Mercy

Nikolai woke up to the soft sun

shining into the room, cascading a warming atmosphere. His heart slowly picked up speed as he realized who was sleeping across his chest. He looked down to the midnight tresses that covered his chest and slowly ran his hand through her hair.

Roza.

Her soft naked body draped over his body that caused his heart to swell with so much love. He can’t explain in words just how much she meant to him. Simply, she was his everything. A soft sigh came from her as she snuggled further into his body. He savored the strong electric currents flowing through every part of their skin that was touching.

Nikolai’s mind flashed back to last night. He was insatiable and he couldn’t blame the fact that they both slept in until the sun was high in the sky was because of his appetite. He played a big part in keeping her up all night but could you blame him? Her body was his temple. He spent the whole night worshipping it. A slow smirk crawled on his face as he remembered just how much she squirmed and moaned underneath him as he spent his time tasting every single part of her.

Their smell of their scents strongly mixed in the air and on their body. A feeling of possessiveness as well as protectiveness swarmed through him. She was his completely now. Her neck bared his mark, her finger wore his ring. She was his.

His hand slipped from her hair to the curves of her back. She shuddered and squirmed against his body. He didn’t know if it was intentional or she had no clue what she was doing but the feel of her body softly rubbing on him was already making him hard again.

Her slow heartbeat picked up speed and he knew she was waking up. Her eyes fluttered open and she shifted her head to look up at him.

“Good morning.” She whispered with a sleepy smile as she squinted up at him through tired eyes.

“Good morning.” He responded before leaning down to kiss her on the lips even her morning breath smelled amazing and he couldn’t stop the smile that was spreading across his face. His hand dipped lower to the curve of her behind. She gasped and effectively moved away from his grasp. He frowned and she shook her head.

“No more.” She ordered.

Nikolai had to fight back a pout. It wasn’t enough. He wanted her again and Roza knew it because she literally jumped out of the bed with the blanket wrapped around her-leaving him completely naked on the bed. Her eyes dipped lower to his midsection and she bit her lips.

“Nikolai.” She groaned.

“Come back to bed, Roza. We aren’t done yet.” He pointed out as he pointed to hid midsection.

She laughed softly and shook her head. Nikolai was going to go crazy. She looked even sexier standing in front of him with her messy bed hair and his blanket wrapped around her naked body. He swallowed hard and started to make a move for her. She jumped out of his grasp and ran to the bathroom.

He heard the lock click in place and fell back onto the bed in defeat. His mate was going to leave him with a raging hard on. This was not a good thing.

Deciding that he was going to ask Roza to open up the door he walked toward the bathroom and knocked on the door.

“Roza, open up.” He demanded.

“Oh no! You had more than enough last night.” She said from the other side of the door. “I’m taking a shower.”

“Let’s take a shower together.” He offered. The idea of seeing her naked under the water was enough to make him go mad with desires.

“Nope.” She simply replied before he heard the water running. The woman was denying him what was his. He silently reminded himself that he was going to teach her a lesson.

“You are not being fair.” Nikolai was pouting and he never pouts.

Roza giggled on the other end. Nikolai rubbed his chin as he thought about what he has to do now without the help of his mate to help calm his raging hormones. He can’t very well get ready with this dilemma that won’t go away. Growling in frustration, he pulled on a pair of sweats and walked to Roza’s bedroom where he took a very, very cold shower.

Nikolai walked downstairs to see his mate already sitting on the breakfast table eating breakfast with their son and her father. He greeted his pack members along the way. Many have already noticed the fresh marks on their Alpha and Luna’s neck. The men in the pack were throwing knowing looks and smirks at each other. The women were smiling and blushing as they already knew what have occurred last night from the marks.

Nikolai’s eyes were solely on his mate. When he made it to her side he leaned down next to her ear and whispered.

“Tonight you will not get away from me.” He vowed huskily to her. His promised was only for her to hear. She blushed and squirmed in her seat as she fought off a shudder from feeling his warm breath brushing her skin. He bent down and kissed her mark and she swallowed a moan that was going to leave her lips.

He moved to sit down next to her and she threw him a ‘behave’ glare. He chuckled and began scooping some hash browns into his plate. He was beginning to enjoy teasing Roza. It will be fun to play with her today. He had every intention of making her hot with need and not touched her until she was begging him to take her.

She ate her scrambled eggs silently and listened to Nikolai and her father talk back and forth regarding pack matters.

“You are very resourceful, Igor. My offer still stands. I would like you to transfer into my pack. I will give you a status that will prove your worth.” Nikolai offered after hearing Igor explained the different methods that the pack can do to everyday duties to make the things flow easier.

His hand slipped under the table to rest on his mate’s thigh. She was wearing a skirt today and it was perfect for him to tease her; slipping up his hands slowly to her inner thigh. Her eyes widened and she nearly choked on the food she was chewing on. She swallowed and turned to glare at him as she jerked her thigh to thwart his hands off from her but he held on tight. His hands caressed slowly back and forth enjoying the feel of her soft skin.

“I think I will consider it. My daughter and grandson are both here. I will like to enjoy the last of my years with them and watch Maksim grow. It will also be nice to see Maksim with a sister or a brother, don’t you think?” Igor asked with a grin.

“I agree completely with you, Igor. Roza and I shall work right away on it.” Nikolai replied without shame. Roza blushed even more and he had to fight back a laugh.

His plan was going exactly as he wanted...well that was until he felt her hands on his thigh.

He was in trouble but he didn’t mind at all. He was going to enjoy every moment of it with her because he love this woman with everything in him.

Song: Brian McKnight-Back at One

Five years have passed and a very pregnant Roza sat in the rocking chair in the overly large library reading a children’s book to a group of pups who sat around on the rug.

Pregnancy has been bittersweet. Nikolai has helped her so much in so many ways. He didn’t want to miss a single second of it. During his Alpha duties he will find time to come find her and check in. He was a little anxious but excited to have another child. On the other hand, her feet were swollen from the extra water weight she carried and her back was aching every second of the day as she her due date was fast approaching.

“And they lived happily ever after.” She ended the book and closed it. Looking down at all the little pups that say quietly and listened to her read. It was something she enjoyed doing because it gave the nurses sometime off and also stopped the baby from moving so much in her belly. The sound of Roza’s voice seem to calm the baby. The little girl pups in the group sighed in happiness after the story ended.

“That was lovely, Luna.” A little blonde girl by the name of Charisa sighed. Her eyes glowed with happiness.

“It was, wasn’t it?” Roza replied with a soft smile. Charisa was a tiny little thing; tinier than the other girls her age.

“I wish to meet my prince charming one day.” Charisa’s best friend, Aurora piped in. She was a beauty with her red hair cascading in curls on her shoulders. “I will love him forever and ever.”

Maksim was also in the group. His nose wrinkled in dislike. “Its not true. This only happens in fairytales.”

Roza frowned and looked down at her son. “Fairytales sometimes come true, Maksim. You never know when you will meet your princess.”

Maksim nose wrinkled even more. He didn’t agree with his mother at all. It was a little hard for him to believe that there will be a princess out there for him.

“Mama, I don’t believe in those. I am seven years old.” He said with an eye roll. Several boys muttered their agreements. Roza could see that the boys weren’t so into the book as the girls were.

Roza shook her head and rolled her eyes at her son’s reasoning. Over the years, Maksim have grown up so much. He has become a little sarcastic like his father sometimes. She could see hints of Nikolai in him. She wondered if it only happens in boys as her stomach rested over her bulging stomach. It was a good thing she was having a girl.

“You won’t say that when you meet your mate, Maksim.” Roza scolded gently. Maksim blushed slightly as he realized his mother was right. The corner of her lips curved as she knew where son’s thoughts were. He might not believe in fairytales but he very well believes in mates.

“What is it like when you meet your mate, Luna?” Another girl by the name of Anastasia spoke up from the back of the group.

Roza looked over at her and her smile grew. “It will be the most wonderful thing you will ever experience.”

“But what if my mate doesn’t want me?” Charisa asked with a sad look.

“When that time comes, you will know what to do.” Roza replied.

“But what if I don’t?” Charisa continued.

Roza sighed. “The Moon Goddess doesn’t make mistakes, Charisa. If your mate doesn’t want you then it will be a huge mistake for them.”

Charisa smiled then. The door opened and Nikolai walked into the room. His eyes immediately sought out his mate. She sat the book down and the pups began standing up to leave. Maksim followed a bunch of boys out of the door to go play outside in the fields. His first shift should be coming very soon now and Roza knew that Nikolai will be wanting to start training his son.

He offered his arm for her and she gladly took hold of it. Leaning down he cupped her cheeks and kissed her lips gently.

“How are you doing today?” He asked. “I have been so busy with paperwork, I haven’t had a chance to come check in on you.”

“My back is killing me.” She pouted and he smiled at her.

“I can help you with that.” He offered with a gentle smile and placed his hand on her back. Slowly he rubbed in a circular motion to ease the ache in her back. She sighed with relief as the tingles from his touch spread throughout her back. The baby in her stomach doing flips and kicking hard as she felt her father’s touch as well.

“Your hands are magic.” She moaned.

“My hands can do many other tricks if you are up for it.” He smirked. She laughed at him.

“We did it this morning.” She responded. “I know how well your hands work.”

He chuckled in response.

“How is the new crop rotation coming along?” Roza asked, switching subject smoothly to distract her insatiable mate.

“Great. Your father has done wonderful things to our farming land for the past year now. Many women have gone out and helped him in planning the crops that needs to be planted. I am relieved to have him in my pack. He is a very good man with a very good brain.” Nikolai informed her as he continued to rub circles on her back. She giggled at her mate’s complimenting her father before she leaned into him and rested her head against his chest. He wrapped an arm around her to keep them steady. Her hand moved to rest over her stomach.

“What are we going to do? Maksim has grown up so much, Nikolai. He is only seven but the boy is too practical and mature for his age.” Roza murmured softly as she buried her face in her mate’s chest.

“He will learn as he grows up. The only thing we can do is guide him. He is our son and the things we teach him will help him in life.” Nikolai assured her.

“He doesn’t believe in fairytales.” Roza responded.

“Because fairytales aren’t true.” Nikolai retorted. She frowned and pulled back a little to look at her mate. Roza could see where Maksim got the idea from.

“Happy endings can happen look at us-“She was interrupted when he rose up a finger.

“Happy endings are real.” He spoke again. “Fairytales aren’t.”

He stopped rubbing her back and turned her around so that her back rested completely against his front. He rested his chin on her head as they looked out to their territory from their library window.

“How is that any different?” She asked.

“It is very different.” He replied.

“Care to explain to me.” She prodded further.

He chuckled and kissed the top of her head as he tightened his arms around her. “Our life and our story are considered a happy ending because everything we feel for each other is real. We are real. Fairytales doesn’t compare to what we have. You are real. This is real. Now do you understand?”

Roza smiled at Nikolai’s logic. He was completely right. Fairytales were just what it was fiction but what they both had between them were very real.

“You don’t have to worry about a thing, my dear mate.” He whispered gently. “Our son and our baby will be perfectly fine.”

“I love you.” Roza said.

Nikolai turned her around to face him. His hand came up to cup her cheek. “And I love you.