Winds of Change Chapter 15
Title: Winds of Change (15/?)
Chapter 15
Pairing: Jane/Maura
Rating: M
Disclaimer: I don’t own Jane or Maura or their counterparts from the TV show or books…I only wish. I am going to be adding a few of my own characters however.
Summary: Jane and Maura take another step on their journey accepting a little more of who they are growing to become.
Thanks to all those who are so happy to see that I have finally updated this story. It was good to hear from so many of you. I hope to continue to do so. This chapter didn’t come out as soon as I would have liked. ;D I apologize for that. Let’s hope that my muse stays with me and that life doesn’t try to kick me in the pants quite so hard again anytime soon.
Previously…
“Thank you for all the information you imparted and thank you for the tea and cakes, they were delicious. I look forward to our next visit.” Maura wasn’t sure how she got there and had no idea how to return home.
“Your body is beginning to wake in your marriage bed. Your conscious mind will be drawn back to it automatically.” Maura heard Vivienne say as the garden around her became hazy and Maura felt herself floating away on a breeze. She felt herself sink into a dream like state. The breeze carried her to a warm and welcoming place. She was back in her body and held tightly in her wife’s embrace.
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Huh! Jane hadn’t thought about it that way. “Thanks, Maura and I are very happy together.” Things began to get foggy around her.
“Goodbye till next time, young one.”
Jane felt herself floating away in a cloudy haze before settling into warmth and comfort. She was back in the warm cocoon of her wife’s arms.
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CHAPTER 15
Maura and Jane slowly woke together enjoying the closeness of the moment. Jane kissed the top of her wife’s tousled head. “Hmmm, waking with you in my arms is one of the greatest treasures in my world.” She tightened her arms around her love. “How was your chat with Vivienne? Mine with Fenrir was enlightening and terrifying all at once. I got my butt kicked at pool several times while we talked. A very humbling experience, I’m usually considered pretty good at that game.”
Maura chuckled. “I have always found watching you play pool a very erotic experience. Your backside looks great bent over a pool table.” She tightened her hold as well. “I very much enjoy waking up wrapped up with you, one of the great pleasures of my life. I also had an enlightening and terrifying talk with Goddess Vivienne. We toured her garden and had tea and cakes, other than some of the subjects we discussed it was an enjoyable experience. She has a lovely garden.”
“They know us well. Vivienne took you to a tea party and I hung out in a bar drinking beer and playing pool. It sounds like we are going on quite the adventure. Undrehiel sounds like a very interesting place, although I am a little apprehensive about all the work ahead of me. It sounds like a very daunting task to become this great warrior they want me to become, not to mention the king stuff. Learning the magic and mystical skills might be pretty cool. The telepathy between us sounds like it could fun too, since I know we won’t be able to read each other’s minds without permission.”
“I am actually looking forward to visiting Undrehiel; it sounds like an incredibly interesting place. I am excited about studying the realm and all of the new healing and scholarly subjects I will be learning. I’m not enthusiastic about the court’s aspects much. I am eager to advance my training with a rapier and improving my abilities in self defense.” She rose up to look into Jane’s eyes. “I want you to know that I understand that you are going to be put through some very grueling training and trials. Sometimes you will have to go to dark places and do dark things. I will always be there for you, sweetheart. Please let me help you and be there, for you. Don’t ever shut me out. Part of my job as your mate, wife, and Queen is supporting and caring for you. Let me do my job, it’s something I love doing. You will always find a safe haven in me.”
Jane pulled her close kissing her. “I love you so much. I will do my best to always be open to you and open with you. You are my home Maura. I thank those on high daily for what we have found in one another. You are my safe haven and I hope that you will always find your safe haven in me. You are my world. I live and breathe for you.” They shared another kiss before Maura sat up.
“You are my safe haven and world and I love you with all that I am.” She crawled naked out of bed. “Come join me in the shower before breakfast. I would like to go out for a walk and explore our beautiful surroundings a little bit. Now come on, I need you to help make sure I get every little place on my body squeaky clean.” Maura winked giving Jane a saucy smile before disappearing through the bathroom door.
Being no slow top, Jane was off the bed in a flash, ready, willing, and eager to inspect every inch of her wife’s glorious body with her tongue.
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Jane slid the last plate into the dishwasher when she felt a warm and welcome body press into her back.
Maura’s arms came around her pulling her close. “Are you ready to take a walk with me, darling? Get a little fresh air before we come back and ravish each other some more.”
“Sounds wonderful.” Jane spun in Maura’s arms. The look of pure happiness on the smaller woman’s face took her breath away, that happiness was mirrored on her own face. At that moment they truly were experiencing wedded bliss. “Let me get the dishwasher turned on before we go.” Minutes later the two headed out the door hand in hand.
They both loved how their bodies now came alive when they were outside. Things they were never aware of before now came rushing to them. Their wolves stirred within.
“I think I will call Mark when we return to the house and see if we have the all clear for taking our wolves for a run tonight.” Jane helped Maura over a downed tree across their path.
“That sounds wonderful, I love running with you in the moonlight.” Maura let herself fall back against the downed tree leaning against it as she pulled Jane off balance and into her body. “There is something about being outdoors with you that really turns me on. I am even more aware of everything about you than I normally am. It’s intoxicating.” She pulled her dark haired mate close taking her mouth in a kiss hot enough to start a forest fire.
They broke apart only when they needed air to breath. “God, you are amazing. You taste, smell, and feel so good. I wish I was able to have you wrapped around me all the time.” Jane ground herself against her love as they shared another passionate embrace.
After breaking for air once more, Maura smiled up at her mate. “I too would love that. I can only imagine how everyone at work would react.”
The women laughed together at that absurd picture.
Jane’s hands were disappearing under Maura’s shirt when they both felt it, an overwhelming cry of heartbreaking distress. They could also feel pain and fear. Someone, nearby, of their pack was hurt and in danger. Jane closed her eyes focusing on the cry. “It’s near the inn. It’s Bethany, the child who was our flower girl. She is seriously injured and scared. Those around her are scared as well, they are afraid to move her. Come we must go and help.”
“Let’s stop by the cabin so I can grab my medical bag.” The two women sprinted using their new Lycan agility to quickly make their way back to the house. They were back out the door in moments easily navigating the path back towards the inn. Jane led the way following a pull she felt deep inside herself.
The pair arrived at the edge of a clearing near the barn; a saddled horse ran loose in the field. A group of Lycans were all hovered around a small figure lying on the ground near the woods.
Jacqueline, the pack Omega and shaman had her hands near the wound in Bethany’s chest as the girl’s mother tried to keep her calm.
Maura immediately knelt down beside the girl and began assessing the scene. Jane stood behind her inquiring about what had happened.
Marcus rubbed his hands across his face. “Something startled Bethany’s horse and she lost her seat and fell. She has fallen on a small broken off tree and the short, sharp stump has entered her back. The Omega thinks it may have also nicked her heart. They are afraid to move her because they wouldn’t be able to stop the bleeding. I tried to see if I could awaken her wolf and force a shift to help heal her enough to stop the bleeding, but she is too young. Her wolf was too far away for me to coax it out.”
Jane pulled Maura a few steps away. “We can do this Maura, I feel it. I will guide Bethany’s wolf out and you will help heal her. The shift alone will help, but that is a serious injury and your gift will assist her greatly. If we don’t do this, tell me, what are her chances of surviving until paramedics can get here?”
Maura turned frightened and resolute eyes up to Jane. “I don’t really see how she will make it if we don’t help. I am surprised she is still with us now. That stump is slowing the loss of blood, but the slightest shift and she could bleed out in moments.” Maura quickly pulled her iPad from her medical bag and had a diagram of a wolf’s anatomy brought up for her to study. “You go talk with Bethany. Calm her and let her know what we are going to do. She will listen, she has a crush on you, you know. I will look this over and be right there. We will do this together.”
Jane squeezed her loves shoulder before walking over and kneeling beside Bethany. She looked at, Laura, the girl’s mom and Jacqueline, the Omega. “I need the two of you to step away. I am going to call her wolf and Maura is going to help heal her to the point that she will be okay enough to let nature take its course. We aren’t going to let Bethany go.”
The two women stepped back feeling the power and conviction coming from the Alpha.
Jane leaned close to Bethany’s ear. “Don’t you worry sweetie? Maura and I are going to take good care of you. You will be running with your friends again in no time. Now I need you to relax and open your mind and soul to me. I know you have never shifted before, however you are old enough to be getting pretty close to that first shift. Now when I get that sleepy little wolf of yours to come to me I need you not to fight it and let the shift happen. There is nothing to be afraid of I will be right there with you all the way. Maura will be taking care of your wound for us so you have nothing to worry about. Squeeze my hand if you understand.” Jane felt the little hand tightening on hers.
“She’s ready Maura.”
Maura knelt on the girls left side as Jane moved to kneel by her head. “Marcus, Jacqueline, when I instruct you to, I need you to lift Bethany straight up and move her over enough to lay her flat on the ground, then step away.” Maura laid one hand on Bethany’s chest and the other slid under the girl around the entrance of the slim stump. She followed her instincts closing her eyes and focusing on the wound, letting some force from inside her flow through her hands and into the injury to the point that she could somehow see it in her mind’s eye. She sent power into the surrounding tissue to hold the blood at bay and to minimize the pain when the girl was lifted.
“Move her now.”
As soon as the girl was removed from the stump and placed flat on the ground, Jane pressed her forehead to the girls as she held both of her hands. Jane let her wolf come to the surface, but did not release her. She let her own personal Alpha power flow into the girl seeking the sleepy little pup. She swatted the little thing gently awake. When it lifted its head she blew into its face waking it up fully, coaxing the little grey pup to follow her. “That’s it Bethany. Here she comes. Relax and let her out.”
The gathered crowd watched in awe as the two women worked a miracle before their eyes. They all knew without them Bethany would not make it. In moments a small grey wolf laid on its side nearly asleep while Jane talked softly to it. Maura kept her hands on the wounds continuing to work her magic on the child. The pair pulled up at the same time both battling to rein their wolves back in, at least for the moment. Jane stood first and helped her wife to her feet.
“She should rest for a few hours and when she wakes the Omega should be able to help her change back, if not Marcus should be able to help. If you are still having problems Jane and I can return. Bethany should try to eat something once she changes back and then get more rest. The bleeding has stopped and I have helped strengthen the injured area. However, rest and allowing her body to naturally recover will be best medicine for her right now.” Maura turned to the Omega. “Do you have an antibiotic shot you can give her to help fight off any infection that might try to creep in from such a wound?”
“Yes, I will take care of that and also clean up around it. I don’t mean to be rude, but who are the two of you that you were able to do that?” The Omega and Shaman asked.
“We will tell you, but you must vow to keep our secret until we return from our journey to Undrehiel. Once you are no longer in our presence you will be unable to speak of who we are until the time of our return. Is this acceptable to you all?” The child’s parents, grandparents, and Jacqueline all agreed.
Jane looked to Marcus nodding for him to explain. “Jane and Maura are recently returned wolves of legend. They have been heaven touched. Jane is also known as Laird Raven and Maura is also known as Lady Snow. They are the pure black and pure white wolves of legend.”
Those just hearing this stood in stunned silence hardly able to believe that the legendary wolves had returned.
“Marcus, Maura and I need to run tonight. Is it safe to do so here or is there some place we can go to that is?”
“We have scouted the whole property and things should be safe. The whole area has a security fence around it. Once it was confirmed that no unauthorized beings where on the property we electrified it and turned on all security measures to prevent intruders. You should be safe to run free all over the property, but I would be careful near any roads where passing vehicles might see you.”
“Thank you. Could one of you return our clothes and Maura’s medical bag to our bungalow for us? We had to hold our wolves’ right at the surface the whole time we cared for Bethany and though we have pressed them back they would really like to be set free. It has been over four days since we ran as our wolves and we need to let them go.”
Jasper stepped forward. “I will personally return your belongings to the bungalow, My Laird. I and my family thank you and Lady Snow for all you did this night in saving our precious Bethany.” Jasper and all of his family bowed their heads in a show of respect and thanks.
“Thank you Jasper we really appreciate that and we were glad we could help Bethany.” Maura smiled at the man causing him to blush.
Jane and Maura both knelt and stroked the young wolf’s head. “You rest little one and we will be back to check on you in the morning. You did well today and were very brave. I know everyone is very proud of you.” Jane whispered into a small grey ear.
The couple stood and Maura returned the few things she removed from her medical bag and secured it. They moved out of the crowd and closer to the trees to gain some modicum of privacy before stripping and folding their clothes stacking them neatly beside the bag. They both knew that everyone was waiting to see their black and white wolves run across the clearing and off into the night.
“You ready to run with me Lady Snow?” Jane asked as her eyes took in all of her mate’s beauty.
Maura returned the looks in equal measure. “I am ready to follow you anywhere my Laird Raven.” She quickly kissed Jane before stepping back and letting her wolf take over.
Jane and Maura’s wolves were almost instantly standing where the two beautiful women had been.
The crowd parted in awe as the two large magnificent wolves trotted over to the little grey wolf both nuzzling its neck affectionately before turning and sprinting across the clearing disappearing into the woods beyond.
Jasper felt tears in the corners of his eyes and he knew others of his family had them also. “I can hardly believe that they have returned in my lifetime. They are amazing.”
“They got married at our inn! Do know what an honor that is? Do you think that they would mind if we put that on our website once they are known to everyone?” JeanAnne couldn’t wait to brag that Laird Raven and Lady Snow were married at their inn.
“I don’t know JeanAnne. You will just have to ask them once they return from Undrehiel.” Evie chuckled. “Now let’s gather this young pup up and take her inside and get her comfortable.”
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The Black and White wolves ran and played together for hours enjoying the freedom to do so. They also found the time to love one another. Jane and Maura’s wolves were just as hot for each other as their human selves.
Jane and Maura returned to the bungalow joyous from their run and very hungry. They shifted at the door entering to the wonderful aromas of lasagna. Maura picked up the note on the kitchen table.
Ladies,
Thank you for all you did for my baby tonight. Lasagna and a loaf garlic bread are staying warm in the oven and a salad is prepared for you in the fridge. We knew you would be hungry after your run so my daughter-in-law, Laura, and I fixed supper for you. You enjoy and we will be seeing you both in the morning.
Sincerely,
JeanAnne
“We have our dinner all ready for us compliments of JeanAnne and Laura. Come shower with me and then we can dig into that lasagna that smells so delicious.” Maura placed the note back down as Jane took her hand, the taller woman already heading towards the bathroom.
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An hour later both women were clean and well fed cuddling together on a wicker sofa on the deck, overlooking the valley, as they watched the sun sink into the horizon. “You were awesome today, Maur. The way you were able to dive inside that girl and start to heal her injuries, holding off the blood long enough for her to change was really incredible. I knew you could do it. I am so proud of you.” Jane kissed the top of her wife’s head that was snuggled into her neck.
Maura felt loving warmth spread over her at Jane’s praise. “Thank you, sweetheart. But I couldn’t have done it without you. You gave me the courage to do it. I somehow felt you and your belief in me. I knew that with you by my side everything would be alright. You were amazing. You knew something was wrong almost immediately and got us there to help. You took over the situation and without you being able to bring that girl to an early shift even my ability we would not have saved her. You my lovely king were awesome and you make me very proud of you.”
Sitting up, Maura climbed up into Jane’s lap until she was straddling her legs. She began kissing and nibbling on the long slender neck up to a tender earlobe, loving the feel of her powerful mate trembling for her. “I want to take you right now My Raven. Come to the bed with me and give yourself to me. I feel all this power coursing through you and we both know you could easily take me and I would not fight it. But I want you to give over to me and let me love you into oblivion.” Maura had gotten Jane’s tank top pushed over to the side, she placed her teeth on her original claiming marks and bit. Teeth sinking just shy of breaking the skin.
Jane’s back bowed and she thought she might come from that alone. “I am yours for the taking my snowy lady.”
“Then carry me to our bed now. I find it an extreme turn on when this powerful body of yours works for me.”
The tall powerful woman eagerly complied. “Your wish is my command, my lady.”
Jane soon found herself naked on her back being devoured by her mate. Her hands holding the reinforced head board tightly, as her woman had ordered. There was no slow build up; her body was rocketing towards ecstasy faster than her mind could keep pace. In moments she was screaming to the heavens, Maura’s name escaping repeatedly from her lips.
Very pleased with herself, the smaller woman let her tongue and lips lead her back up her lover’s glistening body. “I love you so much and you are so sexy when you climax for me. I plan on you doing it many more times for me before morning. Now you stay right as you are, I am not done with you by far.”
Jane lay panting as Maura climbed from the bed. She turned her head when she heard the drawer by the bed open. Maura pulled out the harness that Jane had worn the day before. Maura caught her eye, the request plain in them. Jane gave a nod of ascent, though she became a little nervous at the gleam that came into her lover’s eyes as the harness was tightened firmly in place. She knew she was in for a wild ride for the rest of the night.
Hours and many orgasms, by both women later, Jane found herself with her ass at the edge bed, her legs over Maura’s shoulders as the smaller woman took long forceful strokes that was rapidly taking them both to one last trip to the stars. She was very glad for the yoga classes she had been attending with Maura. Her lover had put her in more varying positions that night than she dreamed she could be in. Only moments ago she had been taken from behind by her wife, a position she normally didn’t care for and avoided, but with Maura it was amazing and she came hard from the interaction. Her precious gave her no time to catch her breath before flipping her over, throwing Jane’s long legs over her shoulders and driving home once more.
They were both covered in sweat, their wet hair sticking to face, neck, chest, and back. Neither woman could believe they were able to be so close to going over once again. Maura loved how completely Jane had given herself over to her. Her dominate warrior had freely submitted to her. It was a heady feeling and she gloried in it.
The women were riding the razors edge when Maura leaned over her long legged lady keeping those luscious limbs on her shoulders while she kissed her. The tilting of Jane’s hips and pelvis into this new position was too much for the dark haired beauty and she came screaming into her lover’s mouth which in turn brought Maura shattering over the edge with her.
Maura fell into a limp heap upon her well pleased mate, Jane’s legs slithering down her body to hang off the bed, neither woman capable of speech in that moment.
Jane wasn’t sure how long they lay there with Maura still deep inside her, but she really wanted to pull them both up onto the bed and snuggle up with her woman and sleep. She wrapped her arms around the sweet body on top of her placing her feet on the edge of the bed and working her way back and up onto the pillows. She eased Maura out of her groaning as aftershocks shot through her. It took the last of her energy to work the snug fitting harness off of her comatose wife, before she dropped it off the side of the bed pulling the comforter up from the floor and over them both. In no time at all Jane was spooned up against her love and joining her in blissful sleep.
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Late the next morning the women woke hearing gentle knocking on the front door. Maura simply turned over covering her head with the comforter. “Could you get that sweetie and try not to kill whoever it is, but if they end up maimed I won’t complain.”
Jane groaned as she stretched her sore, but well loved body. Once again glad she was a Lycan or she probably wouldn’t be able to move at
all after the night they had shared. She eased out of bed taking the time to pick up the harness and drop it into the nightstand drawer out of sight. She slipped on a robe that was lying across the back of the couch and made her way to the door. She peeked through the curtain to find JeanAnne and Evie standing there both with big smiles. Jane raked her hand through her hair in an attempt to tame the wild mass somewhat before opening the door. “Morning ladies. What can I do for you?” her voice low and husky from the work out it went through.
Both women giggled, it was quite obvious what the gorgeous woman had been up to the night before. “Good morning. Actually I thought I would bring you and your lady breakfast this morning as a thank you for what you did for my granddaughter yesterday. I hope we didn’t drop by to early.”
Jane’s stomach growled as the breakfast smells reached her. “I appreciate your thoughtfulness.” She glanced at the clock and saw it was well after nine. “You are not too early. Maura and I actually overslept.”
“We aren’t staying. We will just drop this all off in the kitchen and get out of your hair. We will see you up at the house a little later when you come to see Bethany. Laura never left her side all night.” Evie reassured.
Jane nodded moving out of the doorway so the women could bring their cargo in.
JeanAnne sat the basket down on the counter and Evie sat two thermos’ down beside it. “The silver one has good old Columbian in it and the green one is a latte. Now in the basket you have pancakes, muffins, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and a bowl of fresh fruit. You two enjoy your breakfast and we will see soon.” The visitors headed for the door smiling. The lump in the bed hadn’t moved at all the whole time they were there.
Jane poured a latte and carried it over to the bed. “Sweetheart time to wake up. A couple of lovely women brought us breakfast and we need to go see Bethany soon.” She pulled the cover down enough to reveal the attractive sleepy face underneath. She fanned her hand over the cup of coffee stirring up the aroma.
Maura slowly sat up, the pull of coffee too much to ignore. “Thank you sweetheart, it smells delicious.”
“Why don’t you start that and let me bring you breakfast in bed?” Jane kissed Maura on top of her head before heading to the kitchen. She enjoyed pampering her mate and wife whenever she could. Maura meant the world to her and she wanted to show her in every way she could how much she loved her.
After breakfast and a shower where they were both were brought to a slow easy climax, the newlyweds headed off down the path, which would take them back to the inn, hand-in-hand. They enjoyed the peaceful walk together.
Upon their arrival at the inn, Marcus led them to a house a little further up the road that was equally as beautiful. Bethany’s father Erin, let them into the home. “It is an honor to have you in our home. Can I get either of you anything?”
“I am fine thank you.” Jane declined the offer as did Maura.
Maura looked around the well appointed home. “You have a lovely home. I love how well the craftsmanship has been maintained.”
“Thank you.” Erin blushed leading them towards a staircase. “If you will follow me I will take you to see Bethany. She had a quiet night. My Laura never left her side. I think she is almost afraid to at the moment. I think having you check her over will ease my mate’s mind.”
They were shown into the third door from the top of the stairs. The room was well balanced between girly and sporty. The walls were yellow with movie, music, and sports posters covering them. It seemed the girl was a big fan of the WNBA. The girl was smiling shyly up at them from a full sized white four poster bed. Her mother who had been lying beside her daughter now stood on the other side of the bed from them.
“Thank you for dropping by to see my baby girl.” Laura was smoothing down her hair and clothes.
“You’re welcome.” Maura looked around the room seeing Evie and Jacqueline, the Omega standing near a window seat across the room.
“Have you checked on her this morning?” She asked Jacqueline.
“Yes, my lady. She is healing nicely, but still very sore and if left as she is will have at least another week in bed and it may take a while for the scar to disappear. However, I think if we can get her to shift again and stay as her wolf for a few hours before shifting back, that those two shifts will help take care of the last of the damage. She could be up and around tomorrow with just a little stiffness. However I would still recommend taking it easy for a few days.”
“Bethany said she didn’t feel comfortable trying to shift alone, yet. Her wolf, though stirring, still felt sleepy and shy to her.” Evie smiled at the young girl. “Marcus offered to help her shift now that her wolf was awakened, but Bethany refused until you two came to see her.”
Maura smiled at the girl who seemed to be blushing even more. “Well you are looking much better than the last time I saw you. Do you mind if I sit next to you? I would like to place my hands on the covers above your wound and check on how it is healing.”
The girl nodded her agreement, her gaze returning mostly to Jane who was standing silently near Maura letting her do what she needed to do to heal the girl. Maura chuckled to herself, the girl certainly had it bad, but she had good taste. Jane was very much crush worthy.
The honey blond sat on the edge of the bed placing her hands lightly over the injury before closing her eyes and letting her awareness seek out through her hands and into the girl. She found the wound closed, but very raw and tender. She sent out healing warmth to take away some of the tenderness and eradicate any possible infection. The girl sighed as Maura’s healing energy left her body and she eased away.
“Does that feel any better?”
“Yes, ma’am. It’s not as sore now. It felt kind of warm inside when you did what you did.”
“Good.” Maura looked over at Laura. I concur with the Omega. Another complete shift to wolf and back should have this young one up and around as early as tomorrow.” The healer looked down at a touch on her knee. She leaned down to hear what the girl had to say.
“Lady Snow, do you think Laird Raven would help me shift again, instead of Uncle Marcus?”
Unable to fight it, the woman grinned. “I am sure she will.” She patted the girls hand and rose.
Jane had heard the girl’s request and took Maura’s place. “I’m glad you’re doing so well today. I think you gave your ma quite the scare yesterday.” She leaned closer to Bethany. “I used to do the same to my ma growing up. She said I got into more scrapes than both my brothers combined.” The dark haired woman chuckled. “Actually she still tells me that to this day.”
“Really?” The girl stared at the beautiful woman smiling down at her.
“Really. Now are you ready to shift?”
“Yes, My Laird.”
The dark haired woman nodded. “Why don’t you call me Jane since we are not in a formal setting, you can even call me Raven if you want, if no muggles are around.” She joked.
The girl beamed. “Okay, Raven.” The girl lay back with huge smile on her face. The other women in the room chuckled.
Noticing the girls sleep shirt Jane tugged on the collar. “Why don’t we step outside and let your mother help you get out of your pj’s. You cover back up with the blankets here and when you shift you won’t ruin your jammies.” The tall woman stood and motioned everyone to the door.
Short moments later found them all back in their previous positions. Jane smoothed the hair back from the girl’s forehead. “Now I want you to relax and concentrate on feeling your wolf. This time I want you to help me bring her out. Once we get her up and heading towards the surface, I don’t want you to fight it. I will be there with you the whole time.”
Closing her eyes the girl nodded. Jane placed one hand on Bethany’s head and she leaned forward and sent a part of herself that was The Alpha out into the girl. Her black wolf leaned its face close to that of the little grey one blowing into the shy nervous pups nostrils, just as Jane herself did with Bethany. The wolf and girl relaxed, instantly knowing they were safe. The dark wolf nudged the young one getting her on her feet and with a few more gentle nudges from her and Bethany calling her it wasn’t long before the small grey pup was running for freedom. It took a minute, but when the magical fog around the child dissipated, a little grey wolf lay where the girl had moments before.
The wolf was nervous and didn’t seem comfortable inside. It climbed out of the covers and huddled close to Jane. The jittery wolf calmed as she stroked its back. “I believe our wolf here will be more comfortable outside.” The pup whimpered as Jane stood. Jane looked over at her mate who nodded her understanding and agreement. “You stay here with your mother for a moment. I will be right back.” Jane stepped into the small attached bathroom and quickly stripped, hanging her clothes on the back of the door. She cracked the door a hair and shifted. The raven black wolf used her paw to open the door and join the others in the room. The little grey wolf eased from her bed and was at her side in moments. The dark wolf blew in the grey’s nostrils once more before licking the side of her face. Jane made a few chuffing noises that everyone seemed to understand. The door was opened and the raven wolf led the little grey down the stairs and out the back door Marcus had opened for them.
The pair wandered around the large back yard, Bethany getting used to her new form. Her nearly healed injury keeping her from running off into the nearby woods. It wasn’t long before the small wolf was yawning. Jane nosed her over to a large shade tree with soft grass beneath. The small grey wolf laid down curling her tail up and around herself. The much larger black wolf curled around the small grey keeping her warm and safe as they rested in the shade of the warm day.
Maura watched her mate from the deck and fell even more in love with her strong warrior with such a big heart. She really would make a great king. She felt Jane already was a great king and Alpha she just had a few ropes to learn.
Several loved ones watched the pair as the dark wolf protected Bethany as she rested. JeanAnne sighed happily. “That is an amazing sight. That mate of yours is an awesome lady. Our Bethany will be sharing this with her grandkids someday. Do you think it would be okay if we took a picture of them together for Bethany? I will immediately put the sd card in the safe built into the wall of the basement of this house. The card will not be taken out for any reason until we are given permission to do so.”
Maura thought about the possible ramifications of such a thing. She heard goddess Vivienne’s voice brush through her mind. “Take the pictures and put the card in the safe. I will insure they aren’t seen until you and Jane return. The pictures will be cherished by Bethany and Jane. This caring memory will be one that can help both you and Jane when things seem daunting or discouraging for you in the future. It will remind you what you are working for, who you are looking out for.”
“You may take the pictures and put the card in the safe, but we would like copies of them also when we return.”
JeanAnne agreed with alacrity. She zoomed in with her camera snapping several shots before Marcus escorted her down to the safe.
Evie glanced around spotting several of her pack members guarding the area around the yard and house. “Why don’t we relax and enjoy each other’s company while our girl rests. Jane will bring her back up to the house when she wakes and Laura you could use a nap as well.”
Everyone agreed and soon Laura was up in her room asleep. Many of the men and a few women were in the garage going over an old car Erin had purchased to restore, and those remaining not on guard duty were perched around the deck talking and enjoying JeanAnne’s homemade lemonade and cookies.
In the yard it appeared that the black wolf was resting around the smaller grey, but she was alert and enjoyed listening to the conversations of those around her. It may not be the afternoon she and Maura had planned, but it was still nice. She pushed thoughts of what the following day would bring, when they packed up and headed for Undrehiel, and simply enjoyed the afternoon. She knew Maura was doing the same.
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Well I hope you enjoyed this Chapter. We will be traveling to Undrehiel soon. I have many ideas for that world and am looking forward to seeing how they fill out on the page. Please let me know what you think. Your reviews help keep me motivated to continue even when life gets crazy. Thanks for taking the time to read my story and I hope you continue to follow along. ~~Holly
Chapter 15
Pairing: Jane/Maura
Rating: M
Disclaimer: I don’t own Jane or Maura or their counterparts from the TV show or books…I only wish. I am going to be adding a few of my own characters however.
Summary: Jane and Maura take another step on their journey accepting a little more of who they are growing to become.
Thanks to all those who are so happy to see that I have finally updated this story. It was good to hear from so many of you. I hope to continue to do so. This chapter didn’t come out as soon as I would have liked. ;D I apologize for that. Let’s hope that my muse stays with me and that life doesn’t try to kick me in the pants quite so hard again anytime soon.
Previously…
“Thank you for all the information you imparted and thank you for the tea and cakes, they were delicious. I look forward to our next visit.” Maura wasn’t sure how she got there and had no idea how to return home.
“Your body is beginning to wake in your marriage bed. Your conscious mind will be drawn back to it automatically.” Maura heard Vivienne say as the garden around her became hazy and Maura felt herself floating away on a breeze. She felt herself sink into a dream like state. The breeze carried her to a warm and welcoming place. She was back in her body and held tightly in her wife’s embrace.
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Huh! Jane hadn’t thought about it that way. “Thanks, Maura and I are very happy together.” Things began to get foggy around her.
“Goodbye till next time, young one.”
Jane felt herself floating away in a cloudy haze before settling into warmth and comfort. She was back in the warm cocoon of her wife’s arms.
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CHAPTER 15
Maura and Jane slowly woke together enjoying the closeness of the moment. Jane kissed the top of her wife’s tousled head. “Hmmm, waking with you in my arms is one of the greatest treasures in my world.” She tightened her arms around her love. “How was your chat with Vivienne? Mine with Fenrir was enlightening and terrifying all at once. I got my butt kicked at pool several times while we talked. A very humbling experience, I’m usually considered pretty good at that game.”
Maura chuckled. “I have always found watching you play pool a very erotic experience. Your backside looks great bent over a pool table.” She tightened her hold as well. “I very much enjoy waking up wrapped up with you, one of the great pleasures of my life. I also had an enlightening and terrifying talk with Goddess Vivienne. We toured her garden and had tea and cakes, other than some of the subjects we discussed it was an enjoyable experience. She has a lovely garden.”
“They know us well. Vivienne took you to a tea party and I hung out in a bar drinking beer and playing pool. It sounds like we are going on quite the adventure. Undrehiel sounds like a very interesting place, although I am a little apprehensive about all the work ahead of me. It sounds like a very daunting task to become this great warrior they want me to become, not to mention the king stuff. Learning the magic and mystical skills might be pretty cool. The telepathy between us sounds like it could fun too, since I know we won’t be able to read each other’s minds without permission.”
“I am actually looking forward to visiting Undrehiel; it sounds like an incredibly interesting place. I am excited about studying the realm and all of the new healing and scholarly subjects I will be learning. I’m not enthusiastic about the court’s aspects much. I am eager to advance my training with a rapier and improving my abilities in self defense.” She rose up to look into Jane’s eyes. “I want you to know that I understand that you are going to be put through some very grueling training and trials. Sometimes you will have to go to dark places and do dark things. I will always be there for you, sweetheart. Please let me help you and be there, for you. Don’t ever shut me out. Part of my job as your mate, wife, and Queen is supporting and caring for you. Let me do my job, it’s something I love doing. You will always find a safe haven in me.”
Jane pulled her close kissing her. “I love you so much. I will do my best to always be open to you and open with you. You are my home Maura. I thank those on high daily for what we have found in one another. You are my safe haven and I hope that you will always find your safe haven in me. You are my world. I live and breathe for you.” They shared another kiss before Maura sat up.
“You are my safe haven and world and I love you with all that I am.” She crawled naked out of bed. “Come join me in the shower before breakfast. I would like to go out for a walk and explore our beautiful surroundings a little bit. Now come on, I need you to help make sure I get every little place on my body squeaky clean.” Maura winked giving Jane a saucy smile before disappearing through the bathroom door.
Being no slow top, Jane was off the bed in a flash, ready, willing, and eager to inspect every inch of her wife’s glorious body with her tongue.
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Jane slid the last plate into the dishwasher when she felt a warm and welcome body press into her back.
Maura’s arms came around her pulling her close. “Are you ready to take a walk with me, darling? Get a little fresh air before we come back and ravish each other some more.”
“Sounds wonderful.” Jane spun in Maura’s arms. The look of pure happiness on the smaller woman’s face took her breath away, that happiness was mirrored on her own face. At that moment they truly were experiencing wedded bliss. “Let me get the dishwasher turned on before we go.” Minutes later the two headed out the door hand in hand.
They both loved how their bodies now came alive when they were outside. Things they were never aware of before now came rushing to them. Their wolves stirred within.
“I think I will call Mark when we return to the house and see if we have the all clear for taking our wolves for a run tonight.” Jane helped Maura over a downed tree across their path.
“That sounds wonderful, I love running with you in the moonlight.” Maura let herself fall back against the downed tree leaning against it as she pulled Jane off balance and into her body. “There is something about being outdoors with you that really turns me on. I am even more aware of everything about you than I normally am. It’s intoxicating.” She pulled her dark haired mate close taking her mouth in a kiss hot enough to start a forest fire.
They broke apart only when they needed air to breath. “God, you are amazing. You taste, smell, and feel so good. I wish I was able to have you wrapped around me all the time.” Jane ground herself against her love as they shared another passionate embrace.
After breaking for air once more, Maura smiled up at her mate. “I too would love that. I can only imagine how everyone at work would react.”
The women laughed together at that absurd picture.
Jane’s hands were disappearing under Maura’s shirt when they both felt it, an overwhelming cry of heartbreaking distress. They could also feel pain and fear. Someone, nearby, of their pack was hurt and in danger. Jane closed her eyes focusing on the cry. “It’s near the inn. It’s Bethany, the child who was our flower girl. She is seriously injured and scared. Those around her are scared as well, they are afraid to move her. Come we must go and help.”
“Let’s stop by the cabin so I can grab my medical bag.” The two women sprinted using their new Lycan agility to quickly make their way back to the house. They were back out the door in moments easily navigating the path back towards the inn. Jane led the way following a pull she felt deep inside herself.
The pair arrived at the edge of a clearing near the barn; a saddled horse ran loose in the field. A group of Lycans were all hovered around a small figure lying on the ground near the woods.
Jacqueline, the pack Omega and shaman had her hands near the wound in Bethany’s chest as the girl’s mother tried to keep her calm.
Maura immediately knelt down beside the girl and began assessing the scene. Jane stood behind her inquiring about what had happened.
Marcus rubbed his hands across his face. “Something startled Bethany’s horse and she lost her seat and fell. She has fallen on a small broken off tree and the short, sharp stump has entered her back. The Omega thinks it may have also nicked her heart. They are afraid to move her because they wouldn’t be able to stop the bleeding. I tried to see if I could awaken her wolf and force a shift to help heal her enough to stop the bleeding, but she is too young. Her wolf was too far away for me to coax it out.”
Jane pulled Maura a few steps away. “We can do this Maura, I feel it. I will guide Bethany’s wolf out and you will help heal her. The shift alone will help, but that is a serious injury and your gift will assist her greatly. If we don’t do this, tell me, what are her chances of surviving until paramedics can get here?”
Maura turned frightened and resolute eyes up to Jane. “I don’t really see how she will make it if we don’t help. I am surprised she is still with us now. That stump is slowing the loss of blood, but the slightest shift and she could bleed out in moments.” Maura quickly pulled her iPad from her medical bag and had a diagram of a wolf’s anatomy brought up for her to study. “You go talk with Bethany. Calm her and let her know what we are going to do. She will listen, she has a crush on you, you know. I will look this over and be right there. We will do this together.”
Jane squeezed her loves shoulder before walking over and kneeling beside Bethany. She looked at, Laura, the girl’s mom and Jacqueline, the Omega. “I need the two of you to step away. I am going to call her wolf and Maura is going to help heal her to the point that she will be okay enough to let nature take its course. We aren’t going to let Bethany go.”
The two women stepped back feeling the power and conviction coming from the Alpha.
Jane leaned close to Bethany’s ear. “Don’t you worry sweetie? Maura and I are going to take good care of you. You will be running with your friends again in no time. Now I need you to relax and open your mind and soul to me. I know you have never shifted before, however you are old enough to be getting pretty close to that first shift. Now when I get that sleepy little wolf of yours to come to me I need you not to fight it and let the shift happen. There is nothing to be afraid of I will be right there with you all the way. Maura will be taking care of your wound for us so you have nothing to worry about. Squeeze my hand if you understand.” Jane felt the little hand tightening on hers.
“She’s ready Maura.”
Maura knelt on the girls left side as Jane moved to kneel by her head. “Marcus, Jacqueline, when I instruct you to, I need you to lift Bethany straight up and move her over enough to lay her flat on the ground, then step away.” Maura laid one hand on Bethany’s chest and the other slid under the girl around the entrance of the slim stump. She followed her instincts closing her eyes and focusing on the wound, letting some force from inside her flow through her hands and into the injury to the point that she could somehow see it in her mind’s eye. She sent power into the surrounding tissue to hold the blood at bay and to minimize the pain when the girl was lifted.
“Move her now.”
As soon as the girl was removed from the stump and placed flat on the ground, Jane pressed her forehead to the girls as she held both of her hands. Jane let her wolf come to the surface, but did not release her. She let her own personal Alpha power flow into the girl seeking the sleepy little pup. She swatted the little thing gently awake. When it lifted its head she blew into its face waking it up fully, coaxing the little grey pup to follow her. “That’s it Bethany. Here she comes. Relax and let her out.”
The gathered crowd watched in awe as the two women worked a miracle before their eyes. They all knew without them Bethany would not make it. In moments a small grey wolf laid on its side nearly asleep while Jane talked softly to it. Maura kept her hands on the wounds continuing to work her magic on the child. The pair pulled up at the same time both battling to rein their wolves back in, at least for the moment. Jane stood first and helped her wife to her feet.
“She should rest for a few hours and when she wakes the Omega should be able to help her change back, if not Marcus should be able to help. If you are still having problems Jane and I can return. Bethany should try to eat something once she changes back and then get more rest. The bleeding has stopped and I have helped strengthen the injured area. However, rest and allowing her body to naturally recover will be best medicine for her right now.” Maura turned to the Omega. “Do you have an antibiotic shot you can give her to help fight off any infection that might try to creep in from such a wound?”
“Yes, I will take care of that and also clean up around it. I don’t mean to be rude, but who are the two of you that you were able to do that?” The Omega and Shaman asked.
“We will tell you, but you must vow to keep our secret until we return from our journey to Undrehiel. Once you are no longer in our presence you will be unable to speak of who we are until the time of our return. Is this acceptable to you all?” The child’s parents, grandparents, and Jacqueline all agreed.
Jane looked to Marcus nodding for him to explain. “Jane and Maura are recently returned wolves of legend. They have been heaven touched. Jane is also known as Laird Raven and Maura is also known as Lady Snow. They are the pure black and pure white wolves of legend.”
Those just hearing this stood in stunned silence hardly able to believe that the legendary wolves had returned.
“Marcus, Maura and I need to run tonight. Is it safe to do so here or is there some place we can go to that is?”
“We have scouted the whole property and things should be safe. The whole area has a security fence around it. Once it was confirmed that no unauthorized beings where on the property we electrified it and turned on all security measures to prevent intruders. You should be safe to run free all over the property, but I would be careful near any roads where passing vehicles might see you.”
“Thank you. Could one of you return our clothes and Maura’s medical bag to our bungalow for us? We had to hold our wolves’ right at the surface the whole time we cared for Bethany and though we have pressed them back they would really like to be set free. It has been over four days since we ran as our wolves and we need to let them go.”
Jasper stepped forward. “I will personally return your belongings to the bungalow, My Laird. I and my family thank you and Lady Snow for all you did this night in saving our precious Bethany.” Jasper and all of his family bowed their heads in a show of respect and thanks.
“Thank you Jasper we really appreciate that and we were glad we could help Bethany.” Maura smiled at the man causing him to blush.
Jane and Maura both knelt and stroked the young wolf’s head. “You rest little one and we will be back to check on you in the morning. You did well today and were very brave. I know everyone is very proud of you.” Jane whispered into a small grey ear.
The couple stood and Maura returned the few things she removed from her medical bag and secured it. They moved out of the crowd and closer to the trees to gain some modicum of privacy before stripping and folding their clothes stacking them neatly beside the bag. They both knew that everyone was waiting to see their black and white wolves run across the clearing and off into the night.
“You ready to run with me Lady Snow?” Jane asked as her eyes took in all of her mate’s beauty.
Maura returned the looks in equal measure. “I am ready to follow you anywhere my Laird Raven.” She quickly kissed Jane before stepping back and letting her wolf take over.
Jane and Maura’s wolves were almost instantly standing where the two beautiful women had been.
The crowd parted in awe as the two large magnificent wolves trotted over to the little grey wolf both nuzzling its neck affectionately before turning and sprinting across the clearing disappearing into the woods beyond.
Jasper felt tears in the corners of his eyes and he knew others of his family had them also. “I can hardly believe that they have returned in my lifetime. They are amazing.”
“They got married at our inn! Do know what an honor that is? Do you think that they would mind if we put that on our website once they are known to everyone?” JeanAnne couldn’t wait to brag that Laird Raven and Lady Snow were married at their inn.
“I don’t know JeanAnne. You will just have to ask them once they return from Undrehiel.” Evie chuckled. “Now let’s gather this young pup up and take her inside and get her comfortable.”
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The Black and White wolves ran and played together for hours enjoying the freedom to do so. They also found the time to love one another. Jane and Maura’s wolves were just as hot for each other as their human selves.
Jane and Maura returned to the bungalow joyous from their run and very hungry. They shifted at the door entering to the wonderful aromas of lasagna. Maura picked up the note on the kitchen table.
Ladies,
Thank you for all you did for my baby tonight. Lasagna and a loaf garlic bread are staying warm in the oven and a salad is prepared for you in the fridge. We knew you would be hungry after your run so my daughter-in-law, Laura, and I fixed supper for you. You enjoy and we will be seeing you both in the morning.
Sincerely,
JeanAnne
“We have our dinner all ready for us compliments of JeanAnne and Laura. Come shower with me and then we can dig into that lasagna that smells so delicious.” Maura placed the note back down as Jane took her hand, the taller woman already heading towards the bathroom.
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An hour later both women were clean and well fed cuddling together on a wicker sofa on the deck, overlooking the valley, as they watched the sun sink into the horizon. “You were awesome today, Maur. The way you were able to dive inside that girl and start to heal her injuries, holding off the blood long enough for her to change was really incredible. I knew you could do it. I am so proud of you.” Jane kissed the top of her wife’s head that was snuggled into her neck.
Maura felt loving warmth spread over her at Jane’s praise. “Thank you, sweetheart. But I couldn’t have done it without you. You gave me the courage to do it. I somehow felt you and your belief in me. I knew that with you by my side everything would be alright. You were amazing. You knew something was wrong almost immediately and got us there to help. You took over the situation and without you being able to bring that girl to an early shift even my ability we would not have saved her. You my lovely king were awesome and you make me very proud of you.”
Sitting up, Maura climbed up into Jane’s lap until she was straddling her legs. She began kissing and nibbling on the long slender neck up to a tender earlobe, loving the feel of her powerful mate trembling for her. “I want to take you right now My Raven. Come to the bed with me and give yourself to me. I feel all this power coursing through you and we both know you could easily take me and I would not fight it. But I want you to give over to me and let me love you into oblivion.” Maura had gotten Jane’s tank top pushed over to the side, she placed her teeth on her original claiming marks and bit. Teeth sinking just shy of breaking the skin.
Jane’s back bowed and she thought she might come from that alone. “I am yours for the taking my snowy lady.”
“Then carry me to our bed now. I find it an extreme turn on when this powerful body of yours works for me.”
The tall powerful woman eagerly complied. “Your wish is my command, my lady.”
Jane soon found herself naked on her back being devoured by her mate. Her hands holding the reinforced head board tightly, as her woman had ordered. There was no slow build up; her body was rocketing towards ecstasy faster than her mind could keep pace. In moments she was screaming to the heavens, Maura’s name escaping repeatedly from her lips.
Very pleased with herself, the smaller woman let her tongue and lips lead her back up her lover’s glistening body. “I love you so much and you are so sexy when you climax for me. I plan on you doing it many more times for me before morning. Now you stay right as you are, I am not done with you by far.”
Jane lay panting as Maura climbed from the bed. She turned her head when she heard the drawer by the bed open. Maura pulled out the harness that Jane had worn the day before. Maura caught her eye, the request plain in them. Jane gave a nod of ascent, though she became a little nervous at the gleam that came into her lover’s eyes as the harness was tightened firmly in place. She knew she was in for a wild ride for the rest of the night.
Hours and many orgasms, by both women later, Jane found herself with her ass at the edge bed, her legs over Maura’s shoulders as the smaller woman took long forceful strokes that was rapidly taking them both to one last trip to the stars. She was very glad for the yoga classes she had been attending with Maura. Her lover had put her in more varying positions that night than she dreamed she could be in. Only moments ago she had been taken from behind by her wife, a position she normally didn’t care for and avoided, but with Maura it was amazing and she came hard from the interaction. Her precious gave her no time to catch her breath before flipping her over, throwing Jane’s long legs over her shoulders and driving home once more.
They were both covered in sweat, their wet hair sticking to face, neck, chest, and back. Neither woman could believe they were able to be so close to going over once again. Maura loved how completely Jane had given herself over to her. Her dominate warrior had freely submitted to her. It was a heady feeling and she gloried in it.
The women were riding the razors edge when Maura leaned over her long legged lady keeping those luscious limbs on her shoulders while she kissed her. The tilting of Jane’s hips and pelvis into this new position was too much for the dark haired beauty and she came screaming into her lover’s mouth which in turn brought Maura shattering over the edge with her.
Maura fell into a limp heap upon her well pleased mate, Jane’s legs slithering down her body to hang off the bed, neither woman capable of speech in that moment.
Jane wasn’t sure how long they lay there with Maura still deep inside her, but she really wanted to pull them both up onto the bed and snuggle up with her woman and sleep. She wrapped her arms around the sweet body on top of her placing her feet on the edge of the bed and working her way back and up onto the pillows. She eased Maura out of her groaning as aftershocks shot through her. It took the last of her energy to work the snug fitting harness off of her comatose wife, before she dropped it off the side of the bed pulling the comforter up from the floor and over them both. In no time at all Jane was spooned up against her love and joining her in blissful sleep.
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Late the next morning the women woke hearing gentle knocking on the front door. Maura simply turned over covering her head with the comforter. “Could you get that sweetie and try not to kill whoever it is, but if they end up maimed I won’t complain.”
Jane groaned as she stretched her sore, but well loved body. Once again glad she was a Lycan or she probably wouldn’t be able to move at
all after the night they had shared. She eased out of bed taking the time to pick up the harness and drop it into the nightstand drawer out of sight. She slipped on a robe that was lying across the back of the couch and made her way to the door. She peeked through the curtain to find JeanAnne and Evie standing there both with big smiles. Jane raked her hand through her hair in an attempt to tame the wild mass somewhat before opening the door. “Morning ladies. What can I do for you?” her voice low and husky from the work out it went through.
Both women giggled, it was quite obvious what the gorgeous woman had been up to the night before. “Good morning. Actually I thought I would bring you and your lady breakfast this morning as a thank you for what you did for my granddaughter yesterday. I hope we didn’t drop by to early.”
Jane’s stomach growled as the breakfast smells reached her. “I appreciate your thoughtfulness.” She glanced at the clock and saw it was well after nine. “You are not too early. Maura and I actually overslept.”
“We aren’t staying. We will just drop this all off in the kitchen and get out of your hair. We will see you up at the house a little later when you come to see Bethany. Laura never left her side all night.” Evie reassured.
Jane nodded moving out of the doorway so the women could bring their cargo in.
JeanAnne sat the basket down on the counter and Evie sat two thermos’ down beside it. “The silver one has good old Columbian in it and the green one is a latte. Now in the basket you have pancakes, muffins, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and a bowl of fresh fruit. You two enjoy your breakfast and we will see soon.” The visitors headed for the door smiling. The lump in the bed hadn’t moved at all the whole time they were there.
Jane poured a latte and carried it over to the bed. “Sweetheart time to wake up. A couple of lovely women brought us breakfast and we need to go see Bethany soon.” She pulled the cover down enough to reveal the attractive sleepy face underneath. She fanned her hand over the cup of coffee stirring up the aroma.
Maura slowly sat up, the pull of coffee too much to ignore. “Thank you sweetheart, it smells delicious.”
“Why don’t you start that and let me bring you breakfast in bed?” Jane kissed Maura on top of her head before heading to the kitchen. She enjoyed pampering her mate and wife whenever she could. Maura meant the world to her and she wanted to show her in every way she could how much she loved her.
After breakfast and a shower where they were both were brought to a slow easy climax, the newlyweds headed off down the path, which would take them back to the inn, hand-in-hand. They enjoyed the peaceful walk together.
Upon their arrival at the inn, Marcus led them to a house a little further up the road that was equally as beautiful. Bethany’s father Erin, let them into the home. “It is an honor to have you in our home. Can I get either of you anything?”
“I am fine thank you.” Jane declined the offer as did Maura.
Maura looked around the well appointed home. “You have a lovely home. I love how well the craftsmanship has been maintained.”
“Thank you.” Erin blushed leading them towards a staircase. “If you will follow me I will take you to see Bethany. She had a quiet night. My Laura never left her side. I think she is almost afraid to at the moment. I think having you check her over will ease my mate’s mind.”
They were shown into the third door from the top of the stairs. The room was well balanced between girly and sporty. The walls were yellow with movie, music, and sports posters covering them. It seemed the girl was a big fan of the WNBA. The girl was smiling shyly up at them from a full sized white four poster bed. Her mother who had been lying beside her daughter now stood on the other side of the bed from them.
“Thank you for dropping by to see my baby girl.” Laura was smoothing down her hair and clothes.
“You’re welcome.” Maura looked around the room seeing Evie and Jacqueline, the Omega standing near a window seat across the room.
“Have you checked on her this morning?” She asked Jacqueline.
“Yes, my lady. She is healing nicely, but still very sore and if left as she is will have at least another week in bed and it may take a while for the scar to disappear. However, I think if we can get her to shift again and stay as her wolf for a few hours before shifting back, that those two shifts will help take care of the last of the damage. She could be up and around tomorrow with just a little stiffness. However I would still recommend taking it easy for a few days.”
“Bethany said she didn’t feel comfortable trying to shift alone, yet. Her wolf, though stirring, still felt sleepy and shy to her.” Evie smiled at the young girl. “Marcus offered to help her shift now that her wolf was awakened, but Bethany refused until you two came to see her.”
Maura smiled at the girl who seemed to be blushing even more. “Well you are looking much better than the last time I saw you. Do you mind if I sit next to you? I would like to place my hands on the covers above your wound and check on how it is healing.”
The girl nodded her agreement, her gaze returning mostly to Jane who was standing silently near Maura letting her do what she needed to do to heal the girl. Maura chuckled to herself, the girl certainly had it bad, but she had good taste. Jane was very much crush worthy.
The honey blond sat on the edge of the bed placing her hands lightly over the injury before closing her eyes and letting her awareness seek out through her hands and into the girl. She found the wound closed, but very raw and tender. She sent out healing warmth to take away some of the tenderness and eradicate any possible infection. The girl sighed as Maura’s healing energy left her body and she eased away.
“Does that feel any better?”
“Yes, ma’am. It’s not as sore now. It felt kind of warm inside when you did what you did.”
“Good.” Maura looked over at Laura. I concur with the Omega. Another complete shift to wolf and back should have this young one up and around as early as tomorrow.” The healer looked down at a touch on her knee. She leaned down to hear what the girl had to say.
“Lady Snow, do you think Laird Raven would help me shift again, instead of Uncle Marcus?”
Unable to fight it, the woman grinned. “I am sure she will.” She patted the girls hand and rose.
Jane had heard the girl’s request and took Maura’s place. “I’m glad you’re doing so well today. I think you gave your ma quite the scare yesterday.” She leaned closer to Bethany. “I used to do the same to my ma growing up. She said I got into more scrapes than both my brothers combined.” The dark haired woman chuckled. “Actually she still tells me that to this day.”
“Really?” The girl stared at the beautiful woman smiling down at her.
“Really. Now are you ready to shift?”
“Yes, My Laird.”
The dark haired woman nodded. “Why don’t you call me Jane since we are not in a formal setting, you can even call me Raven if you want, if no muggles are around.” She joked.
The girl beamed. “Okay, Raven.” The girl lay back with huge smile on her face. The other women in the room chuckled.
Noticing the girls sleep shirt Jane tugged on the collar. “Why don’t we step outside and let your mother help you get out of your pj’s. You cover back up with the blankets here and when you shift you won’t ruin your jammies.” The tall woman stood and motioned everyone to the door.
Short moments later found them all back in their previous positions. Jane smoothed the hair back from the girl’s forehead. “Now I want you to relax and concentrate on feeling your wolf. This time I want you to help me bring her out. Once we get her up and heading towards the surface, I don’t want you to fight it. I will be there with you the whole time.”
Closing her eyes the girl nodded. Jane placed one hand on Bethany’s head and she leaned forward and sent a part of herself that was The Alpha out into the girl. Her black wolf leaned its face close to that of the little grey one blowing into the shy nervous pups nostrils, just as Jane herself did with Bethany. The wolf and girl relaxed, instantly knowing they were safe. The dark wolf nudged the young one getting her on her feet and with a few more gentle nudges from her and Bethany calling her it wasn’t long before the small grey pup was running for freedom. It took a minute, but when the magical fog around the child dissipated, a little grey wolf lay where the girl had moments before.
The wolf was nervous and didn’t seem comfortable inside. It climbed out of the covers and huddled close to Jane. The jittery wolf calmed as she stroked its back. “I believe our wolf here will be more comfortable outside.” The pup whimpered as Jane stood. Jane looked over at her mate who nodded her understanding and agreement. “You stay here with your mother for a moment. I will be right back.” Jane stepped into the small attached bathroom and quickly stripped, hanging her clothes on the back of the door. She cracked the door a hair and shifted. The raven black wolf used her paw to open the door and join the others in the room. The little grey wolf eased from her bed and was at her side in moments. The dark wolf blew in the grey’s nostrils once more before licking the side of her face. Jane made a few chuffing noises that everyone seemed to understand. The door was opened and the raven wolf led the little grey down the stairs and out the back door Marcus had opened for them.
The pair wandered around the large back yard, Bethany getting used to her new form. Her nearly healed injury keeping her from running off into the nearby woods. It wasn’t long before the small wolf was yawning. Jane nosed her over to a large shade tree with soft grass beneath. The small grey wolf laid down curling her tail up and around herself. The much larger black wolf curled around the small grey keeping her warm and safe as they rested in the shade of the warm day.
Maura watched her mate from the deck and fell even more in love with her strong warrior with such a big heart. She really would make a great king. She felt Jane already was a great king and Alpha she just had a few ropes to learn.
Several loved ones watched the pair as the dark wolf protected Bethany as she rested. JeanAnne sighed happily. “That is an amazing sight. That mate of yours is an awesome lady. Our Bethany will be sharing this with her grandkids someday. Do you think it would be okay if we took a picture of them together for Bethany? I will immediately put the sd card in the safe built into the wall of the basement of this house. The card will not be taken out for any reason until we are given permission to do so.”
Maura thought about the possible ramifications of such a thing. She heard goddess Vivienne’s voice brush through her mind. “Take the pictures and put the card in the safe. I will insure they aren’t seen until you and Jane return. The pictures will be cherished by Bethany and Jane. This caring memory will be one that can help both you and Jane when things seem daunting or discouraging for you in the future. It will remind you what you are working for, who you are looking out for.”
“You may take the pictures and put the card in the safe, but we would like copies of them also when we return.”
JeanAnne agreed with alacrity. She zoomed in with her camera snapping several shots before Marcus escorted her down to the safe.
Evie glanced around spotting several of her pack members guarding the area around the yard and house. “Why don’t we relax and enjoy each other’s company while our girl rests. Jane will bring her back up to the house when she wakes and Laura you could use a nap as well.”
Everyone agreed and soon Laura was up in her room asleep. Many of the men and a few women were in the garage going over an old car Erin had purchased to restore, and those remaining not on guard duty were perched around the deck talking and enjoying JeanAnne’s homemade lemonade and cookies.
In the yard it appeared that the black wolf was resting around the smaller grey, but she was alert and enjoyed listening to the conversations of those around her. It may not be the afternoon she and Maura had planned, but it was still nice. She pushed thoughts of what the following day would bring, when they packed up and headed for Undrehiel, and simply enjoyed the afternoon. She knew Maura was doing the same.
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Well I hope you enjoyed this Chapter. We will be traveling to Undrehiel soon. I have many ideas for that world and am looking forward to seeing how they fill out on the page. Please let me know what you think. Your reviews help keep me motivated to continue even when life gets crazy. Thanks for taking the time to read my story and I hope you continue to follow along. ~~Holly