An Alpha's Promise Epilogue
Rin
I pressed my hand to Emmy's forehead, making her moan slightly. "It's okay, my love. Healer Sami will be here soon."
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She nodded, licking her lips. "I'm okay, Rin." Her voice had a slight rasp. "My throat is just dry."
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"Here," Dara whispered, holding out a glass of water.
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I took it and immediately brought it to my mate's lips. Emmy gulped as if she hadn't drank in days, draining the glass quickly.
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"More?"
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She shook her head, then snuggled deep into her blanket. Her nesting had been out of control the last few weeks. What was once clearly a bed was now an enormous pile of plush blankets, pillows, and throws.
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A quick knock on the door had me spinning around. Dara moved to answer it, but I rushed past her, getting to the door first.
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In the two years since Emmy and I had mated, she had only been sick one other time, and I hated to admit how terrifying it was. Her fever and distress had her bedridden for a month. I just hoped this wasn’t the same illness.
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Relief and anger clashed as Beta Sami gave me a quick bow.
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"What took you so long?" I snapped, unable to help it.
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"Rin," Emmy whispered from her cocoon. "Beta Sami, I am so sorry. Alpha Rin is not himself today."
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"My apologies, Alpha," Sami said, walking quickly toward my mate. "I came as soon as I was summoned."
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"She has a fever," I said to the healer, looming at his shoulder.
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"Does she have any other symptoms?"
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"You can both stop talking about me as if I wasn't here," Emmy narrowed her eyes at me.
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Dara cleared her throat, speaking in a soft, calm voice. It seemed to soothe Emmy. "The Luna woke up this morning a little out of sorts, then immediately fell ill."
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"She's dizzy and hot." I couldn't help the crazed feeling building up inside me.
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"I just feel a little tired," Emmy said softly to Sami.
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"Let's see what we can find," he smiled.
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The healer worked quickly, looking her over, noting her slightly elevated temperature and fatigue. I asked him repeatedly what he was doing. He politely answered each question, checking for all the usual signs of a cold, infection, and various ailments.
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Emmy had been checked over by Sami before, just routine visits to ensure her general health. But I never felt the need to attend those appointments, but I sure as shit was going to from now on. Sami touched every inch of my mate. His hands pushed into her little stomach, tapped at her breastbone, and felt at her neck. He brushed over my mating bite, and an involuntary growl ripped from my chest.
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Emmy's eyes narrowed again, but she didn't say anything, her exhaustion seeming to consume her again.
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Finally, the healer sighed and turned to me. "I need to do a more thorough exam to be sure."
"Do whatever you have to," I snapped.
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"I need to remove the Luna's undergarments."
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My whole body went tight, and my eyes snapped to Emmy.
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"What's wrong?" she asked softly.
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"Nothing," I said as calmly as I could. Stepping in front of Sami, I reached under her nightdress and slipped the garment off. She looked confused, her eyes darting from me to the healer, but she didn't fight me, simply too tired. "Sami needs to check you over a little more carefully, but it will be over soon."
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She nodded, pulling the hem of her nightdress down a bit. "Okay," she whispered.
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Sami's eyes flickered to mine, and he swallowed thickly before clearing his throat.
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"What?" I wanted to be calm for Emmy so badly, but I just wasn't capable.
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"Alpha Rin," the healer said in a surprisingly firm but polite tone. "You may be more comfortable waiting outside in the hallway." He gestured to the bedroom door.
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"Like hell!" My voice boomed, and Emmy flinched.
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"Rin, please," she whimpered, rubbing at her temples.
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Dara gave me a rather pointed look that was completely out of line, but I let it go, understanding she just wanted to protect Emmy. Apparently, I was making everything worse. But how could I not? The easy attitude of everyone in the room was feeding into my panic.
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My mate was sick.
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I leaned down toward Sami and whispered in a deep, firm tone, "You are not touching her without me present."
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Sami bared his throat in submission but didn't look surprised at my demand. "I understand, Alpha, but I need to stress that you need to be calm." My eyes flashed red as I bared my teeth, and Sami held up his hands in surrender. "Look at your mate," he whispered. Silent tears ran down Emmy's cheeks, and my heart twisted. "She is very distressed right now and needs you. Yelling at me doesn't help her."
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Guilt rolled over me, and I took a long, deep breath. Rounding the bed, I settled next to my mate's side. "I'm sorry," I whispered against her burning temple.
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"Please don't be mad," Emmy pleaded with her big, brown eyes. Not wanting to say the wrong thing, I simply nodded.
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"I need for you to understand," Sami said to me as he adjusted Emmy's nightgown. "This might be uncomfortable for the Luna. I will be touching her in a manner that you will not like. It's not sexual in any way, but sometimes it's hard to convince our wolf of that. I need you not to lash out or try to hurt me. If that's going to be a problem, you have to leave." Sami gave me a stern look.
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Dara took a step back.
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I swallowed hard, trying like hell to keep my wolf under control. I had never had a Beta, or Alpha for that matter, speak to me in such a manner and expect to live. I wanted to rip Sami's throat out, but Emmy's sniffles kept pulling my attention away from my anger.
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"Please, Rin." Emmy squeezed my hand, giving me a pleading look.
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"My concern is your Omega," Sami continued. "Her health and safety are the most important things to me right now. Can you handle your wolf while in this room?"
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I clenched my jaw and nodded. It was probably best not to speak right now. My more rational side knew Sami was right. Emmy was what was important, but my wolf still wanted to taste his blood.
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Sami draped a small sheet over Emmy's lap and gently spread her legs, causing my mate to whimper slightly. I immediately grabbed her hand and whispered soft words of comfort in her ear. A small smile graced her lips, and she leaned into me.
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Lifting the edge of the sheet, Sami reached underneath without looking. It was clear what he was doing, and it took every ounce of fucking strength in my body not to rip his arm off.
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Emmy grunted slightly, and I squeezed her hand.
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"Is he hurting you?" I asked a little aggressively.
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"No," she gave me a forced smile, "it's just weird. Uncomfortable."
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My body remained stiff and alert as Sami pressed firmly on Emmy's belly. He eyed my mate, careful not to make any sudden movements. When he was done, he grabbed the hem of Emmy's nightdress and pulled it down before removing the sheet.
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"Congratulations," Sami said to Emmy. "You are expecting."
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Emmy’s hands immediately clutched her tiny stomach. “Really?” she gasped.
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I was in such shock, I couldn’t think straight.
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The first full year after we mated, Emmy didn't have a heat. I felt like such a failure, unable to trigger my mate's most basic responses, but the healers said it was normal for emotional Omegas to need time to settle. And our first year together was hard.
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Then one day, Emmy's heat hit, and it was fierce. When she didn't end up with pup, she was devastated. She had another heat a few months back, but we didn't discuss the possibility of her expecting this time. It upset her too much.
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"Are you sure?" I whispered. My voice had no strength. I was too scared this wasn't real.
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"I'm positive," Sami said. "She seems to be about three months along now, maybe a little more." Sami hovered his hand over Emmy's tummy and looked up at her. "May I?"
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Emmy nodded, a bright smile consuming her beautiful face. Sami smoothed over the material of her nightdress, revealing a very slight roundness I hadn't noticed before.
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"Her stomach is already a little firmer here." Sami looked up at my mate and smiled. "You have a pup in there," he teased.
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Emmy laughed out loud, her eyes glistening with pure joy. She rubbed her hands over her teeny bump over and over again. Her bright eyes met mine and I beamed.
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Placing a quick kiss on her forehead, I moved away from her to walk the healer out.
Once in the hallway, Sami waited with his hands behind his back for me to dismiss him.
"Is she healthy?" I asked, my tone making it clear what I meant. Her temperature was still high and I didn’t know if that meant something was wrong or not.
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Sami smiled, his calm demeanor helping to settle my wolf. "I know you've both been concerned about the delay in her heat, but Luna Emmy is very healthy and normal."
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"It won't mean…she won't…" I struggled to find my words, hating how weak I sounded in front of the Beta.
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"The young seems to be coming along just fine, and the Luna is handling the changes well. I have no reason to believe that she won't have a healthy pup in about six months' time." He spoke so confidently. I couldn't help but believe him.
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I took a deep, thankful breath, "What about her fever?"
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"It's nothing to worry about. Expecting Omegas have an occasional, very mild version of a heat. It encourages bonding between mates during pregnancy. If you...cater to her," his brows raise with his obvious meaning, "the fever should subside. But please let me know if it doesn't."
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"Thank you, Sami," I sighed. "I would appreciate it if you could check her over every morning. I know that may be a bit much, but I don't fucking care."
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"Yes, Alpha," Sami bowed, and I dismissed him, wanting to hold my mate. My pregnant mate. I smiled like a complete fool at the thought, and it felt fucking amazing.
Emmy
I couldn’t believe it. I was finally going to have my own little pup. A tiny version of Rin.
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My mind swirled with images of Rin's shaggy hair and my nose, his strength and my laugh. Would our little one be an Alpha or Omega? Or perhaps defy the odds and end up a Beta?
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"Pregnancy agrees with you, My Lady," Dara smiled, taking my hand and gently squeezing it.
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I smiled wide, then groaned. The dull ache in my lower back pulsed through me once again, and my hot skin flared. It was such an odd sensation. I felt woozy, and a little nauseous, but slick was also starting to gather between my legs. My stomach twisted with that familiar pull that told me my heat would be soon.
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Was this normal?
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Rin stepped inside the room and quickly dismissed Dara. My sweet maid gave us a full bow and congratulations before taking her leave.
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"Is everything okay?" I asked, wondering why Rin took so long with Beta Sami.
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"I just wanted to make sure you and our pup were healthy," Rin said, settling next to me. His hand immediately went for my stomach, splayed flat over the soft curve beneath my belly button. Honestly, it looked the same to me, but it did feel a bit harder when I pushed.
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"How are you feeling?" he asked, kissing my temple.
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"I'm okay," I smiled, but it quickly turned into a grimace. My stomach cramped and slick gushed, making me grunt. "What, what…" I let out a pained moan, curling in on myself.
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Rin scented the air, and his eyes pulsed red.
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"What's happening?" I finally managed to say.
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"It's okay," Rin growled. The rumble from his chest pushed through me, and my skin tingled with a consuming lust.
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"My, my heat," I said, confusion and pain making it hard to speak.
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"It's normal, my love. Sami told me this is normal. I'll take care of you."
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Rin pulled at my nightdress, lifting it over my head and leaving me bare. I shivered, then doubled over as a vicious cramp tore through me. My sex throbbed, needing to be filled. I was too open and empty. I needed my Alpha inside me. Now.
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Rin stood up, next to the bed, slowly taking off his shirt then pants. I wanted to shred him to pieces for making me wait.
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Unable to control myself, I launched off the bed and into his arms. Channeling my fingers through his hair, I gripped the roots hard and pulled. His mouth met mine, and suddenly I was back on the bed, pinned beneath his massive body.
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Thick fingers moved through my folds and over my clit, and I let out a broken sob. My body trembled uncontrollably as he pushed his fingers into me. It was heaven and horrible at the same time. He touched all the right places, but it wasn't enough. I needed more. I needed thicker.
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"I need your cock!" I snarled, desperation stealing any sense of embarrassment.
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Rin pushed my knees up, then rutted forward, sinking deep into my desperate body. I moaned, needing him to pound into me and take me like an Alpha should. But he didn't.
His muscles flexed with forced restraint as he rolled his hips forward. I grunted, trying to move my hips with him, forcing him to be faster and harder. But he kept gently thrusting.
"Rin," I pleaded. "Please, Alpha. I need—" I pulled at his body, but he didn't relent. "I need more!"
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"I don't want to hurt you," he gritted out between gentle movements.
"Please," I whined, trying to bounce faster onto his cock, but it wasn't right. It wasn't what I needed.
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"Emmy," Rin warned. His eyes flashed red, and I wiggled harder. "I'm trying not to hurt you. Don't fucking tempt me, Omega."
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Unable to take his torturous movements any longer, I reached up and grabbed a fist full of his hair. Jerking his head hard, I looked deep into my mate's eyes, then said in a firm, loud voice, "Fuck me. Now!"
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Rin's resolve shattered, and he immediately started slamming into me. My eyes rolled into the back of my head, and I moaned long and loud. The filthy sounds that fell from my lips as Rin rutted me right sounded as if they came from someone else.
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"Yes, Alpha!" I yelled, not caring who could hear us. "Don't stop...uh….yes, right there!"
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The coil in my belly grew, then snapped. Wave after wave of beautiful, blissful pleasure burst through me, making my nipples tingle and toes curl. My back arched off the bed, and my nails dragged across Rin's shoulders. He let out a vicious roar as his knot took hold, and hot cum pulsed inside me.
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Rin kept thrusting, not stopping until his cock was drained. Slick and cum covered my thighs, stomach, and, for some reason, my knees.
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I let out a contented sigh, finally feeling normal for the first time all morning.
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"Fuck, Emmy," Rin groaned, settling his weight on his forearms.
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"Rin," I said, my words slightly slurred from the after-effects of my orgasm.
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He hummed in response, peppering kisses across my neck and jaw.
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"I understand you're the Pack Alpha and have many things to tend to. But if you stop fucking me properly, I will kill you."
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Rin laughed into my neck. "Yes, my Luna."
