Chapter 24

Elian

Morning light filters through the canopy above, casting dappled shadows across the forest floor. I stir groggily, my body aching from the events of last night. As consciousness returns, I become aware of the warmth enveloping me, the solid presence at my back. Aurelia. Her arm is draped protectively around my waist, holding me close. I shift slightly, testing the limits of our current situation.

Her knot is still locked inside me, keeping us intimately connected even as sleep gives way to wakefulness. I can feel the remnants of her release seeping out around the thick base of her knot, a constant reminder of what transpired between us last night. A small smile plays at the corners of my mouth as I recall the passion and intensity of our mating.

A soft sigh escapes my lips as I wriggle gently, eliciting a low rumble of approval from Aurelia. Her grip on me tightens, pulling me closer against her body. I can feel the steady beat of her heart against my back, hear the rhythmic rise and fall of her breath in my ear. Despite the intimacy of our position, there's no urgency to it now-no frantic race towards completion.

I turn my head slightly, nuzzling into the crook of her neck. "Good morning" I murmur, my voice barely above a whisper. Aurelia stirs behind me, her grip loosening as she rouses from sleep. "Morning" she rumbles back, her voice gravelly with exhaustion. I wiggle experimentally, testing the firmness of her knot. It remains steadfast, refusing to relinquish its hold on me. "Still there, huh?"

"Mm-hmm" Aurelia confirms, her breath warm against my neck. I squirm a bit more, trying to gauge the size of her knot. It feels even bigger than it did last night, stretching me wide and keeping us intimately connected. "How long does this usually take?" I ask, glancing over my shoulder at her. She shrugs, a small smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "Depends on the alpha, I guess."

"Aurelia" I say, my voice a little firmer this time. "We need to get moving soon. It'll be daylight in a few hours, and we shouldn't stay out here any longer than necessary." She nods in agreement, her expression thoughtful. "You're right" she concedes. "But..." Her words trail off, and she looks down at where our bodies are still joined together. A mischievous glint enters her eye, and she grins wickedly.

"We should probably try to get some breakfast, too" I add, my stomach growling loudly at the mention of food. Aurelia chuckles, the sound vibrating through her chest and resonating against my back. "Alright, little omega" she teases, giving my hip a playful squeeze. "Let's see if we can't coax this thing into submission."

Aurelia shifts behind me, her body sliding against mine as she props herself up on one elbow. She reaches down between us, her fingers brushing against my thigh as she searches for the base of her knot. When she finds it, she wraps her hand around it, squeezing gently and massaging the sensitive area. I moan softly, arching my back involuntarily as pleasure courses through me.

"Alpha" I whimper, my body responding eagerly to her touch. "More" I beg, grinding back against her hand. Aurelia chuckles, the sound sending vibrations through my body. She squeezes tighter, kneading the swollen flesh as she tries to force her knot down. I cry out, my inner muscles clenching around her invasively large intrusion, making her job that much harder.

Aurelia's grip tightens around her knot, her fingers working feverishly to reduce its size. I can feel her efforts, the pressure building as she strives to disengage us. "Come on" she mutters under her breath, frustration edging her voice. Her other arm snakes around my waist, pulling me flush against her body. The heat radiating from her is intense, a stark contrast to the cool morning air surrounding us.

"I don't know, Aurelia!" I exclaim. "This is... this isn't normal!" I try to twist around to look at her, but she presses a firm hand against my shoulder, keeping me in place. "Your knots never lasted this long before" I insist, my voice rising in pitch. "What if something's wrong? What if you're hurt?" Aurelia hushes me softly, her fingers stroking soothing patterns along my side. "Shh, little omega" she murmurs.

Aurelia's touch calms me somewhat, but my mind races with concern. "I don't understand" I admit, my voice shaking slightly. "Why won't it go down?" Aurelia sighs softly, her breath rustling the hair at the nape of my neck. "Maybe it's because you're not in heat" she suggests, her voice thoughtful. "Or maybe it's because we haven't been properly introduced yet." "What do you mean?"

"Aurelia, please tell me what you mean" I insist, turning my head to meet her gaze. She smiles softly, her thumb tracing lazy circles on my hip. "Well, little omega" she begins, her voice playful despite the seriousness of our situation. "Perhaps my knot refuses to subside because it senses that we haven't completed the bonding process." My eyebrows furrow in confusion. "What do you mean by that?"

"I mean, Elian" Aurelia says, her voice low and earnest. "Perhaps my knot is staying locked inside you because it knows that our bond is incomplete." I blink, taken aback by her words. "Incomplete?" I echo, my brow furrowing in confusion. Aurelia nods, her eyes never leaving mine. "Yes" she affirms. "As your alpha, I should have marked you during our mating. That final act would have sealed our bond irrevocably."

"But before we mated, you marked me!" I protest, remembering the searing pain and intense pleasure of her claiming bite. "Do you always have to mark me every time we mate?" Aurelia shakes her head, a small frown creasing her brow. "No, little omega" she says softly. "Usually, marking happens once-to claim you as mine permanently."

"Do you want me to try again?" Aurelia offers, her fingers flexing against my hip. I shake my head, a determined expression settling over my features. "No" I say firmly. "If your knot won't come down, then we'll just have to find another way." Aurelia raises an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. "And what way might that be?" she inquires, amusement lacing her voice.

"Are we going to wait until your knot comes down?" I ask, my tone slightly impatient. "Because I really need to pee." Aurelia chuckles, the sound low and throaty. "Oh, little omega," she teases, nipping lightly at my earlobe. "Always so practical." I squirm uncomfortably, the urge to relieve myself growing more insistent by the second. "Aurelia" I warn, a hint of desperation creeping into my voice. "I'm being serious."

"Alright, alright" Aurelia concedes, her laughter subsiding as she takes pity on me. "Let's see if we can't find a solution." She sits up fully, bringing me with her, and scans our surroundings. Her eyes land on a nearby tree, its broad trunk providing ample support. An idea sparks in her gaze, and she grins mischievously at me. "Here's what we're going to do" she declares, beginning to issue orders. "Stand up, omega."

I scramble to my feet, swaying slightly as blood rushes back to my extremities. Aurelia rises with me, her strong hands steadying me until I regain my balance. Once I'm stable, she turns me to face the tree, pressing my palms flat against the rough bark. "Brace yourself, little omega" she commands, her voice low and husky. I nod obediently, spreading my legs wider to accommodate her as she positions herself behind me.

"Aurelia" I breathe, anticipation curling through me as I await her next move. She leans in close, her breath hot against my ear. "Stay still" she whispers, her voice sending shivers down my spine. "And whatever you do, don't come." Her words send a jolt of excitement straight to my cock, which is already half-hard from the friction of our earlier attempts to separate.

"Don't come?" I repeat, my voice barely above a whisper. Aurelia's hands slide around my hips, gripping me possessively as she presses her body flush against mine. "That's right, omega" she purrs, her teeth grazing the shell of my ear. "I want you to hold onto your release until I give you permission to let go." Her words send a thrill through me, and I nod eagerly, determined to obey her command.

Aurelia's hands grip my hips tightly, her fingernails digging into my flesh as she begins to rock against me. Her knot rubs insistently against my prostate, sending waves of pleasure crashing through me. I gasp, my back arching as I struggle to maintain control over my impending orgasm. "Good boy" Aurelia praises, her voice husky with desire. "Hold it in for me, little omega."

I grit my teeth, fighting the overwhelming sensation building within me. "Y-yes, alpha" I pant, my body trembling with the effort of holding back my release. Aurelia's grip on my hips tightens, her movements becoming more urgent as she seeks to stimulate both of us. Her knot slides in and out of me, the motion slick and wet, accompanied by the obscene sounds of our coupling.

My fingers dig into the bark of the tree, using it as leverage to push back against Aurelia's thrusts. The sensation of her knot rubbing against my prostate is almost too much to bear, and I can feel my resolve weakening. "A-Aurelia" I stammer, my breath coming in short gasps. "I-I don't know if I can..." She leans in closer, her lips brushing against my ear as she speaks.

Aurelia's teeth graze my earlobe, sending another wave of pleasure coursing through me. "You can do it, little omega" she encourages, her voice low and commanding. "Hold onto it for me." I take a deep breath, focusing on maintaining control over my body. The sensations are intense, but I refuse to succumb just yet. Aurelia's hands slide up my sides, her fingertips tracing delicate patterns along my skin.

"Aurelia" I whine, my body trembling with the effort of holding back my orgasm. "Please, I need..." "Shh, little omega" she soothes, her voice gentle despite the ferocity of her thrusts. "Not yet." Her hands roam my body, exploring every curve and contour as she continues to drive her knot in and out of me.

Suddenly, Aurelia's pace quickens, her hips slamming into mine with renewed vigor. Her knot swells even further, stretching me wide as it forces its way deeper inside me. I cry out, the sensation bordering on painful as my body struggles to accommodate her massive intrusion. "You're so tight, little omega" Aurelia growls, her breath hot against my neck. "So fucking perfect."

I claw at the tree, my knuckles white as I struggle to maintain my footing. Aurelia's relentless thrusts drive her knot deeper and deeper inside me, each stroke pushing me closer to the edge. The sensation is overwhelming, a mix of pleasure and pain that leaves me gasping for breath. "Too much" I manage to choke out, my body quivering with the strain of holding back my orgasm. "It's too much, alpha."

Aurelia ignores my pleas, her hips snapping forward with bruising force. Her knot stretches me impossibly wide, the burning sensation mixed with a perverse sense of fullness. "Take it, omega" she demands, her voice a harsh growl in my ear. "Take every inch of me." I whimper, tears pricking at the corners of my eyes as I struggle to comply with her command.

Aurelia's grip on my hips tightens, her fingernails digging into my flesh as she pounds into me with increasing fervor. The knot continues to expand inside me, stretching me beyond what I thought possible. Every nerve ending in my body is alight with sensation, a blend of pleasure and discomfort that sends me spiraling closer to the brink. "Fuck, little omega" Aurelia pants, her breath ragged against my ear.

Aurelia's thrusts become erratic, her breathing labored as she approaches her own climax. I can feel the tension building within her, her body coiled like a spring ready to snap. "Elian" she groans, her voice strained with exertion. "I'm close." Her words send a fresh surge of excitement through me, and I buck against her, desperate to bring her over the edge.

The sound of Aurelia's voice spurs me on, and I reach down between my legs to grasp my throbbing erection. The contact sends a jolt of electricity shooting through me, and I begin to stroke myself in time with her thrusts. "That's it, omega" she encourages, her voice thick with desire. "Make yourself come for me."

I stroke myself in earnest, my hand flying over my shaft as Aurelia drives her knot in and out of me. The dual sensations threaten to overwhelm me, but I hold on, determined to find my release alongside hers. "Come for me, alpha" I plead, my voice hoarse with exertion. "Let me feel you fill me up." My words seem to tip her over the edge, and Aurelia lets out a guttural roar, her body convulsing as she reaches her peak.

Aurelia's orgasm triggers my own, and I cry out as waves of pleasure crash over me. My vision blurs, stars dancing at the edges as my body trembles with the force of my release. Aurelia's knot pulses inside me, her hot seed flooding my insides as she fills me completely.

Aurelia's scream echoes through the forest, a primal sound that seems to shake the very trees around us. It's a sound of pure, unbridled ecstasy, and it sets off a chain reaction within me. My own orgasm explodes from my core, rippling outward in waves of intense pleasure. I cry out, my voice joining hers in a chorus of raw, animalistic cries.

Our voices meld together, creating a symphony of pleasure that resonates through the woods. The intensity of our shared release sends shockwaves through both of our bodies, leaving us breathless and trembling in each other's arms. As the final tremors subside, Aurelia collapses against me, her chest heaving as she struggles to catch her breath.

Aurelia's weight presses against me, her sweat-slicked body molding to mine as we lean heavily against the tree. Our breaths come in ragged gasps, slowly returning to normal as the aftershocks of our shared climax subside. I can feel her heart pounding against my back, matching the frantic rhythm of my own. "That was..."

Aurelia's body remains pressed against mine, her warmth enveloping me as our breathing gradually returns to normal. The knot inside me begins to soften, the swollen tissue slowly receding as it releases its grip on my inner walls. A shudder runs through me as the sensation fades, leaving behind a lingering ache and a profound sense of fulfillment.

Aurelia's arms wrap around me, holding me close as we stand there, catching our breath. Her lips press gently against the side of my neck, her tongue darting out to taste the salt on my skin. "Mine" she growls possessively, her teeth scraping lightly against my flesh. I shudder at the sensation, goosebumps erupting across my body. "Yours" I agree, my voice barely above a whisper.