15. Avery

Chapter fifteen

Avery

A wistful sigh leaves my lips and I look over at Frost. “Have you seen those adorable baby reveals that humans get to do? I’m so jealous. Everyone automatically knows because they can smell the baby.”

Frost leans down and kisses the top of my head. He goes back to putting on the finishing touches of dinner. We’re hosting Christmas Eve dinner for my family. He’s nervous and trying to hide that by keeping busy with anything he can get his hands on. I don’t think it’s possible for me to adore this man more than I already do.

Frost has slid into my life so perfectly, like a puzzle piece locking into place. He’s been living with me for a few weeks now and it’s been going so well. I didn’t even realize how lonely I was before Frost until I had him here, taking up space.

He gives me a soft smile as he responds, “I’m sorry, baby. Do you want to roleplay it? I can totally pretend I don’t know and you’re telling me for the first time?”

“No, that’s silly,” I say right away. Then I quickly add, “thank you for the offer. You’re quite sweet to me.”

“Of course I am. I want you to keep me,” he says with a grin.

“That’s not even in question. I’m keeping you for as long as I can.”

“Careful, Avery, because I’m pretty sure that’ll be forever.”

I grab Frost’s wrist, tugging him towards me. I stare up into his pretty eyes and give him a kiss. “Frost. I know this is all fast, but you have to know how I feel about you, right?” Frost doesn’t move, just watches me. “I love you.”

I watch as Frost’s face morphs into disbelief and then overwhelming joy. “Oh,” he breathes out, his lips stretching into a grin. “Holy shit. That’s incredible.”

“Yeah, it is.”

“I love you, too. In case that wasn’t obvious. I love you and I love our baby. I want to be your alpha, officially.”

I wrap my arms around Frost’s neck, pulling him into a tight hug. “Yes, I want that too. The sooner I have your mark on my throat, the better.”

Frost buries his face against my neck, kissing me there. A shiver runs through me at the promise of his bite. Just as I’m about to leap into his arms and demand he take me to bed, there’s a knock at the door.

“Fucking balls!”

Frost chuckles at my outburst. He kisses my lips. “Later. Promise.”

“I don’t know what fucking balls actually entails but you know what? I’m holding you to that,” I tell him as I make my way to the front door, leaving him laughing. Pulling the door open, I find my mom, my dad, and Ellie waiting for me. And behind them, is Aiden. “Hello everyone,” I say with a smile, opening the door wider and letting everyone inside.

“Hello, sweetheart,” my mother says, stopping to hug me and kiss my cheek.

“I didn’t realize you were coming, Aiden. Nice to see you.”

“Your mom invited me. And if I’m being honest, I was curious to meet this mysterious alpha of yours.”

I roll my eyes. “He’s not mysterious. I just didn’t think you’d have time to meet before Christmas. Shouldn’t you be with your own family?”

Aiden shakes his head. “We get together on Christmas Day so I’m totally free tonight.”

“Well, come on in,” I say, pulling him into the house. When he gets close, he freezes, sniffling the air. Ah, just what I was complaining about earlier, Aiden instantly picks up on my new scent.

“Oh,” he breathes out, looking down at me. “Oh, Avery. Are you okay? Are you happy?”

I nod my head. “I’m really, really happy, Aiden. I don’t want to get into all the details because it’s not my story to tell, but Frost has been burned in the past. The fact that he’s even willing to give our pack a chance is a huge step. Please make him feel welcomed, okay?”

“Of course. As long as you’re happy and he treats you right, he’s more than welcome here.”

“Good,” I say, walking into the dining room where everyone is already waiting. I turn towards Frost, finding him watching me carefully. I give him a quick wink to help ease his worries. “Frost, meet our pack alpha, Aiden. Aiden, meet my alpha, Frost.”

Frost’s cheeks turn red as I call him my alpha. He gives me a surprised look before walking over to Aiden and offering his hand. “It’s nice to officially meet you, Aiden. Avery’s told me all about you.”

“Hopefully he hasn’t told you all the super embarrassing things.”

“Not yet,” Frost says with a grin.

Frost finishes bringing the food in from the kitchen, setting it all on the table. I look around the table at my family, warmth bubbling up inside of me. These are my people and there’s no place I’d rather be. Frost fits in so well with everyone without even trying, solidifying the feelings inside of me telling me that he belongs. He’s my alpha and this time next year, we’ll have a little one joining us at the table. I’m breathless with emotions. I didn’t know it was possible to be this happy.

Aiden tells a joke, making everyone at the table laugh. For a moment, I just take him in. This is the alpha my mother wanted for me for so long. Sure, he’s handsome with his curly blond hair, thick shoulders, muscular body, and a bright smile. He has piercing green eyes and a near permanent five o-clock shadow. Most omegas would swoon, but despite all that, he doesn’t hold a candle to Frost. Plus, Aiden doesn’t have a single tattoo or piercing!

Reaching under the table, I grab Ellie’s hand. “Thank you for the early Christmas gift,” I whisper to her. “You had no idea it would bring me all of this, but even so, thank you .”

Ellie looks between me and Frost, her eyes soft. “It’s what you deserve. But next year, I expect you to find me an alpha of my own.”

I chuckle and the sound is wet even to my own ears. I clear my throat, trying to keep myself from crying at the dinner table. “You got it.”

I do my best to dry my tears and enjoy Christmas dinner with my family. Frost’s hand on my thigh is a steady warmth, keeping me grounded. We finish eating, exchange gifts, and somehow in the blink of an eye, everyone is getting ready to leave.

My mother and father are the first ones out the door. Just before they leave, Mom pulls me aside and hugs me tight.

“I just wanted you to know that I couldn’t be happier for you,” she breathes out, cupping my face between her palms. Her eyes begin to water and, oh gods, if she doesn’t stop she’s going to make me cry as well!

“Thanks, Mom.”

“I know I was on your case about Aiden,” she says softly, making sure the others can’t hear. “But it was only because I didn’t want you to be alone. Frost is wonderful, sweetheart, and I can already see how much he adores you. I might have tried to push you but I’m glad you stood your ground and found your alpha.”

She leans down and kisses my forehead before she heads out the door with Dad. I wipe my face as best as I can, feeling warm and loved and just a tiny bit smug. I’m so glad I’ll never have to listen to my mother try to match me with an alpha again because I’ve found the perfect alpha for me.

“Thank you for having me,” Aiden says as he puts his jacket on. “It was a pleasure to meet you, Frost. Our pack has been in need of someone like you. We can talk about all the details after Christmas but I just want you to know that you’re more than welcome here. As pack alpha, I’m giving you the green light to officially join, if that’s something you want.”

“Oh,” Frost says, looking at me in surprise. I nod my head encouragingly and his face lights up with a smile that steals my breath. “Okay. Yeah. I’m very interested. Thank you, Aiden.”

“No, thank you . We need a handyman around.” Then Aiden softly adds, “and it’s really nice to see Avery so happy.”

Frost puts his hand on my lower back. “I’m glad he’s happy. I’m really happy too.” “Good. That’s all a pack alpha could hope for. You guys enjoy the rest of your Christmas, okay?”

We give my mom and dad hugs until it’s just me, Frost, and Ellie alone. She goes to the kitchen, intent on washing the dishes despite this not even being her house. Why is she like this?

“Don’t even try arguing! You’re pregnant and need to rest!”

I roll my eyes. “I’m like a month pregnant, Ellie! I can still clean!”

“I hate to vote against you, baby, but I’m with Ellie on this one,” Frost says with a wince. Ellie blows a raspberry in my direction as she flounces off to the kitchen.

“Traitors,” I murmur under my breath, “I’m surrounded by traitors.”

I prop myself up onto the counter, swinging my feet as Ellie and Frost clean the kitchen together. My insides warm as I watch them, overwhelmed with how Frost fits in with us all. I’ve known him for around a month but already, I can’t imagine ever going back to how it was before he was here. There’s a Frost shaped hole inside my heart and without him, I would be left feeling empty.

Ellie finishes up the cleaning. She stops to give me a giant hug, a wet kiss on the cheek, and the promise of seeing her again tomorrow.

I turn towards Frost and raise my brow. “Are you tired?”

He yawns in response. “A bit. It took a lot out of me to meet everyone. That went well, right?” Frost looks at me and I nod, giving him a soft smile. “Sorry, you asked a question. I’m losing focus. Why? Did you have something in mind?”

My heart skips a beat and I can feel my cheeks start to flush. My body warms, tingles running down my spine. I bite my bottom lip, looking at Frost through my lashes.

“Yes,” I tell him, grabbing his hand and tugging him forward until he’s standing between my thighs. “I have an idea of what I’d like to do now. But only if you’re up for it.”

I pull Frost close, running my nose against the side of his face, breathing him in. My body feels like it’s coming alive, stirring just for Frost.

Frost pulls back so he can look at my face. “Anything you want. All you have to do is ask.”

I lean forward and kiss his lips, feeling his piercings press against my skin. “Fuck me,” I whisper against his lips. “Make me yours, Frost. As my Christmas gift, I want to wear your mark across my skin.”

Frost growls and a moment later, he’s lifting me off the counter and carrying me to the bedroom. I squeal with delight, my body shaking with anticipation. I hold on to Frost’s shoulders as he rushes us through the house, his fingers a tight vise against my ass cheeks.

In the bedroom, he gently puts me on the bed. “Get naked,” he grits out through clenched teeth and even from my place on the bed, I can see that his eyes are alpha red and his teeth are sharper than usual.

It’s intoxicating, to know just how much he wants me. That wanting me makes him lose control of himself.

Frost strips out of his clothes faster than I even knew possible. My pants get caught around my ankles in my rush and before I can get them completely off, Frost is there, ripping them the rest of the way off. He quickly tosses my shirt, as well, until we’re both in bed, completely naked.

The red bleeds away from his eyes as he leans down and kisses the center of my stomach. He looks up at me, his fingers running up and down the outside of my thighs.

“I love you,” he says softly. “I love you so much, Avery. Thank you for accepting me just as I am. Thank you for letting me prove that I chase nightmares instead of causing them. I can’t believe we’re going to be parents. I can’t believe you’re gonna let me bite you.”

“Come here,” I say, grabbing his chin and pulling until he crawls up my body. “I love you too,” I say once he’s settled against me. “I love you and I wouldn’t have it any other way. This is the start of the rest of our lives.”

Frost kisses me with the intensity I’ve come to love about him, like he’s a starving man and I’m the last drop of water on the planet. He consumes me, all of me, body and soul. It feels like he wishes he could break open my skin and crawl inside my body. I fucking love it.

I move my hips beneath him, whimpering when my hard cock rubs against his. I want him so fucking badly and my cock aches with how turned on I am. I keep clenching around nothing, feeling needy and empty.

Before I can think better of it, I push Frost away before flipping the two of us over. He lands on his back, staring up at me with wide eyes. I straddle his lap, shifting until my crack is rubbing against his hard dick. My ass is so wet, so ready. The smell of my slick fills the room and I can tell Frost can smell it too because his eyes are becoming more and more desperate.

“Gods, Avery,” Frost breathes out. His hands slide over my thighs, up my stomach, before stopping at my chest. He cups my pecs, his thumbs skimming over my nipples. He pinches them softly, rolling them between his fingers and thumb until they’re hard and aching. “You’re so fucking gorgeous. I’m so lucky to have you, baby.”

“Can I bite your rose or is that fucked up?”

My question startles a chuckle from Frost. “You can bite my rose if you want. I’ll wear your bite proudly no matter where you wanna place it.”

I’m done with this teasing. Reaching back, I lift Frost’s cock to make it easier for me to sit back on it. After a steadying breath, I push back, taking him into my body. Despite having a fair bit of sex since Frost has moved in, his cock still stretches me just right. My slick makes the path easy, but it still leaves me breathless as I impale myself on him.

“That’s it,” Frost says, letting out a groan of pleasure. “That’s it, Avery. Just like that. Fuck yourself on my cock, baby.”

I whine as I tilt my head towards the ceiling, sitting fully on his dick. I swivel my hips, adjusting to his girth. Once I feel ready, I begin to move. I lift myself up before plunging back down. I take my time, fucking myself in slow, long thrusts. Gods, he feels so good inside me. Hot and hard, filling me just right.

“You look so good like this. Keep going. My knot is already tingling. Your ass is too perfect.”

Frost’s dirty talk leaves my head spinning. My entire body heats up with it and I can do nothing but plant my hands on his chest and ride him. All caution is tossed away. I ride him until I’m panting and babbling incoherently. My mind is nothing but blissful pleasure and nervous anticipation about biting my mate and fully making him mine.

“Fuck,” I gasp out as Frost puts his hand on my cock. I thrust into the grip of his hand before falling back onto his cock. I seesaw back and forth, filling myself and then pushing into his grip, over and over. It’s so good. It’s too good.

Frost’s knot begins to fill with blood and it knocks against my hole, stretching me wider and wider with every pass. My entire body tenses as my orgasm rushes towards me. I’m so fucking close. So close. I just need-

“Avery!” Frost growls out, his voice slurred by his fangs. The growl rumbles through my entire body and my toes curl in pleasure. His fingers grip my hips, pulling me against his pelvis, keeping me pinned in place as his knot expands fully, stretching me impossibly wide and pressing against my insides just right.

My pleasure explodes and I see stars. My body goes light and I tilt my head to the side. Frost is there, lightning fast, biting down on the side of my throat. I can feel his fangs break the skin and I’m coming for a second time. Or maybe my orgasm just keeps going and going and going, I can’t tell, too overwhelmed by sensations.

Frost pulls his fangs free, licking at the mark on my throat. Then he gently touches my face, bringing my own mouth to his rose tattoo.

I’m so out of it that I barely know what I’m doing, just letting my instincts take over. I open my mouth and press my teeth against his tattoo rose. Then I bite down until I feel my teeth break skin, the coppery taste of his blood hitting my tongue. If it was possible, I think I would be coming again just from the taste of him.

I feel completely wrung out in the best possible way. I can feel our mating bond lock into place, an invisible tether between the two of us. Frost is mine. I am Frost’s. Two souls coming together to make something completely new and special.

Frost and I trade unhurried kisses, his hands moving up and down my spine. I feel like I might actually be turning into goo with how relaxed and happy I am.

“I love you,” I whisper against his skin.

“I love you too. I never imagined myself having a mate, let alone a pack. You’ve made all my dreams come true, Avery.”

“I’m glad I could help make the dreamwalker's dream come true,” I say with a grin. He shakes his head in amusement and kisses me again.

This is the best Christmas ever and I know this is only the beginning.