Page 61 of For the First Time

Chapter Fifteen

After claiming me,Oaks didn’t go back to work for the rest of the day.Which also meant that I didn’t go back to work since Oaks refused to let me stress clean or cook.

I’d slept through Atlas coming home for lunch which meant I had no idea what he thought of the fact that I was bonded with Oaks.Was he annoyed that the normal four week waiting period between claiming marks had been waived?Or did it not matter to him since the waiting period was meant to ease the burden of feeling so many new emotions and that was independently an issue for Oaks and Atlas?

What would Everett say?

I didn’t think he would be upset, but it was simply the anticipation of waiting that had my mind wandering to worst case scenarios.His bite was the only one I was missing.

“How are you feeling?”Oaks asked.

We were sitting on the couch, Oaks’s legs spread on either side of mine as I rested against his body.His right hand was over the bandage on my thigh where his claiming bite was, like he wanted to constantly touch it and remind himself it was there.His other hand was gently tracing up and down my left side, petting me.

I was feeling better.Of course, that could have also been because we sat down nearly a half hour ago and hadn’t moved.My vagina was sore.Not quite as bad as going through my first heat with Atlas, but definitely comparable.

“Better,” I admitted.“So long as I don’t move, I feel fine.”

Oaks chuckled behind me.“Perfect then.I’ll just keep you on the bed from here-on-out and we won’t have to worry about you being sore ever again.”

“Please.You’ll miss my cooking too much.”

“True.Your talents are wasted on cleaning.”

I scoffed even as a smile pulled at my lips.My cooking skills were moderate.I knew how to follow directions and memorized a lot of dishes which simply let me mix and match sides and flavors.I didn’t think my skills excelled beyond my designation.I would never get a job as a chef.Still, I appreciated the compliment.

The sound of the front door opening had me sitting up and gasping at the sudden pressure of my core.I never realized how many muscles were used in sex until fucking my pack and becoming physically exhausted.And sore.

Behind me Oaks reached out, trying to draw me back toward him again.

My heart picked up its pace, waiting for Atlas to finish knocking his boots against the outside of the doorframe before finally coming in.I wasn’t a fan of the Grand Foyer since the large space meant I couldn’t see the door from the other rooms.Soon enough, Atlas made his way into the living space, a wide smile blooming on his face when he saw me.

“Aw, pet, you’re awake.”

I nodded.

He made his way around the couch, kneeling on the ground before he wrapped his arms around me, his face coming to rest against my lower stomach.I curled over the top of him, resting my cheek on his head.

“How are you feeling?”His words were mumbled with how pressed he was against me.