Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Dayson focused on licking those few drops of blood that trickled from Talia’s neck. He needed to help her heal before his strength leaves him completely.
The sensation of her tongue on his neck sent shudders through his body, and he was pleased to know that he will wear her mark, and she will wear his.
He couldn’t wait to see how they turn out.
Dayson didn’t realize at what point he slumped over Talia, but he managed to push himself on the side so that he doesn’t crush her with the weight of his body. He felt her arms wrapping around him, holding him close, like she will never let go, and he hoped she never does.
The last spec of energy seeped out of his body as he pulled her into him, and then darkness descended on his senses.
The cloudless sky was colored in oranges and purples, looking magnificent as the sunrise was announcing another hot summer day. Everything was completely still, the only sounds coming from two bodies as they breathed while lying on the grass.
Talia’s eyes fluttered open, shaking the morning dew that gathered on her lashes.
It took her a moment to realize that she was lying on the grass, with Dayson next to her.
She stuck to Dayson’s firm body, seeking his warmth. Why the hell were they out in the open, completely naked?
Mental images flashed: their wolves, the sad story and reunion, Dayson’s gentle gaze, fiery touches, and powerful thrusts, and there was a bite. Two bites.
Her head whipped to see Dayson’s left side of his neck, and she couldn’t see anything other than his perfect skin. He was slightly pale but no less handsome.
Talia was confused. Did she imagine biting him? Sure, Dayson heals fast, but there should be a mark, right?
Talia reached to touch the left side of her neck. It was tender, but there were no bumps that would indicate a wound.
If she imagined events from last night, why were they naked here?
Talia closed her eyes to feel for any changes. There was nothing in particular, yet her senses were heightened. It was almost like she connected with nature to feel each plant and animal in the area, caressing them with her mind. Unbelievable.
Talia looked at Dayson’s handsome features and her brows came together when she realized that he was still sleeping. Dayson would always be the first one to wake up, and now she even moved, yet he didn’t twitch.
She wondered if she should let him rest more or wake him up, but then… werewolves or not, they should go to the cabin.
“Dayson?”, she called softly.
Nothing.
“Dayson?” This time it was louder.
Still nothing.
She gave him a small nudge and when he didn’t move, she pushed herself to sit on her knees.
Talia gaped at his form that glowed in silvery light all over. She didn’t notice it up close, but now that she stepped back, it was clearly visible.
Reluctantly, she put her palm on his chest and shook him a bit.
Why was he not reacting? This was not like Dayson. Was something wrong?
With every passing heartbeat, her worry was increasing and gnawing on her insides.
Why was this happening in the middle of nowhere? How can she call for help? And who can help anyway?
It took her a few endless moments to realize that she was not alone.
‘Liseli?’, Talia called in her mind, hoping that her wolf will respond.
‘Yes?’
Talia released a breath of relief.
‘What’s wrong with Dayson?’
‘Nothing. He is adjusting to the powers he received through our mark.’
Talia took another look at his neck. It was clean.
‘Why is the mark not showing?’
‘Our mark is more than flesh deep. It connects the souls.’
Talia’s breath hitched. ‘Our souls are connected?’
‘Almost.’, Talia’s wolf responded. ‘The connection will be complete if Sapa and I do the mating ceremony.’
Talia noticed the IF part, and she knew Liseli was still struggling to accept that she was fed lies by her mother and sisters.
‘Will you bite Sapa?’
Liseli snorted. ‘We are not barbaric like humans. Our mating is more spiritual. We open our minds and hearts and accept each other completely. No secrets.’
Talia understood that the mating for wolves is something along the lines of how Sapa and Liseli shared their memories.
‘I think that’s wonderful, Liseli.’ Only by fully opening up to the other, she could enjoy the feeling of being accepted unconditionally. ‘I wish that Dayson and I can do the same.’
‘You can’, her wolf said. ‘We are the same but if you need distinction, you can think of it as you and Dayson will connect by the flesh, while Sapa and I bond our souls.’
Talia wanted to ask for details, but Dayson released a slow groan, drawing Talia’s attention back to him, and her anxiousness was swelling again. Yes, her wolf said that this was part of the process, but Talia was uneasy.
She touched his forehead and felt his warmth. Talia paused when she realized that Dayson was burning.
‘Why does he have a fever? Is this normal?’
‘I’m not sure’, her wolf admitted. ‘It’s not like I’ve seen marking like this one. I can tell you that with your bite, he received a part of your power, and his body is adjusting to it. But anything beyond that is just a guess.’
Dayson groaned again, and Talia was now panicking.
Was his temperature rising, or was her anxiousness muddling her senses?
One way or another, she didn’t want to leave him on this grass.
Talia tried lifting him, but he was too heavy. Damn it, why did he weigh a ton?
And the fact that she was tugging on him, and he didn’t react, only scared her more.
She remembered one thing. ‘Liseli, can you help him?’
‘What do you have on your mind?’
‘When Meg was in the car after Kai marked her, I helped her channel that energy out and she was better. Somehow, I knew what to do. It was you guiding me, right? Do it again.’
Liseli hesitated. ‘This is a natural process. If we interfere recklessly, it can have negative consequences.’
Talia bit her lower lip nervously. Dayson didn’t look good. Was she really supposed to just sit and wait? ‘Can we help him just a little bit?’
‘OK. Touch him.’
In the next moment, Talia’s palms were on Dayson’s pecks.
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