A Place to call Home

I was in awe of the room. Marky gingerly set me down. I stepped onto the floor. The ceiling was high maybe 20 feet. The room was massive bigger than my old house. The three Alpha’s walked with me excited I was finally here. I looked at the games excited. They looked really fun. I knew they were from the old world era. Board games and video games as they called them. I opened the door and saw a beautiful hallway with what looked like several open bedrooms.

“It’s for the kids when we have them.” Dylan said smiling. Running his fingers gently over my lower abs.

I nodded my head smiling. Truth was I was exhausted. I took off my crown and set it down on the couch. The three did the same with theirs. I walked to the bed. Laying down on it. Sinking into the extremely soft mattress.

“Wow this is incredibly soft.” I said smiling. They followed suit and crawled into bed with me. I removed my collar finding it uncomfortable as I laid down. I scooted up and laid my head onto one of the soft pillows. They seemed to be needy right now, I knew today was Marky’s day on my chest. Kolby and Dylan got on my sides. As Marky crawled on me and rested his head onto my chest. All three yawned exhausted from our trip and happy to be here now safe and comfortable in our den. They nuzzled themselves against me until I heard quiet snoring. The emotional connections stopping. They had fallen asleep. I ran my fingers through their hair and rubbed their backs. Huge smiles on their handsome faces as they slept. I closed my eyes drifting off to comfortable sleep.

I felt the water on my feet. Knowing where I was already.

“Hey baby boy.” A smooth deep voice said.

I turned around and saw my father Atlas. I Ran up to him and hugged him tightly. He wrapped his arms around me doing the same laughing.

“I’ve missed you.” He said quietly.

“Me too. Where have you been I haven’t seen you in awhile?” I asked curious.

He chuckled. “I felt your bond be made so I wanted to give you guys space to enjoy each other. I felt your soul pass through the barrier we made.”

I nodded understanding.

“We’ll look at those marks they didn’t hold back when they claimed you. Hope you returned the favor.” He said chuckling raising his eyebrow.

I realized he meant the three deep scars on my pale neck. My face felt red.

“Yeah I did though I don’t remember doing it. I knew one moment what was happening and next it had been 5 days like you said.” I said chuckling.

He nodded laughing.

“Yeah that was your heat. Get used to it while it won’t be as intense you will get them at least one day a month for the rest of your life unless you’re knocked up but anytime theirs no baby in you you’ll get them. You’ll want all your mates with you during those times.” He said laughing.

“Great love that for me and them.” I said laughing.

“Eh don’t same will happen to them too although they will probably not have a rut all at the same time. Usually one week one will and the next another will. You’ll be able to notice it starting. It’s usually aggression and random bouts of anger even with their pack mates. Just lay down with whichever one is having these moments get him going and his rut will start.” He stated with a chuckle.

I nodded laughing.

“Thanks for the random sex talk dad.” I stated with a chuckle.

“Well uh actually can I ask for a favor?” I asked

He raised an eyebrow.

“Look uh when I went through the egg attachment phase of my pregnancy after we bonded it kinda was a lot. It felt distracting for me and them. If they’re gonna have ruts and I’m gonna have heats that’s kinda a lot that will pull us away from the main goal with Zagan. Think Ace can have a solution to that?” I asked curiously

He thought for a moment.

“Hmm I don’t see why not. Tell you what if he does or doesn’t I’ll drop by this afternoon. Say 1pm.” He said with a smile.

I nodded my head.

“How’s it going with the Zagan front?” I asked him.

He sighed. “It’s the same as before. Although now I can finally relax with you safely in the capital outside his reach.”

I nodded understanding what he meant.

“Anything happening with you?” He asked.

I explained that I’m now crowned as the Royal Beta. As well as the lie that Maximus and Rex told. How Stange it was.

“Hmm that is odd. I know that too cause I was near the grove that day making sure you escaped. Nobody was around. You’ll need to look into that but please be safe okay? I can’t live with myself fully if something happens to you even if you die and come to me. I want you to live a happy and full life on earth first.” He said worried.

I nodded my head against his chest.

“Alright baby boy. Your mates are stirring, by the way I can sense one of them is gonna begin a rut soon. His testosterone is rising slowly but it’s already higher than the other two. Which one I can’t be sure. I can sense it through your body and soul right now. Either tomorrow or the day after he’ll be fully started.” He said with a chuckle.

I nodded laughing. He kissed my forehead.

“Love you.” I said knowing I was about to wake up.

“Love you more. I’ll see you in a couple hours.” He stated.

With that my eyes fluttered open. Kolby was aggressively nuzzling himself against my head.

“Oh thank the gods you wouldn’t wake up when I was trying.” He said laughing. His anxiety calming down.

I noticed the other two had woken up already as well.

All three were resting against me.

“We’re trying not to freak out every time you don’t wake up. We kinda assumed you were with Atlas.” Dylan said nodding to Marky.

“Hey…..shut up.” Kolby said with a smirk and laugh.

With that I was guessing Kolby was gonna start his rut soon. I nuzzled myself against his neck. He smiled happy at the display of affection.

I looked out the window seeing we had slept through the day yesterday and the sun was already passed morning. The blue sky was bright with a few clouds. I’d guess 11.

“Everyone feeling better and rested?” I asked

They all nodded.

“Gods yeah I don’t wanna leave for a bit.” Dylan stated with a chuckle.

“C’mon it’s almost lunch time.” Marky said getting up.

The three of them led me down a hall. We came upon a dining room. Everything seemed to be made with dark wood and black marble in this place.

“We ordered the guards to taste test everything….you know with what we had discussed before.” Marky said with a kiss on the cheek.

I nodded knowing he was referring to Rex and Maximus.

We sat down and I saw what looked like a whole cooked chicken, Some bread rolls, diced potatoes. It seemed like a lot of food but I know with my three Alpha’s they could eat a lot.

I got a small plate of chicken and potatoes. I ate happily. The food tasted amazing. Far better than toast. I rarely had chicken with Cole let alone with potatoes. This lifestyle would probably take some getting used too for me. I looked around at a few guards in the room standing alert. The Royal guards seemed to wear similar outfits to my Alpha’s simple waist armor that showed their pecs and abs and no helmets. I saw iron or maybe steel swords strapped to their waist. They were fit but nothing compared to my mates and definitely a foot shorter.

“have they all eaten yet?” I asked curiously.

My mates looked at all the guards unsure.

“Have you guys eaten yet?” Marky asked.

One guard stepped forward to answer.

“No your highness it was dictated during the last 7 reigns that the royals ate first before everyone else in the castle.” He stated before returning to stationary.

I looked out the window. It was noon. I did not like that rule.

“Uh no we’re gonna be doing away with that rule. No way am I comfortable with everyone waiting for us to eat. Our eating schedules suck as it is.” I stated to my three Alpha’s who nodded their heads agreeing,

“I wonder if we’re one of the first non aristocratic packs to be the Royals.” I stated.

“No. It’s happened many times just not in awhile. More wealthy packs tend to have more food for their sons who in turn grow up stronger and focused more on skill training than a survival need. I will say I do think we’re one of the first where all Alpha’s in the group grew up dirt poor as orphans and all of us were homeless and with a Beta that grew up in the backwoods and country side.” Dylan said with a nod.

“We more like the rest of the Alpha’s in the castle. All military backgrounds and doing the job for a need to do so. I know that a lot of the military likes us because of that.” Kolby stated.

“Guards go on break and eat. Tell the others that rule is gone. Nobody needs to wait on us to eat anymore from now on. It’s a stupid and bullshit rule.” Marky stated.

All the guards nodded and thanked them. Leaving us in a room alone with the doors closed.

“So I’m confused now. I know the gods dictate who becomes the royals but we were chosen pretty young. Why did so many rich packs become royals then?” I asked.

“Hmm I’d say it’s because of you in our case. Your dad chose us especially to be with you we all know that. To my understanding the gods usually choose the Royals during the championship arena. Especially since we know now that the gods can come down physically to walk among us. It’s probably not a super widely known fact save for any demigods that come like with you. With that said though the strongest Alpha’s tend to come from richer packs that could afford to feed and train their sons and didn’t rely on military teachings. We’re definitely outliers all being orphans and homeless for sure.” Kolby said as he ate chicken.

“But bonds are made pretty young what if the strongest Alpha in the arena doesn’t have pack brothers to match?” I asked.

“I mean I’m going on assumptions here. It could be a great question for your dad. With that thought I do know in Rex’s case he was the strongest in the arena and his pack brothers came after. Maximus found them as guards when they came in. Making them Royals instantly. Those two died several years back.” He continued.

I nodded my head understanding. I was thinking about what he’d said.

“Does it….bother you guys that my dad picked you guys for me? And that the gods kinda messed with your guys hormones and genetics to become so much stronger than originally you would have?” I asked curiously.

They looked at me taken a back. Dylan’s hand reached out and squeezed mine. The question making them sad.

“No baby not at all. The gods choose the packs that’s a literal known fact. We’re so lucky to have been chosen for you. It’s a huge honor that we got picked to be with you in fact. Does the bond dictate who people fall in love with sure, but don’t ever think that love isn’t genuine.” He said leaning over and nuzzling himself against me.

“As for the hormones not at all we’re taller, stronger, and better fighters because of it. That’s something Alpha’s view as prideful. That will carry over to our sons. Our massive boost to our genetic capabilities is incredibly honorable. I’m prideful that they chose to make us stronger and our genes stronger. Plus we got bonded to a demigod on top of that. A god said we were his pick to enter his bloodline. If you remove our love and affection for you. That simple fact in its own is such an honor. Like Dylan said though don’t ever think our love isn’t genuine for you.” Kolby said with a sad smile thinking I was doubting if they truly loved me.

Marky’s hand reached over and grabbed my other one.

“We deeply love you Dean. Don’t ever doubt that again.” He said sadly.

I sighed. They could be dramatic sometimes.

“Guys I didn’t say that I doubted your love was genuine I just asked if it bothered you that the gods choose who we fall in love with.” I stated chuckling.

Three resounding no’s echoed in the room.

“Is it a perfect system maybe or maybe not. I haven’t seen any issues with it myself. I’m perfectly happy with being given my true match. I know Kolby and Marky are as well. We’re happy with this system Dean I truly hope you are too.” Dylan said as he continued to nuzzle against me.

I nodded my head.

“I’m happy with it, guess I was just curious that’s all.” I said smiling.

The other two stood up and began to nuzzle themselves against me with Dylan.

“Hey by the way don’t freak out but my dad said he’s gonna drop by possibly with Ace.” I said nonchalantly.

Their anxiety picked up rapidly.

“Uhhh why?” Marky asked.

“After our bonding I wanted to see if there was anything I could do about the false pregnancy’s I was hoping for some solution that would prevent the egg attachment phase all together.” I stated.

That didn’t help their anxiety.

“Look Ace may or may not stop by with my dad. It just depends. I’ll let you know if anything happens.” I stated.

They nuzzled themselves against me nervous.

“Well okay….guess we’ll know anyway nobody exactly gets in or out of this place without us knowing.” Kolby stated.

“Doesn’t mean I’m happy with it.” Dylan growled. I could sense his annoyance.

I squeezed his hand calming down his anger flair.

“It’s okay babe.” I said reassuring him.

He calmed down.

“Yeah you said that last time and you screamed in agony while we had to watch behind an ice wall. It just makes me nervous baby.” He said calmly.

He sighed. “Okay just let us know and we’ll be there.” He said quietly.

We finished eating our lunch. They walked back to the den with me.

“Alright Dean. We feel safe and comfortable to leave you here. It’s our den after all. We have to vet and choose our new guards. As well as check in with the military branch. We’ll be gone for a bit.” Marky stated kissing my cheek.

“Don’t forget to tell us if Ace stops by with your dad.” Dylan stated.

“Will do.” I saluted.

I nodded giving them hugs and kisses as they left. Leaving me alone in the den. I walked to the balcony. Looking down at the beach watching the waves crash against the shore. Now realizing the castles were at the very end of the city. I looked out and saw the massive wall that surrounded the whole thing. I noticed a marble bench and sat down relaxing. Taking in the birds chirping and blue sky. Suddenly I saw two black dots above me. I looked curiously as they got bigger.

Suddenly two males dropped in front of me on the balcony. My father and Ace.

“Hey baby boy.” My father Atlas said warmly.

I stood up and hugged him. Looking at Ace.

“I’m guessing there was a solution then If uncle Ace is here?” I asked chuckling.

“Yup.” Ace stated with a smile.

I led them inside the room.

“Your Alpha’s aren’t here?” My father asked curiously.

“Nah they had some military matters to deal with being the Royal Alpha’s and all that. I also think we all thought you guys would come through the front entrance.” I said laughing.

“Oh. Hah no.” My father laughed.

“So your dad told me you want to prevent the egg attachment phase all together. It’s something I could have done but we were worried about you not wanting to miss out on your heat cycle.” Ace stated looking at me.

I looked at him confused.

“Well you see I can put a wall on your testicular line that prevents eggs from leaving them it’s simple and relatively painless only issue was it prevents your Heats all together. Your body will know it can’t become pregnant. With your bond not having happened we didn’t want any issues to pop up. It’s not to say any would have. Just more a precaution than anything else. So this way 0 eggs will enter your womb. That’s what you’re kinda looking for yeah?” Ace stated clarifying the situation.

“Yeah that’s pretty much exactly it. Will it affect my Alpha’s ruts?” I asked curiously.

“No not in the slightest. Their ruts are a cycle completely separate from your Heat and fertility. Also you will still climax you’ll cum and everything just eggs won’t enter your womb.” He stated.

I nodded my head.

“Alright strip down I’m gonna have to touch your balls for this one.” Ace stated with a laugh.

My cheeks became red. I did as told and dropped my clothes.

“Wow you truly are a marvel of Beta fertility. Your sure your okay not having heats anymore?” He asked laughing looking at my balls.

My cheeks became red again. I nodded as I laid down on the bed. Remembering how much this hurt last time. My father laid next to me to comfort me for this. Ace grabbed my balls.

“Alright Dean this won’t hurt anywhere near as much as last time. It will sting though.” He stated.

My father wrapped a hand over my chest in case I hurt too much. Suddenly a singing sensation someplace in my sack could be felt. It wasn’t in my balls more somewhere above them. Traveling down. I gritted my teeth. Within a few seconds it was over. I sensed my Mates panic and tried to focus on being okay.

“Done. Eggs will no longer leave your balls when you climax. Just like an Alpha except they don’t have them. Like I explained last time when the time is right I can very easily undue this or with you being a demigod your body will heal itself eventually like your womb. Say 10 years or so in that case. Is there anything else my non blood related nephew?” He asked chuckling. Snapping me out of my thoughts.

I shook my head. “No thank you, thanks Ace I appreciate it.” I said with a sigh.

With that he waved and vanished is a puff of green air.

“How are you related to them again?” I asked my dad. Laughing. Still feeling my mates panic.

“We are brothers but not genetically like how your children would be. We formed together in the vacuum of the universe from life essence. Children of the universe but not by blood or genetics.” He said chuckling. I nodded putting my lower armor on.

Suddenly I heard rapid footsteps and the door slammed open.

“DEAN ARE YOU OKAY!?” Kolby screamed.

Me and my father looked at the three Alpha’s as they charged in weapons summoned.

“Yeah. I was trying to focus on being okay but looks like it didn’t work.” I said laughing.

They sighed shoulders slumping. Weapons vanishing.

“What the actual fuck was that pain we felt in our balls!?” Dylan snarled.

I raised an eyebrow at my panting brunette as he scanned the room with a glare.

“Oh Ace placed a blocker on my nuts so eggs won’t release when I climax.” I stated.

“Ace! I thought you were gonna tell us if he came! Is he here in our fucking den!” He snarled looking around the room walking and checking the other empty rooms for our kids.

“No he left already.” I said calmly. I watched my panting brunette. His teeth were gritted at the walls.

I walked up and hugged him. He calmed down.

“Sorry babe….just….the den is a sacred place for the pack….another Alpha being here set me into attack….sorry Atlas.” He said calming down.

My dad waved his hand bored. Laying on the bed.

“Sorry guys. Go back to whatever it was you were doing okay. I’ll be here.” I said quietly.

They nodded their heads leaving the room.

“Geez he’s moody.” I said to my dad.

“He’s probably the one I sensed starting his Rut.” He said with a chuckle.

“Man I thought it was Kolby when we woke up.” I said in thought.

“It could be. Another Alpha in the den is an instant attack point for Alpha’s of a pack. Especially if their Beta was there. His reaction was completely understandable. Gotta remember this is where you as a pack will raise your kids. It’s a guarded safe place for a reason. You’ll know soon which one is having his Rut. Though I’d personally bet on Dylan but what do I know I’m just a god.” He said laughing.

I laid next to him on the bed chatting about random topics for awhile.

“Alright baby boy. Your dads got some stuff to take care of in the universe. Meeting with Aelius.” He said with a chuckle.

I raised an eyebrow. “Should I call him stepdad you guys are around each other alot.” I said with a chuckle.

He laughed loudly.

“No he made a pass on me before but sex and relationships isn’t something I’m interested in. My roll with Thomas was to make you. My first and I will say only time I’ll have sex. I’m a loner at heart I don’t think I’m capable of being a boyfriend. He’ll stay my brother no matter how much he wishes it for more. All of them have made a pass on me before I’ve denied every time.” He said laughing.

“Damn so other than you the other gods just fuck?” I said laughing.

He laughed louder.

“No they’ve made passes on me because who wouldn’t. I’ve asked them all before if they do together and they said no. Apparently I’m just that attractive. I think that’s why they also stated you’re one of the most attractive Beta’s they’ve seen. You are a much smaller version of me. If I were looking Aelius would be my choice I love blonde’s hence why I picked your dad but I’m not interested.” He stated.

“Wow real brotherly.” I said chuckling.

“Nah adopted brothers would be the closest sentiment you’d have here on earth for us.” He stated.

“You know I realized how much I am like you. I like to be alone, I love the nighttime, late fall and early winter is one of my favorite seasons, I adore the cold. If I’m even as close to the man you are I’d be pretty proud of myself.” I said smiling at him.

He looked at me shocked by my sudden praise. Small tears gathered in his eyes as he hugged me tightly.

“Thank you Dean….that means a lot to hear from you.” He said quietly.

“I love you dad. I won’t keep you held up from stepdad.” I said laughing hugging him back.

He rolled his eyes. “He’s not your stepdad. I love you more my precious baby.” He said kissing my forehead.

He released me and with a wave of his hand disappeared in a flurry of white stars.

(A/N if it feels like this chapter ended abruptly it’s cause it did. It was getting super long so I cut what I wrote past this and am making it its own chapter. If people prefer longer chapters feel free to message me and I’ll just let them stay longer okie!)