"They called it," Fin said to Nova, after getting a mindlink from his officers.
She didn't need to ask what he meant. She felt it—the tension in the air, the sudden lurch in her chest. The war summit had begun.
She let out a slow, shaking breath, blinking fast to keep herself from crying. It had all been theoretical until now. Strategy and preparation. But this was real.
It was the afternoon, and Fin needed to be marked still. The first Summit meeting would be tonight. Nova needed to get ready.
He crossed the room to her in two strides, wrapping his arms around her as she finally let herself fall against him. She buried her face in his chest, inhaling the scent of him.
Fin hadn't brought up what he had overheard Marra say about battle and dragons. He hadn't had time to yet. He ordered to have armor prepared for Nova, but it wouldn't get there until tomorrow. He met with Aeron on portals and discussed hypotheticals so they were prepared. His office and captains were briefed.
Jax would be top in the chain of command, Nova second, and Cael third. They seemed shocked but didn't ask questions. Normally, Cael would have been at the top. But Cael didn't ask questions or pushback. If the Gamma ancestors said Jax was in charge, then Jax should be in charge. Nova was standing in for Fin, so as queen, she ranked above him as well.
Fin, Jax, and Cael all agreed that Nova, Marra, and Elle would not see combat or battle. Fin debriefed Elias. He was prepared, antidotes ready, and had enough materials to make Nova calming tonics twice a day. Elias would be traveling through Aeron's portal everyday to check on Fin and he designated 2 of his most trusted healers to tend to Fin at all other times while he was away.
He cupped her face in both hands and kissed her—fiercely, hungrily, desperately—as though trying to pour every ounce of love, protection, and faith into her through that single moment.
When he finally broke away, his forehead pressed to hers, he whispered, "I love you so much Nova."
"I love you too Fin." She said, trying to keep composed. Fin had been her salvation and light this past week. She felt so blessed that he was her mate and she didn't want to be without him. She knew she was going to miss him desperately.
Her lips met his in a fierce kiss as heat surged between them. The air crackled with tension, her body arching into his as his hands gripped her waist possessively. But then something shifted—Fin's eyes flashed with a wild, golden gleam, his wolf rising to the surface, primal instincts overriding everything else.
Without a word, he started kissing down her neck and pushed her onto their bed. Pulled her dress down and started kissing her breasts.
She gasped surprised.
He kissed back up her neck before whispering in her ear. "Just relax for me Nova. Let me make you feel good." He said
His lips found hers in a deep kiss and she groaned. Before she realized what was happening, He pulled his pants down, shoving them low enough to free his cock—which was aching for her. No hesitation, no asking; he gripped her hips, lifted her slightly, and thrust forward, burying himself deep inside her pussy in one brutal shove.
Nova gasped sharply, the sudden stretch burning as her walls clenched around his invading length, but Fin didn't pause. His instincts were in charge now, and he started pumping into her immediately, hips snapping with relentless force.
"Fin—" she started, but the words dissolved into a moan as he drove deeper, his cock stretching her wide with every punishing stroke. He'd craved this all day, the ache of wanting her building until it consumed him, and now that he was buried in her tight heat, nothing would make him stop. His thrusts were raw, animalistic, her legs wrapping around him instinctively.
Nova's body responded despite the shock, her arousal coating him, easing the way as pleasure coiled tight in her core. He could feel it through the matebond—the flutter of her impending release, the way her pussy gripped him like it never wanted to let go.
He smelled her arousal and loved the way she responded to his touch.
"Come for me, baby," he rasped, voice rough and commanding, his teeth nipping at her earlobe as he angled his hips to hit that sensitive spot inside her over and over.
The words shattered her. Nova came undone with a cry, her body convulsing as waves of ecstasy ripped through her.
Her pussy spasmed around his cock, milking him fiercely, and Fin felt every pulse through their bond—a rush of her bliss flooding his senses, pushing him right over the edge. He pumped hot spurts of cum into her, filling her.
He didn't stop. All the pent-up emotions—the worry from the day, the fear of losing her—poured out with each thrust, washing away in the slick, intimate connection. He sucked the mark on her neck and she groaned. He felt through their bond the effect that had on her.
"Fin… I –" She moaned in his ear, but she gasped before she could finish that thought. Fin's wolf emerged with a primal need to mark her. Again. She felt pain and pleasure as his venom coursed through her body not fully comprehending what just happened.
She moaned feeling herself come to a peak as her wolf surfaced, biting into his neck. Just like with Jax, Nova wasn't aware it happened until she'd already done it.
Fin felt a sting of pain and immediately started to cum into her. The venom she released into him was the most intense pleasure he'd ever felt. He groaned with his teeth still latching onto her mark. They pumped into each other for a minute coming completely undone.
Chest heaving, she released him. "You're mine," she breathed.
Fin felt his eyes grow heavy and collapsed onto her. Her eyes fluttered shut as well.
His venom was so powerful that even with it being the second time, it still knocked her out.
Nova woke with Fin still on top of her no longer inside of her. The sun was setting. She gently pushed him off rolling him over.
He was fully clothed. She grabbed a pair of his soft shorts that he only wore with just her and pulled his pants down. She cleaned him with a wet cloth and couldn't help but think he looked so adorable like this. She put him in his soft shorts and took off his shirt.
Nova knew she was running behind. She quickly cleaned herself thankful she had already taken a bath earlier and fully washed her hair.
She was struggling to get her dress on and tied, as it was more elaborate and was debating if she should call for an Omega. She had yet to do that and never did with jax.
She heard a knock on the door and Elle entered.
"Nova, do you need help?"
"Yes." Nova called back, not bothering to hide her relief.
Elle walked in, looking like royalty. She wore a green dress, her hair done, makeup flawless, and she looked fierce. Nova beamed.
"You look like a queen." Nova said grinning.
"Thanks. You on the other hand… were you and Fin having sex this entire time? We have 30 minutes to get you looking like a queen." She said, shaking her head.
Nova laughed. "No, we only went for a little bit. He marked me again, Elle and my wolf marked him at the same time. I passed out."
"He marked you again?" Elle said, shocked.
"Yes. It was hot." Nova said.
"I want Cael to do that now. Damn. I'm going to need to drop some hints." Elle said.
"Do it. Mark him at the same time. You'll have the best orgasm of your life." Nova said.
"Nova!" Elle said giggling.