| D A R R E N

Waking up in Darren's arms the next day was like waking up in a dream. The best dream ever. I felt safe and loved. I felt like I finally mattered to someone as I lay there in his massive arms. I was practically plastered to my mate and I have no intention of pulling myself away anytime soon. I am so ridiculously in love with him it's starting to hurt. I feel like a lovesick puppy. I gazed at his handsome face and just about melted completely when my eyes trailed down to the mark I'd left on his neck last night. The mark he asked me to put there because he wants me too.

A smile pulls at my cheeks. I probably look like a giddy idiot but I am. There's no way it's possible to be this happy. Yet, I am. So indescribably happy. Darren's arms tightened around me when I readjusted, to the point where it was getting hard to breathe. Goddess! I'm not going anywhere. I groaned mentally. I'm not really complaining though, being this close to my sexy mate was making me even more happy in a lot of different ways if you know what I mean. Biting my lip I nuzzled my face into his neck, practically purring.

I am really, really happy right now but I am still pissed that he equated himself to Jared and then let the bullshit come out his mouth. I wanted to punch him. I still kinda want to punch him, but with my mouth instead of my fists. Last night he chased away all my fears and kissed all my insecurities, calling them beautiful. And on top of all that he marked me. Claimed me, all of me, all my fuck-ups, temper tantrums, and ugliness as his. I don't think he understands how much that means to me? That's fine, I plan on showing him just how much he means to me for the rest of my life.

Okay, now I'm bored. Watching him sleep like a creep is cool and all but my stalking days are over. So that means he has to wake his ass up and entertain me now. I'm not mean though, I give him the wake-up call ever. Well, second to the one I got this morning. As I pulled away gently my mate, who is still very much sleep, tightened his grip even more. Fuck, now I really can't breathe. I rolled my eyes before pecking his cheek.

"I'm not going anywhere daddy," I assured him softly through our link. An eternity later, his arms loosened and I was able to move my way to the lower half of his body. I moved the cover out of the way, revealing his delicious morning wood. I can't even begin to describe the tremor of arousal that traveled through me in response to the mouth-watering sight. I am by no means small in that department but Darren is still thicker and longer than me.

I bit my lip. Fuck, on one hand, I would love to have his cock rearranging my insides, on the other, how the fuck is it going to fit? I gave myself a mental shake. Focus. Don't think about it going in your ass, just put it in your mouth. I didn't have to convince myself any further. To be honest, I've missed his taste, the feeling of his dick filling my mouth and sliding down my throat. I moaned softly as my own cock hardened. Shit, I really am his little cock slut aren't I?

I leaned forward, opening my mouth and sticking out my tongue to massage his huge balls with the wet appendage. I groaned softly, my hips jerking unconsciously. Fuck. If I could, I would suck him for hours. My hand trailed up to grip the base of his dick as my mouth worked his balls. He's still asleep but his leg twitched as soon as I trailed my tongue up his shaft.

"Come on daddy, it's time to get up," I told him, as I suckled his tip that was dripping precum. I was rewarded with a low groggy moan as my mate slowly woke up. Too slowly, if you ask me. I sucked him harder abruptly, my hand stroking his base as the other massaged his sack. A little of his juices spurted into my waiting mouth and I moaned as the delicious treat met my tongue. Darren groaned deeply, sitting up on elbow quickly as he looked down at me with glowing golden eyes. I moaned again because the look he's giving me right now is feral. "D- Daddy," I swallowed more of his pulsing shaft happily. My dick felt like it could break glass with how hard it was.

"Josh," My mate growled back, his lips pulling away from his teeth to reveal his fangs. I trembled as my nipples hardened. Fuck, he has no idea what he does to me. I growl unhappily when he pulls me from his cock. I'm clearly in the middle of something. I pouted as he pulled me into his lap. I'll forgive him just this once.

"Good morning, daddy," I said swirling my hips, causing my mate to growl. His grip on my waist tightened harshly, sending twinges of pain through me. My skin under his fingers turned red in protest. Yeah, that's probably gonna bruise. I don't care, I want Daddy to leave his mark on me.

He didn't respond, instead, his giant fist went to my cock, enveloping it in a warm tight grip. He used my precum to slick me up slowly. Fuck, it feels so good. I moaned, my head falling against his shoulder. Well, it looks like the tables have turned. I'm not even sure who was in control right now, Darren or his wolf.

"M-more, please," I begged, shifting my hips pleadingly.

"No, you'll take what I give you, understand pup?" His fist tightened around me as he slowed his stroking. His wolf. Definitely his wolf. Darren's wolf is dominant, to say the least, and I know that makes it hard to control him sometimes. Right now the primal part of my mate was in charge and was intent on making sure I was aware of that fact.

"Daddy..." I gasped trying to thrust into his hand. I want more. I want him to give me so much more than just a hand-job. I-I want him to fill me up with his dick. I want it so bad.

"It's cute when you're needy for me like this, pup," Darren's warm palm moved from my pulsing cock to massage my balls teasingly. I let out the strangest sound. It was like a growl and a yelp at the same time. It honestly surprised me a little considering I've never produced a noise like it before in my life. See what I mean? This man does crazy things to me.

"I w-wanna ...cum..." I whined, not sounding like myself at all. My voice is too breathy, too weak... too needy. What is he turning me into? I always thought that I would be the dominant one in the relationship with my mate. However, with Darren, he makes me want to submit. He makes giving up all my control and worries feel so good. He's the only man I'll ever submit to.

"I bet you do," Darren smirked kissing the side my neck dangerously close to my mark. I felt my hole clench as he finally resumed touching me where I needed it the most. I have never been so turned on in my life. I can hardly think coherently with the way his palm is moving against the sensitive skin of my shaft. The way he is twisting his wrist is driving me insane. I'm going to cum all over myself if he keeps this up. "Damn," He growled, "You're so wet, pup," his voice rumbled against my throat.

My cocked jerked, making a mess all over Darren's hand as my eyes rolled, a low humming moan escaping my throat. You don't understand. Try having a sexy ass dominant male growling and speaking huskily right in your ear. Feeling the vibration because you're pressed so close together it rumbles through you as well. I let out a long moan as my release finished spurting out of me. There's so much. It was impossible to stop myself as I began to fuck his fist and he let me. I can feel his eyes watching my body twitch and squirm needily in his lap, the ragged breathing I felt on the skin of my neck let me know just how much he is enjoying the show.

"Daddy... daddy I-I need more...please... please," I begged shamelessly. I don't care how needy I sound right now. I don't care about how submissive I am being right now either. He's got to know that he's driving me crazy.

"Tell me what you want," Darren murmured against my neck, mouthing at my mark softly. I-I'm gonna cum again. I quivered as my arms hugged his neck. I'm trying to steady myself so I don't erupt again, but fuck, I want him to make a mess of me.

"Whatever you want Daddy... use me," I moan back softly, offering my total submission. To be honest, I need him to take it.

"No, tell me what you want me to do to this sexy ass body of yours and I will," Darren said, this time, his rational side was in control. I could tell by the way everything about him seemed to get gentler with me. From his words to the way he was touching me, softened but remained firm. I blushed, making eye contact with my mate.

"B-But I'm a fuck toy, you're supposed to use me Daddy," I learned that the hard way. I wasn't willing then, but for Darren, I'd be the best mate possible and let him do whatever he wanted. It only made sense. I'm enough trouble to deal with as it is, and I'm basically a trained sex doll at this point. To make up for being so problematic I have to let him do whatever he wants with me, that way he'll keep me. Darren immediately leaned back so that we were looking at each other face to face. He's not happy. Not at all. I frowned. I don't get why he's upset. Why can't I ever just do something right for once?

"Josh, you are not an object. As much as I would love to monopolize you, I can't, you're your own person. It's okay to say you don't want something, it's okay to initiate it when you do. I'm not Jared. I am not trying to control you, Josh," My mate explained seriously as his brow pinched in poorly disguised worry. I don't know where he's getting the idea that he's anything like Jared from. He's the furthest thing from that steaming pile of porcupine shit.

"I-I know y-you're not!" I protested. "It's just... I thought you liked being dominant in situations like this." I try to explain, but it still didn't come out right. I know he likes being dominant, that's why he is supposed to tell me what to do. He's supposed to control me like this, right? Darren smiled at me softly, pecking my cheek gently.

"I do," He chuckled breathily, "But baby if you ever need me to ease the fuck up just say so. I don't want you to force yourself to do something just because you think it will make me happy," He pulled me closer and I groaned as our shafts pressed against each other. His thick, veiny cock practically had its own heartbeat. Fuck, I want to rut against him so badly. "If that's what you want then do it, baby," He said gently, rubbing his hands along my sides encouragingly.

I grimaced. I can't. It doesn't feel right being on top. I'm supposed to be under him, submitting, ready and willing. I was hoping he would see my hesitance and take over, but no, he just sat there patiently waiting for me to make a move. This is just another thing I love about my mate. He's so gentle and understanding with me when he needs to be yet he can still be firm when I need it.

"Darren, I-" My mate cut me off before I could finish.

"Yes, you can. Do you want it?" He asked. I nodded. I just want him. "Then move your hips baby, it's okay," Darren encouraged. His eyes had returned to their comforting brown color and it was easy to let myself be lost in them. The only thing keeping me tethered to my surroundings was the raging boner I had, along with one I felt pressing against my ass. And the urge to pump all of the cum in me all over the both of us.

My hips barely twitched but it was enough to have a gasp flying past my lips as our dicks slid against each other. Darren clenched his jaw groaning lowly. I moved with more intention this time and my eyes rolled to the back of my head. I had to put my hands on Darren's shoulders to keep from falling forward. Damn, that feels so good. Moaning I moved a little faster. Our balls rubbed together before mine brushed along his shaft before going all the way up to his weeping tip and moving back down again. Over and over. It was so messy and wet from my cum.

I was lost in my own pleasure, unable to think as I rut against him. I don't even know if he's moaning or if it's just a bunch of cries of ecstasy spilling from my throat. I don't think I care either way. I was high off my own pleasure and I don't know when I'm coming down. everything was so much more intense now that we're connected. His emotions only added to my own and the result was debilitating almost.

"Mgn... daddy...d-daddyy...mmmm," I babbled around moans. "F-fuck, yes..." My hips moved faster, bringing me closer to the edge. I want to come, I want to cum, I want to cum. "Daddyyy...pl-please," My eyes were watery as I gazed at my mate pleadingly. My face felt flushed beyond belief. Darren watched me, toe-curling groans and growls spilling from his large chest.

"You don't have to ask for permission," he panted before smirking, "This time." I mewled, rutting against him harder. Fuck, he drives me crazy. My wolf practically turned to mush at his dominant tone. His hands gripped me harder as he held back himself from taking over, possibly pushing me down and asserting himself over me.

My heart is beating like crazy as my movements became jerky. I'm so close I just need a little more. Darren leaned forward, seeming to know just what I needed. He snarled deeply against my neck right over my mark and my whole body froze before falling apart completely. I could only hang on to him weakly as the most powerful orgasm I've ever had in my life ricocheted through my quivering body. Somehow, Darren's tip bumped against my hole, that only made it worse. I swear I think I blacked out for a second.

"Agh! Nghmmm... Da..daddii...," Darren's hands gripped my ass, squeezing harshly as he came with me. I collapsed against him completely, unable to support my own weight as my entire body turned to jello. My mate cradled me against him, his arms wrapping around my waist. His hand rubbed my back gently as he pecked my forehead over and over.

"Good morning, pup," My mate chuckled when I whined back weakly still unable to form coherent sentences. "I love you, Josh," He smiled, nuzzling me. I chuckled softly, pressing a kiss against his chest, trying to say that I loved him too. Darren ran his hand through my hair, letting me know he understood my unspoken sentiment. "Come on, baby, we need a shower, "

I made some kind of noise of acknowledgment, I don't even know what it was, in response. Darren just laughed at me before pecking my forehead again and moving the both of us into the bathroom.

Best morning ever.

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It's a little later in the day now. All the pups are in the yard playing under the vigilant supervision of the pack mothers and a few of the enforcers who weren't patrolling with Darren. While my mate's away I usually hang out with Kaleb but him and the tiger are still holed up in their room. Granted it's only been a day since the runt went to heat and it can last from three days up to a week. I guess what I'm saying is, I'm bored and I miss my primary source of entertainment besides my mate.

Since both of them are otherwise occupied I guess I could try and find something to do that won't result in Darren spanking me. I barely recovered from our activities this morning, I don't think I can take anymore today.

Wuss. My wolf commented. I've never seen a cock slut so scared of dick before. I rolled my eyes mentally but didn't shut him out like I wanted to.

I'm not scared of dick, you asswipe. I corrected him but I can tell that he didn't believe me despite the fact that he didn't argue the point further. I'm glad he didn't because one of the pups stumbled over to me on shaky legs. I crouched down when they crashed into my legs. The little five-year-old she-wolf shook out her fur as she righted herself.

"L-Luno!" she greeted happily, "pway with us," Her tail wagged happily, bringing a smile to my face. Her soft blue-grey fur rustled in the afternoon wind while her cerulean eyes lit with unbridled excitement. I looked from her to the other little ones romping around. I don't see why Darren insists on calling me pup, I'm nothing like these little balls of energy. She headbutted my leg to get my attention, settling into a play bow when my gaze returned to her.

"Okay, Akira," I chucked, before shifting. I ruined my clothes in the process but there was no way I was about to strip in front of a bunch of children. I laid down and the other pups rushed over, swarming around me as they climbed over me. I playfully bat at the ones closest to my paws, nipping gently at the ones brave enough to get close to my face. The watching pack mothers giggled in amusement as they watched.

After a few more hours it was time for the little ones to head back inside. The pack mothers rounded up the pups and ushered them inside while thanking me for tiring them out. Akira tried staying behind but I nudged her forward and she caught up with the rest.

I waited a little while longer for Darren to show up. I was practically quaking when I saw his big body move out of the thicket of trees. The enforcers followed him, before splitting up and going their own way. A different group of enforcers would be doing the patrol tonight. 

My mate trotted over to me, rubbing his large head against mine in greeting. I hummed in contentment at the sparks that erupted from the contact. Goddess, I love this man. Looking back at the past we shared together it wasn't hard to see why the Goddess made us mates. We've always fit together perfectly. Complete opposites that managed to make it work. I'll have to thank her every day for this blessing that I didn't deserve. Darren nudged me again, licking the side of my face lovingly.

"Let's run together, Josh," He said, golden eyes glowing with a warmth that filled me to compacity with adoration. I don't need to be asked twice. I stand up shaking out my fur before rubbing the full length of my body against him.

"Try to keep up old man," I teased, prancing away from him. Darren growled lowly, lips curling in a playful snarl. I laughed at his expression, darting off into the trees with him on my heels. It feels so good to be able to do this again. To run and feel the dirt beneath my paws, to be free. It was even better with Darren here. He makes everything better.

Darren's heavy footfalls catch up to mine in no time as he fell into step beside me. Our shoulders brush together gently creating pleasant shocks. The late evening air was warm and full of life as the animals bustled around preparing for the night. I would be lying if I said I was paying attention to my surroundings cause I'm not. I'm simply enjoying the feeling that came with running as a wolf and the wonderous presence of my mate surrounding me like a security blanket.

The last time I'd been on a run like this was the morning Jared had captured me. That day I was less than I am now. I had been mate-starved and not in my right mind. I was physically and mentally drained from the strain of ignoring a mate bond only I had been aware of. I was fucking stupid. So stupid. My actions were dumb but the motivations behind them were still valid even now. Darren's too perfect for me, a literal golden child and I'm just some else's trash he managed to find and turn into something more.

I'm stronger now. I was strong before but not in the right way. My strength came from anger and pain but now it came from my mate. From my pack who'd accepted me back with apologies and open arms. And from a particular runt who helped me keep going in the last days of captivity with Jared. Before he came I was determined to find a way to end it all. Any longer and I'm sure I would have begged him to just kill me. 

Kaleb reminded me that I had something...someone to continue to live for. He gave me hope when I had none and for that reason, he'd made it to my list of people I'd protect with my life. I'd literally die for him. He's my best friend. Besides my sexy beast of a mate of course.

"What are you thinking so hard about?" Darren asks as we continue running. We settle into a comfortable pace, not allowing more than a few inches of space to come between us. I think that marking each other has made us clingy. I don't hate it. I love it, I love it a lot. It silenced my fears that I wasn't wanted. I feel just how much Darren wanted me through our bond. It's an amazing feeling, to say the least.

"About us, about...me... a little bit of everything to be honest," I reply. I could tell that I piqued his interest as his entire focus settled on me. Still, he managed not to trip over anything like the OP beast that he is.

"Feel like sharing?" He asked with a soft laugh at my horrible answer.

"Nope," I replied Poppin the 'p'. Darren growled playfully at my teasing, nipping me on the shoulder lightly. Laughing, I dodged his next attempt to put his teeth on me.

"Wow, so stingy," His tone was full of fabricated dejection.

"Okay fine, maybe I will grace you with the privilege of hearing my deepest thoughts," If we could roll our eyes in this form, Darren would be. He snorted in amusement, bumping our shoulders together.

"I'm honored, truly," Was his sarcastic and typical Darren reply. I don't think he understands just how much of an honor I am bestowing upon him. These are my deepest ponderings for Goddess's sake! I snort at my thoughts and kept up the pretense as I continued teasing my mate.

"I was thinking about how I really got the short straw when the Goddess paired me with you. Ten out of ten would have been a better match with the runt," I deadpanned not even glancing at him. I already know what his reaction is going to be. I can tell he didn't believe a word that just left my mouth.

"It sucks to be you because you're stuck with me," I felt Darren roll his eyes at my blatant lie. Goddess knows I won't give him up for anything and kill anyone who tries to take him from me. He's mine.

"I've grown to like it so it's fine I guess," I murmur disinterestedly and he outright laughs, or as close to it as he can get while in this form.

"You're an asshat, did you know that?" He rumbles, humor still lacing his tone.

"Yep, but you love it don't you?" I know he does. It's what makes us work. I'm the insufferable asshole and he's the levelheaded charming one. That's just how we work.

"I could literally strangle you sometimes," He groaned.

"Please, Daddy," I say playfully. Still, my words charge the air with tension. Darren growls deeply, making my legs tremble as we slowed down to a walk then to a full stop. My mate's entire aura shifted and I lowered my eyes in response, submitting easily. Goddess, I love it when he gets like this. He ran his nose along the back of my neck, taking in my scent. He can smell just how much he was arousing me right now. He growled again causing my entire body to tremble before my legs collapsed under me.

"When we get back, definitely." His heated gaze glared down at my submitting form, desire filling them. "I'm going to remind you just who owns you, pup." I was panting like a whore ready and willing but I don't care. I whined softly, rolling over onto my back and revealing my belly. I fucking love it when he dominates me like this. It's so fucking sexy. Like damn, daddy, just fuck me. Fuck me. I froze at my own thoughts, rolling back over.

I guess the need to be impaled with your mate's dick 24/7 is a side effect of marking. My wolf offered unhelpfully. But he wasn't wrong. It seems like the only thing I can think about lately was Darren's dick literally destroying me. Consummating the bond completely had never really popped into my head. I mean yeah, it was going to happen eventually but I didn't eventually was this soon.

Darren noticed my change in attitude his domineering aura retracting completely. Leaving my sweet, loving and understanding Darren in place of yummy I'll- make-you-cum-with-my-growls-alone-Darren. He rubbed his cheek against mine showing his concern. Now, how exactly to explain what I was feeling without blurting I want you to fuck me into oblivion? I'm not even a bottom...

HAAAA HAAAHAAA HAHAAAH FUCK! THAT WAS A GOOD ONE...SHIT! I-I C-CAN'T. MY SIDES HURT! I'm NOT EVEN A BOtTom. I want a new wolf. I want a new one right now. This one is a dick. The big grey bastard sobered enough to continue being fucking disrespectful. Yeah, and you want Darren's to break your ass in half. Let's just be honest here, you're the bottom and you love it. I let the words slam into me like a tidal wave. Who am I kidding? I'm a hard bottom for Darren.

"What's wrong, baby? Did I say something wrong?" Darren asked, his voice tight with apprehension.

"No, I- I'm just being an idiot," I chuckle softly. "You're perfect," I breathe when it seemed like he didn't believe me. Darren laid down next to me, not leaving even an ounce of space between us. He immediately began grooming me, almost as if to calm himself down. I flinched away when he licked my eye, in his fervor. I just laughed at his apologetic expression as he went back to his activity, a little more calmly this time.

"Please tell me what you're thinking," He begged. My mated looked at me imploringly as he paused his licking for a moment. It's like he's trying to drown me with his affection. I'm definitely not complaining.

"I was thinking about all of my blessings. I was thinking about how grateful I am to go from how I was to how things are now. Just now I thought about us and completing our bond, officially." I paused to let my words sink in and Darren stopped smothering me with his tongue to listen. "Never gave it much thought... having sex, and trust me when I tell you I want it. I want you in every way possible, Darren," I said honestly. I don't even know if any of this is coming out right. "W-What I-I'm trying to s-say i-is... I-I wa-want you to p-please complete the bond with me." I finally got out. I am so thankful that we're wolves right now otherwise my entire body would be crimson.

In other words, fuck me, Daddy, My wolf said, completely disregarding my attempts at holding him back. He flat out looked our mate in the eyes and asked him to fuck us. Darren's wolf chuckled deeply, his amusement flowing through the bond and doing little to mask his overwhelming desire to fulfill our request.

Darren took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving mine. I drowned in them, they were swirling with so many emotions that I couldn't decipher but I couldn't help but fall into the overwhelming warmth they radiated.

"N-Nothing would make me happier than being yours completely, Josh. Nothing could ever compare to the joy of you being mine entirely," Darren admitted, his voice low and alluring. I shuffled closer feeling like a magnet being pulled toward his big body. The air felt charged but tasted sweet. Dusk made the world around us dim, but that just made it easier to be totally lost in each other.

In other words, I'm going to fuck your tight little ass until you're begging me to stop. I won't. Not until my seed is literally spilling from you and your body can't take anymore, Darren's Alpha promised. My mouth went dry as my wolf literally keeled over. He fucking fainted. And no, I'm never letting him live that down. I felt my shaft pulse needily under me. I want nothing more than to move my tail and have Darren mount me right here right now. I trembled with arousal, certain that he could smell and feel it as it soaked into the air around us.

"R-Right n-now?" I asked, not even hiding the hope in my voice. Safe to say he can literally mount me at this very moment and I would do absolutely nothing to stop him. Not when just the thought of it has me practically quivering with desire.

"It doesn't have to be now, baby, "Darren laughed warmly "whenever we want is fine, whether that's tomorrow or months from now, it doesn't matter to me. As long as you're here with me, that's all that matters." Warmth filled me as our eyes locked. I couldn't imagine having a more perfect mate.

"Okay, but if you ever change your mind and decide to pin me down and fuck my brains out just know that I am one hundred percent okay with that, "I admit holding his gaze.

"I'll keep that in mind, " My mate chuckled before continuing to drown me in wolfy kisses.

|| AUTHOR'S NOTE

Welcome back to The Alpha's Beta. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

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As always, thanks so much for reading and until next time.

Love,

-J.T.