Once Rejected, Twice Desired (Book 1 of Blue Moon Series)
Once Rejected, Twice Desired Chapter 49

I couldn't believe it. Alaia and I would be having two pups in just a few months. For someone who never actively planned to be a father, I couldn't be happier.

After we had thoroughly pissed off everyone on the floor, I went back into the room to replace Alaia waiting for me. Her eyes were clouded over, and I wondered who she was mindlinking. "Hey, little one. Everything alright?" I asked when her golden-brown eyes had returned.

"Everything is good now. I just apologized to the pack for the nonsense that just went on in the hallway. You guys are insane."

"Maybe it was a little over the top, but I'm having twins. I'm allowed to be excited about it."

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I guess. So, can we head back now? I've got everything I need here, and I'd like to lay down for a bit before dinner starts."

I went over and helped her to stand. The doctor had given her crutches to get around until her ankle was better, but with her sprained wrist, I wasn't sure how that was going to work.

"Babe, I'm going to carry you, okay? There is no way you'll be able to climb the stairs and get to the room in time to relax in this state. And I know that you really need to lay down, so this is just the best option."

"That works. I felt like being lazy tonight, anyway." She smiled at me as I reached down to pick her up.

"You can be as lazy as you want, beautiful; you're carrying precious cargo."

When we left the room, I found Kade, Matt, and Alexi waiting out in the hall.

"We're heading up to the room so Alaia can rest before dinner. You guys go entertain yourselves for a bit, and we'll see you later."

They nodded before they turned and walked off.

"So, you've decided to let Alexi out for good?" she looked up and asked me.

"Yes, it only seemed right. I know he won't do anything to harm the pack, so keeping him locked up was just wrong."

"I have to agree with you, and it was a nice thing for you to do for him."

Maybe I should tell her the rest now. "So, I also moved Alexi onto our floor. He's in the room across the hall from ours. I figured that if you decided to agree to what we talked about earlier, you'd probably want him close by. And if you decide against it, we can just move him to the floor with Kade and Matt."

She seemed to tense up a bit, remembering our earlier talk but soon relaxed again. "That's fine. I'm just glad he's somewhere comfortable and can start to get some semblance of normalcy again."

"I hoped you'd feel that way."

By the time we had finished talking, I had arrived at the room and was sitting her on the bed.

"You've got about forty-five minutes; then, I'll be back to wake you up."

Alaia stretched her tiny body before she snuggled into the pillow and closed her eyes.

I couldn't wait to see her caring for my pups. She was going to be the most incredible mom.

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Alaia POV

I woke up from my power nap feeling energized and pumped for dinner. I knew that I'd have to fend off a crazed Kimmy and Katherine, but it was worth it; there was Mexican food downstairs that I intended to enjoy as much as I could.

I stood up, and surprisingly my ankle was no longer throbbing. I took a few steps from the bed and found that if I took things slow, I could make my way around with no problem. So, I did just that. I headed for the door and slowly walked downstairs. When I reached the bottom, I found the guys stretched out in the common room playing Call of Duty on the PlayStation. They were so swept up in the noise and action of the game that they didn't even notice I was there. I plopped down on the couch and pulled my feet underneath me to watch.

It wasn't until Xander and Alexi had brutally murdered Kade and Matt that they saw me sitting there. Right beside them.

"If we were ever to be attacked again, I hope it's not while you guys are playing this stupid game. We'd all be done, and you'd never even see it coming."

"Alaia, how did you get downstairs? I was going to come up and get you in a few minutes," Xander asked.

"I walked. If I move slow enough, my ankle is fine."

"You can't do that anymore, little one. Someone needs to be with you going up and down the stairs at all times. If you fall again, it could really hurt the pups."

I didn't need a babysitter. I could walk on the stairs just fine, this was ridiculous. "First, I didn't fall. I tripped because I wasn't paying attention. There is a big difference. Second, I go up and down the stairs all the time. I don't have time to sit around waiting for a chaperone. But if it makes you feel better, fine. Just understand that it's going to get really old, really fast, and you guys are going to get tired of having to escort me everywhere."

"Don't worry about us; we'll deal. Now, come on, let's get you some dinner."

I made my way to the dining hall and took my seat at Xander's left.

Kade took his place at Xander's right, and there was Alexi then Matt to my left.

Alexi and Matt began to tease each other about the game earlier, and it warmed my heart to see how well they were all getting along.

I knew that going back to Opal Moon was a long shot for Alexi, but at least he would be able to make a life for himself here.

A few other people arrived, and soon the omegas were carrying out huge dishes full of food.

While my plate was being fixed for me, I leaned over to Xander. "Where are your parents and Kimmy? Weren't they here earlier?"

"They went back home. The packhouse is too busy for my parents now that they're retired, and Kimmy missed her friends. They live in Jade City, so it's not too far away."

"Cool, so I don't have to worry about being pounced on tonight because of the twins."

"Nah, that can wait until tomorrow. Mom's already planning the baby shower."

I was a second from protesting when a plate of hot, spicy, cheesy enchiladas was placed before me.

Xander saw the look on my face and laughed. "Eat now, argue later."

"I'll eat when I'm ready to eat. It just happens to be right now, though, so don't think you've won this round," I grumbled while taking a bite of my food. I had to laugh at myself a bit. I was grumpy for no reason other than I was hungry, and poor Xander was taking the hits. Then I shrugged a shoulder at the thought. He'll be fine; he can handle it.

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Alexi POV

After dinner was over, I went for a run with Kade around the territory before heading up to shower and get into bed. Xander had made it clear that I had to attend combat training at 5:00 in the morning, and since it had been weeks since I'd been up at that time, let alone been to exercise, I wanted to get to bed early that night.

At some point during the day, someone had some fresh new clothes delivered to the room for me. After the shower, I pulled on some black sweat pants, turned on the TV, then climbed into bed. I flipped through a few channels, not really replaceing anything interesting when I felt the tingle of a mindlink at the back of my mind.

Since I wasn't a member of any pack at the time, I knew it could only be from Alaia.

Angel, are you alright?

I got no response. Instead, it felt like I was sucked into a vortex and dropped off in some alternate reality. Alaia was lying back in a huge bubble bath. Steam rose from the tub and played in the soft light cast by the candles lit around the room. She grabbed a large bath sponge and gently rubbed it over her shoulders and neck, trying to soothe away the tension that resided there. Her beautiful golden eyes were closed as she continued to rub the sponge all over her body.

I wanted so badly to be that sponge. My body began to move toward Alaia, and I dipped my hand into the water and grabbed on to her ankle, lifting her foot from the water.

She opened her eyes and smiled up at me.

"You look like you could use a bit of help, Angel." My hand wrapped around her small soft foot. I then began to squeeze, twist, and knead her heel, arch, and toes, pulling a moan from her sexy pouty lips.

"That is amazing," I heard her whisper.

I leaned down and began to lick and suck each one of her toes, making her squirm with pleasure. I knew she was getting wet for me, I could smell her, and it made my d**k stand to attention and strain against the fabric of my sweats. My hands and mouth slowly worked upwards, teasing her ankle, her calf, her knee, before I finally reached her deliciously thick and curvy thigh. I slid a finger up a bit more until the tip lightly grazed her jewel, then I went to work rubbing, pinching and teasing it. "Just relax, baby. Let me take care of you," I whispered in her ear.

I slipped two fingers inside her and slowly began to move them in and out.

She was so damn tight; her walls were clutching and clamping down on me, not wanting to let go.

I leaned my head down and flicked my tongue over a hardened, perky n****e, causing a shudder to run through her entire body. I then closed my mouth over the rock-hard bud and started to nibble and s**k like my life depended on it. I quickened my pace between her thighs, and soon she was rocking her hips, trying to bring herself closer to release.

A small adjustment to the angle of my wrist, and I was gliding right over her G-spot.

My angel sat straight up in the tub and buried her face in the crook of my neck, panting right in my ear.

I increased my pace, causing her to reach up and dig her nails into my arms. The pain caused a growl to bubble from me as my fingers pummeled her flower.

She threw her head back and held on to the edge of the tub, clearly close to her peak. Her neck was beautifully exposed, and I just had to taste it.

I leaned down and ran my tongue from her collar bone to her ear before I demanded, "c*m for me, Angel. Just let go."

Then I scrapped my teeth right over her mark, ripping a scream of pleasure and pain from her.

Her eyes rolled back, and her breathing became choppy as I felt her p***y constrict around my fingers.

And still, I kept going.

She began to shake and convulse, her hypersensitive core screaming for mercy, but I wasn't ready to give any. Not quite yet.

"Can you c*m again, Angel? Just one more time?"

She bit her lip and nodded furiously. "Y-Yes, just please don't stop..."

The muscles in my arm were on fire, but I was a man on a mission.

I removed my fingers from inside her and set my attention on her perfectly engorged clit. I slowly rubbed small circles around it and alternated between gentle pinches and pulls. Her legs were beginning to shake uncontrollably again, so I picked up the pace and applied a bit more pressure.

Again, she reared up and rested her head in my neck, using my body to hold herself up. "Alexi, I'm so f*****g close. Please..."

I then plunged four fingers into her lotus and used my thumb to rapidly flick across her c**t.

Within seconds she was cumming again, coating my fingers in her sweet juices.

She was lost in it, so completely gone, that she leaned forward and sank her canines directly into my marking spot.

Then everything when white and I was thrown back into the present. I was once again in my bed in my room, but it all had felt so real. My heart was hammering in my chest, and my body was coated in sweat. I looked at my arms and saw fresh scratches down my biceps to my forearms.

I leaped from the bed and ran to the bathroom. When I flipped on the light and looked in the mirror, I saw it. There was a huge red bite mark on my neck. Her mark. She had marked me.

What the f**k just happened?

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Alaia POV

I shot up in bed, hoping that I hadn't just done what I thought I did.

My body still tingled from back-to-back o*****s, and I could feel the moisture that pooled between my thighs. "s**t. s**t. s**t. s**t!"

My small panic attack woke Xander, who groggily turned on the bedside lamp, illuminating me with soft light.

"Little one, what's wrong? Are you alright?"

Hell, no, I wasn't alright. I'd just literally mind f****d my ex, and I'm pretty sure I marked him, too. I shook my head. I didn't have words to express what was running through my mind. I could feel him starting to panic a bit. "Is it the babies? Are they okay?"

Xander hopped out of bed and was getting ready to rush me back to the pack hospital when I stopped him.

"The babies are fine, Xander. It's me who is not okay." I grabbed his arm and pulled him back to the bed. I then crawled onto his lap and wrapped my arms around his chest. "Just hold me for a little while, please?" Xander did as I asked and brought his arms around me in a tight hug.

"You had another dream, didn't you? One of your vivid ones?"

"Yes," I whispered.

I didn't even ask how he knew. This man knew everything about me, so why would this be any different?

"And it was Alexi this time?"

I just nodded. I couldn't bring myself to actually say the words. I felt like I had cheated on Xander, and it broke me.

"It's just a dream, baby. It just feels more real for you because of your powers. You didn't do anything wrong."

"No, that's not true. I did something so, so wrong!"

We heard a soft knock on the door, and I instantly knew who it was.

Xander looked down at me for a second before yelling out, "Come on in, Alexi."

The door slowly opened, and Alexi stepped in before quietly closing the door behind him.

I didn't want to look up at him. If I did, then I'd see what I had done, and it would be all too real.

"I'm sorry to disturb you guys so late. Something weird just happened and I-"

"It's fine, Alexi. Sit down and give us a minute," Xander told him. He looked back down at me and took my face in his hands. "Alaia, just explain it to him. It's a shock to literally be pulled into someone else's s*x dream. I should know, it sure shocked the hell out of me." He sat me next to him, then got up from the bed, grabbing a silk robe for me to put on.

Once I was wrapped up, I stood and walked over to the seating area where both guys were waiting for me.

Just get it over with, Alaia. You can't change what happened now.

"Alexi, I know what you want to talk about. You were pulled into one of my dreams. They aren't like regular dreams; they are much more vivid and feel more real."

"This was real, Angel. I don't know how, but it was."

"Alexi, it's happened to me before. It's not real. It's just Alaia's powers of communication. She's just really, really good with communicating," Xander said with his cocky smirk.

"Xander, these can't be explained away by 'communication," Alexi said, showing the scratches up and down both of his arms.

"I felt these, all of them."

Xander and I just looked on in silence. When I had pulled him into my dream, there were no physical marks afterward. I didn't even know that I could do something like this, and now it was staring me right in the face. This was bad.

"Angel, can you explain these to me? If the dream only feels real, then why are these here?"

"I-I can't. I don't know, Alexi. I wish I did, but..."

We sat in silence for a few more seconds before he finally said, "Then can you tell me why you marked me?"

Oh, shit.