Devoured By Flames

Chapter 13~ Lunch

~Azula~

Azula had showered and dressed quickly, Ysabel was waiting as she happily hugged the woman. She had only spoken to her briefly but she felt a sense of protectiveness over her. She couldn’t help but smile when the overly happy Omega hugged her back tightly. She finally released her hands on her shoulders as she looked down at the petite woman.

“You should come around more often,” she told her.

“I don’t have many friends here and from Omega to Omega I’d be honored if you would be one of the firsts.” She told her honestly which caused the woman to smile further.

“I’d love that!” She cupped Ysabel's face laughing at her cheesing face, she had such an adorable friend.

“Thank you” she cooed to her releasing her as the Omega looped her arm through hers.

Allowing them to slip into a brief silence as she was led to this garden, she contemplated what was appropriate to ask and what wasn’t. She wanted to know more and she might not receive the entire truth from her mate. Finally, after much deliberation, she spoke.

“What would you be willing to tell me about your Alpha?” She probed gently, relief washing over her as the Ysabel didn’t seem to hesitate.

“Well, he is hot-headed, a bad temper but … he is a very kind Alpha, or he tries to be. He has a sister a few years younger than him but she lost her mate so … other than doing a few things here and there to help her brother out she stays .. scarce.. she is still grieving” Ysabel explained.

“As you are already know he wasn’t always an Alpha but an Omega, the previous Alpha was cruel, he would assign girls to go into a breeding house and allowed warriors to breed with them in attempts of creating quality warriors to increase his numbers. He was planning something, building .. something” Ysabel said softly almost worriedly as if speaking of such a cruel man could bring him back from the grave.

Azula remained silent urging her on as they took another turn down an unfamiliar hallway trying to not become distracted by the tapestries that hung upon the walls. Ysabel finally continued to speak after having gathered her thoughts.

“The Alpha chose his sister as a breeder, killed her mate to make such things possible. That’s when Vulcan stepped up, he didn’t look as he does now, he was heavily abused, he was the Alpha’s toy. He had a thing for men, from torturing him to much much worse. He has whip scars on the back of his legs because the Alpha didn’t want to mark up his back. Used to tell people it’s because he liked touching it while he…..”

She held up her hand stopping her from continuing, her sapphire eyes watering. She was an Omega and yet she had been treated like royalty. To think he went through such things and refused to rise for his own justice but did it so beautifully for his sister… he was truly the embodiment of the sun, rising when everyone desperately needed warmth and comfort. When it was dark he brought the light. Like willing barren crops to grow giving them nutrients and to help this pack regrow.

“I’m glad he rose and put an end to such a person” she growled feeling her anger grow at the thought of someone hurting her mate. Finally, they reached the edge of the garden as she turned to the blonde woman tucking hair behind her ear.

“We can continue this conversation later, thank you for telling me,” she said gently.

Giving a wave before she was ushered off, turning to enter deeper into the garden to face her mate. He sat there upon a yellow blanket, her heart skipping a beat at the sight of him. If you didn’t know the story you wouldn’t even know he was an abused Omega. His golden eyes softened as he took in her appearance and she couldn’t help but blush when she joined him.

Azula opened her mouth to speak but before she could she was pulled into his lap haphazardly with a small yelp as Vulcan buried his face into her neck mumbling gently.

“Don’t talk little flame, you need to eat, we can talk after you have had your fill,” he concluded reaching around to place the plate he made for her into her hands.

Azula was hungry so she didn’t argue this time and did as she was told. Happily digging into the food the honey-covered roll was her favorite a moan escaping her which caused Vulcan to growl with need, it rumbled deeply within his chest which now vibrated against her. Her breathing became shallow as she leaned into him more, his arms moving about her tighter from behind his face still buried in her neck.

Oh how badly she wanted him, though she wouldn’t let him have her.. not yet they had a lot of making up to do.

Deciding to continue to eat, emptying her plate as she managed to get seconds and ate her fill resting against him as she contently rubbed her belly which caused him to chuckle. Suppose they could talk now as she tried to decide what questions to ask. Something simple and light.

“Vulcan, what’s your favorite color?” She asked gently deciding that was a great starting question. She could feel him smirking against her neck.

“I didn’t have one until I met you, but now, it’s blue my little flame.” He said softly her heart aching as he turned the question on her.

“And yours?” He asked and she couldn’t help but smile at how silly this conversation was.

“Green,” she said honestly, “The color stands for so many things I adore, it’s a healing color, it brings harmony between our body and our mind” she explained.

“Green is the color of nature and nature is living, in a way it represents life itself and it holds such beauty in its simplicity. It stands for health and renewal something I think everyone should stand for.” She said softly.

“Your words always sound like poetry, you speak in a manner that always seems to exceed your years, I keep forgetting you are 18 you are so wise.” He said honestly as his compliments caused her to blush. Which reminded her she didn’t know how old he was.

“How old are you?” She asked honestly.

“I’m 28 if you are uncomfortable let me know, I will never take advantage of you, I understand you are young so I will not mate with you until you are ready.” He said gently kissing her temple as she smiled.

“Bold of you to assume I haven’t already taken someone to my bed” she purred teasingly.

Though his possessive growl caused her to throw her head back against his shoulder as she laughed hysterically. Desperately wiping tears from her eyes. Oh, he was so easy to mess with! Finally managing to get herself under control.

“I’m sorry but you are so easy to tease my Alpha” she cooed twisting her head to gently start kissing his cheek as she felt him melt against her.

Giving in to her shows of affection, honestly she loved having him react this way to her.

“Never stop laughing,” he said adoringly,

“I thought your voice was the most beautiful sound in the world, but little flame your laugh is so hypnotizing and melodic, I never want to stop hearing it. If you ever struggle to find something to smile or laugh over, please find me so I can do my best to fix it.” He said with determination she didn’t expect.

“Of course” she murmured.

“I promise, I’ll find you.” She whispered.

She would, wouldn’t she?