The Dark Thrall Mating Olivia

Chapter Twenty-Four

After our shower, I sat on the bathroom counter. Wrapped in a fluffy black towel, watching my mate as he shaved. It was so surreal, being in this moment that I had imagined for so long. Yes, I'd had daydreams about what sex would be like with Micheal.

But this, this domestic bit of normalcy, was what I had always craved.

Biting my lower lip, I tried to hide my smile as I brought my hand to the side of my neck. Trailing my fingers over the claiming mark I now had. The rest of the pack would soon know about us and I was ready for it. I didn't want to hide who I was to Micheal or who he was to me. Micheal wasn't just my alpha, he was my mate. My everything.

He finished shaving and splashed the rest of the shaving cream off of his face. He picked up a dark bottle of aftershave, splashing some of it into his hand and clapping it against his freshly shaven face.

"What are you grinning about, baby?"

"I'm so happy."

"Me too, Everly." He moved to stand in front of me. His hands resting on my hips to drag me forward. I let out a giggle, wrapping my arms around his shoulders and kissing him.

I still couldn't get over the fact that Micheal was my fated mate. The man that I had crushed on from the moment I knew what a crush was. The man that I had compared every boy and man to for as long as I could remember was mine.

I'd never really compared him and Sid but now that I was watching Micheal shave his face. I couldn't help but do that now. Both men were strong and very much in control of themselves. But being with them were two totally different experiences.

Being with Micheal was intense. It was like being swept up in a storm, a whirlwind of passion and desire that left me breathless and wanting more. He was dominant, demanding, and took control of every moment with a hunger that made me feel powerless to stop it. Not that I wanted to. But with Sid, it was different. It was like sinking into a warm bath, comforting and I was able to let go with him. To trust that he would take care of me and that he would always accept me. Was I going to have that with Michael? He had said that he wanted to share me with my best friend. But what if that was just one of those heat of the moment things?

I still wanted Sid. I thought that finding my fated mate would change that but it hadn't. Just thinking about Sid filled me with the same warm feeling in my chest that it always did.

Pulling back, I looked at Micheal. He brought his hand up, cupping the side of my cheek, resting our foreheads together. His eyes closed and he breathed deeply, letting out a soft groan.

"I don't think I'll ever get enough of this."

"What's that?"

"The scent of us. It's like a drug." He growled, opening his eyes to look at me.

"Did you mean what you said about sharing me with Sid?"

He nodded, his lips doing this half smirk thing that made my heart do a funny little jump. "Yeah, I mean it."

"Why?" I asked, swallowing hard.

"If you really think about it, Everly." He whispered, brushing his lips against mine in a soft kiss. "You already know the answer."

I frowned and Micheal pulled back, his fingers moved down my jaw to the side of my neck. Ghosting over the claiming bite on the side of my throat. I shivered at his touch and he smiled at me before turning away and heading back into the bedroom.noveldrama

What was that supposed to mean?

Shaking my head, I hopped off the counter and followed Micheal into the bedroom. He stood in front of his dresser, pulling out the clothing that he was going to wear. A pair of well worn dark wash denim jeans and a blue and green flannel shirt that brought out the blue in his eyes.

I watched Micheal get dressed, anxiety tightening my throat. We were fated mates. He wasn't supposed to want to be with anyone else. I wasn't supposed to be with anyone else either, yet when I thought about Sid, I wanted them to share.

Giving him up just felt wrong.

How was I going to give myself to both of them? Sure, Sid and I had talked about having a threesome with Cami. Had danced around it, flirted with her together. But this was real, I could tell from how Micheal had said it.

While I wanted it, I was afraid. What if this changed things between us? Not just Micheal and me, but my relationship with Sid. He was my best friend and I had been willing to let him go when he found his mate. When I found mine... What if our relationship had somehow become something more and now he would never look for his thrall mates?

I didn't want to do that to him. He was a dragon, they needed their mates. Oh goddess, what if this was my fault?

"Everly, what's wrong?" Micheal asked, turning towards me as he did up the buttons on his shirt. His bare feet slapped against the hardwood floor as he pressed his lips together, worry clear in his eyes.

I shook my head, unable to say anything out loud. A whine slipped through my lips. My beast was feeling just as much worry for Sid as I was.

Micheal's brows creased as he came closer to me. He held up his hands like he was approaching

a wild animal and a part of me felt like I was one.

"Hey, talk to me," he urged, his voice laced with tenderness. "Whatever it is that's bothering you, we'll figure it out together."

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. His scent, rich and buttery. Filled my senses, making my beast relax. His eyes moved from mine, like he was looking over my shoulder for a brief moment. I knew that look. Micheal was mind linking with someone.

"Sid is on his way, baby. You're going to be okay."

I whined again, feeling my skin ripple with the need to shift. "I did this to him." My voice didn't sound right, it was too rough.

"What are you talking about?"

"Sid, I did this to him. He shouldn't want me now, I shouldn't want him. He's not going to find his mates." My words came out fast and I took a step away from him. I didn't want to hurt Micheal if I shifted.

"Everly." Micheal breathed out my name and I felt a sense of peace move over me. My body relaxing and the tightness in my throat easing up. His eyes flickered a silvery shade as he slowly walked over to me. Pulling me against his chest. "You didn't do anything. Sid cares about you, he always has."

I nodded, feel like I was in a daze. Micheal led me over to the bed and I sat down on the edge. Looking up at him.

"He'll be here soon and then the two of you can talk."