Twice Blessed ~ Matthew’s Story

Ella’s POV ~

It’s been a hectic ten days. Matthew has staked out the bar, since Bernadette told him about Willie. Personally, I think Willie got spooked when he found out about Allie. They all had it in their heads Matthew was going to continue looking past the blatant disregard for his rules. He’s changing that. Much to the chagrin of the Taylor ex-followers.

The gala is tonight and I am on pins and needles. Only the upper ranks are inside. I had arranged tents in the clearing for everyone else. After my ceremony, we will split into groups.. and hopefully some mateships will happen tonight.

My gown is simple.. gold silk.. fitted to my body..flaring halfway down my thighs, to a short train… spaghetti straps and open backed.. with a purple velvet chain hanging at my hips. My dark hair pulled into a high chignon.. ringlet curls framing my face.

Jolene and I helped twenty of our girls get dresses and shoes. I wanted everyone to feel pretty! We dream of meeting our mate when we are at our best. And when you look good, you feel good.

Ari and Gabi had just left.. making me feel so much more a part of this amazing family. They said they would send Blake to walk me down the aisle.

As soon as my eyes landed on Matthew, every doubt.. every fear I had didn’t matter anymore. My heart belonged completely to the man in front of me.. and the way he’s looking back at me.. Tells me he feels the same way.

Blake hands me over to Matthew, as he stands beside Damien. Damien performs the ceremony and I pledge to Matthew as my Alpha, and Bear Creek as my pack. I also swear to Damien and Lynette as my King and Queen.

When it was time for marking, he lifted me so that I could mark him at the same time he marked me. Our teeth extended and I bit seconds after he did.. making me groan into the pain.

Pulling back, and licking the wounds closed, he stood me on my feet and smiled into the crowd “I give you our LUNA… Ella Landon.. This calls for a pack run to meet Abalone!”

I stepped off the stage and stripped, shifting into Abalone.. the pack came close and homage to their Luna. She refrained from speaking to hold to keeping the secret.

She nudged her pack mates.. nuzzled some of the she-wolves.. then Frost came over and rubbed his scent down. He nosed his chin up and sprang away.. her hot on his heels.

We ran the perimeter of the eastern border and pack to the pack house. We shifted and redressed. Prepared to enjoy the night.

Abalone was sated and snuggled up in a corner to rest. I checked to make sure the lower ranks party was going good. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and I spotted a few couples pairing off already.

Smiling to myself, I rejoined Matthew. He was in intense conversation with a couple visiting Alphas. He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me in close. The Alphas both smiled and excused themselves.

Matthew asked “Would you like to take a spin on the dance floor? Or could I talk you into a dance as old as time?” I giggled “Ohh! That was smooth! Great line! I choose option B”

He scooped me up and slung me over his shoulder and ran for the stairs. We left the room to the sound of laughter.

We reached our room, he stood me on my feet.. and we were both nothing but lips and hands as we undressed each other. We had been fighting the urge to make love for so long.. and it was all I could think of, in that moment.

He laid me down and whispered “Bear with me, baby. The first time will hurt.. but, much to my embarrassment, it’s not going to last long. It will be so much better the second time.” I smiled at the blush on his cheeks and leaned up to kiss him deeply “I trust you.”

We made love several times.. Matthew had gotten up from the bed and I was so exhausted, it didn’t even register where he had gone.

I felt him lift me from the bed.. I didn’t even care where he was taking me. Until I felt my body being lowered into a warm tub of water. My sweet mate was bathing my sore body.. taking care of me like I was his most precious treasure, and I fell more in love with him than I thought possible.

He whispered “I love you so much, Ella.” I hmm’d and responded “I have decided to love you til my dying breath. Every day, I discover something new to love about you. Thank you for allowing me to share this extraordinary life with you.”

He kissed me deeply and finished bathing us. We made love again before falling into the deepest sleep of my life.

I could hear my name being called.. I opened my eyes but could see nothing. I was surrounded by a thick white mist.. Hearing my name.. spoken softly.. in a gentle male’s voice.

“Ella. Your powers are awakening. We didn’t know if you had survived, child. When you fully mated, your soul called out. You are the only one of your kind. There has not been a surviving truth seer for several millennia. You will need to train.. Your ability to hear the thoughts of others will be overwhelming, at first. We will be there soon, daughter. Do not fret.”

My eyes flew open.. I was gasping for breath.. like I had been underwater for several minutes. I looked around for Matthew, when the bathroom door opened completely. He stood wrapped in a towel, looking at me.. when I hear “Even your messy bed head is sexy! How am I ever going to get any work done?”

I giggled and tell him “With me on your lap?” He grinned. “That would only make it harder.” I groaned and laughed at him.. “Is this who we are now? Corny sexual innuendos that make us giggle at our private jokes?”

He nodded and landed beside me on the bed “Goddess! I hope so!” Making me laugh harder. Then realizing.. I hope so, too!