Chapter 24

Kai's POV

After the dinner with Lukas' parents, we head up to the Alpha floor. Realizing that it's late, we get ready for bed. We both strip down to our boxers, going into the bathroom to brush our teeth. I brush my teeth quickly, wanting to get to bed soon.

Today has worn me out. First, I was blocking myself out from the world and Lukas, then I had to go eat dinner with my mate's parents. The day has been more stressful than most, meaning I just want to hop into bed and go to sleep.

Finishing our business in the bathroom, Lukas and I crawl onto the bed, cuddling immediately. Lukas used to not show much affection, but now, he is practically always touching me in some way. I appreciate it, his affection meaning a lot to someone who constantly needs validation.

Lukas seems to be thinking, me looking up at him. His eyes are focused on the wall, him not noticing I'm staring. "What's on your mind?" I ask curiously, wanting to know what has him distracted.

"It's just such a big difference in how we are now and when we first knew we were mates. We hated each other, and only agreed to be civil. Yet here we are, in each other's arms." Lukas faces me, looking in my eyes. His hazel eyes seeming to look deep into my soul.

I think about his point. I made him insecure from a young age, and he learned to forgive me. Lukas has learned how to open up with someone again, something he wouldn't do after I betrayed him all those years ago.

Lost in my thought, I don't notice when Lukas' eyes flutter down to my lips. I do, however, hear him say, "I want to kiss you."

Smirking, I respond, "Then do it." Lukas quickly smashes his lips onto mine, me completely forgetting that I'm tired. He leans over top of me, putting his arms on either side of my face. My hands find their way into his hair, tugging on it roughly.

He groans into my mouth and pulls away. "I love it when you do that." Pulling on his hair again, he dives back into the kiss. His soft lips caress mine in a passion filled connection, me feeling close to him like never before.

Kissing down my neck, he licks the area where his mark will lay. Wanting him to mark me, I let him know. "Please, mark me."

Lukas looks in my eyes for confirmation. Seeing that I have no doubts, he says, "Gladly." Attacking my neck once more, he kisses the spot tenderly, before his canines elongate. His teeth scrape the area, preparing me. Soon, his teeth sink into my neck, causing unimaginable pain. The searing pain soon turns into pleasure, me moaning in satisfaction.

He licks my wound closed, his saliva healing me quicker than I would have on my own. Instead of feeling exhausted like most mates do after a marking, I feel energized and ready to give myself fully to Lukas.

Lukas lays down on the bed, thinking we are done for the night. Proving him wrong, I climb on top of him. He looks up at me in shock, expecting me to be tired. I say bluntly, "Mate me."

Looking confused, Lukas asks, "Are you sure you're okay? Do you really want to do this?"

I say a simple, "Yes." Before leaning down and kissing him senseless. Lukas flips us over so he's on top, taking control. We are both in only our boxers, our naked chests touching, sending sparks shooting throughout my body.

The night was amazing. My first time was filled with love and patience, Lukas providing me with everything I could ask for. I felt his emotions through the mark, us now connected on a deeper level. It was everything I imagined and more.

Lukas is the only man for me.