Chapter 794 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

“It’s about ten minutes for the stretcher to come here, and by the time we take you in, it will be about half an hour.”

“Axel can carry me,” Yasmin said. “He is a fast runner. We can be there in five minutes.”

“Are you sure?” Cornelia asked.

Yasmin nodded. “It might seem like a safer option to stay here. However, if anything goes wrong, the doctor can take care of me better in a hospital.”

“Alright,” Travis said. “Then, we shouldn’t delay. Let’s call Alpha Axel here, and I will mind-link my staff to be ready to receive you.”

They were all about to go, but Yasmin pulled Talia’s hand. “You should go to the fair.”

“I want to be there when my nephews are born!” Talia protested.

“You heard the doctor. It might take five hours, maybe longer,” Yasmin said. “We are in the middle of the Shadow Fang pack. I feel safe here, so security is not a concern. Our people are out there. Some found their mates, and some are still searching. They will find comfort in your presence, and you must assure them that things will be alright.”

Yasmin looked at Cornelia and Amelia. “The two of you are needed to help transport the lucky ones who found their mates. Everyone here should attend the fair. You can check on me later. Your company in the hospital will be appreciated, but it won’t make it faster or easier. Axel will be with me.”

“I will take good care of Luna Yasmin,” Travis declared. “I will keep you up to date with any progress.”

“I will send guards to make sure nothing goes wrong,” Talia said, and her eyes lost focus as she spoke directly to Keith and Arya, ‘Luna Yasmin is in labor. The two of you will escort her to the pack hospital and make sure no one unauthorized gets there. I know you were looking forward to the event, but this is important. In one hour, someone will come to replace you, and then you can go to the fair.’

Keith was on duty to protect Talia during the Luna ceremony and for the rest of the evening, so he didn’t think about having fun at the event anyway. Arya was not a guard, but she was a capable warrior, and she tagged along with Keith.

They got organized quickly, and Axel carried Yasmin with Travis, Keith, and Arya following them.

He was leaning sideways on the wall and looking extra yummy with the ceremonial garment around his waist and his body covered in markings done with black paint. But the whole visual was spoiled by his troubled expression.

“What’s wrong?” Talia asked while approaching him.

He shook his head. “After the ceremony, we were supposed to address our people, but with Yasmin…”

“It’s OK,” Talia interrupted him.

“No. It’s not OK.” He took her hand into his and placed her palm against his cheek. “I was supposed to tell everyone that now they have their Luna, but it didn’t happen. I failed you again, kitten. I wanted to make this right.”

Talia was touched by his sincerity, but she didn’t think anything was amiss. Sure, Elders tried to sabotage her, and she was set to find out who was behind it, but she would never blame Yasmin or Dayson for something out of their control.

“The ceremony was completed, and I am the Luna of the Shadow Fang pack. I can feel the energy of the pack and their trust in our leadership.” Dayson’s leadership, and she hoped that in time they would accept her as more than just Dayson’s mate. “Yes, Yasmin went into labor, but if you look at our experiences so far, this was the closest thing to perfect we ever got.”

“Next time, no pregnant women will be allowed,” Dayson grumbled.

Talia smiled helplessly. She accepted his condition of no children allowed for this ceremony. He said that it was for safety, and considering the latest incidents, everyone went with it, but Talia guessed that Dayson didn’t want Ashton around. The unsuspecting boy was at the fair with his grandparents.

Dayson wanted to ban pregnant women? Doesn’t that mean Talia will be banned as well as Meg, Tatiana, and Mindy? And there was one more point she wanted to address.

“Next time? How many Luna ceremonies will I have?”

“As many as you need until we get this right,” Dayson responded seriously. “I want everyone to know that you are mine and that you are my most important person. You are my mate, and I will do whatever I can to make you happy.”

Talia looked at Dayson dreamily. How could she say no to that?

Dayson’s arms wrapped around Talia’s bare waist, sending a dose of addictive sparks as he pulled her closer.

Talia thought Dayson would kiss her, but she saw him lick his lips while looking at her seriously.

“I’m not sure if I said this before. Welcome to the Shadow Fang pack, Talia. This was your home from the moment you stepped into this packhouse, and even before that, but now it’s official. You are the mistress of this house and of this pack. It’s all yours, just how I am.” He regretted that he didn’t do this on the day he brought her here.

“Thank you, Dayson,” Talia responded, and she really meant it. “This position, this house, this pack, I accept it, just how I accept you. Thank you for taking care of me so far. From today onward, I will take care of not just you, but of the whole pack as well. We will do this together.”

Dayson’s insides shook when he felt her acceptance and adoration. She was so small and fragile, yet so powerful and determined, and he was confident that his heart was not capable of more love, but here he was… loving her more by the minute. She was perfect, for him. Only for him.

Talia got on her toes, searching for his lips, and their soft kiss turned hungrier with every heartbeat.

Little by little, Dayson pushed Talia backward, and she didn’t notice at what point they entered the room where Travis had been examining Yasmin before.

Talia snapped to her senses when Dayson closed the door behind them with a kick.

“Dayson…” She protested weakly when she realized that their destination was the bed. “Do we have time for this? Guests…”

“They are grownups who know that the ceremony is over,” Dayson cut her off, and then he closed the distance between them to plunder her mouth with his tongue.

Talia sank into the mattress with Dayson on top of her.

‘Besides…’ Dayson continued through their mind-link. ‘I said I want to see what you are hiding under that skirt. Your mate is not a patient man.’

His lips latched on his mark on her neck at the same time his hand ventured at the cradle of her thighs, providing a sensory overload and making Talia forget about everything beyond the confinements of that bed.

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Mindy was frustrated with Elders swarming around Gideon. She was looking forward to going to the fair, but this will take forever!

Elders think of themselves as influential people who provide guidance to younger generations, but they had a lot of questions about the Moon Goddess, mysterious energies, and the signs of abilities being awakened.

Mindy wanted to slap Elder Agatha when the old crow said how she knew that good were days coming because her left armpit was itchy. What nonsense.

Consumed in her angst, Mindy didn’t realize that her Alpha aura was leaking until everyone quieted down to look at her.

The only one not bending was Gideon, as her aura didn’t affect him. It was a perk of being her fated mate.

“Uhm…” Mindy cleared her throat. “As your Shaman said, you should all go home, meditate, and pay attention to changes in your body. This time is crucial. You wouldn’t want to miss an ability awakening because you were here chattering.”

Mindy could see people’s eyes widening, and then they all nodded in agreement. Elders took turns thanking her and Gideon before dispersing.

“I thought they would never leave,” Tatiana said from the side.

Mindy bobbed her head while walking to her sister-in-law. The Mindy-Tanya duo was getting along well from the day they met, and then Tatiana ended up being Maddox’s mate, they were both strong-willed business-oriented she-wolves, and now they were pregnant at the same time. How could they not be close?

“I am surprised you are still here,” Mindy said. And it was not only Tatiana. Maddox, Tony, Kalina, Cristian, and Michelle were also there. “I thought you went to the fair with Dayson and Talia.”

“We are waiting for you. Besides, Dayson and Lia were seen entering a room while locked in a kiss. I assume they will take a while.” Tatiana wiggled her eyebrows to what Mindy rolled her eyes.

She wanted to say that Alphas are unsatiable beasts, but then she remembered what Gideon did to her in the shed before the ceremony, so she kept that snarky comment to herself. She didn’t hate it.

Tatiana gestured toward Mindy’s ceremonial clothes. “Are you going like that?”

“Yes, we will go like this,” Mindy responded for herself and for Gideon who was tidying up the altar.

Werewolves didn’t mind going au naturel, and her ceremonial clothes covered all her important parts. However, knowing it was all right there, accessible, and that Gideon would be right by her side was turning her on.

“Give me a minute to help Gideon, and we can go…”

Gideon’s addictive scent of lavender stirred Mindy’s lust and her mind started running wild.

Will they go at it behind a food booth? Or maybe they jump in a crate full of plush toys? There was a stage with live music, and Mindy knew one dark corner where she could go down on Gideon. Ah, so many possibilities!

Mindy felt like a naughty teenager who was planning to sneak around with her crush, and the playful mood from Gideon told her that he approved.

Mindy was confident that people would be shocked to find out how bad their Shaman is, bad in a good way… bad in the best way possible. She was happy that only she got to see that side of Gideon. Others could see him as a tranquil wiseman, but Mindy knew better. That man was fire and ice in one, and he was hers.

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The fair was organized on a clearing at the virtual border of the Shadow Fang pack and the Spring Leaf pack.

Not long ago, that land was unclaimed, used by the rogues to move between territories without being noticed. Since packs combined borders, they agreed to use this no man’s land like it belongs to all of them. The only condition was that no one would create settlements on it, and for any resources found there, negotiations would be needed before they could be harvested.

This event was for several packs, so Dayson and Cristian agreed on the location. Of course, they did because Talia worked with Zina and Mindy to make this happen.

Mindy called her sister-in-law (aka Tatiana), and they immediately thought of this event as something that could cheer up people currently finding refuge in the Blue River pack. People from the shelters were assigned to help with stalls and games, and they assured plenty of breaks for everyone to enjoy the event.

Mindy and Tatiana hoped that those poor souls would find their mates, as that would be the best chance for them to heal mental scars that were etched deep into their existences.

Michelle was coordinating members of the Spring Leaf pack who were responsible for kid-friendly games and snacks, which made the fair more family oriented.

Other than members from three packs, they had people from the Midnight Guardians pack, and Tony and Kalina arrived with two full buses of the Lightclaw pack members.

The event swelled into something no one could predict, and the most impressive part was that the fair was organized within a few short days.

Talia and Dayson emerged from between bushes, following the makeshift trail many feet before them created.

The duo was fully dressed in comfy casual clothes, and Talia had a small backpack.

Talia paused at the sight in front of them.

Only two days ago, she came here to check if the clearing was suitable for the event, and she provided guidelines, yet she didn’t imagine it would turn into this. There were stalls and booths as far as her eyes could reach, the smell of various delicacies filled the air, there were music and cheers and laughter, the whole area was lit up with string lights, and it was all buzzing with positivity. It was fantastic.

Dayson pulled Talia to lean on him, and he kissed her temple.

“You did a fantastic job, kitten.”

“I had help.”

Dayson clicked his tongue. “This is not the time for modesty. Of course, you had help, but without you, this wouldn’t happen.”

Talia didn’t want to argue. Besides, he was right. This all started because she wanted to organize a mixer for members of the Midnight Guardians pack.

‘Meg?’ Talia called through the mind link. ‘How are things going?’

‘Fantastic!’ Meg exclaimed. ‘Amelia is giving rides every thirty minutes. So far, we have had twenty-two people from our pack mated, and more are coming! Oh, and we are not the only ones scoring here. Everyone is finding mates. They are everywhere! This event is a huge hit! You probably don’t want to go into unlit areas of the forest, if you know what I mean.’ Meg ended with a giggle.

Talia’s heart expanded at the thought that many people found their mates, and it was all thanks to her organizing this event. It was a big deal.

Talia’s expression froze when Meg spoke through the pack link again, ‘After tonight, everyone will talk about Malia!’

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