Sanguine

When I walked back I was feeling very empty, not like the man who just got married. I have given her a warning to not disobey me. But had no idea how I was going to retaliate once she refused to get married our way. The term blood vow might have gotten her scared but in reality, it's just a simple act of love. We hadn't done that before because there wasn't any time. Usually, I didn't have to make her understand because she was born a wolf each time. Now I have to make her agree to this which she might consider barbaric.

It might be referred to as animalistic by humans but we think of it as an act of love. We just cut our palms not deeply to draw the blood and hold it against each other for our blood to mix. The whole process may take maybe five seconds but it concludes our wedding ceremony. Unlike humans, we don't believe in lengthy vows claiming to be in love. We would rather prove our love through action. I have been in love with her for over three generations. It was never hard for me. I did so even without a blood vow.

Tonight was supposed to be my wedding night but the real ceremony is going to happen tomorrow night. Plus tonight she might not be in a good mood to receive me. I never wanted to use my conjugal rights. But it would be better to sleep together because I didn't want her to be put in prison anymore. When she is with me I can make sure she is on her best behaviour without putting on guards 24/7. My building is the most guarded area of our tribe. It will be enough to make her stay out of trouble I hope.

I walked into the training area which was a mess. I stood there alone. I don't want to sleep in the same room as her for now. But in the future, I would have no choice. I know there is a danger of a cycle that is about to come in months. Though she doesn't know the extent of its effects I have no doubts about it. The cycle was our mating period. It comes every year according to our lunar calendar. But I was hoping everything would be good in some time and I would be able to send her back before that cursed time comes.

But the way things are going I have no idea when it will be or if such a time will come. There was still a danger of me seeking her out during mating times. Earlier I never had to bother about such things. Now suddenly I was worried about the kids that we are going to have. I was feeling disgusted at myself praying at the same time I was strong enough to fight that urge if it comes my way. I stood there feeling alone and irritated at myself.

I saw Sebastian coming towards me looking a little forlorn. I was surprised to see that Jo's mate wasn't with him. This surprised me to no end. He was always working and the wedding was supposed to be their chill out and family time. But seeing him alone was giving me certain vibes that their relationship wasn't as perfect as it seems.

"Hey ", I greeted him and he gave me a sad smile. I know it might sound weird that being an Alpha meant fixing relationships but you have no idea what someone was going through in their life. Giving out the right words might encourage him to hold on. It wasn't as good as it seems but it was ok for me. I would want nothing more than my people's health and happiness. Being an alpha automatically gave me authority as well as the ability to deal with shit whether it was physical or emotional.

"You ok there man"? , I asked him. He nodded his head unsure. I raised my eyebrows at him. He looked a little down but he didn't want to talk about it. After a brief pause he began to talk and the words he said left me very much surprised. "Brian doesn't like me going on dangerous missions. We fought a lot tonight. He wants to have children ", he said. I  understand that for a long part of our lives we're living on the edge. But there is always a risk in our life. We have all accepted it in our life.

Brian wants Seb safe and he wants a normal family with the moon cycle on the horizon. He wanted to talk about kids having a family. Many women would gladly become surrogates for them or even they could adopt. "Do you want kids?''I asked him straight forward. "Yes. But I worry I won't be a good father", he told me. I sighed at this, don't we all think that way? We are very severe on ourselves and we could never be smart, brave or beautiful enough.

I put my hand on his shoulders and told him," Bry had supported you for a long period without expecting anything in return. I think you should talk to him about how you want kids as well". His eyes were sad but he hugged me back. He carries the whole burden of his family being assassinated right before his eyes. "I can't forget it happened right before my eyes", he said. "We don't expect you to be your parents. They won't be forgotten, not by you or by anyone ", I told him.

"Then why are you risking everything by getting married to her again ", he said. "I know my risk and I would never overstep my boundaries ", I  said. He nodded his head understandably and I motioned him to go. He smiled a bit and turned away. I was alone once again and I felt a little better now.

So I walked absently and was immediately caught by Lana. "Hey", I greeted her with faux cheer. She looked at me with uneasiness I wondered about my mate's response. "So what's the verdict "?, I asked her. "She had relented to me but she wants to guarantee that you don't have anything contagious like HIV", she said. "What "?, I asked her laughingly. Is she serious after everything had happened she is worried about STDs? When I thought life was dead something like this happens.

I couldn't contain my curiosity so I asked her whether she was serious. "She is dead serious she wants the result before tomorrow night", she said. "So she expects me to go to a hospital in the dead of the night and take blood tests and produce the results which will at least take a week", I said merrily. "I know " she answered but Lana looked disappointed that she wasn't able to convince her for doing it.

"I felt pity for my mate well almost then I thought of the theatrics she pulled before. I would never put anything past her. Her confidence had taken a beating but her willpower is stronger than ever. She is a Luna chosen by the moon goddess herself. She would be anything if not stubborn. "You have done enough for me to go take some rest", I told her.

She looked dumbfounded at my words she expected some outbursts, not this calm. " what are you going to do about it"? she asked me suspiciously. I chuckled and said, "this is going to be my problem and I would take care of it". She didn't look convinced but nodded her head. I gave her a secretive smile and she suddenly became alarmed by it.

" You are not going to blackmail or hurt her"? she asked me. I was shell shocked to hear. Did she think I was that bad? Am I bad? Now I was questioning myself. I pulled myself out of it not wanting to dwell on negativity.

"It's late and I believe I have a mate who's waiting for me. She has some doubts and I guess it should be who put an end to it. Goodnight Lana", I said to her. She looked relieved to hear that but was too stunned to say anything else. She muttered goodnight and left me. I walked leisurely towards my building not bothered by anything tomorrow's wedding, is a done deal and she is going to agree.

When I reached the door she was lying on the bed but her back stiffened seeing me making me realise she wasn't asleep yet. I sighed and entered my room. My mate is officially mine and tomorrow, is only going to seal it further. " I guess you want blood reports?", I asked. "Yes", I heard a mild voice. " Ok im willing to give you that but you know no blood works of mine is going to match their data", I told her.

"We have different DNA than humans we are not wired the same way. The diseases that they are going to catch are not going to affect us because we are fast healers. " But if you still want one I could ask Mike but it looks odd that the bride wants blood works of her husband she madly loves to check for STDs. Don't you think"?, I left it to hang in the air.

She sighed in defeat and I still had to put my final blow. "This wedding determines everything your love and loyalty for me. Do this for one time and I won't ask for anything", I told her. "Well I don't believe you", she said severely. " I hope you believe in me and us since we have so much history it's ready hard", I told her. She didn't look my way but muttered "ok". It lifted my spirits and I was hoping again. " why does she give in to me I feel as though I won a war?", I asked myself.