Welcome,
We have reached the end of our journey. This is the final chapter. Several matings occur and life goes on. I hope you enjoy the chapter. Please share your thoughts.
This chapter is self-edited. I certainly hope the errors you find do not distract from the story.
All characters in this story are above the age of consent.
Happy reading.
IR2R
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"Morning beautiful." Ares kissed his lovely mate awakening her from her slumber.
"Hey" she murmured sleepily.
Then she smiled. "So I am a member is Loess now. " she whispered.
Ares smiled. "Yes my love. Aria joined Thane and you will go home with me. Are you happy?" He asked.
"Yes, I will follow your wherever you go. I'm just glad you decided to mate with me. I know you are still concerned about our status, but for now we can just be content." Zoe sighed. She had claimed her mate. All was right in her world now. It had been months since they had returned from Texas, and despite how much she begged, Ares refused to join with her. She understood his reticence, but it did not lessen the pain her wolf felt as his rejection.
Last night, the situation changed. Ares invited her over and she flat out refused to come. She was done; her wolf was done. If he didn't want them enough to mark them then they'd let him go. Ares was stunned. She never refused him. But last night she did.
His wolf growled.
You idiot. We will lose her. She will choose another male. I will never forgive you if my mate is done with me.
Ares, for the first time in his short life, was terrified. Zoe was perfect for him. She deserved the world. He could not give her everything now. But he knew he would rather be dead than have to live without her. He was so afraid. He delayed mating with her for fear that they would be excluded from their packs. He suspected that they would not join Thane, but he was not sure they would be a part of Loess.
Last night, he rushed to her apartment. She refused to answer when he demanded that she let him in. That didn't work, so he begged. At some point, she gave and invited him inside. She had his things packed, because she was done. "No, Zoe, no" Ares gasped, "I may be young, but I'm ready. I won't live without you. I love you. I can't see my life without you being in it." He moved to pull her close but she pushed him away. It hurt and that's when he knew. He hurt his mate. He hurt her with his fear, self-doubt, and selfishness.
"Zoe, love," He pleaded kneeling before her, forcing her to look at him. "I have nothing to offer you. I have no home. I'm here as a student. I don't even have a job to support us. I wanted to come to you knowing I can take care of you and our children as well, but you've taught me something. I don't have to do it by myself. I have you. I have my beautiful mate. Join with me Zoe. Let's become one. I can't live without you. I won't live without you." He whispered.
Zoe faced him, her wolf ecstatic and excited. He was a few years younger than her, and she truly understood his fear. It scared her too. But no matter how scary the thought of mating too quickly was, the thought of losing him hurt even worse.
So she smiled, and nodded. Ares rose quickly, lifting her in his arms, and carrying her into their bedroom. Tonight they would join. He had no idea what the end results would be, he just knew whatever it was they would face it together.
Ares took his time. He wanted to make sure she was ready. She enticed him with her scent. He savored her nipple with his tongue as his fingers parted her sex, seeking that which his body craved the most.
She was so wet, so ready for him. He fingered her clit, eliciting a deep growl causing her body to quiver. Not to be undone, Zoe executed a sensuous assault on her mates gorgeous boy., She ran her fingers through his dark hair. He amazed her. Ares Loess was the perfect male specimen.
Soon she needed to see him. Lying on the bed, she quickly removed the barrier that hid his sex from her. His protruding member stood tall, hard, ready. The thin film that coated the tip of his cock made her mouth water. She leaned and licked his tip. Ares groaned. He needed her taste as she needed his. Turning their bodies, she straddled his face as his cock aligned perfectly with her mouth.
Ares took long gentle strokes as he licked her weeping slit savoring her copious excretions. Zoe licked his cock seeking his cream. So engaged were the two in their dual lust that the world around them ceased to exist.
""Ares, I need you." Zoe whispered.
"Shift" he demanded. She did and he mounted her sliding his thick member deep inside of her waiting body. She was amazing and the young wolf would not last long. He bitch whimpered beneath him and he knew she was going to come soon. He needed to mark her, feel her bite as well. His wolf demanded it; the man in him demanded it. His body peaked and he leaned forward, biting her making her his for all eternity.
Zoe roared, as Ares filled her body with his life-giving seed.
Satiated, they held each other waiting for his knot that pinned her to subside. Shifting back, Ares needed her to claim him, but he knew he had to wait for the wolf to be ready.
He held her close whispering affirmations of love and devotion. Soon his knot subsided and they slept. A few hours later, Zoe awoke, and decided to have fun with her sleeping mate. Ares awoke to the feel of his woman riding his cock with wild abandon. He needed her, needed to be claimed by her. She teased him, nipping at him, driving him insane.
"Damn it, Zoe, Baby, please." Ares pleaded. Zoe laughed.
"No mate of mine. This is my turn." She teased.
"Zooooeeeee" He moaned, begging still. "Mark me, make me yours." He pleaded.
Zoe felt her animal take control. She would mark her male tonight. There would be no misunderstanding of anykind. "Ares, you are mine." The she-wolf hissed as she sank her teeth into his flesh, marking him for all eternity. Both howled.
Michael, Alpha of Thane, awoke with a start. They had lost a pack member. Zoe was now a member of Loess. Brandy reached over and hugged her mate.
:Love, we knew this might happen. Tomorrow, Let's just congratulate them.
. She sent with a huge shaft of love. Michael smiled and decided that he needed to reacquaint himself with his mates luscious form.
As Zoe and Ares lay together regaining their equilibrium. Javon and Elsie spoke.
Zoe, our new daughter, welcome to Loess.
Zoe gasped as did Ares who wore a huge grin. They were a part of his pack. He could still go home.
The two slept like logs for the rest of the night. Now they faced the rest of the pack this morning. The two rose and headed to the community center for breakfast. Benny and Kevin were the first two people they met. Both congratulated them.
Ares took their teasing in stride but told Benny he was next. Benny laughed. He couldn't wait. He and Sapphira had between lovers for months now. Since he and Kevin still shared the apartment near the school she would often visit with him and stay over. Knowing his unique make up, at first he was hesitant. But they were careful. Condoms, even though he hated them made being with her possible.
As Ares and Zoe entered the dining hall, the pack members cheered. They were so happy for this couple and glad that they had finally joined. Saphirra was sitting with her parents and her brother; she smiled as Benny entered. Ares just laughed.
What are you waiting for? You are not fooling anyone with this innocent guy act.
Benny shrugged his shoulders and moved to hold his mate. Last night, she stayed at the compound. He kissed her. He missed her so much that he woke Kevin early and they drove to the compound extra early. Her parents greeted him and Patch ordered him to "Stop slobbering all over my sister." Benny laughed and held her even closer.
He was already at junior status at the university. He took regular classes and pulled classes online as well. So he would graduate soon. Ares was graduation early as well. Kevin decided to go to grad school and pursue a law degree. Both guys admired him and were proud. He had not met his mate, and for now he was not looking. Philip withdrew from the university and went to school to learn a trade. His new skill set fell in line better with what the pack needed.
As a member of Thane, Phillip changed. He was always a jokester, but now he was serious. Benny and Ares were impressed and surprised, but not Kevin. Kevin knew their friend had a serious side and was glad to see him finally be the guy he was meant to.
Michael was up early and changing his son. He was one proud father. His boy was growing bigger and stronger each day. He was about to turn two and was already socializing with the other cubs. Brandy was content and for the first time in a long time, Michael did not have self doubt.
Brandy joined her two men in the nursery. MJ reached for his Momma. Brandy was amazed at how much she loved this dark-haired little replica of her mate. She wondered if she had enough love to share with a second one. She had not told her mate yet, but in a few months, they'd be welcoming a new member of their small family.
The alpha pair picked up their son who wanted to walk, and joined their pack for breakfast. Michael needed to call Javon. It was custom amongst the two men. Michael suspected that soon, he'd be calling Geraldo as well. It seemed several of his pack members had found love interest in that newly formed pack.
Alpha Michael and Brandy joined the pack with MJ. MJ immediately left his parents in search of his playmates. Brandy laughed as Michael grinned at his progeny. Ares and Zoe spoke to the alpha pair and Brandy hugged them. Michael smiled. Zoe glowed and he knew this was what the young woman needed. He gave them is blessings.
Brandy greeted her pack members and smiled as she watched the newly mated couple. She recalled how hard it was to keep her hands off of her mates when they first joined. The Loess Falls boys were great young men. She hated to lose Zoe, but she knew that in the end she would be happy. As she looked around, her eyes landed on Kevin. That young man reminded of her mate when they were younger. He was always so serious. He was polite, and even dated, but he was focused. She smiled knowing that one day, he'd meet the woman that would blow his mind.
Michael was talking when she realized he asked her something. "I'm sorry, love can you repeat the question?" she queried.
