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“I do!” I respond strongly. They want me to skip past the part with the carving, thinking I can’t handle it, but I know it’s important to them and Akuji. It also might not be seen as a full mating without it. I refuse to let them think that I’m weak, that I won’t bleed and suffer for my mate like he would for me. We are starting this as equals, so I bow my head, ignoring the confusion. “I bleed for him, and I will show my dedication. I will make my body his.” I look back to see Talia pale, but Sunny smiles beside her, telling me I have done the right thing.
“Aria,” Akuji whispers. “I do not want you to be in pain. Do not do this—”
“I am yours, and I will wear your name proudly,” I state, letting everyone hear. “I will gladly suffer it for you, just like you did for me. I watched you be carved, and now you will watch me, my warrior.”
He won’t dishonour me or my decision by arguing. He nods as I lean forward into the position he was in, but his hands cover mine, willing to feel every inch of it with me. I grimace as she pulls my shirt aside and begins. She moves hesitantly at first before pressing harder. Every slice of the blade makes me want to cry out. My eyes tear up, so I grit my teeth. My stomach rolls against the agony, but I do not let it show anywhere other than my eyes.
Akuji holds my gaze, drinking down every ounce of my pain—pain I gladly welcome for him. When it’s finally done, I almost sag before I force myself to sit back stiffly. I refuse to give into weakness now and dishonour my mate.
“Akuji and Aria, you have bled and vowed to be mates before our people. Rise as one,” Roroak calls. I stand and stumble, but Akuji is there, sweeping me into his arms and looking at my back. I peek over his shoulder to see his own. His is massive, bold, and proud, covering his back from shoulder to shoulder. Whooping, I lay my head against his chest as he turns us and roars. Others join in, and even Talia screams and claps as I grin.
Mated.
I’m mated.
FORTY-TWO
ARIA
After the ceremony, Akuji sits on the throne with me draped over his lap, our knives placed in our matching harnesses. Some form of paste is spread on our carved names, one they have been using for years, so I trust it. It takes the sting away, and they said it will ensure no infection slips into the wound.
Leaning into Akuji, I watch the celebration. Inside and outside the church, the night is filled with joy and celebration of our mating. People drink, eat, fight, and dance just like last night, but more jubilant.
We stay for a while, just watching our people, but the whole time, my desire for my mate increases. I need him. I’m wet and wanting, and he can smell it. His nostrils flare wide, and his eyes are wild. His hard cock presses against my ass, and with every shift I make, I almost moan. He finally gives in, scooping me up and marching us into the night, their wolf whistles following us.
I can’t help but laugh as he races us back to our den, and once there, he slams the door, letting me slide down his body. I watch my name move across his back with the force of his heavy breaths.
“Akuji?” I murmur, and he spins, his eyes red. I gulp in desire as I back away. He tracks me with his eyes, the only part of him that moves.
“Do not run,” he snarls. “I am hanging on by a thread. If you move, I will bend you over and fuck you like a monster.”
Why does that thought make my clit throb?
I’m clearly crazy, but it doesn’t stop me from grinning, sliding my fur skirt off, and kicking it away, leaving me bare for him as I undo my top as he watches. His eyes grow brighter until the red is almost blinding.
“Mate,” he hisses.
“Then fuck me like a monster,” I say as I step farther back into our nest.
It does the trick.
He races for me.
I fly through the air and land on the fur. I barely have time to push up before he’s on me. His hands span my waist, dragging me back, and his mouth lands on my cunt. I fall forward to my hands, pushing back into his mouth.
His tongue slams inside of me, fucking me and tasting my cream before he pulls it out and flicks my clit. He drags his fangs across my sensitive skin, and I can feel the madness in each jerky movement like he can’t contain himself. A constant growl escapes his lips while I writhe, pushing back to his mouth. My tight nipples drag along the fur as I grip it and hold on for dear life.
“Akuji…” I moan, and he growls louder, vibrating my clit. The orgasm I have been denied for days slams through me with such force, I seize up and fall to my stomach, but he doesn’t relent. He thrusts his tongue inside of my fluttering channel to taste my release and seals his wide mouth over my pussy, sucking until one release turns into two. When he finally pulls back, I’m panting and my body is shaking with how suddenly and strongly I came.
This monster…
He’s not done with me yet, oh no. My mate wants me, and it’s not my sweet Akuji here tonight. It’s the monster who just claimed his woman for everyone to see. His claws are sharp, cutting into my skin as he lifts me up to my knees and pushes my head roughly to the furs with a snarl.
“Mine,” he says between growls, and then his cock is ramming into me without finesse or warning. I actually scream, the pain eclipsing the pleasure for a moment as I whimper and tears spring into my eyes. He doesn’t care. He pulls out and slams back in, forcing me to take him. Breathing, I relax and force my body to take him, and slowly, with each hard thrust of his cock, the pain changes to pleasure.
It’s a blinding pleasure that’s so carnal, I can’t help but grasp the furs harder. My carved back is on display for him, driving him wild as he roars.
A beautiful smell wafts from us both, his mating smell, covering me. The slap of our bodies is loud, and his growls are louder as he hammers into me. Suddenly, he blankets my back.
