Mia POV
I could feel it now, as if something within Atlas was battling to break free. Inara sensed it too, though she couldn't quite grasp what it was. The scent of Atlas overwhelmed the air, no longer human, but a primal aroma. Still, Inara couldn't detect a wolf in him unless it was hidden away.
Atlas locked his intense gaze on me, desperately struggling to maintain control. But I yearned for him to lose himself with me, to surrender to his natural instincts and claim me now that my mark adorned his body. This time, he was different. It was as if he had let down some of the barriers that kept a part of him hidden. His hands moved against my body with an insatiable hunger, slowly, deliberately, as if he wanted to push me to the brink of sensory overload.
My hands eagerly explored his chiseled physique, tracing over his well-defined muscles, committing every inch to memory. His eyes remained locked with mine, filled with anticipation, as he tantalizingly teased me, coaxing pleasure to surge through my body. As he leaned down, his warm breath caressed my skin, igniting electric waves of sensation. His mouth met my body, leaving me breathless, as he playfully nipped at my breast and tantalized my nipple with his tongue.
"A... A... Atlas," I gasped, feeling a delicious warmth spread through me. Impatience consumed me as I slid my hand down his body, fumbling to undo his pants. Finally, he was free, and I relished the texture of his hardness against my hand, my own wetness urging him to fill me. A low groan escaped his chest, driving me wild with desire. Taking control, I pulled him onto the bed, straddling his body. His face showed a mixture of surprise and excitement as I captured his lips with mine, guiding his throbbing manhood to my sensitive entrance. The sound of his pleasure-filled groan filled the room as I teased his tip against my slick entrance, my entire being yearning to feel him inside me. "Mia, the condoms," Atlas whispered, his eyes locked with mine. A smile curled on my lips. "I'm not in heat. It's safe not to use them. I want to feel all of you this time," I confessed, as his hands brushed against my sides, fueling our desire further.
A mischievous smile formed on Atlas’s face, his eyes twinkling with anticipation. With a firm grip, he effortlessly flipped us around, causing a rush of exhilaration to course through my veins. As I landed on my back, a burst of laughter escaped my mouth, echoing in the air. The scent of excitement filled the space, mingling with the sound of our rapid breaths.
My heart raced as Atlas’s touch drove me wild. Every nerve screamed with excitement. His lips traced a scorching path down my body, leaving a trail of goosebumps in their wake.
I writhed beneath him, unable to contain the ecstasy that pulsed through my veins. His mouth teased, tantalizingly close to where I yearned for him to fill me.
As he moved back up my body, his fingers grazed against my entrance, ensuring my readiness. He playfully brushed his tip against me, evoking a moan to escape my lips. Desperate eyes silently pleaded for him to enter me, intensifying the anticipation. Suddenly, with a forceful thrust, he filled me completely, igniting electric sensations that surged through my entire being.
His lips were slightly parted, allowing soft breaths to escape as he thrust harder than our first few times, sending a new wave of pleasure through my body. I could feel him filling me deeper than ever before, a sensation that sent shivers down my spine. It was clear that he was claiming me exactly the way he desired, intensifying the excitement that coursed through my veins. “I want you forever,” he whispered, his voice filled with longing, as he thrust into me once more, hitting that perfect spot that made me moan uncontrollably. His hands cupped my breasts, their warmth and firmness driving me over the edge. “All of you forever,” he groaned, his words mingling with the sounds of our shared ecstasy.
“I crave you endlessly.. The sensation of your wetness and tightness against me is irresistible,” he whispered, punctuating his words with another forceful thrust. The overwhelming pleasure caused me to dig my nails into the silky bedsheets, as my orgasm crashed over us like a powerful tidal wave. His groan of ecstasy echoed through the room, fueling his desire further. “Damn it, Mia, you’re driving me insane. I want to be inside you forever,” he declared, intensifying his thrusts with a sense of urgency. The heightened speed and intensity sent an earthquake of pleasure coursing through me, eliciting a pleasurable yelp.
I could sense his climax approaching as his pace quickened and his thrusts grew more forceful. Our eyes remained locked, conveying a deep connection. I felt him swelling within me, a feeling that was both intense and different. In his eyes, I could see the realization dawning on him, mirroring my own understanding. As he released his seed inside me, his hands held onto my body tightly. Inara’s voice echoed in my mind, “Mate, he has knotted inside us.” I knew my eyes flashed with a purple hue as I gazed into Atlas’s eyes. “Mia,” he whispered, fully aware of the situation unfolding before us. I whispered back, “Clearly, not human.” Atlas wrapped his arms around me, providing comfort and support. Inara chuckled in my mind. Despite the circumstances, Atlas continued to bring me pleasure, and I knew he would remain inside me for a while. “Atlas, you have knotted,” I explained, urging him to understand. “You must stay inside me until the swelling subsides, or we will both be hurt.”
“Knott,” he whispered. Inara’s laughter echoed in my mind again. It was clear that she relished this moment, knowing that her human mate was undeniably a shifter. As Atlas remained deep inside me, I took a moment to explain what knotting was. Shock washed over his face, but quickly transformed into understanding. He maneuvered our bodies closer, pressing his lips against mine. The slightest movement of our bodies together ignited a wild passion within me. We remained entwined for nearly an hour, until his swelling subsided and he released from my body. “I’m sorry, I had no idea something like that could happen,” he whispered against me. “There’s no need to apologize, Atlas. It’s not uncommon for my kind. we’ll explore what you truly are together. You are my mate, and we will uncover your true self, so you can fully accept who you are.” As he pulled me close again, a sense of warmth enveloped us, promising a future of discovery and acceptance.
Atlas moved his hand gently against me, I could feel the warmth of his palm against my skin, the tenderness in his caresses. The room was bathed in a soft, warm glow, casting a comforting atmosphere around us.
"I keep questioning myself if you're some sort of dream I will wake up from," Atlas confessed, his voice filled with sincerity. "But any world where you were not in my arms would be a nightmare now to me." His words resonated deep within me, providing solace in the purity of his heart.
"I was always worried if I found my mate, what they would be like due to my wolf," I admitted, my voice filled with vulnerability. "Part of me even considered just running and hiding, yet I always took my responsibility to my pack seriously." The weight of my fears lifted as I shared my insecurities with him.
"I'll never hurt or use you, Mia," Atlas assured me, his voice brimming with devotion. "You are the most important person to me. You have been my entire life, even before I met you." His words enveloped me in a blanket of reassurance, letting me know that I was cherished and protected.
"The power you have, Bryn said if you don't use it, it will make you sick. Is that true, Mia? And do you not use it other than when your emotions go wild?" He asked.
"It is true," I confessed, a hint of sadness in my voice. "And it is true I do not use it, nor do I really know how to, unless I lose control. My mother never taught me. I've been told to hide it most of my life, since when others discovered just how powerful I was, well, the situation I'm in right now would happen." The weight of my secret lifted as I shared my truth with him.
"Do you think Bryn could help you learn how to use it?" Atlas inquired, his voice filled with hope. "She said she has been tasked to protect you, and when speaking with her, she seemed very knowledgeable."
"Possibly," I replied, a mix of gratitude and hesitation in my voice. "It's just that she has already done so much for us. I hate to keep asking of her when, right now, other than money, I don't have much to offer her. We are in a bed with a safe roof right now because of her." A blush crept onto my cheeks as I recalled our passionate encounter. "And I'm pretty sure we were also incredibly loud, yet we are guests." A nervous chuckle escaped my lips.
"To be honest, I'm pretty sure she was pushing for us to have sex," Atlas chuckled, causing me to meet his gaze. "I asked Bryn how I can help calm you, Mia. I'm trying my best to learn everything about you so I can be the support you need. And she explained to me about the need to be intimate. I guess I already knew, as she spoke, since I crave intimacy with you more than I ever have." His words ignited a spark within me as I turned in his arms, locking eyes with the man who held my heart.
"Thank you for trying to help me, Atlas," I admitted, my voice filled with gratitude. "Just please don't risk injury in doing so. I had no control over the storm, and you could have been struck by it."
"I doubt your power will ever hurt me, Mia," he reassured me, his deep voice resonating in the air. He gently brushed his large hand against my face. His face then turned serious as he moved his hands down, resting them on my hips for a moment before lifting me closer to his face. Another low groan escaped him, and I could feel his hardness pressing against me once again.
"You don't know how badly I want to bury myself deep within you again, Mia," he whispered, desire lacing his words. "Then claim me again until exhaustion sweeps over both of us," I whispered back, my voice filled with longing. But he pulled away, a conflicted expression on his face.
"I would like that more than anything," he confessed. "But first, I think I need to learn more about myself. In all honesty, although I felt different when waking up from your mark, I did not believe in the possibility that I was something more than human until... well, until we made love. If there is some hidden part of me, I need to learn what that is so I don't harm you as well. Being inside of you like that felt amazing, but I worry I hurt you."
A small laugh escaped me, a mixture of amusement and reassurance. "You caused me no pain, Atlas," I assured him, my voice filled with sincerity. "In fact, even the slightest movement sent ripples of pleasure throughout me. You would have only hurt me if you had pulled out before the swelling allowed. I've heard of that happening with more feral werewolves. It may not happen to many of my kind, but it's not something that will harm me."
"Thank you for helping me calm Atlas," I said, "And thank you for being with me and supporting me," I continued as I stood up from the bed, the cool hardwood floor greeting my bare feet.
As I reached for a new tank top and slipped into cozy pajama pants, the soft fabric embraced my skin. "I'm going to offer to help Bryn cook or see what I can do to help out," I said.
"I'm sure finding out you are something other than human adds to the overwhelming list," I admitted, my voice filled with empathy. Looking into his eyes, I could see a mix of emotions playing across his face. I didn't want to overwhelm him further, so I gently handed him a change of clothing.
Our hands briefly brushed against each other, sending a warm, tingling sensation through me. I gave him a soft smile, hoping to convey my support. It was clear that he kept many of his thoughts to himself, and I wanted to give him the space he needed to process everything.
"I'll see you downstairs when you're ready," I offered, my voice filled with reassurance. "But take all the time you need. If you prefer more time alone, I can bring food to you." His gratitude was evident in his response as he softly said, "Thanks, Mia."
As I made my way downstairs, I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace knowing that I had someone by my side, supporting me through whatever challenges lay ahead.