The Wait
Luna Queen Rain's POV
Being back in Ralph's arms feels so different.
For weeks I've been beside Jasper, we did everything together despite my advanced pregnancy. We are entirely in tune with each other, and since we are both marked, we feel each other's moods perfectly. We make sure to be happy, avoid stress and have endless sex. My life next to Jasper is all I need. I don't know how to fit my mating with Ralph in now.
Right when we arrived, Ralph took me to his own vehicle.
When I turned around to Jasper, I saw his face fall. I know how he feels, it is as if a part of your being is separated from you, you only live half on. I was able to control myself just in time and leave with Ralph. He has a right to me, I am also his mate and must satisfy his needs too. When I feel his lips on mine, I only realize how estranged I am from Ralph. Before I enjoyed our intimate moments, but now it was more of a makeout with a boyfriend than a mate. But after weeks of being in a mate bond with Jasper, I can barely tolerate his touches.
But then I remembered that the Moon Goddess had promised to activate the bond between Ralph and me. Hopefully, she won't fail to do so after all, otherwise this will be a painful experience for Ralph, who has been waiting for sexual contact with me for months. I lean my head against the backrest and allow him to plunder my mouth. He is hungry for my reaction so I wriggle my fingers through his hair. He slowly undoes my dress as he caresses my breasts across the fabric. "I love you so much, Saray. I can't wait for our mating. It's been too long," he whispers against my neck. I press him against me; he is clearly content with my cooperation.
When he bared my upper body and now removed my bra, I felt his lips move over my breasts to my nipple. He feasts on my pink tops, indulging them each in turn. I can't help but let out a gasp of pleasure. But this is just a normal sexual sensation from the touch of my most sensitive areas. As long as Ralph is happy, nothing else matters. And he is clearly content me my reaction. Eventually, we had to separate because we had arrived at the Palace. The driver dropped us off at the back entrance, allowing us to sneak in unseen. Ralph grabs my hand, helps me get out and we quickly walk in the door.
He leads me down a hallway and then we enter a room.
As I look around, I see it is completely decorated with hearts. On a banner, I read: 'Welcome back, my love, my Queen'. Smiling happily, I hug Ralph, my head on his shoulder. "Thank you, Ralph. It feels like I've come home," I tell him cheerfully. He takes my hand and leads me to a table set in the middle of the room. He slides a chair back and I sit down. "We'll join our pups and both take juice," he jokes as he fills our glasses with orange juice. "Here's to a great future, Saray. We are going to be the best couple that has ever ruled this Kingdom. Our pups will be stunned by the amazing state of their inheritance". We clinch his words and take a sip.
I watch him go into the mind link and not long after, maids come in to set the table.
Of course, I'm hungry, Ralph knows I have a constantly growling stomach. Delighted, I stare at what is displayed on the table. The man chuckles when he sees my eager eyes. I watch as he loads my plate with my favorite dishes.
As we enjoy our meal, he updates me on the notable events in the Kingdom during my absence. We laugh at some hilarious act of Lycans who have knocked on his door for mediation. When we are done and the maids have cleared the table, it is time for serious talk. I know where this is going, Ralph wants clarity about our relationship. My heart aches when I remember that Ralph is the party suffering the most in this whole twist of turns.
When we are alone again, he takes my hands in his across the table.
"Saray, I want our relationship back to the way it was. I know Alpha Jasper is there too. But when we are together, we can only focus on our relationship. You and I are important then," he urges. "I want to mate and mark you as mine. My Lycan craves that. This uncertainty is killing me". He sounds drained, I feel so sorry for him. But I can't help but be honest with him.
"I understand all that, Ralph. But I can't change the situation. I do want to be honest with you," I begin. "I share a mate bond with Jasper. The Moon Goddess said she would forge my bond with you, but that hasn't happened yet. My feelings for you are the same as before, I feel safe in your arms but nothing more. I could spend my life next to you. But the pull is still lacking. Maybe we should wait a while until Selene does her part". Pleading, I look at him. "I know the wait is hard on you. But when the bond is activated with me, you'll know it's all worth the wait. Sex with you fated is mind-blowing, believe me on that," I try to convince him.
Ralph stares at me silently, his face sunken with disappointment.
"Are you serious? You haven't told me if you still love me. You used to be more affectionate," he reproaches me. "You never wanted to share the bed with me. And now that we're mates, I can't even mark you. While you already wear Jasper's mark". I take a deep breath, I can't blame him. He is my mate, Selene has come in person to tell us. And so far, in all this mess, he sits empty-handed.
"Okay, you're right. Let's make concrete arrangements with Jasper about how we continue our relationships. For Jasper, this is not easy either. Tomorrow is the coronation. Afterward, we'll get together and discuss everything, our sleeping arrangements and other things," I suggest.
In the end, he nods. He knows this is the best solution for all parties. He will have to be patient for one more night. After the coronation is the best time to arrange everything properly....
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