Chapter 39 Thirty-Nine
"Stop it..." Danica groaned as Mason began his morning onslaught. "I'm not ready to wake up yet."
A reddish-pink light had begun to try to infiltrate Danica's closed eyes as she woke more and more. After the long night Mason had put her through, she was not ready to get up, and if she had the ability to turn into a wolf, she would be scratching his eyes out right about now.
"We have a lot to do today," Mason chuckled, continuing to try to grope at Danica's chest as she hid it against the bed.
"Would you stop that?" She snapped, slapping at Mason's hands. "Haven't you had enough fun?"
"No, I don't think I have at all," Mason admitted. "I could continue forever."
"That sounds like a you problem," Danica giggled.
Laughing Mason rolled out of the way just as Danica began to swat her pillow at him.
"Okay, I'm getting serious," Mason said, holding up his hands in defeat.
"Better," Danica grumbled while yawning.
Getting up, she allowed the blanket to fall to the floor around her feet, exposing her completely bare body as she gave a big stretch. From behind her, she heard a throaty growl come from Mason as he took her in. Secretly smiling, she found her underwear and slipped them on before grabbing Mason's shirt and throwing it on.
Turning, she smirked, "Seen enough?"
"No..." Mason growled, his eyes darkening. "I don't think I will ever see enough."
Jumping up, he slammed his lips against Danica's as his arms wrapped around her waist, lifting her. Giggling, Danica wrapped her legs around his torso.
"Be good," she said, pulling away. "You said we have a long day today; what do you mean?"
"Remember I told you we would be going to the Darklands soon?" Mason asked, growing serious.
Danica nodded. "You said we would go after Quaruntine ended."
"Right..." Mason sighed, "three days after it ends, we will be heading there. Today we will be meeting the recruits Chris chose to go along with us."
"You mean more people than just me and you are going?" Danica asked, shocked. "Doesn't that mean more of your pack members will learn my secret?"
"I plan on getting together my most trusted members," Mason explained. "This way, I know that word won't get around to everyone. One day these will be your most trusted people too; don't forget that."
Blushing Danica took in Mason's words. These people would be her most trusted people one day. He was referring to when she became Luna; they would work under her as well as Mason. Still not sure how great of a Luna she would make, Danica tried to keep her thoughts from going downhill, especially with how much faith Mason had in her.
"When are we supposed to be meeting with them?" Danica asked.
Mason squinted at the clock. "In another few hours..." He trailed off as he squeezed Danica close. "We have some time for some..."
"I created a monster, it seems," Danica giggled, lowering her mouth to Mason's.
"I'm your monster," Mason said between kisses as he carried Danica to the bed.
Throwing her down, he pounced, ripping her clothes in one fell swoop before assaulting her skin with his mouth and hands.
"Mason..." Danica gasped as he began to position himself between her legs. "Mmmmmm."
A loud moan escaped Danica's lips as Mason entered her and began to move.
"I love when you say my name, baby," Mason growled as he began to hungrily kiss Danica. "Say it some more."
"Mason..." Danica panted as her moans increased with each of Mason's thrusts. "MASON!"
Her voice was coming out embarrassingly loud, but Danica didn't care as she allowed herself to get lost in the pleasure that Mason was making her feel. It seemed that she hadn't quite gotten over her heat, even if they had been going at it like rabbits for the past three days.
"MASON HARDER!" Danica growled, clawing at his back.
A deep groan escaped Mason as his skin ripped under Danica's nails. Obliging her request, Mason started thrusting hard and fast until he jerked, pushing deeply into her and releasing as she convulsed around him.
"Shit...." Danica panted as Mason rolled off her. "Too damn good."
"Thank you," Mason chuckled between pants. "Does that mean you want to go again?"
"No..." Danica responded. "We should really shower before heading out."
"Together?" Mason asked, lifting himself up.
"Sure," Danica responded, getting up.
"We should probably redress that wound afterwards too," Mason said as his eyes rested on the bite mark that still marred Danica's skin.
"Hmmm?" Danica asked, looking to where his gaze rested. "Oh..."
With all the sex they had been having and her being in heat, Danica had all but forgotten about the wound that female rogue had given her.
"Okay," she said, heading toward the bathroom. "You coming?"
"Yes, ma'am." Mason said quickly following behind.
Fully cleaned and dressed, Danica and Mason made their way to the training yard, where about six men and two women stood at attention as Chris paced back and forth in front of them. Hearing their footsteps, he turned and shot to attention, saluting as Mason closed the distance between them.
"At ease," Mason said before turning his attention to the eight warriors that were watching him expectantly. "Are these the ones you recommended to me?" He asked Chris.
Chris nodded. "These are my best recruits; I trained each and every one of them myself."
"Perfect," Mason said, turning his attention to the warriors. "Do you know why you were called here today?" He asked, eyeing them one by one.
"No sir," they shouted in unison.
"You were called here today because we have a mission for you," Mason continued as Danica watched on silently.
She couldn't help but appreciate Mason when he was in Alpha mode; it really impressed her and made her feel proud to have such a mate.
"In a few days, we will be traveling to the darklands in search of the Sarff clan," Mason continued. "One of their people dared to place a curse on your Luna. We will be finding that person and showing them what happens when they mess with one of our own."
"YES SIR!" They yelled in unison once more.
"Now, I want each and every one of you to keep this top secret. Anyone who spreads anything to anyone outside of this group will be heavily punished, understood?" Mason shouted, beginning to pace back and forth, taking in each of his warriors.
"YES SIR!"
"Dismissed," Mason said, releasing the warriors.
Saluting, they fell out of attention and began talking amongst themselves as Danica turned her attention to Mason, who had begun talking with Chris.
Sighing, Danica let her mind begin to race as anxiety began to build. They would be going to the Darklands soon, and she wasn't quite sure if she was ready.