The Luna’s Second Chance Mate

Larissa’s POV

My heart was beating so fast it was all I could hear. Kaden had just announced that I was his mate, and I could hardly believe it. At first I wondered if my mind was just playing tricks on me, but the stunned faces in the crowd said otherwise. I stared at Kaden in disbelief. The last time we spoke about this, I had been convinced that he was ashamed of me. Little did I know that he was planning something this huge. The realisation that he threw this banquet for me brought tears to my eyes.

“Come..” Kaden said, extending his outstretched arm to me. I put my hand in his and let him lead me back to the podium. My heart had begun to do back flips now, seeing all the faces in the crowd. I wondered what was going through their minds. My biggest fear when it came to my relationship with Kaden was beginning to manifest, and I wondered if I was even worthy of standing with him. I was just an omega, after all. What if they didn’t accept me?

Before I could express my fears to Kaden, I heard a wolf whistle from someone in the crowd. Immediately, the silence was replaced by thunderous applause. All the stoic faces I had seen earlier in the crowd were full of smiles. Relief like I had never felt before filled up my chest, and I realised that the silence before was one of shock, and not rejection.

Kaden pulled me closer to him and continued speaking. “Most of you might already know Larissa as my son’s nanny. But, she is more than that. Before I realized she was my mate, she was like a mother to my son. As you all know, I was quite difficult with her and gave her a hard time. Although I have apologized in private, I don’t believe my mind will be at rest until I apologize again, in front of the people who witnessed her hurt.”

He paused, rubbing my arm affectionately. I could see his eyes fill up with remorse, and I couldn’t have asked for more. It still felt unreal that he was apologizing in front of the whole pack. The burning in my eyes intensified and I felt close to breaking down.

“Kaden,” I whispered so only he could hear. “You don’t have to do this. I accepted your apology already–”

He shook his head. “Larissa, I maltreated and hurt you multiple times in front of the pack members, and that was wrong of me. I treated you badly, and made you feel like you did not matter, and that is not something that just goes away overnight.”

Pain pricked at my heart. He was right.

“I am sorry for everything. For hurting you, for keeping you walking on eggshells around me. For finding fault in everything you ever did. I’m truly sorry, and I promise to spend all my days making up for it if you will let me.”

I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I could barely speak. “Yes…” I managed to let out in a shaky voice. “Yes, I forgive you.”

As Kaden pulled me into a hug, the crowd began to applaud once again. I was tearing up so much now that everything was a blur. He cupped my face and wiped the tears off my face. “Don’t cry.”Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

“I’m not crying,” I protested, my voice dry and pitched. He pulled me into another hug and wiped my face again while I tried to stop crying. Finally, I calmed down. Kaden made me put his left hand in mine and raised it high. “Right here in front of my Griffinhowl brothers and sisters who bear witness, I, Kaden Griffin accept Larissa Howle as my mate and a mother to my child. I also want to use this opportunity to ask her something.”

Before I could process what was happening, I saw Kaden get down on one knee. I was shaking. Was he about to do what I suspected he was? I staggered backwards in shock. No, it couldn’t be. I was still reeling from his proclamation, and now this? This felt too good to be real. I placed a hand on my chest to calm my racing heart.

“Larissa…” his voice brought me back to reality. “I have never loved anyone as much as I love you. I always thought love was all pain and struggle…but you make it easy. Two weeks ago, I would never have pictured myself being this open and vulnerable in front of my pack. You reminded me of things I had forgotten how to feel. You brought me out of my shell and broke down the walls I had built around myself, and I will never forget that. I love you, Larissa.”

I could not breathe.

“I love you. I want to spend all my days making you happy, healing all the pain and hurt you’ve been through. I want to take care of you, I want to protect you, I want you to be my Luna and rule by my side.” He dipped a hand in his jacket and procured a small velvet box. He flipped it open to reveal a simple diamond ring. “Marry me, Issa, and make me the happiest man in the universe.”

Kaden just asked me to marry him. Tears filled my eyes. I couldn’t believe this was happening. I had lived in hurt for so long that hearing someone proclaim their love for me made me wonder if it was only a figment of my imagination. But Kaden was here. He was standing right in front of me, staring anxiously and awaiting my response. He loved me. A tear escaped my eyes. After what happened in my previous marriage, I unconsciously convinced myself that I would never be good for anyone. My last relationship had shattered me and plummeted my self esteem. But with Kaden, all the shards of my heart had pieced back together.

“Yes,” I said through the tears. “Yes, I will marry you. I will.” I pulled him to his feet and flung myself on him, getting on my tiptoes to kiss him. The rest of the world melted away as we clung to each other kissing passionately. Without warning, Kaden picked me up bridal style and carried me out of the hall amidst the cheering. And I couldn’t have imagined a better proposal.

Kaden’s POV

As I whisked Larissa away from the crowd, my heart pounded in my chest. I had grown accustomed to keeping a stoic expression in all situations so it was easy to hide how I was really feeling, but inside, it was all turmoil. I had planned to propose a few days ago, but when I remembered everything I had put her through, I decided that proposing in private wouldn’t cut it. I needed to do it in the presence of those who watched her get maltreated. Guilt was eating at me the entire time, but the smile on Larissa’s face had prompted me to continue.

I have to admit that it took a lot of courage to do that, and when she went silent for a few moments, I was scared that she would say no. My heart was beating wildly as I waited for her response, and when she finally said yes, I felt like the luckiest man alive.

“I love you so much,” she whispered in my ear as I opened the door to my chambers. I put her down and claimed her lips in a passionate kiss.

As I kissed her, my fingers trailed down her neck. And soon, she was moaning. My cock kicked forward in anticipation, but I paid no attention to it. My main focus now was Larissa, and I would take my time to pleasure her to ecstasy. I pulled away slightly and let myself look her over thoroughly. Her cheeks were tinged red and she was breathless. I let my eyes fall to the delicate choker around her neck, down to the swell of her breasts in the green dress she was clad in.

“Have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?” I asked, reaching behind to undo the clip in her hair so it spilled over her shoulders.

“You like it?” She asked shyly.

I kissed her again, sucking hard on her bottom lip until it reddened. “I do. You’re so fucking sexy, it’s hard not to notice.”

As she gave a light chuckle, I pulled her to the bedroom and unbuckled her shoes. “Permission to rip the dress off you, my lady.”

Larissa’s eyes clouded over with unmistakable desire and I took that as a signal. I gently unzipped the dress and let it fall to the floor. Her creamy breasts bounced deliciously, and my cock responded by stretching harder.

Fuck. I wanted to take her here and now. But I promised myself I’d be gentle. I wanted her to enjoy the experience as well.

Once again we glued to each other, sharing kisses until we were breathless. I felt Larissa’s impatient fingers move over my chest and begin to unbutton my shirt. I unbuckled my belt and took off my trousers. My length was rock hard and close to poking a hole in my briefs. As I stepped out of my briefs, Larissa let out a gasp. Her eyes were glassy as she stared at my veiny erection. When she licked her lips, I nearly cursed out loud. She was making it hard for me to keep to my promise.

I pulled her to me until my length was poking her stomach. And then I carried her to the bed. I kissed her again, trailing down her chest and knowingly avoiding her breasts. I rubbed her legs, running my tongue down her inner thighs and dangerously close to her core.

She let out a loud moan and clutched my head. “Kaden…please…”

“What?” I asked innocently.

She pouted, and I could feel the vibrations of her legs. “Please, touch me. You’re taking so long.”

I hid a smile and shut her up with a kiss. “Soon, baby.” I resumed my trail, kissing all the way to her toes and then making my way back to her thighs and her stomach. When I got to her chest, I kissed the space between her breasts, and then ran my tongue over her swells, still avoiding her nipples which were now so erect and swollen.

The precum spilled from my tip at the sight of her perfect nips. Slowly, I popped the first one in my mouth. It was fucking delicious. Larissa threw her head back in pleasure, moaning loudly and clutching my hair between her fingers. “Y-Yes…” she moaned, arching her back and squeezing her thighs.

I suckled on her nipples while my hands trailed down her legs again. My fingers slid over her core which was concealed by her panties and I shivered when I realised how moist she was. She was dripping. “Fuck, you’re so wet.”

She spread her legs wide, bucking her hips higher. “P-Please…I want you to touch me. Please touch me. Kaden…” she begged.

Instead of granting her wish, I returned back to her nipples and continued to suckle. She moaned loudly, reaching forward and grabbing my cock. She began to pump me. Hard. Not once did I stop suckling. Soon we were both moaning. I would go crazy at this point. I wanted to push myself inside her and fuck her, but I was trying to take my time.

Finally, I ripped her thong off. The sight of her dripping pussy nearly brought me to my knees. My dick throbbed with need.

“Fuck.”

“Please,” she begged, her legs still shaking.

I pulled her up and placed both her legs over my shoulder so I could get a clearer view of the treasure between her legs. Slowly, I began to rub circles around her clit. Her legs around me tightened and she jerked forward. When she was a moaning mess, I gently slipped two fingers into her wet cunt and pumped in and out. Larissa trembled under my touch and without warning, her fingers moved to her clit and began to massage. As I finger fucked her, she rubbed her clit wildly, pleasuring herself until her eyes rolled to the back of her head.

It was too much for me. I could not hold it back any longer. Clutching my dick, I slowly pushed into her. When I was steady, I took hard thrusts, feeling myself rise to climax with each thrust. My fingers worked on her nipples as I continued to fuck her.

“Ah! Yes…yes…yes, faster,” she screamed, clutching the sheets as I pounded her.

I went faster. Harder. Pushing my raw cock into the warm folds of her pussy. Tugging. Squeezing. Kissing. Skin slapping against skin until we were both shrouded in a film of sweat.

“Kaden!” Larissa screamed, throwing her head back as her fingers returned to her clit. Rubbing and pinching.

“Fuck…” I was close. From the look of things, Larissa was close too. With one final thrust, we both came, our moans renting the air. My warm seed spilled inside her and my cock tingled deliciously.

Afterwards, we both lay naked and pressed to each other in unending bliss, talking until we fell asleep.