Page 48 of His Temporary Alpha Mate
He was so sure of what he wanted. A feeling of affection swept through me. Hewanted to give me his first heat. There was a chance, however slim, we could have children together.
“Could I confirm,” Teagan asked, “that you are happy to bear any child who may be conceived during your heat?”
“I am.” Dalton turned to me. “I’d really like to have your baby. Is that what you want?”
A part of me wanted to scream from the rooftops I wanted to keep him forever. But until I knew more about his feelings and if he was truly over Axel, I was playing my cards close to my chest. I didn’t want to scare him off with how I truly felt.
“I’d love that. You would be giving me such a gift.”
The smile we shared was sweet. Teagan was observing us, a tiny lift at the corner of her lips.
“This is fantastic. We hope the transition goes smoothly and your heat is productive. My assistant is just printing off the changes to the contract. I will take you through the adjustments and then you will sign.”
“What comes after?” Dalton asked, still the picture of calm.
“We will check your bloods and general health once more. Larken, you were cleared of magic last week. Have you used any magic since?”
“None,” I confirmed. Since we got the results of our tests, a potion hadn’t touched my lips. Going cold-turkey had been a nightmare. Reliance on magicwas dangerous, especially for a shifter. I was lucky. The only effect I felt was the sheer exhaustion I had once I stopped the energy potions.
Hiroshi was still feeling guilty for his part in things. Not that it was his fault. They’d needed the help, and I’d been willing. I just didn’t realize there were consequences. His healer heart got involved, meaning he had been my biggest champion during my adjustment to the new schedule and diet. With him being pregnant, he had adopted many of the changes I had, a benefit for both of us, since his pregnancy was going really well, even with twins at home.
The assistant brought the new contract with the conditions we wanted entered. Once again, we looked through it, and this time we signed where we were told to.
As they led us into the examination room, my hands trembled. This was it. I had to pass. Nerves were getting the better of me. They had already cleared me of the lingering magic. All of this was just a precaution, just in case something had mysteriously happened.
Dalton would never forgive me if we were turned away.
“Thank you, both of you.” I must have zoned out during the process, because I only came aware when Teagan was in front of us again.
“The results are favorable. We cannot see a reason why a bonding between the two of you should not be successful.” Relief slammed into me. I reached for Dalton’s hand to ground me.
“Please, head into this room.” Teagan motioned to a plain room with a bed opposite where we had given our samples and had our checks.
“Are we going to be recorded?” Dalton asked, finally sounding as nervous as me.
“Yes. You agreed to it in the contract. Ívarr will only review it if something is amiss with the bonding. Otherwise, the recording will be deleted.”
“Okay,” Dalton agreed as he nodded. “I was just checking.”
“Feel free to ask whatever questions you need in order to feel safe and comfortable.”
“No, I’m fine now. I just want to do this.”
We entered the room, locking it behind us. Though plain, they had thought about our comfort and provided plenty of cushions, blankets, drinks, snacks, and, of course, several bottles of lube.
“Homey,” Dalton said sarcastically as we stood just inside the door, staying well away from the bed. “Doesn’t really help with being in the mood, does it?”
“You know, we don’t have to have sex here, or at all. We can just sit, then do our bites and I can walkyou home.” I meant it. Whatever Dalton needed to feel comfortable, I would give to him.
“Would you be okay with that? I know we agreed to be recorded. It just feels a little strange to think of someone watching us have sex.” Dalton played with the buttons of his shirt.
“Yeah, I would. Bonding doesn’t have to be sexual.” I came closer and straightened the shirt. A buzz of awareness went through me at having him so close, a bed right there. The idea of someone watching us fuck got me hard. Arousal simmered low in my gut, but I would never push Dalton into something he didn’t want.
“I’m getting the idea you’re into this. You want someone watching us as you fill me with your knot and then your mating mark.” He brushed the back of his hand over my groin. My cock filled further at the simple touch.
“Maybe.”
His pupils dilated, his breaths became shallower as he took in my proximity. I wanted to lick into his mouth, pull him flush against me and feel his silky dark hair under my fingers as I took him apart.
