Why My Mate Cries
Chapter 29

ALIYAH’S POV

Deep within me, I could feel the happiness of my wolf after making contact with Reid in his wolf form. We have never felt so wanted and at home like this… Reid was the only one who made us feel like we were special, and with him around the agony I lived by for my entire life had faded away.

And all that was left in my heart was love.

… love that could forget the entire trauma.

… love that could finally erase the pain.

… the kind of love that I was sure I’d keep until my last breath.

I never thought I was capable of loving someone, but I guess the Moon Goddess really had this one beautiful thing stored for me, and I was beyond thankful and blessed that she let me mate with Reid. The redirection she planned for me was unexpected. It brought me to the healing I had craved my entire life.

“I am glad I found you, Reid.” My voice was soft and sincere.

Reid gave me a look that said he felt the same. We were totally drawn to each other, both fascinated by each other’s wolf form and seemingly seizing the alone time we had.

We played in our wolf forms, swimming in the waterfalls and running around the deeper parts of the woods as if we were young wolves who had gotten our freedom for the very first time. We were so happy as we wandered, discovering some beautiful hidden spots and following butterflies and birds until we reached a cliff, where we could see the small yet breathtaking territory of the Jewel pack from afar.

“Beautiful…” I whispered, completely in awe and couldn’t help but smile, thinking I had found a family in the pack.

“You should get used to seeing our land, Aliyah.”

Our land… I glanced at Reid. The inclusivity he showed me made me so touched. It filled the gaps in my life, and I now feel whole.

I caught my breath and leaned against his body. I felt so tired after a few hours of having fun with him. I inhaled the fresh air that smelled like spring, and I couldn’t suppress my smile.

“Are you tired?”

“A little bit…”

“Shift back to your human form. It’s time to go home. I’ll carry you on my back,” he said.

I contemplated for a moment. Once I shifted back, he would see me naked. Just thinking about it was enough for my face to redden. However, I knew that I could hardly trek down with the remaining energy I still had.

“A—Alright…” I surrendered.

I closed my eyes and inhaled sharply. Pulling something within me with a great force, my body quickly shifted to my human form. My legs and hands were both on the ground, and when I stared up at Reid’s wolf, shame consumed me.

I swallowed hard and slowly stood up. Reid was looking at my naked body intently, giving me a ticklish feeling on the inside. I embraced myself, trying to hide my breasts even though I knew it didn’t change the fact that he’d seen everything already.

“Ride,” he growled.

I huffed and nodded. I closed the distance between us, tried to climb on his back, but was taken aback the moment my body rubbed against his fur.

I cursed in the back of my mind. The mate bond pull…

All of a sudden, it kicked in like a surge of heat trying to contain the little sanity I had. I stepped back, shaking my head and panting because of the incredible desire going through even the tiniest veins under my skin, leaving me gasping for air.

“Aliyah…”

In one swoosh of the air, he phased back to his human form.

Now, before my eyes was Reid, all bare and naked…

I saw my own feelings reflecting in his eyes when I looked at them—a sheer amount of l**t and an irresistible need. I sucked in a deep breath, and before I could make any single move, he dragged me closer to him.

“R—Reid…”

His jaw clenched while he cupped my face and breathed sharply.

“I don’t think I can still fight my urge to mark you,” he said, as if he was holding on to the very last straw of his patience.

Breathless, I replied, “Then don’t.”

He growled. His lips collided with mine the next thing I knew. I tiptoed, wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back with the same amount of intensity. There was no doubt that his lips were rough, making me feel his needs. Holding the back of my head, he pulled me close so our bodies would collide.

“You taste so sweet…” He g*****d into our k**s, and I felt melted hearing those words.

I didn’t know how long we kissed. My mind became clouded so that before I even knew what was happening, I already felt the cold grass against my back.

“I’ll try to be gentle,” Reid said in his gravelly voice.

“I trust you…” My voice was sensual.

I saw him shut his eyes, and then he spoke. “You have no idea how I f****d you senselessly in my dreams, mate.”

My cheeks flushed upon hearing it. I was speechless for a moment, but seconds after, I felt like I was the most beautiful woman in the world knowing that this perfect Alpha on top of me had been dreaming of me at night.

He kissed every part of my upper body, and while he did so, his other hand was touching my thigh, caressing it in a repetitive stroke. I g*****d in pleasure, biting my lips when I felt his mouth swirling around the peak of my breast.

Reid made a low growl. He breathed against my skin and positioned his lips above my shoulder blade. “I’m going to mark you now…”

“P—Please do…” I begged as I could no longer handle the heat in my body.

It was so intense, unbearable, and seemingly lethal that I wanted him to do everything that would get me satiated.

When Reid bit my skin, a loud m**n escaped my throat, and as he did that, his knees parted my legs and his manhood found its way into my s*x.

Pain, pleasure, and insanity were the things that consumed me.

Reid, my Alpha, thrusted my core, pumping his length against my wetness until the only thing I could feel was him. A breathless m**n escaped from my lips, and I knew that the tantalizing sound of his name on my lips sent waves of pleasure through his body.

“I love you, Reid…” I whispered.

Reid drew in a breath at my revelation. “I love you too, my Aliyah…”

After hours of mating with him, I felt so exhausted that everything went haywire.

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REID’S POV

The day didn’t start off great, but Aliyah changed it in an instant.

I finally marked her, and it was indescribable…

My wolf and I were both content and happy to see Aliyah sleeping in my arms. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep after we mated, and I carried her home so she could take a rest.

“Should I help you take a shower?” I asked carefully when we entered our bedroom.

She nodded her head; her eyes were open but definitely sleepy. I then assisted her with her bath and even prepared food for her to eat before she went to bed.

I stared down at her as she slept on the bed, and I swore to the Moon Goddess that I could drown in this kind of life forever.

I went down to the main kitchen to grab a glass of wine from the mini cellar. I wanted to drink some before I joined Aliyah on the bed to take a rest.

“Alpha, you look in a great mood.”

I turned around and noticed Lucas, who was opening the fridge to get a pitcher of water.

“Something incredible just happened.” I smirked, opened the bottle of wine, and poured some into the wine glass. “How’s your mate?”

“Jane is doing fine, Alpha.”

“Good to hear. I wasn’t able to formally introduce myself to her. I’ll do it next time.”

“That sounds wonderful, and I hope Aliyah can hang out with her too.” He then held his nape.

“Give her some time.” I tapped his shoulder. “By the way, do you know Alicia and her children?”

Lucas nodded.

“Those three made unforgiveable mistakes. Alicia doesn’t know how to discipline her children, and so I command you to take action for it.”

“Understood, Alpha.” He bowed his head and took his leave.