Hello my lovelies,

Oh my god, it's been an absolute age since I updated this story hasn't it, Im so sorry to keep you waiting. I owe you all an explanation, I won't lie I did need a bit of time to lick my wounds from my clearly lacklustre previous update.

I felt like it was not well received, and I needed a moment to give my self a pep talk to believe this story is loved by you, as much as I love it.

I did not want to give up as this story is so very special, and I want to say thank you for not giving up on me too. I'm very aware I don't disclose a lot of how I am feeling and the last thing I want is to be ungrateful, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt seeing something i spent hours on not meet expectations.

That leads to sometimes just needing to take a step away when you feel like you failed and that is what I did. So again my sincere thanks for sticking with me (Insert authonim Bowing on the floor in sincere thanks)

Now let's get on with the reason you are here, the next update. I hope you enjoy ❤️❤️❤️.

One Moon Cycle Later, Chanyeol's POV.
Chanyeol reluctantly stirs awake to sounds of the swallows and doves singing their dawn chorus, groaning out at the fact that he can feel the brightness of the sunlight already peeking through the gossamer and silk drapes of their bedroom balcony under his still closed eyelids. It feels like he only closed his eyes a moment ago, yet even in his sleep deprived state he can feel the corners of his mouth turn up in a content smile as his wolf purrs and stretches into his mind. Memories of gentle kisses, and soft touches across his own torso and the most sinfully innocent warm lips wrapped around his manhood fill his mind.

His mate is fast becoming the most sensual lover he has ever had, and whilst he's not proud of the number of wolves he's been with since he matured all those long years ago, he's thankful of the experiences they gave him. That he can teach Baekhyun what really sets his own skin and aflame, and use his own learned arsenal to make his precious star scream in ecstasy. His wolf once again purring into his mind at the memory of the sweet sighs and moans of their mate as he valiantly and perfectly executed his first act of fellatio. An act so erotic and perfect it made him come so hard, he swears he heard himself screaming for the gods last night.

Their first month as official claimed mates has been sensational, he's so proud of his young moon child and the consort he is quickly becoming. He's also amazed by his blue haired precious star for more intimate reasons, never once has his glorious lover denied one single act intimacy he himself started. It's been a month of constant mating, sometimes mating though the night, yet his clearly exhausted mate simply smiled to him and opened his arms for more. Again his precious moon child surpassed anything he ever expected, no matter how sore, how tired Baekhyun never says no, that blissful sleepy smile that adorns his beautiful small face more often then anything else now his favourite. He is fully aware he's been behaving like a starved feral wolf by never letting Baekhyun have more then the odd night, sometimes like last night just a  mere couple of hours to simply sleep. Chanyeol winces himself when he feels the stiffness in his thighs as he started to become more lucid, if he's stiff his beautiful mate must be in agony.

Something his mate can not hide even in their link, their link stronger then any thing he's ever known, at first the higher intimacy between them scared him. He never knew being mated could make you feel your mates heartbeat, hear every single thought, share their pain. Something he is acutely aware of now, as he feels the simmering pain of Baekhyun's back and behind as if it was his own. It truly makes so much sense why he's always been told not to let mated omega wolves on the battlefield together, the thought of Baekhyun even watching a battle makes him feel nauseous. The chaos of battle would distract even the mightiest of wolf mates, a move that could be deadly to either mate. More so if mated to an omega, their basic biology is to be naturally weaker and softer in all aspects of their lives.

Reaching out across the silk coverlet and furs intending to rub a hand over the soft yet strong muscles of his mate, he frowns when his hands lands on nothing but the cold empty sheets his mate should be lying on. Their bed is extremely large and covers the whole side wall of their chamber, perhaps his delicate moon child has simply rolled in to the sunshine. Raising his head and opening his eyes fully to locate his mate, he's surprised find their bed very much empty. Whipping around he half expects to find the smaller male sat at the vanity unit he gifted him, yes Baekhyun has a whole nest at the other end of the villa. Call him overbearing and over protective, and maybe he's a pervert but there is just something magical and secretive that is just for them to  share, he's been allowed a very small look in to the world of being an omega,  being allowed to witness the way his perfect mate Baekhyun grooms himself for each morning and night.

As he stands and stretches, his body definitely needs its after their amorous activities last night, he looks over to the little nook his mate has claim for himself. There in that tiny corner is a sanctuary for his mate. The vanity holds a selection of little silver pots, pots he knows are covered in mother of pearl and moonstone flowers. A few weeks ago he would of had no clue what they held, yes he has a small amount of his own trinkets that house medicinal balms and salves, but Baekhyun has more. The little round silver pot of camellia scented oil he knows is a tint for those plump lips, the second flat circular disk shaped item, is a crushed moonstone powder that his mate gently pats into his cheeks. Something he didn't miss is how his mate gently dusts that glittering powder when they are alone. The same medicinal salves that he himself uses line the area too, plus two bigger round crystal glass pots one that has a mix of honey and churned almond milk. The second is a bigger pot filled with a second powder substance he thinks a special talc that Baekhyun uses only after a bath. One that he's not quite sure what is for as it's not users and in a rectangular box and quite pungent. all these silver trinkets sit on highly gilded solid silver dresser  that was once his mothers. A padded silk bench much like the one he sits on when tanning skins sits pushed in under the legs of the vanity.

It would appear his mate has been absent from their chamber for sometime, as even Baekhyun's new sewing items remain untouched. Grabbing the closet tunic he quickly dresses and heads out to find his mate, Chanyeol is not concerned but his mates absence, yes his beautiful moon child is normally the one he leaves behind. What does concern him is the undercurrent of stress in their link. He can even feel Baekhyun's elevated heart rate and  his mates  sudden erratic thoughts alert him and make him move faster. As he leaves the corridor that holds his private chambers he's surprised he doesn't find his mate in the courtyard. What does surprise him is how empty the villa is even his father is not keeping his ever watchful eyes over his mate.

Turning to the left Chanyeol heads out the villa expecting to find his pack completing their normal day to day activities. Instead what he finds is a hive of busy bees, and assortment of amazing smells hitting his nostrils. He can feel a smile grace his own features when he finds his mate right in the middle of the outside courtyard helping to set up what must be some kind of banquet. Long tables are being assembled all the way down the pathway, in the distance he can see the golden gates getting a wash. His father and two of the packs best fighters atop the encampment walls, clearly discussing all things protection. Something is clearly happening, he doesn't get chance to enquire into their mate link when he hears his mate soft sublime giggles.

Acutely attuned to all things his young mate, he turns back to find his mate, the most carefree he has seen since his parents retuned to the moon temple 8 days ago. Baekhyun has valiantly tried to hide how he misses them, but he knows his moon child has found their return hard, they and the temple are all he's known. His mates bravery over their departure has astounded him, Yes there were tears when they left, but his precious star soon snapped out of his despair and started assisting round the pack as a distraction. Chanyeol had already asked Yixing and Minseok if he can send Baekhyun back to them at the first sign of trouble, both of them agreeing they will happily have their son back under their roof if it keeps him safe.

He has to take a deep fortifying breath to calm himself, he's absolutely certain Yukio will not stay quiet after he once again put him in his place. He can feel it in his bones   how that mutt will not take been beaten back again lying down. He's certain Yukio will know he and Baekhyun are officially mated now, word does travel around the packs pretty fast. What concerns him most is the distinct lack of any kind of retaliation planning his scouts to the winter clan lands have been able to sniff out. It's time he himself joins a patrol to sniff out any possible danger, he's definitely been lacking in his supreme alpha duties since officially mating.

Not wanting to think of that flea ridden mongrel any more Chanyeol instead takes a deep breath, carefully conceals his thoughts as he stands and watches his mate and Luhan. Instead of the pestering he knows Luhan is famous for he is surprised to see them both taking a lesson from one of the more successful cooks in the pack as they all stand over a suckling boar. Not all surprised to find it takes them both to turn the wild boar over on the spit, it's rather comical to watch them struggle. Even if its a move he's surprised to find his mate completing, his precious star has already confessed to not being the best cook. That he would find any excuse at the temple to not complete any kitchen chores, he tenses slightly at the sound of a commotion near the gates and turns to find Sehun, entering through the gates with one of the hunting parties. A wagon full of kills ranging from rabbits and wild turkeys, to boar and wild deer, he's clearly missed something.

Which is odd as he didn't authorise a hunting party today, no you didn't but your mate did! Not all surprised to hear the pout in the link he shares with Sehun. May I ask why, and why you decided to join the hunt?

Your mate wanted to make sure we have enough provisions to last us through anything unexpected. These kills will be used for a multitude of core provisions. The meat salted and dried to last, the skins tanned for leather good, fur for blankets, and the offal pickled ready to provide nutrients if and when we are attacked.

You mean to tell me my mate has been planning provisions with out my knowledge!

Yes Alpha, young Baekhyun really is going to be the best of us all.

I know Sehun and I am so proud of the wolf he is already, it still doesn't explain why so much is happening today, I know a full moon is this evening but it's the same one we have every month. It's not a blue or blood moon either.

Suho will be here at Sundown, he sent word this morning did your father not tell you?

Chanyeol whips his head up towards the encampment walls, his father still talking to the Alpha wolf responsible for the walls safety. He knows he shouldn't feel the sudden surge of anger at being kept in the dark at such an important visit, but feels justified in this moment. He could be out beyond the gates completing a patrol to ensure Suho and his entourage do not face any danger. Whatever he is thinking stops instantly when he feels a flood of soothing love through their link, a mental caress that instantly halts his indignation. It was I who asked your father not to disturb you, he knocked on the door before sunrise this morning. After our night of intimacy I didn't have the heart to wake you when you looked so peaceful.

Chanyeol turns back to his mate to find Baekhyun now stands away from the spit hands holding a basket of vegetables and a soft smile on his face. The way sunlight catches both his cherished mates soft ice blue hair and his luminous milky delicate skin sparkle in the sunlight takes his breath away. The way he is official claim mark still appears as fresh as the day he gave it still sends shivers down his spine. Baekhyun truly is his own personal Angel, Chanyeol can feel himself hardening as searing hot arousal flares to life not just in his veins but their link. The soft light golden cotton does nothing to hide the delights of his mates subtle curves. In fact the sunlight and golden cotton his mates wears subtly highlights Baekhyun's silhouette just enough to have his wolf panting for more and his body responding in the only way he knows.

He's not thinking clearly as he strides across the courtyard filled with pack members, all of them turning and stoping what ever they do as he passes. Like a moth to the flame he's beside his mate in seconds, that scent of wildflower and honey that's all uniquely his precious mate's pheromones fills his nostrils. Ever so gently he takes the basket groaning with vegetables from those soft small hands, ignoring the fact that the vegetables are seriously heavy. He has only one thing on his mind, and the way their link is filled with potent arousal he's pretty sure his mate can understand his intentions.

I have to wash these vegetables, then I need to bake them Alpha!

They are far too heavy for you to be carrying!

I'm not an invalid Chanyeol, I want to be a good mate and consort and helping prepare the feast for the elders not leaving it others.

You are a perfect consort my star, Im so proud of you I've heard you've been making the pack stockpile reserves for an attack.

Yukio could attack at any moment Alpha, it's just smart planning especially if the hunting parties are preoccupied. I don't want the pack to suffer without our any of our alpha's.

I promise my love that even our mighty moon gods will not save Yukio for his actions.

I prey to the gods every day Chanyeol that Yukio does not maim you or worse kill you, that will leave us all at his mercy. The possibility of loosing you alpha makes my heart bleed.

whilst I still breathe my moon child  I will never willingly leave you.

Chanyeol can feel how the air around them changes as their pheromones bleend together, they may be newly mated and have consummated their bond during their many sleepless nights, it's not enough to tamper down that new simmering need between them. Not giving his mate any chance to react or respond he's quick to close that last bit of distance between then instantly wrapping his arms around that tiny waist and lifting Baekhyun clean off the ground, propriety be dammed. His wolf excitedly wagging his tale in anticipation, as he carries his mate back towards the villa. Not caring in the slightest that most of his pack have seen his resolve and iron clad control slipping at a just a mere smile of his mate, cat calling them as they pass. He can feel how the beast within him is desperate to knot this delicate creature in his arms, next heat he dammed.

Alpha!

Now wolfmate I need you, i need to feel your skin, your heart, your soul.

I am yours always alpha,

Gently placing his delicate mate on the ground, Chanyeol guides him back against the wall of the villa's courtyard purring in delight when Baekhyun simply lowers the neckline of his tunic, so it hangs off his lithe petite frame from his elbow, revealing smooth as silk alabaster skin. His precious star tilts his swan like neck slight to the left revealing not one but both his claim marks for his own eyes to feast on. The smaller private claim that sits lower on his shoulder still looks puckered and fresh, the larger one at junction between that gorgeous Swann like neck and collarbone is still swollen and bruised. He can't help but feel smugness over how new they both still look, not that's he's surprised he's always nipping and sucking at the sensitive skin there completely obsessed with them and the way they taste.

"Do you burn for me now moon child!"

"I burn for you always Alpha, we are one!"

"One heart, one soul, we are one my love!"

That carnal need between them has never been more potent, making that arousal soar between them like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Chanyeol crowds his mate further back against the wall his whole body covering his mates much smaller frame where  he finally claims those pouty lips in a passionate kiss. His wolf within purring in pleasure but also pacing about in anticipation, they both know this kiss isn't enough. It would take just one tug of his hands to  make that golden tunic fall to the ground in a pile of cotton shreds on the ground. He calculates it's would take very little time to get his softly trembling in need mate to their chambers and on to their bed too. The soft low whimper and mental caress through their link enough to for him to know Baekhyun wants this as much as he does. Their need for each other breaks the last bit of resolve he holds, as he gently pulls his mate down to their chamber.

I hope this update is enough to make up for my absence, I know it's not what you might be expecting but I wanted to showcase even supreme alpha's can loose their control.

Let me know what you think.

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