Octavia woke up and became instantly aware of the muscular arm that was wrapped firmly around her waist. They slept together throughout the night without another heat but she became painfully aware of what happened last night. Heat crawled on her cheeks and she fought the urge to bury her face in her pillow. Turning her head slowly, she tried to look at Maksim who had his face buried into the crook of her neck.

His breath grazed against her neck as he slept like a baby. She also was fully aware of the fact that she was still completely naked underneath him. Although, they didn't fully complete the mating bond and only imprinted on each other last night she couldn't help feeling completely shy around him.

Slipping out of his arms, she grabbed his shirt and threw it over her body. She turned just to double check that action didn't wake him and when she heard his even breathing she knew she was safe. Her stomach growled and she placed a hand over her stomach. Last night, after what they did—they both fell asleep without eating. She tip toed into the kitchen where she found him covering two plates of food.

It wasn't spoiled yet, so she placed into the microwave to heat it up. It was be sad to waste the food. She pushed herself up on the counter. His shirt acted like a skirt to her that covered her body up to mid-thighs. She swung her legs and sniffed the air only to smell her mate's scent all over her. She touched her neck gingerly and small little tingles spread through her neck from the loves bites he scattered all over her neck. She looked across to the refrigerator where she can see her reflection slightly. Her neck was riddled with love bites.

She lifted her shirt and peeked at her goods. She was so deep in the moment, she didn't fully comprehend that he had littered her whole body with love bites.

"That possessive, crazy Alpha mate." She mumbled but couldn't help the sense of pride that swelled in her chest. She was happy that he imprinted on her and a part of her wanted to strut outside for all the women to know but her human side was more conscious and shy.

She heard footsteps coming down the hall and let go of the collar of Maksim's shirt to look up. Maksim appeared in the doorway wearing nothing but boxers. Her eyes greedily looked at his body. She was a little awestruck. This beautifully crafted man was all hers. She was so glad she imprinted on him as well. When he saw her, his eyes darkened tremendously to that dark charcoal color as his eyes flickered across her face before trailing heated trails down her neck where he looked at his love bites.

"Good morning." He said in a husky sleepy voice. He walked up to her and placed his hands on her thighs as he leaned in to trail kisses down her jaw line. Her heart was palpitating at his proximity. His hand sneakily snuck under his shirt to touch her thighs.

She mumbled a reply but her words didn't register in her brain. She felt him smile against her skin before pulling back to look at her. She placed her hand over his grope-y hands and attempted to move his hand. Keyword—attempted. He kept a firm grip on her thighs.

"Maksim." She said and attempted again to move it.

"Octavia, I need you to say something to me." He replied and she looked up at his eyes. They were back to their muted gray color.

"What?" She was clearly confused. What did he need?

He wiggled his eyebrows at her. "Say you are mine."

She scoffed. "Isn't it clear already? My body is littered with all your love bites. People can smell me from a mile away and know that I am yours."

He chuckled as he moved in to kiss her lips softly. "Tell me anyways."

She scoffed again. Possessive, crazy Alpha mate.

"I am yours." She rolled her eyes.

"Say it like you mean it, мой Котёнок (my kitten)." He squeezed her thighs to enforce his demand.

"And what if I don't?" She quirked an eyebrow at him defiantly.

"Then I will take you back to your bedroom, rip my shirt off of that sexy body, and go back and mark all the spots that I missed on that body of yours until there is nothing left for-"

"Alright!" She interrupted and crossed her arms under her chest.

His heated eyes dropped to her chest like a woman who saw a chocolate cake and had to have it. She dropped her hands immediately to stop him from jumping her because it looked very much like he was going to. She placed her hands on his broad shoulders which got his attention. Her hands slowly trailed up to his neck where she stopped as she pulled him in between her legs. His chest rumbled with pleasure. She leaned in and brushed her lips against his lips. His breath hitched. She loved the fact that she can make him feel like this. It made her feel like she wasn't the only one affected by all this.

"I am yours, Maksim. Your Alpha Female. Your kitten. This body is yours." She whispered. Her hands moved down his arms to his hands that were still gripping her thighs. Holding it she removed it from underneath her thighs and up to waist to physically tell him that she was his. His eyes were dark with a burning heat that has her inside purring for her to continue. She clenched her thighs. She knew that deep inside her she was made for him and even though she can try waiting she was indeed falling for him.

A bond is just a bond that pulls them together because they are perfect for each other but it doesn't change the fact that they were still strangers when they first met. It will take time for them to know each other but Octavia was more than happy to get to know him—however long it will be.

"Fvck." He growled and she laughed as he placed his forehead on her shoulder. "That was the hottest thing I ever heard. Those words are only for me, мой Котёнок, no one else."

The microwave by now was beeping. He stepped back and moved to the microwave where he removed her plate and handed it to her. He placed his in and heated up the plate. She hopped off and walked over to the island that was in the middle of the kitchen and placed her plate down.

"Did you want coffee?" She asked as she shuffled through her cabinet. She was sure she had some left from the last time Alpha Hansen handed them food. When he replied yes she walked to the coffee maker and started making the coffee. Maksim appeared behind her and placed his hands on her hips, pulling her body flush up against his very hard body.

"Maksim." She chided him. He was too distracting. He seemed to care if she was having trouble pouring grounded coffee into the filter. When she noticed that it was spilling out of the filter she huffed and used her bottom to push him away. Wrong move. He growled and his grip tightened around her waist.

"Octavia, what are you doing?"

"I can ask you the same thing." She snapped. "Keep your hands to yourself, Alpha."

He chuckled and let go of her. She thanked goddess silently when he listened and stepped back to the microwave. She quickly did the coffee, carefully keeping an eye on her mate.

After making their coffee, Maksim and her walked over to the table and ate. He was still looking at her hungrily. She squirmed under her mate's intense gaze. Wanting to shift the air a little she changed the subject.

"What are you plans for today?" She asked.

He shrugged and sipped his coffee that she made. She was surprised to find that he also just like drinking his coffee black with no sugar or creamer. He sat the coffee back down.

"I don't know if I will be doing much of anything. I don't know when the next heat will come."

"The heat can't keep you from doing your duties, Maksim." She responded.

The corner of his lips lifted. "I know but do you think distance will do us both good?"

"No but each second that Alpha Hansen is out there, it is just more dangerous. We are like sitting ducks, Maksim." She pointed out.

He sighed. "I know, maybe I will go and talk to my sister."

She nodded. "Let's hope the next wave won't be coming any time soon and that our wolves at satisfied with the imprinting for now."

"Or we can go together." He pointed out and she mulled over his suggestion. It wasn't a bad idea. She had nothing else to do. She can see what he does daily. It will be interesting.

"Okay." She answered with a shrug.

They ate and made small talk here and there without jumping each other throughout the rest of their breakfast. After, she wanted to go take a shower but Maksim wouldn't allow her.

"Why not?" She asked as she held her clothes in her hands.

He stood before in his jeans from last night. "I don't want you to wash away my scent."

She rolled her eyes. "Your scent will remain on me for a few days, Maksim. Besides, the love bites on my neck is more than a clear warning for everyone to stay away."

"Nope." He refused to oblige. Her eyes narrowed into slits as she glared at him.

"You will not stop me from taking a shower." She ran towards the bathroom but his arms snaked around her waist, halting her from getting there. She fought him off but he held on strong. Their body ended up falling to the ground as she attempted to crawl her way to the bathroom. He moved to grab her legs, yanking her back underneath him and straddled her hips—pinning her arms above her head.

"Maksim!" She complained. "Stop this! It's ridiculous! I just wanted a shower!"

"You smell delicious." He shrugged. "No shower."

"You are being ridiculous!" She snapped angrily.

"I can't help that I am possessive of you, мой Котёнок (my kitten). I need you to wear my scent to keep me calm." He responded his face hovering above hers. She allowed her eyes to trail his much defined chest down to his six pack and very apparent v-line that dipped below the waist band of his jeans.

"Fine. If I am not taking a shower, you won't be taking one too." She offered thinking that he will rethink this and allow them both to shower but he nodded in agreement.

"I am more than fine to wear your scent on my body." He whispered huskily and dipped down to suck her lips.

Octavia was released and she grabbed her clothes that were scattered on the ground. She glanced at him hesitantly before inching closer to the bathroom.

"I'm just going to change." She pointed out.

"You can change right here." He pointed out to her. "It's not like I haven't seen-"

"Maksim! You need to meet me halfway!" She argued and he chuckled.

"I'm kidding, мой Котёнок. Go and change." He hopped onto her bed happily and propped himself up on his elbow as he watched her. She wanted to throw an object at his smug face but inwardly she was glad that he was also not showering. Her wolf was a little antsy and wanted to show off to everyone that he was hers and she could understand why Maksim didn't allow her to shower.

The first imprint is also the strongest and he was right. It did appease their wolves and honestly it might help in avoiding their next heat. She quickly changed her outfit and washed her face before rolling her hair up into a bun. She walked out with his shirt and threw it at his smug face. He chuckled as he removed it and got off the bed. He wrapped an arm firmly around her waist as he looked down at her with eyes that gleamed in the light. He was happy and it made her happy.

"Ready for a day of Alpha duties?" He asked.