The Twist of Mate

Epilogue

I woke up feeling extremely overheated and whined into the dark room. Suddenly, I felt the arms that trapped me into his chest release me as he moved over me. "What's wrong?" His velvety deep voice caressed my ears and made my wolf purr in desire. "I can't breathe with you smothering me into your hot body!" I exasperated. His laugh graced my ears and I couldn't help but smile at the thought that he was happy with me.

We had been through too much sad and rough. We needed some happy and smooth sailing. "You think I'm hot?" His cocky voice whispered as he leaved down to my ear. I groaned in astonishment that he only heard that part. "Yes! You're like a heater. My body can only boil so much before I melt into a puddle right here on the bedspread." He laughed again before nipping at my neck causing me to almost forget what we were talking about; almost.

"Is that your way of telling me you're wet?" His tongue jetted out and licked the love bite he was leaving on my neck. I wanted to just give in then and there but I really was way too hot. So much so that I could feel my shirt sticking to my skin. "Do you even hear yourself? I'm dying of heatstroke and you're horny!" I grumbled out. "I'm always horny when you're involved."

He moved his head up and slammed his lips against mine in a heated kiss. I thought about pushing him away but I liked his lips too much, even if I could practically feel the steam rising off of my body. I enjoyed our embrace for a few moments before the heat got the better of me and I pushed him to the side.

I raced into the bathroom and stripped down bare before climbing into the shower. I put it at warm at first but gradually made it colder so I could get used to the temperature. I didn't care that Gerard was probably laughing at me or the fact that my body was yearning for him. I only wanted my body to cool down.

When it finally did, I climbed out of the shower. Gerard had put out a towel on the counter and I smiled at his sweetness. I dried my hair and wrapped the faded pink towel around me. I looked at myself in the floor-length mirror set to the side and sighed. Even though I was much more in-tuned to my wolf, the healing ability couldn't get rid of the scars. I could see the scars of my childhood all over my body and it did damper my mood.

Even though I thought of them now as credit to my strength, I couldn't get rid of the memories of their origin. I often tried not to think about it but it was always there. Although now, I don't see them with shame, I look at them as my journey on an off-beaten path. Without that experience, I wouldn't have found my calling. I've already helped some with similar experiences and I would keep at it.

I stepped back into the bedroom and smiled at Gerard's form. He was leaning against the headboard, waiting for me. The room felt ten times better then when I went to shower and I was sure he did something to remedy it. "Mate, even in the dark, you make me want you." I smiled at him and hurriedly climbed onto the bed.

He pulled me onto his lap and just looked at me. I could see the love and undying devotion that he promised me was still very much alive. He pulled my towel and threw it somewhere before his eyes roamed across my body. His hands that held my hips skimmed their way to my distended stomach and he smiled. He was so excited about the pup growing inside of me and made sure to always rub my swollen belly as often as he could. I was completely nervous about it but Gerard was always there telling me I had no reason to be.

"Your pup is a hassle! I'm always too hot and puking my guts out." He chuckled a little before leaning down and kissing my belly gently before making his way up to my lips. "You're so beautiful, Scar." At first, the nickname sent pangs through my chest and my insecurities wreaked havoc but Gerard being Gerard quickly squashed them. Every night before bed and every morning before we got ready, he would kiss every single scar telling me that because they were mine, they were beautiful. They showed that no matter what I'd endured, I came out on top. I won.

Gerard pulled me against him and deepened the kiss. I couldn't help but submit to his scorching kiss. I knew that I would need another cold shower if he didn't hurry up and take care of my growing desire. "Gerard, please!" I gasped out as his fingers pulled at my nipple. My pulling away didn't deter him in the slightest and he just moved down to my neck.

He went to work on that love bite again and I whimpered in need. I started grinding my naked body against his causing him to growl at me. I giggled as he pushed me onto the bed and kneeled between my legs. I could see him smiling at me through the darkness and I couldn't help but feel like the luckiest woman in the world. I was so glad to have him.

My hormones were so out of whack that in this intense moment, I began to cry. Gerard caught on right away and cupped my face. "Baby, what's wrong?" I could see he was worried but I just gave him a watery smile. "Nothing, absolutely nothing. I just love you." I pushed my lips to his and I could feel him relaxing.

He went back to kneeling between my legs and laid his hand on my stomach. He caressed it very sweetly by pulled his hand back and started towards my hip. He slowly dragged his hand down my hip and thigh before doing the same thing with his other hand. I wanted to growl in irritation but I knew that Gerard would more than satisfy me. If he ever got around to it, that is.

Suddenly, as if a gift from the moon goddess herself, his hand made contact with my core. I immediately moaned out and shut my eyes. His finger stroked my awaiting flesh but I cried out as the contact that I so desperately wanted was removed. "See? I knew that you were wet." His teasing voice filled the quiet room. I opened my eyes and saw that he was suckling my juices from his finger.

My breath hitched as he laid his hand back on to the place I desired most. He started rubbing slow circles at first but with my urging, he applied more pressure. I wanted to pray right then and there when I felt not only his fingers on my bud but two pushed inside of me. They worked me thoroughly and I couldn't help but groan loudly as he picked up his pace. My hips grinding in sync with his hands, I could feel myself building. I welcomed the giant waves of pleasure that crashed over me and sucked me in. I rode the waves until my mind had returned and my breathing slowed.

What pulled my attention was the extensive wetness I felt between my legs. I looked up at Gerard and I saw that he was completely frozen. I pushed myself into a sitting position and felt the wet spot. I was a little embarrassed that I had squirted because I didn't normally but then I realized that I didn't. "Gerard!" He jolted at my voice and his eyes met mine. "I think my water just broke."