The Rise of the Phoenix

Leaving home

Chapter 8

Well, yesterday was certainly eventful with a few surprises along the way. I still can not believe I actually managed to mark my mate. I have never before been able to release my claws or fangs like that, and the fact he was so happy about it left Ember and I feeling happy and contented.

He was an amazing lover in both forms, and both Ember and I were greatly looking forward to enjoying our mates as often as we could. With the fact I had managed to complete the bond, I was now a member of his kingdom, and it also had the bonus that I could feel what he felt.

It was a big relief to know for definite that all his words were truthful about me not being able to shift. We could feel how much he loved and respected us and how he was so proud to have me as his mate. I always remembered him being a sweet boy to me when we were younger, but I guess I just thought he was like that to everyone and respected my Beta rank, even if Katya did sometimes tease me about him, I guess she was right after all.

He stayed wrapped around my body the entire night, and when I woke up, I couldn’t help but acknowledge that my mate was the most handsome man I had laid eyes on. I loved his long dark hair that was so soft I couldn’t help but run my fingers through it and grip it tightly when we were in the throes of passion. I couldn’t wait to see him open his eyes and have him look at me with his startlingly beautiful Hazel eyes in an unusual colour of olive green and bronze.

I definitely hit the mate jackpot with this one, and I couldn’t help but picture what our whelps would look like and which of us they would favour more. Just the thought of him filling me with his children had me feeling horny again.

I didn’t think I would find my mate and have the possibility of becoming a mother so soon. I had a plan that didn’t involve a mate, but that was all gone the moment he gazed into my eyes and accepted us as we are, with no hesitation at all, just an eagerness for us to be one.

“Are you just going to keep staring at me or do I get a good morning kiss my love” Ty says his voice more husky with sleep startling me not realising he was already awake, making him chuckle as he opens those gorgeous eyes of his.

“Good morning beautiful” he says before pulling me towards him and devouring my mouth in a sweet, soft kiss.

“No matter how much I am enjoying this handsome, we really need to get up as I have a lot of sh.it to get together if you are wanting me to go home with you” I say pulling away from him reluctantly.

“So you think I am handsome then” he says with a smirk and his eyes twinkling mischievously.

“Is that all you got from that” I say, rolling my eyes as he laughs, while I try to escape him so I can shower.

I hear his low growl as I manage to get up and start to walk to the bathroom naked as the day I was born.

“You are not getting away that easily” he growls before chasing me. It takes all I have to tear my eyes away from his chiselled body and dash to the bathroom. Ty is far too fast as he catches up easily before throwing me over his shoulder and giving my a.ss a firm but teasing slap.

Needless to say, the shower wasn’t very quick with that horny mate of mine as he made me orgasm on his hand and tongue before picking me up and fu.cking me hard against the shower tiles. So thoroughly washed and fu.cked I manage to get dressed and head down for breakfast before he starts up again.

My mum and Katya are beaming at me with happiness as we walk in, and they spot the marks on our necks. Dad and Chris, on the other hand, give a look that says they don’t want to hear about their little girl/sister with any man, mate, or not. Both Katya and Mum slap them upside the head as they grumble about it, stopping any complaining in its tracks.

Everyone has mixed feelings, they are happy that I have met my mate and will be with him, but they are sad that I will be leaving them so soon. They had also got their hopes up that I had managed to shift for the first time with me, having been able to mark Ty. I hadn’t even thought about them assuming that so was a bit caught off guard when they asked, and I could tell that they felt bad for me when I explained it to them.

I know how much they want Ember and I to be complete, but it will happen when it’s the right time, as Elder Calista said it would. I have no doubt about that as she is the strongest Seer we have seen for generations. Besides both Ty and I are happy with what we have right now as we managed to fully complete the bond which is a bonus in out books as it is something that we didn’t think would happen anytime soon.

Mum and Katya come up to my room with me to help me pack so we can have a bit more time together before I leave. Ty stays with my dad and his while they discuss the arrangements for us travelling. It doesn’t take long to get everything packed, as if the time has flown by speeding along until we have to make the inevitable and most likely teary goodbyes.

Ty has decided that all my bags will go with the cars and he will shift into Storm and fly me back. Storm is desperate to show us how big and strong he is, and the naughty dragon just likes the fact that he will get to feel me on him.

With us travelling on Storm, it means I get a bit of extra time with my family and friends before we have to leave. Flying is so much faster than travelling by car. As you can imagine, with Sienna and Katya both being pregnant and Shannon having not long given birth, there is a whole lot of crying. Each of them, of course blame it on their hormones being out of whack.

Ty promises that he will fly me back the second we hear that Katya is in labour, I know she is finding it hard the fact that I am leaving and was very upset at the thought I would miss my nephews birth. Nothing could have kept me away from it, I would do everything to be here for her and my brother when the time comes.

Chris and Dad even shed a few tears although they try and blame it on their mates' emotions getting to them, none of us believe a word of it. We know they are big softies at heart and are just trying to look strong in front of everyone. Hell, I am really going to miss this place and the pack, even if there are plenty of a.ssholes here who I wouldn’t miss if I never saw them again in my long life. At least Katya gets no more sh.it from them, they are far too worried that they will pi.ss off the beta female and let’s not get started on what Sienna would do to them pregnant or not for hurting her new family and close circle. Yes, most of the ones left are not stupid enough to pi.ss off our Queen and King any more than they have done.

Storm is a magnificent dragon, I am surprised to see he is even bigger than Sirius, although not by much. He is the deepest of red colour with a black underbelly and black under his wings. I make sure to give him lots of praise and attention before I climb aboard.

The big scary dragon purrs at my touch, delighted by the praise and attention he gets from us, I knew he couldn’t wait to show us how magnificent a beast he is. The sod gives a rumbling growl as we mount him, sending pleasurable shivers throughout our body.

Without wasting time, he takes flight as I wave my goodbyes to everyone. I remember mum and dad taking us for rides on their dragons when we were younger, and I have missed the feeling of freedom as we soar through the clouds much more than I realised.

It is the most invigorating feeling you can have, apart from shifting and flying yourself. Storm makes sure to show off to us as he flies faster than I have ever seen, plunging towards the ground before soaring back up to the clouds. I know he has taken a longer route so I am on him for longer and so I can see the magnificent views as he detours around his kingdom showing me some stunning lakes and waterfalls, I am looking forward to exploring it all over the next few months as soon as we get the chance.

The cars have arrived not long ahead of us as we see everyone getting out the cars and the omega’s taking the bags to the appropriate rooms. Everyone naturally makes a space so we can land, I can see their curiosity rise as they spot me on their prince’s back.

Ty quickly shifts back and puts on some shorts to get himself looking somewhat presentable as his father ushers him up beside him, ready to make an announcement. Katerina still looks like she is sucking on a lemon, and Casandra has an equally screwed up expression on her face while she looks towards me with hatred. She is sly enough to straighten out her face when Ty or the king glance in her direction, yeah I’m sure this bi.tch is going to continue to stir the sh.it no matter what Ty thinks of her.