap. At least he didn't tell her to kill the music. When she was done she came out to cleaning supplies. " It could be worse Mika. He could have had you a maid's outfit ready.. " she shuddered lightly.

" At least he didn't. I'm sure if I push his buttons to much he might though.. " her wolf added thoughtfully. " We would pull one off well enough to rile him up~~" she sang.

Mika smiled shyly. " Calm down girl. " she said playfully. " Before he hears us again. "

She took inventory of everything, and nodded. A sewing kit, a broom, a mop, a bucket, and a duster. Okay. She could do that. She imagined he wanted her to wait in bed after she was done...

He didn't say so but he probably also didn't think she would be done fast. She planned on being done quickly. It didn't take her long to clean really. She stretched, and shuddered. God, it felt great to stretch! Maybe she just needed to be doing something to rest. Not laying around. Then again...

She sighed softly and went about gathering feathers by hand. She started filling pillow cases again, and lining them up on the bed. Once done she sewed them up carefully. She even gave Jayce a fuller fluffier pillow.

Sewing was a mind numbing practice. The basics of it were easy, and it came in handy. It could also be useful in war or in fights. Say someone was torn open along their chest? She could stitch them up. Not well, and it would just help keep them together while someone else got there....

She shook her head to clear it. " Not the time or place Mika. " She didn't mind it, but she focused on Jayce again. He seemed to like soft things. She guessed at least. Who didn't? As she sewed she thought about training.

She would be training the soldiers for speed. Honestly it was just practice.. but if they hadn't got speed down yet then it was form.. Start lower. Push yourself farther. she would have to see when the time came.

Soon enough she had moved into dusting. The shelving was pretty bad, but most of the rest of the room was by far less dusty. Still he said spotless, so spotless it would be. She moved into sweeping after dusting, and mopping after sweeping.

Mika tidied the closet, books, and pillows on the couch as well. She made the bed, and climbed back up onto it. She admired her work as she waited. It had taken her about an hour and a half. She yawned. She realized what the pack house, and their private little hideaway were both missing. A touch of home.

Pictures of friends, games, TVs or games rooms for kids. It needed some fun. People should be there having fun and keeping close to each other. Not inside their houses all day everyday. She smiled softly drifting to sleep on top of the freshly made bed. She needed a nap.

---- two hours later around dinner time ---

Jayce entered the room after hours of getting the houses drawn up. He hadn't intended on it taking so long. Still he managed to get it done, and it came together beautifully.

She was laying on the bed, fast asleep. " You won't sleep well like that." He mumbled softly. Jayce went to the bathroom, ran a hot bath, pulled some candles out of a cabinet. He always kept them in case of emergencies. Or this. This seemed like the perfect way to use them. He set out so many that the bathroom was glowing on its own. Enough light to see each other easily. It was a rather cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Even a little romantic. When did he become such a romantic?

The room was spotless. Her mind had been at rest for a long time, so he assumed she was done and asleep before he was even half way through getting things done in his study. She did a wonderful job though.. she even fixed the pillows. Nice. He inspected the stitches. Huh, she had a steady hand and some talent as well. She never ceased to amaze him.

Jayce scooped her up in his arms. " Wake up Mika. Time for a bath before dinner. " he purred in her ear causing her to jolt awake. He wanted to snicker at her, but he was in to much awe. She was so innocent and just.... he had no words to describe his little queen. Damn, she had such an effect on him.

" But... I was sleeping... it was so comfy..."

" Ah, so you don't want some yummy dinner, and a nice bath? Out of bed. " Jayce was clearly teasing her. She wasn't getting anything less than what he said, and she knew it.

She smiled softly. " Yes master." She rolled her eyes and gave a small giggle.

"Damn straight. Maybe I should get that maid uniform Nina mentioned. " he smirked playfully. She blushed and looked away pouting.

He carried her into the bathroom, and put her down. He held his chin between his fingers for a moment, " Hmm..." He watched her. " Go on and strip down for me.."

Mika stared at him shyly, " W-why?" She asked softly. Anything else and she wouldn't be like this. Her body was just a matter that kept her shy. Especially around Jayce. She hadn't cared all that much about her body being seen before him. After all she didn't think she had that nice of a body. But this guy.. he had a way with her. His eyes raking her body.. his hands.. oh what they could do to her. She realized what she was doing when his voice sounded in her mind.

"Mind your thoughts Mika. I don't intend on doing anything to rash tonight. " he smirked at her softly.

" I just want you to. I want to see my beautiful mate's body. Besides, I'm getting in this bath to. " He gestured to the bath behind her. A steamy bubble filled tub of relaxation. Big enough for more than two.

His eyes locked back onto hers. They were the familiar black and amber dancing around together. He simply couldn't contain Koy. The best thing though, was that he and Koy could share easily enough.

She blushed brightly. " I... still have some getting used to in this department. " she said holding herself tightly. The steamy bathroom was warm and relaxing enough.  The candles made for a very dim and honestly romantic mood.

He walked over to her. " Just like when I took care of that leg, to me, this is sexy. I get to watch you blossom into a confident little Star. " He tucked her hair behind her ear, " And I get to help you get there and shower you with all kinds of emotions.. euphoria, pleasure, lust, love.. " his hand ran down her arm. He felt the chill bumps explode on her fair skin. Jayce smirked. "Strip for us.. "

She looked up to see his eyes a dark, dark amber. He and his wolf both wanted her. Her own blue and green eyes seemed to darken slightly. Her wolf was awakening much more than she normally did. The feeling was raw power, understanding, patience, and a super strong sense of protection.

The very same things that pushed her to act on sight. Kill that damn rouge intent on taking her mates life. They stood like that for a few moments. His wolf wasn't to be messed with, and neither was he. She shivered, because she liked that. The goosebumps he left in his wake stayed, and she knew she was a goner. He would win. He would always win like this.

Mika's shaky hand reached for the bottom of the shirt. His shirt to be exact, the one she'd snatched before everything happened today. She wasn't going to break eye contact with him.

She lifted his shirt over her head causing her hair to come fluttering down in a cascade of beautiful waves. She didn't have a bra, or underwear for that matter. This little strip tease would be short. She tugged the shorts down gently, and slowly, before they fell in a heap. A surge of confidence had her twirling around full circle for him her eyes locked on his.

He was suddenly very alert. Took it all in as she did it. He'd taken to leaning on the bathroom counter as he watched. It was like she was in slow motion. His breath caught in his throat as she twirled.

The world faded away. It stopped for them... in the dim candle light she was beautiful, ageless, a pure fucking angel in his eyes. He felt like he couldn't breathe, and realized he honestly forgot to breathe as he took her in.

Her skin shimmered, the soft pink scar on her leg from the rouge looked perfect.. her first battle scar. One she got to save him no less. He felt pride in seeing it. Her hair swayed like ocean waves, her eyes... oh her eyes locked with his.

His hand reached into his pocket. " Screw nothing rash. " he muttered. She was far to alluring right now, and honestly it was his fault. She had obliged his request. He pulled out a condom of course. She saw it both blushing and smirking. He was going to have to get her on birth control soon.

Sure he could keep using these, but it would be nice to be natural as well. Soon. Not tonight. His mind was only on one thing. Her. Okay Two. Her, and how fast he could cause her to moan.

" Now me. " his voice was husky, and uneven. His eyes smoldering and black amber fire. His instincts would take over, but even Koy knew she needed calm and easy love. They were more than happy to give it to her. He stayed still as she came close. She fiddled with his button up.

He regretted choosing it.. yet he did business in better clothes. He had been settling people and addressing his pack....He showed her how to undo the first button chuckling at her cute frustration. However, she mastered it in a heartbeat, and pulled the sides down to his arms. He shrugged out of it, leaving just his skin as her prize. She kissed his neck, leaning up on her toes.

His chest rumbled and he growled softly. She was amazing. This was amazing. Her hands explored lower and lower finding his belt. It easily came off, and next her undid his pants. He was getting antsy and eager, so he quickly discarded them for her. She had a soft smug look come across her pretty face." You won't be looking so smug in a moment... " he warned the rumble loud.

She gulped softly. Her cheeks flushed hard, and he smirked. " You know exactly what I mean. " he assured. He grabbed her soft hips, and picked her up, sitting her on the counter top. He was glad it was a large counter. His hand ran over her body. One hand disappearing to get himself ready. She gasped her breaths already soft and uneven.

"Steady.. breathe baby. " he whispered softly against his mark. She groaned and gave a moan when he bit it gently. " Or not." He mused playfully.

"H-hard to do when you fight dirty.. I'm still new to this.." She hissed softly. Clearly he knew his mark was still both sore and extremely pleasurable with him near. His lips on it..she shuddered sn absent sigh.

He chuckled, and without warning scooted her to the edge and slowly dipped her onto him. She grabbed his shoulders tightly. That was fine, he would support her entirely. She rested her head on him and shook like a leaf.

He could feel her pleasure radiated to him with a simple move. " I told you it wouldn't hurt forever, and that I would always help you. " he whispered softly. " Don't forget to let me hear you.. "

She bit her lip as he moved. He was so slow, so precise with every single move. Her mind was long gone, and her moans were soft and passionate. They seemed to fuel him. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and did her best to help, though her movements were restricted.

" Uh uh. No moving. You are resting, I am making sure to relieve stress. " he purred before he continued. She hadn't liked it, but she listened. Instead she took to kissing him and running her hands through his messy hair. He was glad. If she moved to much he would really consider being rougher again. She didn't need that.

Plus he liked this. Mika tensed around him, and he knew she was close already. He'd been close to, this was enough to drive anyone to wanting more or finding sweet bliss quickly. At least for some. Once she had she let out a beautiful, loud moan. It drove him over the edge, and he quickly found himself groaning in pleasure as well.

It seemed like forever as he rested his forehead against hers. For as long as he'd made love to her they were both sweating. He could have sworn it was just a few moments, but the wax pooling around the side of a candle said otherwise. The heat from the candles didn't help, but it certainly felt wonderful.

They panted softly together before he leaned back. " Come on Mika.. let's take our bath.. No more of this tonight. We both need to rest.. " he said softly. She nodded silently looking exhausted.

Jayce took her over to the tub, and slipped her in. She moaned in delight. Much differently than when he made her. He smiled and patted her head. She swatted his hand away with a smile.

He cleaned himself up, and joined her. He groaned as well. Shifting so much in a few days was rough. This girl had done it more than he had. She was truly amazing.

" This feels amazing... " she said as she rested on his chest. " What did you do to this bath...?"

He smiled a d glanced over at her, " Its a muscle relaxant. Used for a long time here. We wouldn't be able to function without it. Plus I like this one specifically. It reminds me of you. "

" How so?" She asked curiously.

" Your scent is.. It smells like sweet peas and gardenias. " he paused, " This one is gardenia. " he finished smiling. " I'm curious.. what is.. "

" Fresh rain and something like...  well rain and a stary night...I love it.." She sighed against him as they settled into silence. " I used to think I would be a hunter like my parents.. Never got that chance. The Alpha run called me, and I ended up here. " She snickered softly.

Mika needed to break the silence before it became awkward. " You ruined that wish." She rolled her eyes playfully. " I want nothing more than to be your Luna. I'm still scared of failing, but I know you'll help me. " she said softly.

He pouted softly looking at her. " I don't ruin anything. I make it better. " he poked her nose playfully.

She laughed, " Yes you do. Even if it takes almost a month for you to do it. " she poked his chest. She got an answer to her question about a mark on him.. He did have a tattoo, the same one as her own. Though, it was on his arm.

He noticed her stare. " It isn't a mark. Just a tattoo. " he sighed as her finger traced over it, " I have to explain this for you to understand. Not the tattoo just.. all of this. My tattoo is just paw prints and my initials. J.M. Jayce Mia. Of course ita kind of nice to thinking it as Jayce and Mika." he muttered. " Its going to be long night..." he sighed.

She smiled softly seeming to understand. She needed and wanted to know this. All of it. It would be crucial as Luna.

They stayed silent for a few moments. It seemed like hours. Really it was an extra twenty minutes while he gathered his thoughts. " Alright. Time to get out. I have a surprise for you, and I'll explain while we enjoy it. " he said helping her out.

He wrapped her in a fluffy towel, and patted himself dry as well. He helped her towel dry her hair enough so it wouldn't drip. After she dried he fiddled around looking for something he'd brought with him. He slid a silky, thigh length gown with lace trim over her head. " Fits perfectly. Looks beautiful. "

She blushed as he blew the candles out and lead her into their room. She gaped at the couch. A full dinner laid out for them. Steaks cooked to perfection, small salads, baked potatoes already fixed and loaded, and a small cake for two.

Her stomach rumbled and she smiled shyly. Jayce took her hand in his, brought it to his lips and kissed her knuckles. He tugged her over, and lit the fire in the fireplace, and they sat down next to each other.

" I hope you enjoy it. " He took a deep breath to settle his nerves, and looked deep into her eyes. " So.. this all starts with my asshole of a great-grandfather. "