Base

I was awed and amazed for all of 15 minutes. Then thats when the motion sickness began.

“Ohhhh fuckkkk!” Marky stated as I dry heaved.

“Uhhh good thing I didn’t eat today!” I mumbled.

“Yeah you’d be throwing our kids up….thatd be…..not fun to watch….” Marky said. I felt him shudder.

I saw orange and green wings ahead as we rapidly approached them.

“Yo Marky what’s the lag about?” Chase yelled.

I saw him point a thumb at me. “Motion sick!” He answered.

“Oooh yeah you’ll get used to it love!” Kolby stated.

Suddenly a flash of grey appeared next to us. “Why aren’t you moving?” Dylan asked.

“Dean is motion sick!” Chase stated.

I groaned into Marky’s shoulder. I heard him chuckle and whisper comforting words.

“Doesn’t help he’s starting a heat. Fuck we all got motion sick our first few times flying why didn’t we think to bring medicine?” Chase asked.

No one answered and I gripped Marky close. “Well…just go ahead. Stay in formation and we’ll figure it out. Chase Kolby maintain scouting position. Dylan maintain backup position. Hey Dean I’m gonna move fast again okay? If you need to throw up don’t hesitate and just do it. I don’t care if it gets on me.” He stated.

“Okay.” I mumbled into his neck.

It was like that for the next few hours. Me motion sick on his shoulder coming close to vomiting on him. The entire time he kept reminding me it was okay if I did. Still I didn’t wanna do that. I’d be mortified puking on my new mate only days into us connecting.

I felt us touch down. I opened my eyes and saw we were in some military encampment. Marky began unstrapping me from his back and set me down. I saw Kolby and Chase next to us and Dylan now descended. I saw several guards standing and saluting now seeing us. Awed by my four Alpha’s. Meanwhile my feet shook violently and I knew what was coming, I sprinted to the wall nearest and hugged it. Someplace behind me I heard a door open.

“Ah your highness’s!” A older alpha said seeming cheerful.

My mates let out grunts of acknowledgement. The man continued speaking. “We have dinner ready for you four whenever you’d like. As well as beds as instructed per your last trip through here!” He said cheerfully.

I did it, I began to puke on the wall violently. Collapsing to my knees. I felt my dear mates pity me. I silently cursed myself into oblivion wishing the earth would swallow me whole and remove me from this scene. I heard footsteps and felt a couple hands on my back rubbing it comfortingly.

I heard the man sigh. “Oh your highness’s don’t trouble yourselves with a sick beta. Guards who’s fucking Beta is that throwing up and embarrassing themselves and their pack?” He asked annoyed. I heard several of the guards gasp. Them knowing clearly who’s Beta I was considering who’s back I just had gotten off of.

I heard four low growls from my mates and the man let out a frightened scream. “Speak of our mate in such a tone again and you’ll lose your tongue!” Marky growled.

The older alpha stammered, "I...I apologize, Your Highnesses.” He squeaked.

I finished my dry heaving. My mouth tasted of pure bile not having eaten today. I shakily stood up feeling a hand under my armpit lift me. I looked up seeing the familiar brown eyes of Marky.

“Alright baby boy. Let’s go get into bed okay? I’ve got you we’ll get you something easy to eat like bread or crackers okay?” He soothed into my ear as he picked me up.

I nodded and curled my face into his neck and collarbone. Closing my eyes tight as my head throbbed. He looked at the other three. “Figure out where the bed is and get him food okay. Maybe ask around if anyone has motion sickness medicine.” He stated.

They nodded and left, I caught a few strangely intense gazes on me from a couple of the soldiers here. I looked away and pressed my face into Marky’s neck. After a few minutes my other mates returned leading us into a room. I saw four single beds had been pushed together. Who had done that I wasn’t sure. Though I had a feeling my mates did that themselves. Marky laid down on his back keeping my head tucked into his chest as he massaged my back and shoulders. I heard a bottle open and someone crawled onto the bed next to us. I opened my eyes seeing Kolby with a bottle of meds and a water bottle.

“Here it’s for your headache and motion sickness.” He said softly. I nodded taking the medicine.

Dylan sat cross legged next to Kolby and fed me toast. I ate it but chuckled lightly. “You guys don’t have to baby me. It’s just motion sickness.”

My mates crawled onto the bed with me. Kissing and nuzzling me in random locations whining softly while I laid on Marky’s bare chest. “We want to though.” Chase said softly.

It was true, though I didn’t feel their complete emotional spectrum since we weren’t fully bonded I could feel enough. They had this calming sensation in their chest laying there nuzzling me.

“You guys should eat.” I said softly.

I heard soft little grunts of acknowledgement. With a sigh they stood leaving me on Marky’s chest.

“Alright, we should probably do a check in with command on this installation while we’re at it. We’ll be back in a bit.” Dylan stated.

They kissed me softly and with that they left. For an hour I rested my head on Marky’s bare chest. Enjoying the sound of his steady heartbeat and calm emotions. I liked the feeling of his chest hair on my cheek. It was strange how often my mates emotions would spike and fall. From bloodlust to disgust, to fear and anxiety, to calm. Whatever they were doing I didn’t know but I could tell it wasn’t fun.

I looked up at Marky. “You should eat too Miki.” I said quietly.

He sighed. “Nah, I’ll be fine.”

I nuzzled into him. “I’ll be okay. No one would enter this room, not with your guys smell.”

He chuckled but didn’t move. “I’m not so sure, I mean we’ll butcher someone for trying but you’re in heat. The unmated Alpha’s can smell it. Some may try something in your state. I’m not going anywhere.”

I nodded understanding. “Well my head feels better. Maybe I just sit on you back okay? I want you to eat.”

He pondered it for a moment before deciding he was okay with that. “Fine but I’m keeping you swaddled on my chest nobody needs to see my beautiful mate in his heat.” He said sternly.

He picked me up and wrapped me in the blanket.

“Is it necessary swaddling me like?” I chucked into his chest.

“Yeah well I’m not letting them see your beautiful face with those flushed red cheeks and swollen pink lips. Your body is screaming fuck me right now. This blanket will help mask your scent with mine.” He stated firmly.

I nodded into his chest. On one hand it was embarrassing somewhat to be swaddled like a baby. On the other hand this was so extremely comfortable. It made him happy and comfortable so it was worth it I suppose.

I peeked out slightly as I watched Marky head out the door. Slamming it shut behind him. I could see several people watching just through the peep hole I had. I heard several “your Highness’s.” As he walked us through the area.

“Ah Marky, we’re just beginning a meeting with your pack brothers soon this wa-.” He said before I heard Marky shove him.

“They’re going to the meeting I’m with our mate fuck off!” He growled.

The man whimpered and I nuzzled myself into Marky’s chest to calm him. He was easily the quickest to anger of all my mates. Which was a feat in its own right. There was something comforting though about his aggression. Frankly all of their aggression really. I think I just didn’t care for the murdering bit.

Still it made me feel safe. I felt him pat my back softly as he carried me through some hall.

I heard many voices speaking now. The clattering of silverware, the laughter of Alpha’s, the scent of cooked meat. I knew we were in the mess hall now. I saw several looks from the soldiers as they stared at Marky. After a few moments suddenly my nostrils smelled something incredibly sweet. It made my mouth water wildly. I poked my head out of the blanket and looked around seeing he was surprisingly waiting patiently in line.

I heard several gasp around us. Soldiers who were clearly watching Marky or simply stunned and awed by him saw my face. I saw a couple Alpha’s cheeks redden.

“Those eyes….he’s like them!” A soldier whispered.

“He’s so beautiful…..” a stunned soldier said.

I heard Marky growling confused and annoyed. Finally he looked down seeing my face was exposed.

“Blue? Oh….no wonder they all started talking wildly.” He said as he snarled looking at all the people staring.

“Sorry…..I smelled something good.” I chuckled.

“Yeah lots here for sure. Meats and sandwiches.” He laughed. Wrapping the blanket over my head like a hood.

“It smells sweet!” I said mouth watering shaking the hood off my head once more.

He sighed and chuckled. “so you smelled the dessert menu.”

I laughed lightly and looked around. Ignoring all the stares we were getting. “I think I smell apple crumble cake.” I said mouth drooling.

He laughed looking ahead. “Yeah I see it. Want some?”

“Yes please.” I said warmly.

He sighed chucking. “Anything for you.”

While Marky was tense I could feel the other three still spiking in rage somewhere else. “Do you know why the other three are so angry right now?” I asked him.

He shook his head. “Nope can’t say that I do. Although the only thing keeping me calm right now is your pheromones. Otherwise I might butcher this lunch hall for the stares.” He growled making some around us whimper and look away.

He turned to the soldier who said I was beautiful earlier. “Or at minimum cut out the eyes and tongues of those who think they can call my mate beautiful.” He snarled.

The soldier whimpered and sprinted from the table he was at. I tried comforting him. “You can’t say my scent calms you in the same sentence you threaten people you know. It’s like point at the sky and calling it the ground.” I mumbled.

He made a tisk noise. “I’m not doing it am I? I’d call that pretty calm.”

We finally were at the display of foods. A man handing out lunch seemed bored to be here. “What can I get you.” He asked annoyed not looking at us.

Marky raised an eyebrow and stared at him. “The tray of steak I’ll take 3, and a plate of apple crumble cake.”

“I’m sorry sir dessert is 10 minutes and it’s one serving pe-“ he began before finally looking up.

I saw his eyes widen and I looked up at Marky seeing his brown eyes glowing wildly. In the hue of his I could see mine were now as well. He looked between me and Marky stunned and afraid.

“Dessert is served when my beta wants it, which is now.” Marky snarled.

I chuckled nervously at Marky’s rising annoyance. The man whimpered and threw a ton of steak on the trays and sprinted grabbing a large slice of the cake. He set it down in front of us and Marky handed them to me to hold.

“Anything else while we’re here?” He asked me calmly.

I looked thinking about the soda but before I could answer he spoke. “Four dark soda’s too.” He said loudly.

The man ran to grab them. “How did you know I was gonna ask?” I chuckled.

“I’m learning that you’re a bit of a sugar fiend. I remembered you drank two of them when we were at that BBQ joint. Just made sense. Besides we had water at the room so I knew you weren’t gonna ask for that.” He said warmly.

He handed us the drinks and I tucked them onto my lap. Marky seemed to be either hungry or just enjoying making the man work. He ordered sides one after another, made him grab sauce from the back. I could feel he was enjoying himself.

“Think we got it all?” I asked chuckling.

“Yeah. I think so.” He stated.

I held the food making sure it was tightly hugged into the blanket so it wouldn’t drop. Marky walked over to a table in the corner where his back was against the wall. I handed him tray after tray and he set them on the table. Finally he slid into the booth with me on his lap removing the blanket.

“Looks good.” I chuckled.

He nodded and kissed the back of my head several times. With that he dug into his meal as if he’d never eaten before. I saw several eyes were trained on me intensely in the hall. One at every other table it seemed. I decided that I wasn’t gonna comment otherwise Marky may go off.

I simply enjoyed my cake. It was amazing and reminded me of fall at home. I cut a piece and fed Marky on my fork. He nodded appreciatively before shoving his face full of steak once more.

After 10 minutes he was done with the massive pile. Burping loudly as he finished and sighed. Meanwhile I was still halfway through my cake. I felt his anger rising, I looked up and realized he was now keenly watching the eyes that had been trained on me. All of whom now looked away.

“Let’s go back. I’ll just finish it there.” I smiled.

He nodded liking the idea. Wrapping me and my tray in the blanket once more and set out.

“Why are there so many people watching me?” I asked quietly.

He scoffed. “Because your beautiful for starters but your also the Royal Beta. Don’t forget that, we’ve already told you the danger your in being our mate. Beautiful, powerful, and a guarantee at a divine lineage are quite a motivation for the unmated and ambitious Alpha’s who may not care who their mate is. If they can scheme a rise in power before they’re emotionally bound to someone they may.”

I wanted to think it was because I was beautiful, or maybe just the fact it was obvious that I was a demigod with my eyes. However I knew at minimum a small percentage of those who watched me did have darker thoughts in mind. I sighed knowing he was right. With that I simply held my tray and allowed him to carry me where we may.

“Ah y-your highness. Would you like to check in with your pack brothers?” The same man from earlier asked.

Marky growled annoyed. “What the fuck is this like the command center or something?”

The man squeeked. “N-no sir it is the meeting room their using though!”

Marky snarled loudly. I nuzzled my head against his chest. “Maybe we should? They’ve been angry for awhile now.” I asked.

He growled softly. “No, Why would I use my time with you to go to a meeting.”

We walked back into the room. Setting me down on the bed he crawled next to me and sighed. I placed the food tray on his chest and ate silently. I reached down and patted him on his abs.

“Want some?” I asked curiously.

He nodded and raised an eyebrow. I used my plastic fork and put some cake on it looking down at him smirking. He chuckled and opened wide letting me feed him. “It’s a portion for an Alpha. I’m pretty full now.” I stated.

He nodded and finished my plate. I rested my head on his pecs and played with his happy trail until the others came.

“Alright dirt boy you ready to head out?” Kolby asked wings unfurled.

Marky sat up slightly. “Where?”

“Apparently the western side of the mountain has fallen and we’ve lost 2 military commands and 7 squads in the region. All presumed KIA. You and me are gonna scorch earth the region.” Kolby chirped.

Marky grunted and stood. I watched as his wings sprouted from his back. With a kiss on my lips he left with Kolby to do whatever plan they had made. Chase and Dylan crawled into the bed on either side of me.

“So how did it go? You guys were quite angry all day it felt.” I asked.

They rolled their eyes. “Yeah dumb meetings aside you were the talk of the whole base little dove.” Chase stated with a dry chuckle.

I raised an eyebrow. “Me? All people saw was me puking and then going to the cafeteria with Marky. Even then I was under a blanket the whole time.”

“Ohhh no you got so many admirers in the unmated Alpha community on this base.” Dylan said annoyed.

“Did you see him?, oh he’s so beautiful?, those eyes!” Chase said annoyed.

“Those lips, that jawline, did you see his tight little abs?, oh how is he not pregnant i wouldn’t let my cock leave him until he had my litter!” Dylan snarled.

“Kolby nearly ripped that dudes tongue out for that.” Chase stated.

I looked at them confused. “Are you jealous?” I asked smirking.

Dylan growled and leaned over to nip my jaw lightly. “Yeah your ours! Those fuckers aren’t worth the dirt under your boots!”

I felt Chase nip my ear lightly and snarl. “All fucking day it’s been nonstop talking about how beautiful our beta is and how we’re fools for not having your stomach swollen with our young yet.”

I felt my own eyes widen at that. Wow Marky really was the calm one today. I shushed them both and pulled them down with me on the bed. They nipped and kissed my jawline and neck. Sniffing deeply as the rage quelled inside them from my scent.

“No killing your soldiers. They’re just unmated and dumb. In time I’ll happily turn you four into fathers” I sighed chuckling softly.

Dylan let out a soft growl. “It’s no fucking excuse!”

I felt their teeth sink in my neck and collarbone softly. After some time nipping at me they began to calm. Both their faces shoved into the crook of my neck. I felt them sucking the broken skin softly. I ran my hands through their brown greasy hair as they did so. I found myself humming lightly. It was odd since I rarely ever did. Singing was something I was good at but I very rarely did it. They let out happy little groans if their emotions were anything to go by. They continued that way for an hour or two. Simply listening to me hum as they suckled my neck.

Before I met them and read the book I’d have found this completely weird. Why would they bite and suck on my skin? It was actually fascinating to me about why Alpha’s and Beta’s did so. I remember reading that when under distress and tension a Beta will often bite and teeth on their Alpha’s skin and muscles. Where Alpha’s instincts don’t allow them to behave too aggressive so they nip until a break in the skin forms for them to suck on. How our bodies naturally produce serotonin and oxytocin when our mates or mate are in distress. It’s a calming and therapeutic for both parties as the hormones flood your system limiting pain receptors from activating in a calm and comfortable environment with your mates.

So I hummed softly as they sucked my skin now completely calm and relaxed. This was better than the alternative of them being angry and aggressive towards others. I wasn’t sure how long it would be until the others returned but I knew for now I’d enjoy my two brunettes. Safe in their arms and them comfortable in mine.