Assassin

I was covered in a layer of sweat from Dylan’s nearing rut state and my own from the nightmare. I had wondered if that was Zagan…I had realized I’d never even asked what he’d looked like. I wanted fresh air right now. I carefully and quietly moved Dylan’s sweaty, massive, and muscular body gently off me. I crawled over Kolby trying not to wake him up. It was in vain though as my blue eyes met his groggy blue eyes.

“Mmm lovely way to wake up. You right on my lap. Care if I put something on my lap in you?” He asked quietly knowing the other two were asleep. His cheeky smile already wide.

I placed a finger on my lips and pointed at the balcony. He nodded carefully picking me up as he stood. I saw Marky’s arm sling over Dylan thinking it was me.

Kolby quietly unlocked the balcony door and led us outside closing it behind him. Setting me down.

“You okay babe you seem stressed?” He asked leaning down and nuzzling me.

“I had a nightmare. Sorry for waking you up trying to get to the balcony” I stated.

He pouted picking me up again and carrying us to a bench setting me down on his naked lap as he sat down.

“Don’t ever be sorry baby. Wanna talk about it? Or do you just want comfort?” He asked as he held me close to him.

“Mmm comfort.” I said quietly. Nuzzling my face into his muscular hairy pecs.

“Oooh my specialty.” He said chuckling. He started shaking his leg rocking me a bit.

He grabbed something on our left on the bench opening it. I saw him place a cigarette in his mouth lighting it with his finger. He took a deep breath and sighed smoke leaving his lips.

“Man I missed these while we were out getting you. Ran out on my way to the mountain.” He said sighing happily.

“I didn’t know you smoked?” I asked with a chuckle.

“Mhm so do Dylan and Marky though Dylan no where near as much as the rest of us. I can’t actually name a single Alpha who I’ve met who doesn’t. We’re all soldiers, stressing out about our Beta’s, Kids, those fucking Burrowers or drones or whatever the fuck we call them now. It’s a lot of stress on our backs to deal with. I made it a policy today to make sure the guards in the castle get them for free.” He said with a happy sigh.

“I sorry to hear that….is there anything I can do to help?” I asked nuzzling his chest and neck.

He took another drag off his cigarette.

“Mmmm nah…or well yeah, at least us three. Just love on us and keep being your perfect you….maybe a blowjob when I’ve had a stressful day would be cool too.” He said with a chuckle.

“Want one?” He asked pointing to the cigarettes.

I shook my head. “No thanks they’re your guys.” I said laughing.

He nodded his head.

“How was your guys first day as the Royal’s?” I asked him.

“It was good. Other than Dylan having his Rut outburst it was pretty boring honestly. Just keeping track of the new soldiers who’ve we lost which luckily it’s been nobody so far. Marky is having the Burrowers be classified now and we alerted all soldiers of the new varieties we’ve seen and discussed. Their names are now Drones, Enforcers, and get this it’s super original for that one that almost killed me Clicker!” He said with a chuckle.

“Oh gods don’t remind me of you almost dying.” I said kissing his collarbone.

He laughed as he smoked.

“Will do. Thank you for saving me by the way. Don’t know if I ever got the full and proper chance too.” He said quietly kissing my forehead.

“Don’t thank me for that….I’m just glad I could. I couldn’t imagine my life without my charmer.” I said quietly.

“Don’t worry baby your charmers going nowhere unless you’re there with me.” He said chuckling holding me tighter in his arm.

We laid together for awhile. It was the middle of the night. We rested in comfortable silence as I continued to kiss and nuzzle his neck. His emotions were calm and extremely happy with my showering of affection.

“Alright babe. Let’s get back inside and get to sleep. I’d guess it’s only 2 or 3am. Me and the others gotta be up at 8 for training and selecting new personal guards. We’re stealing Dylan too if he’s not in a deep Rut yet. He has to vet his choices as well.” He said with a sigh.

He ashed his cigarette and picked me up. My tiny frame nothing more than a slight curl of his massive bicep to hold. He led us in and locked the door behind us. He quietly laid down in the bed placing me on his chest a few feet over from the other two. Them cuddling as they slept.

“Awe peaceful little monsters.” He chuckled quietly looking at them.

He wrapped his arms around me and threw the black blanket over us. I nuzzled into his muscular body and fell asleep.

Come sunrise Kolby woke me up gently.

“Hey baby we’ll be leaving soon. Sorry I gotta get up off me.” He whispered sadly.

I nodded and crawled off him. He looked over at the other two still cuddling.

He whistled. “Hey lovebirds wake up!” He shouted.

Dylan groggily looked over and saw me and Kolby a few feet away. He noticed an arm over him. He turned and looked at a stirring Marky. I sensed a deep disgust radiate from Dylan’s chest.

“Get the fuck off me!” He shoved Marky‘s arm off him aggressively.

“Hmmm what?” Marky asked groggily.

“You had your arm all over me while we were sleeping!” Dylan snarled.

I sensed Marky’s disgust in his chest now as well. “Ew why?” He said annoyed.

I looked at them confused.

“Why does it matter we all cuddle together basically every night?” I asked.

“Yeah with you not each other there’s a difference.” Marky stated annoyed looking at Dylan.

“Sometimes I truly forget you didn’t grow up with Alpha’s other than Cole. Mated Alpha’s find any sorta ‘romantic or even platonic’ forms of anything wether physical or vocal disgusting and repulsive. Our mate needs to be involved. It’s instinct. Us three can cuddle but you have to be in the middle otherwise our hormones get repulsed.” Kolby said with a yawn as he stretched.

“Why didn’t you wake them up and tell them they were cuddling when we saw last night then?” I asked him.

“Hmmm this was funnier and if I woke them I’d have to share you. Call it a win win.” He said with a cheeky smile and wink.

Marky and Dylan stood up growling at the blonde and each other.

I looked at Dylan’s state. His body was soaked in sweat. His body hair sticking to him. I could now see the veins in his arms more clearly.

“Are you in a full rut now Dylan?” I asked calmly.

He looked at me and calmed. “No I don’t think so. Getting close though. My balls hurt so bad.” He said as he moved his bloated sack a bit.

I nodded about to offer to massage them Kolby beat me to it though with his statement.

“That’s good you need to come with us to vet and choose our personal guards. You need to make your picks we can’t do that for you.” He stated with a sigh.

Dylan slumped his shoulder sighing.

“Man it’s crazy your Rut hasn’t fully started yet I really thought you would have by now.” I said looking at the brunette.

“Yeah me too. Oh well Kolbys right I gotta do that with these two today.” He said annoyed.

I kissed Kolby’s hand and hugged Dylan. They started getting dressed. I walked over to Marky.

“How’s my silent companion doing?” I asked him.

He smiled leaning down and kissing me.

“Good baby.” He said happily.

I nodded. I hated feeling like Kolby and Dylan got more attention.

“Hey if Dylan’s rut hasn’t started maybe you and me should do something when you guys are done sound good?” I asked my tan mate.

He smiled and nodded.

“Hey what about me?” Kolby whined.

I looked at my jealous blonde mate and my silently fuming brunette.

“You guys get plenty of attention Marky needs his time as well.” I stated.

They slumped their shoulders as Marky chuckled.

“Gods it’s busy juggling you three already and to think I have a fourth that I haven’t found yet.” I said with a sigh.

I thought about my dream last night. The red haired guy I saw getting beat. My thoughts broken by my mates chorus of annoyed groans.

“Yeah I forgot you had a fourth.” Dylan growled.

“I’ll just be happy if his dick isn’t bigger than mine, it’s all I ask.” Kolby sighed.

“Cause it’s all you have going for you?” Marky teased him.

“Uh I have plenty going for me other than a huge dick. I got blue eyes and I’m a charmer Dean said so last night!” He said with a smile.

“I got dimples too and frankly I’m hotter than you…you should relax.” Dylan stated annoyed.

“Nope that’s called wishful thinking Dylan it’s false but I’ll respect your delusions we can settle this. Hey Dean who’s hotter of us three?” Kolby asked with a smirk.

I looked at all three of them as they waited for an answer.

“Nope not opening that can of worms with a 10 foot stick. Though I personally believe you’re all sexy as hell I shan’t and won’t be having a contest. Hear that I forbid it get it out of your heads.” I said firmly.

They laughed. “Fair enough.” Kolby sighed.

All three got dressed and kissed me on their way out. I waved them off and they left.

I sighed looking at the now empty room. It was kinda lonely without them here. I kinda suddenly understood why so many Beta’s have kids pretty immediately although Alpha’s tended to make that choice for them in their initial bonding rut.

I put on a pair of blue boxers and grey shorts on and settled on exploring the castles. I headed out the door guards saluted as they passed. I liked to not wear a shirt. My Alpha’s could do it so why shouldn’t I? I was only a smaller version of everyone else in the castle. I now knew it was very rare for a Beta to be employed in the Royal premises. We did tend to get pregnant immediately after turning 18.

I walked out into the throne room. Seeing it was empty save for some guards. I noticed the orb sitting on a mantle. I thought about my uncle Aelius. Would now be a good opportunity to talk to him? I walked out and several guards saluted me once more.

“Guards please leave the throne room.” I asked.

They all nodded and left. The door closing behind them. I walked up and placed my hand on the orb. I wasn’t fully sure how it worked but thought about my uncle.

“Uncle Aelius….it’s Dean Somber. Atlas’s son…..can you hear me?” I asked quietly.

I didn’t receive a response. I asked again when I finally did.

“Uh dear Nephew? How are you? Can I help you with something?” I heard his voice in my head as if he were nearby.

“Hey can I talk to you for a few moments if you’re not busy?” I asked.

“Well uh look your Atlas’s area of responsibility and I don’t wanna step on his toes.” He said unsure.

“Well it’s actually about dad…” I stated.

Suddenly a sparkle appeared next to me. I saw uncle Aelius appear in the flurry bright yellow and white lights.

“Is it Atlas is he okay?” He asked panicked looking around.

I released the orb. “Yeah he’s fine. I think anyway i don’t know where he is right now.” I said calmly.

“Oh…..well uh how can I help you Dean with your dad?” He asked curiously.

I studied the blonde for a moment. He was massive probably 9’11” similar to my dad. Blonde hair and beautiful yellow and orange eyes that shined like the sun he created. Handsome strong nose and broad jawline and tan skin. Extremely muscular and looked 18 like my father. His skin radiated and glowed ever so slightly.

“Well uh…..do you have feelings for my dad?” I asked bluntly.

His cheeks turned red immediately from the question. His eyes stared wide and shocked.

“You…..did not summon me here for this question right?” He asked bewildered.

“I did actually.” I stated shyly. I wanted to help him if he had feelings for my dad.

“I…..uh……yeah…..I do Dean.” He said with a sigh.

He looked around the room a tad uncomfortable.

“Like you want to be his boyfriend right? Like a companion we have down here on earth?” I asked to clarify. I didn’t want to help if he just wants to fuck.

He smiled warmly looking away in thought. His eyes were soft and calm.

“Yeah….hah…..I’d like that….bond and all.” He said quietly.

He turned and looked at me unsure by these questions.

“Look Dean I don’t know what your getting at here by summoning me and asking me this stuff but…..please make a point quickly because if you weren’t Atlas’s son I truly would not have answered and came like this.” He said calmly looking at me.

“Well I wanna help you get with him. As long as you have romantic feelings for him and not just sexual ones.” I said with a smile.

He looked at me in disbelief.

“Why….would you do that?” He asked confused.

“I won’t live forever. Visiting your son in the afterlife isn’t a substitute for living companionship. I think maybe he could use that.” I said calmly looking at him.

He looked at me and smiled for a moment before looking to the floor sad.

“No Dean….he….made his position very clear to me he doesn’t want me like that. I’ve wanted him since we came into existence together. I’d love to make him mine….he’s a man of solitude….my perfect and beautiful enigma….I made the sun originally to captivate him by showing the light he made me feel inside….instead…..he thought it was to outshine his moon and stars…he knows now that wasn’t my intention I never got the chance to tell him that’s why I made it….I grew scared to tell him after he rejected me the first time….eons ago….told him it was to bring light to the world we were all making in time. Back when it was a simple thought.” He said quietly.

I walked towards him and held his hand gently. I felt a ray of warmth move up my arm from him.

“He also didn’t want a son remember? I felt his emotions when he showed me his visions of the past. It felt to me as if emotions like love are something his head doesn’t grasp until it’s a fact looking him in the face. I wanna help steer you two together. I’d like him to feel what it’s like to have love like that. I just wanted to make sure that’s the love you’d offer him if I tried. So interested in being my pack father?” I asked calmly.

He looked at me and smiled.

“Well….that’s true. If it’s something you wish to try as his son I’ll….support it I’d love to be your pack father. Just respect if he says no….I have.” He said quietly.

I nodded my head. Smiling at him.

“Alright Dean I have to go.” He said with a wave.

With that he vanished into rays of light.

Perfect so Aelius did love my dad romantically. Now how would I steer my father to him?

I walked to the big door and opened it, allowing the guards to return to post. I walked up towards the door that led to Beta castle. Opening it and walking through.

I debated how I’d get them together. I mean I could just be blunt but I wasn’t sure how my dad would respond to me getting involved in his love life. Suddenly my thoughts were broken by a scent. It was metallic, rancid…similar to the one I smelled in the den with Dylan. I looked up and realized I was now at the door that led to Beta castle. I summoned my cloak. Opening the door.

The room was dark save for the sunlight coming in through the windows. I looked around seeing if I could spot the source of the scent. The area by the door smelled the most. As if its source had been here recently. I walked along the while marble overlook. Listening quietly for any noise. I followed the scent down into the main throne room. I was greeted with a wooden door. I placed an ear on it and heard faint arguing. There were definitely two voices inside. I couldn’t make out or hear them clearly. Suddenly I heard a loud door slam inside the room. I paused and waited listening for anything.

I slowly opened the door and was greeted with a storage room. I looked around and couldn’t see any door. The metallic smell was intense in here. I peered around the crates and shook them slightly. Seeing if maybe any of them were fake doors. My search led to no results. I sighed looking around. Nothing and I mean nothing showed any interest. Whatever door was used was clearly hidden very well I knew I’d have to investigate this and maybe bring my Alpha’s to help.

I spent the next few minutes looking around trying desperately to find anything. I stepped out the door defected and confused. Suddenly a blade collided with my stomach. I stared shocked a tall hooded figure.

“If you didn’t want me to hear you from the other side maybe you shouldn’t have shook the crates after I left.” He said mockingly. Twisting his blade hard in my wound.

He kicked me hard in the stomach sending me backwards into the wall. My back slammed against it with a loud thud. I looked down and saw tons of blood pouring out of my stomach.

“Poor little moon child…don’t worry I’ll make this quick!” He snarled. He moved quickly. I summoned an ice spike with the water in the air that blocked his attack. His blade sunk into the ice and his fist reached around and hit me in the jaw. I kicked him as hard as I could sending him sprawling backwards onto the marble floor.

I knew I didn’t have the time to heal my wound. With a grit of my teeth I froze my blood. Knowing it would have to do. I stood up in pain but braced myself for the fight. He stood up his hood now off. I didn’t recognize him at all. He had black hair and stubble he looked maybe in his 30’s. He sneered and charged me again. I used the ice I’d formed from the now dry air and made a makeshift shield to absorb his attack. His foot reached under and kicked my leg. I screamed out in pain. Looking down I saw a blade in his black boot that was sunk deep into my shin. I used my upper body strength and pushed as hard as I could. I angled my back away from the wall and dropped the ice sheet.

I turned and sprinted backwards towards the throne. My wound making me slower than I knew I could run. I turned and made several stars and shot them at the man. He ducked and dodged them. I turned around fully and pulled them back towards me and they collided with his back as he gritted in pain. Suddenly my vision felt blurry. My feet tripping over themselves backwards. He smiled as his blood dripped onto the white floor.

“Mmmm like that? It’s a paralyzing poison. Soon you won’t be able to move at all.” He sneered. He moved quickly towards me.

I summoned my swords and hurled it at him missing him. He lunged onto me and his dagger sunk into my shoulder. I screamed again.

“Yeahhh scream louder. Nobody will find you in time!” He growled. He punched my stomachs wound as hard as he could breaking the frozen ice allowing my blood to spill once more.

I summoned my sword back into my hand and sunk it into his side. He screamed out now as well. Using it to push him off me. I looked around and saw a large portion of the white marble where we had fought was stained red. Adrenaline pumped through my veins. I could sense **** panic my Alpha’s knowing something is wrong.

I turned myself over and I crawled as fast as I could. My vision was blurry and I watched as so much blood dripped down my stomach and shoulder. I knew I’d bleed out at this rate. I turned my head and saw the man kneeling down and gritting his teeth at me. His blood spilling out now as well. He limped and lunged at me his blade making contact with my side. I squealed out in pain. He flipped me over removing his knife from my side.

“I want you to watch me kill you.” He said with a grin.

I saw in slow motion as his blade came down. I summoned my blade into my hand again. I aimed up towards his ribs and and moved myself as hard as I could to the side his blade collided with my collarbone instead of my neck and my own hit its mark. I buried my blade to the hilt in his ribs pointing up slightly knowing I’d gone through his lung.

He stared down at me with shock. Blood spilled from his mouth as he coughed. I pushed my blade roughly sending him off me. His own was still buried deep into my collarbone. He collapsed next to me gasping for air. My vision turned hazy and blurry. I saw the glint of a white corner of something in his pocket. My head throbbed violently. I stood on wobbly legs trying my best to make it to the door that led back. I slipped and fell my face colliding hard against the red stained marble floor. I tried to move again but couldn’t all I could manage was to turn onto my back. I sighed I could feel everything slipping slightly from focus now far more aggressively. My emotions slipping and I no longer felt my emotional connection to my mates. I looked up watching as the white marble ceiling became dark and hazy I stared into the abyss as it began to take me. Seeing red and black eyes and a vicious smirk.