Chapter 12: The Reaffirmation

Chapter 12: The Reaffirmation

The night stretched long, the village settling into a quiet slumber under the watchful gaze of the two moons in the sky, the smaller silver and the larger ringed, the third was no where to be seen.

Yue Lixue lay awake, her mind racing with the weight of Halika's words but it was Sira's that haunted her the most. When the young girl had mentioned that those who forced themselves onto the previous Moonborne suffered horrible fates and deaths... There grew a very real and tangible fear that something awful might happen to Korran because they mated without clarity and through an elixer. The scientist in her didn't really believe it, but the beastly part of her, this snow leopard she had become did believe it deeply and so she too physically had to yield to this worlds demands of her.

The thought gnawed at her, if something did happen to him it would be her fault for being here at all in the first place and bringing him into her mess, her thoughts combined urging her to act.

She couldn't let doubt or fear dictate her future. She would never allow it or stand for it.

This solidified Lixue's resolve. It was time to reaffirm their bond as mates, to solidify their connection without the haze of medicine, to do it with clarity and purpose.

She rose from the bed, her movements deliberate, and slipped into a soft, woven cloak. The scent of Korran lingered in the room, a comforting reminder of the life they were supposed to be building together.

She stepped outside briefly to catch her breath and calm her thoughts, the cool night air wrapping around her like a gentle embrace. The village was quiet, save for the distant rustle of leaves and the faint chirping of insects.

As she made her way back into their family dwelling, her heart pounded with anticipation.

Tonight, she would take charge of him, not out of insecurity, fear or pitty, but out of a deep-seated desire to connect with Korran on the most intimate level. She truly wanted him to know, this beast who had cared for her and made her family without any questions, without a doubt their bond was one that had to be unbreakable. For his sake, it must.

Korran stirred as she re-entered their quarters, his golden eyes flickering open. He sat up quickly from his place on the floor by her bed, his muscles tensed, ready to protect. "Lixue, is something wrong? What is it?" His voice was rough with sleep, yet filled with concern.

She approached him, her steps slow and deliberate. "I need to talk to you," she said, her voice steady. "There's something I want to do... no, something that I need us to do. The village chief, your father, was right."

He studied her, his expression softening as he realised the depth of her emotions. "Anything, Lixue. You know that."

She knelt before him, her hands resting on his thighs. "I want to reaffirm our mating. I want to do it sober, with clarity. I want to show you how much you mean to me, and I want to be shown and feel how much you love me."

Korran's breath hitched, his eyes widening with a mix of surprise and awe. "Lixue... I don't know what to say. You don't have to prove anything to me, I already know. You are my mate, my everything."

"I know," she whispered, her fingers tracing the outline of his beastmark that trailed across his hipbone, causing Korran to shiver. "But I want to. I want to feel our bond grow stronger, I want to feel you inside me. I want to know that nothing can ever come between us."

What Lixue didn't know, that Korran's better trained beast nose had picked up, was that she was in heat too.

He nodded, his heart swelling with emotion. "Then let's do it. Whatever you need, I'm always here. I'm glad you want to reaffirm."

Lixue stood, pulling him to his feet. She led him to the center of the room, the soft glow of lantern bugs casting an ethereal purple light around them. The air was thick with anticipation, charged with the electricity of their connection.

Lixue turned to him, her eyes blazing with both lust and determination. "Take off your clothes," she commanded, her voice firm yet filled with love. "I want to see you, all of you."

Korran complied, his movements slow and deliberate never breaking eye contact. As the fabric fell away, revealing his powerful, muscled frame, Lixue's heart raced. He was magnificent, a testament to the strength and passion that defined him.

His member was thick and powerful. It pulsed eagerly. She could feel herself getting warm between her legs.

She stepped closer, her hands running along the contours of his body, tracing every ridge and valley. "You are beautiful," she murmured, her voice trembling with emotion. "You are my home, my strength."

Korran's breath hitched, his eyes never leaving hers. "Lixue... you are everything to me."

She smiled, her heart overflowing with love. "Prove it," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "Show me how much you love me."

Korran's eyes darkened with desire, his beast stirring within him. He reached for her, his hands gentle yet possessive, pulling her closer. Lixue melted into his touch, her body responding instinctively to his.

As their lips met, the world around them faded away, leaving only the two of them, connected in the most intimate way. Lixue took charge, her hands exploring every inch of him, her touch igniting a fire within him that he couldn't ignore.

Korran moaned, his inner beast roaring in approval, as Lixue's hands slid down his body, her touch leaving a trail of fire in their wake. He felt a surge of pride, of awe, as she asserted her dominance, showing him just how much she desired him.

Lixue's lips trailed down his chest, her teeth grazing his skin, sending shivers of pleasure through him. She was bold, confident, and utterly breathtaking. He had never felt so alive, so connected to another being.

She kissed and licked him in places he'd never dreamed of being licked. It made her own desires grown.

Eventually, she damanded he go and lay on the bedding. Straddling him with certainty and wanting desire, she inserted him into her wetness and began bouncing. With her first few moans, Korran couldn't take it, and he began moving his hips with her bounce.

As they moved together, their bodies intertwining in a dance of passion and love, Korran felt a deep sense of fulfilment. This was what he had always needed, what he had always craved—a connection that transcended the physical, a bond that was unbreakable.

Lixue's fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer as their lips met again. She was relentless, her passion consuming him, yet he felt no fear, only a deep sense of trust and love.

As the night wore on, their passion reached its peak, their cries of pleasure echoing through the room. When they finally collapsed into each other's arms, exhausted yet satisfied, Korran felt a deep sense of peace.

"Lixue," he whispered, his voice filled with awe. "You are amazing. I love you."

She smiled, her eyes shining with love. "I love you too, Korran. More than words can express."

As they lay together, the night wrapping around them like a blanket, Korran felt a renewed sense of purpose. Whatever challenges lay ahead, he knew he could face them, as long as he had Lixue by his side he would go through the gods and back for her sake alone.

In that moment of shared stillness, they knew without a doubt that their bond was unbreakable, that their love for each other would endure, no matter what the future held.