Brecken smiled, "Now she is, or at least I think so. I want her to be examined to be sure though. I'll talk to her tonight. When do you want to go home?" He asked.
"In a few weeks at least, Suni needs to be certain her parents will be alright. I will bring her and Dreya home as often as I can, and she will be free to visit anytime she chooses." Rayan explained.
Brecken agreed with him. The pack members were protective of Mari as well. Throughout their visit, several older members questioned him, and that made him happy. His mate was well guarded.
Suni made sure her parents would be taken care of. Thomas and Hattie assured their daughter they would be fine. Her siblings reassured her as well. One night, she and Hattie talked and Hattie realized that she was afraid. Sun I was living Jackson, the only home she had ever known. It did not matter that Mari was going with her, nor did the fact that she was with her mate change her fear.
Hattie sat with her and they talked. "Momma, I'm not like Mari. She stands up for herself and people like her easily. He's a doctor. What if I embarrass him? I'm nothing special, just a girl from the south." Suni shared with her mother one day.
Hattie smiled and answered, "When you were born, you were so small that no one expected you to survive. But your father and I never gave up on you and you grew bigger and stronger. We sheltered you, a bit too much I admit, but Suni you are special. Everyone who meets you sees it."
"You are moving to a new place, and it's OK to be nervous. However, you have your mate to help guide you through and that man loves you and Dreya. He won't let you flounder. Talk to him. Besides, you are not completely alone, Mari will be right there with you. You two are like sisters. I'll tell you a secret, she's terrified too." Hattie concluded.
Suni was calm. Her mother was the wisest of all women. If she said she'd be ok, then she would be OK.
So the four remained at Jackson for two more weeks, and during that time,
Her siblings that lived near the compounds swore they would visit more often and check in. Mari helped train a new wolf to work with the babies at the daycare. Dreya and Naru grew even closer to their stepfathers, referring to both men as Papa and Goom.
*****
They day came for them to return to Bertrand. Both Brecken and Rayan had informed the Alpha that they were bringing their mates home. So arrangements were already in place. Brecken and Rayan notified their alpha that they would drive home and should arrive in a few days. Bertrand and his mate, Serena, prepared the pack for the new arrivals.
As they drove, Sun and Mari were fascinated with the landscape. The hills and valleys stood out in sharp contrast of each other. They stopped and the girls were nervous about leaving the security of the car. As beautiful as they were, there was a innocence about them that charmed everyone they met. Dreya and Naru were a fountain of questions.
At first, Rayan and Brecken were confused, then they realized. These two had never really been out of the south. This place would be new to them. They each recalled that Lyric had a similar reaction as well.
Alpha Bertrand and Madam Alpha met them at the entrance of the compound. They were so excited to welcome former members of the Jackson pack onto their fold. Suni and Mari held tightly to their mates. Bertrand was familiar. His mate never really visited Jackson, but they knew she was kind.
As the new couple approached the compound, Suni and Mari were quiet. Madam Alpha reassured the girls that they were so excited to have them join their pack. Before leaving Jackson, the alpha bond with their new alphas had formed. Madam Alpha Serena contacted them and sent them words of encouragement welcoming the girls. Bertrand was not unprepared because Alphonso had contacted him last year when he recognized Rayan and his role in Suni's life.
The cars they were riding in stopped in front of the community center. Suni and Mari were awed. This place was so much bigger than Jackson. People were everywhere. Where at Jackson, the alpha home was the center, this compound had a gorgeous build in the center. Looking around they noticed that this was the center of the place. It blended in and was a part of the city they had just driven through.
Rayan held Suni close as Brecken did the same with Mari. The children stayed close to their parents.
Everyone was quiet, just staring. They were awed by these beautiful women that were now members of their family. Brecken and Rayan had to subjugate their beast as they sensed that the males were becoming aroused by their women, Alpha Bertrand ordered everyone to calm.
Soon, Alpha Madam introduced the girls to the wolf she was assigning to help them acclimate. Brecken and Rayan asked for time, and they escorted their mate's home. Suni grew concerned. Rayan held her tightly. Mari to felt a bit disconcerted.
*****
Once Rayan and Suni were safe inside his home, he pulled her in his arms. "Love, I'm sorry I scared you. I finally understand what you felt at home. The males they are attracted to you and I needed to make sure they know you are mine."
Brecken and Mari were having a similar discussion. Mari looked at her mate and laughed. Oh, so you get to see what it feels like to have someone undressing your mate with their eyes. Now you know how I felt every time another woman looked at you." Brecken laughed.
Pulling her close, he whispered, "Baby, they can look, but we belong to each other." Mari nodded and then kissed her possessive mate.
That was all it took, within minutes. Brecken had his mate naked and begging to be filled. Sliding in and out of her hot sheath, he wanted to brand her with his scent. He needed to send a message to every male at Bertrand that Mari was his and his alone.
Mari loved this passionate side of her quiet mate. Brecken loved his Nubian goddess. Taking his time, he laved her sin with his tongue, leaving a wet trail down her flat stomach to the dark bush that he often dreamt of. Mari shook with anticipation, as her mate her lover feasted on her sweetness.
Mari was just s desperate, just as hungry for her mate. She needed to mark him, leave her scent on his body so that the females at Bertrand knew he was hers.
*****
Meanwhile, Rayan and Suni walked around his home. For the first time in his long life, he was nervous. Dreya and Naru ran ahead of them exploring their new home. Suni was quiet. Rayan showed her the living room, dining room, family rooms when the first entered. Now they were going into the bedrooms upstairs. The four visited the guest room first. Rayan had two rooms for guest, He hoped Thomas and Hattie would visit, and had an extra room if Alphonso wanted to come see his daughter. Alphonso had passed away, but the room was still there. The memory of the wise old alpha's passing saddened him.
The next rooms were the rooms Rayan had decorated for their children. He showed them Dreya's room first. He knew the little girl was fascinated with rainbows and teddy bears. Dreya and Naru ran inside and she chanted, "Daddy, daddy a teddy." She and Naru climbed and jumped n the bed. Rayan laughed as Suni remained quiet. His concern grew Then he walked to the next room, it was a child's room decorated in simple hues and ready to welcome a new family member when he or she would be born.
Suni was still quiet. Finally, they were at the master bedroom. Rayan was almost a nervous wreck. He worked hard trying t set this room up using every ounce of information that he had gleaned from his mate. They entered and Suni gasped. The bedroom was perfect. Spacious and simply colored in deep rich mahogany and cerulean blue. Rayan had created a paradise for his mate. In the center if the room was a four poster king-sized bed. The bed was covers with a hand-made quilt that depicted the landscape and different hues of her people.
He showed her around the room where not only did she have a walk in closet, but her own private space to simply relax or work in.
He felt through their mate bond and new she was overwhelmed. "Babe, I'm going to call for a theta to take the kids for a few minutes. OK" He explained. Suni nodded. Soon a young woman arrived and Dreya and Naru went with her. At first they were hesitant, but she won them over with her charm. As soon as she left with the babies, Rayan pulled Suni close. Suni burst into tears.
"I don't deserve this. Why did you choose me? I'm nobody. I will cause you shame when everyone realizes I'm just a country girl." She inhaled. "This house is beautiful, and I can see you decorated it for us. I have nothing to give you. I can serve. That's all I can do. Rayan, I pray you are certain because if you decide that you don't want us, t will slay me."
"Suni, I love you and our daughter. When I saw you over a year, I knew that the two of you were mine. There were so many times that I vanished in and it too everything in me not to reveal myself. It was especially hard around Dreya because even when I shadowed, she saw me. At night, I would check in and watch you sleep. Sometimes, I even lay beside you and slept as well, anxiously waiting for the chance to be with you in our home. When Alphonso became ill the last time and was rushed to the medical center, Thomas went with him. I was there with you and your mother." He paused. He wanted his words to sink in.
"You were there. I felt as if I wasn't alone, but thought I was imagining things." She whispered.
Rayan turned her face to his and kissed her gently. "You are my mate, my life, Suni. No one will ever be more important than you." He explained.
Suni leaped into his arms and kissed him. Rayan needed to be with her. The children were fine, and for now he needed to comfort her. Lifting Suni in one swoop, Rayan carried her into their bedroom. Slowly he undressed her.
