Chapter Twenty-One

Cartan

We were three days away from the Mainlands, and my Omega's herbs would be out of her system in just one. She was growing needier for me, whimpering every time I released into her throat. Yet it seemed she could almost climax just from the taste of my cum on her tongue. The intensity of our upcoming mating was going to be fierce after this denial.

As her Alpha, it was my duty to fulfill all her needs, a responsibility ingrained in me. But I was punishing her for keeping this secret from me. How dare she manipulate me with her exquisite body in such a cruel manner? Every aspect of her was remarkable, meant to be cherished by an Alpha and filled with his seed to create powerful Alphas and Omegas. Only an Omega could give birth to another Omega, which was why their numbers were now so scarce. So why would my Omega try to prevent more of her kind from existing? It made no sense, but it would soon be over.

Her scent had become so overpowering that every time I entered the cabin, I was instantly aroused. It permeated every nook and cranny, driving me wild. One more day, and I would have my cock buried so deep inside her pussy she wouldn't know where she ended and I began. My body thrummed with desire as I stood gazing at the horizon, but I had decided it was best to wait until tomorrow morning to see her. I wasn't sure I could resist her if I caught another whiff of her sweet scent.

So I kept myself occupied throughout the day and into the night, but my blood pumped faster, my cock remained perpetually erect, and thoughts of having Kiandra again consumed me. When the faintest hint of dawn broke the darkness, I could no longer contain myself.

I turned abruptly, charging below deck and down the long corridors until I stood outside my cabin. I unlocked the door, not wanting my Omega to leave until I could claim her once more. However, when I stepped inside, I froze, the door closing behind me. Something was different.

I scanned the room, trying to discern the change. Kiandra wasn't in sight, but instead, my eyes landed on a massive pile of furs meticulously arranged together. It took me a moment to recall what I knew about Omegas, and the realization hit me hard: Kiandra was nesting.

Nesting could only occur for two reasons—either her heat was imminent or she was creating a secure haven for us, indicating her comfort with her Alpha. It could be either reason. I was aware her heat was approaching. I could smell it, feel it, and my body was preparing for the impending rut. However, once her heat subsided, I would soon discover whether she would nest again.

The sight before me pleased me immensely, my Alpha instincts swelling with pride at what Kiandra had constructed. I hastily discarded my clothes, overcome with the urgency to be with her. The pile of furs covered her completely, but I knew it wouldn't quite accommodate both of us. There were not enough layers, but I was willing to provide her with as many as she needed to create a larger, more permanent nest in my tent.

I located the small opening and pushed my way inside, entering this sacred space. Kiandra was already awake and hissed at me as I joined her in the nest. Yet as I settled in behind her, she began rubbing her round ass against me, a clear indication of her desire. Despite her anger, she wanted me there. I pulled her closer to me, sliding my hand down her stomach until I found her wet pussy. Her skin was swollen, and she moaned like a female in heat, but I had no intention of denying her my touch or my cock any longer.

My fingers traced along her wet flesh, causing her to grow louder and press against me. Just as she began trembling, indicating her need for more, I lifted her leg and entered her, making her gasp. I wrapped an arm around her, holding her close as I began to thrust, my mind lost in the moment as I penetrated her slick channel.

"What a beautiful nest you've made, little Omega," I purred in her ear, and she whimpered louder, clearly enjoying the praise. I bit her earlobe, driving myself deeper into her, and she cried out in release, her juices flowing over us and making the furs beneath us even wetter. I pushed her further into the bedding, using my body to subdue her. She climaxed again almost immediately, clutching the furs tightly as she moaned and convulsed around me.

I couldn't hold back for long, feeling my knot expanding and locking us together as I spilled into her. This time, there was a genuine possibility of impregnating her. It filled me with joy, and I rolled us to the side, purring contentedly. Kiandra turned her head as much as she could, nuzzling into me. However, I detected a faint sharp note in her sweet Omega scent.

"Why are you irritated?" I asked. "You just came so intensely that you drenched both of us."

She hissed, too frustrated to articulate her thoughts, and the sight amused me as it reminded me of a kitten baring its teeth. I couldn't understand why there would be any emotions other than contentment in this nest, which was an Omega's safe haven. I chose to ignore it for now.

We were both sated and spent, and I lazily played with one of her nipples, my focus now entirely on her. She mewled in delight, pressing herself against my hand.

"You're satisfied yet angry," I murmured in her ear. "Are you not content with the nest? Or are you angry that you won't be using your herbs anymore?"

"I knew I wouldn't be able to keep taking them. I've accepted that fate," she replied.

I growled slightly, disliking how she spoke of it as if she were facing her own execution.

"What troubles you then?"

I moved my hand to her other breast, teasing the erect bud, and she moaned again.

"I don't like it," she whimpered, causing me to freeze in my movement.

"My touch?"

"The need to nest," she murmured, and I began stroking her nipple again before squeezing the soft, thick flesh.

"It's natural," I reminded her.

"I'm doing it because you've made me so frustrated and confused, yet I still want you in here," she muttered angrily.

I smiled, nuzzling her neck and kissing her skin as I continued to purr for her. "I want to be in here too."

I knew she wouldn't admit it, but she found solace in hearing it.

"How long have you felt this way?"

She turned away from me, not wanting to reveal her thoughts, which meant it had been a while. After being denied her own pleasure for so long, she had given in to her need for comfort. I kissed her neck again and buried my face in her soft, fragrant hair, inhaling her intoxicating Omega scent. No wonder it couldn't truly be described in any book. It was meant to drive an Alpha wild, and it was undoubtedly true. My body shook with the need to mate once more, but I had to wait until my knot released her. I slid my hand lower, teasing her clit and hastening the process.

"So, it's not just your impending heat that makes you want to nest?" I asked, recalling the other reason for nesting and what her words implied.

She tensed against me, but my mate was terrible at lying. She was honest to a fault, and I cherished that. I wanted truthfulness, and she had chosen not to answer me, but it was evident that even her instincts had selected me as her Alpha, and she wanted to create a home with me. Warm feelings I wasn't accustomed to surged within me, yet there was no reason to let it unsettle me. Kiandra belonged to me and no one else.