Euphoric.
He could feel her sliding into her designated spot in his heart, binding them, joining them, making each of them whole. As his wolf howled his joy, Rebel released her flesh, gave it a lick to seal it, and threw his head back. He howled as he reached his pleasure and came. Happiness filled him as ecstasy flowed through his body.
He’d barely come down from his high, his fangs having just receded, when he heard the answering howls from his brothers. He smiled and laid his forehead to hers.
Ruby giggled. “Was that the Howlers?”
“Yeah. They’re happy for us.”
“That’s so cool,” she breathed, gazing up at him with happiness in her eyes.
“I love you,” he expressed and kissed her lips.
“I love you, too, Rebel.”
“As much as I’d love to just lay here with you all day and do this over and over, we have to go to the clubhouse.”
Her expression changed to confusion. Her brows came together, and her smile faded. “Why?”
He shrugged. “Tradition.” He slid out of her, eliciting a moan from both of them, and got to his feet. “But first, shower time.”
When they were getting dressed, he noticed a text from Axle on his phone.
>Church, as soon as Rebel’s done. We’ll give him ten minutes. That ought to be enoughFuck all of you<
Once they were both dressed, he took her hand and led her out to his bike. After he helped her put on her helmet and climbed on the bike, he held out his hand to her to give her something to hold on to as she climbed on. Then, they were off.
When they walked into the clubhouse, the main room was filled with Ol’ Ladies. He grinned through all the cheering and whistles, kissed his Ol’ Lady, and headed up to church.
He barely stepped into the room before the razzing started.
“Uh… Rebel, what’s on your neck?” Pike pointed to the left side of his neck, where Rebel knew Ruby’s bite mark was still visible.
“Yeah, Rebel, what’s that?” Siren grinned at him.
“Youare supposed to biteher,“ Bullet told him like he was talking to a kindergartener. “Did your dad not tell you that?”
Ranger shook his head and sighed. “I think I should have that talk with the twins. Wouldn’t want them to get confused too.”
Rebel shot him the finger as he rounded the table and took his seat. “Stay the fuck away from the twins when it comes to mating or sex advice.”
“You don’t trust me?” Ranger put his hand to his heart. “For shame!”
Chuckling, Axle slammed his hand to the table. “Okay. Enough. Congrats, Rebel. We’re all happy for you.”
Congratulations rang out from around the table. Then Axle got to the meeting.
Chapter twenty-three
Ruby
Rubywasn’tfondofbeing the center of attention, but she supposed she asked for it by leaving her love bite on Rebel. If she knew anything about the women around her, they would take that as a sign that she was one of them, which she supposed she was, now.
Smiling, she took a seat at the closest table. To her right sat Pixie and Sugar. To her left was Butterfly and Kisy. The other women were giving her grins and sweet smiles. Kisy, on the other hand, leaned forward and met her stare.