Kalina giggled at her sister. "It seems you are enjoying with your mate."
Tatiana released a long breath. "What is there not to enjoy? He is… fantastic. He made me fly so many times. I only worry that when this enamored daze disperses, I fall hard on my ass." The ass that was still remembering Maddox squeezing it harshly.
Tatiana couldn't believe that she enjoyed being manhandled. Wasn't she the dominant one? But with Maddox things were different. She never saw anyone so handsome, powerful, annoyingly confident, and he smelled great and tasted even better. Every part of him was made for pleasuring her.
Tatiana was not inexperienced, but she never came so quickly and so strongly, and she couldn't wait to do it again.
Tatiana had a good life so far, and she couldn't imagine what changes will happen with Maddox's appearance, but she knew that life without Maddox was not an option.
To make things more complicated, Maddox marked her. That sealed their bond, and she became his Luna, the Luna of the Blue River pack. It was a big deal, yet she didn't know a thing about that pack, including where it was.
Sense of urgency swelled within Tatiana. She should educate herself about so many things. What is the situation in his family? She knew about Mindy, but what about their parents, Beta, and other high-ranking members of the pack? She heard that Beta and Gamma are usually very close to the Alpha, like extended family. Should she buy them presents?
"Don't worry, Tanya.", Talia said. It was obvious that Tatiana was freaking herself out. "Every relationship has ups and downs, but the mate bond is assurance that both of you will do your best to make it work, and that's the only thing that counts."
Kalina nodded in agreement with Talia's words, and added to Tatiana, "Just how you are in a daze, he is as well. Keep in mind that the bond works both ways. No matter what's ahead, you will be in it together."
Tatiana smiled a little, but she couldn't stop herself from worrying about that together part.
She had a life and a company in Europe, while Maddox had a pack in the States. How can they take care of the people who depend on them, and be together, when those two are on different continents?
It was easy not to think about it while lost in the throes of passion, but now that her head was clear, all kinds of worries filled her mind.
Tatiana closed her eyes and took a deep breath while trying to compose herself. The second inhale filled her system with the scent of coffee and her lips lifted into a smile.
"Thank you for the coffee…", her voice trailed when she opened her eyes and realized there was a glass of water in front of her.
"I got you water. Do you want coffee?", Maddox asked with concern on his handsome face.
While they were in the room, Tatiana drank only water, so he assumed that was what she wanted. Did he fail to bring to his Goddess her beverage of choice?
Tatiana looked into his endless chocolate eyes and all her doubts dissipated.
He was slightly leaning above her, and she reached to caress his cheek with her hand.
"For the last couple of years, I am used to thinking about my work, my employees, and my customers", Tatiana said. "And since I've met you, I am selfishly thinking only about myself."
Maddox was not sure from where that came, but he knew how to answer, "I feel the same, Tanya. While we were in your room, I didn't think about my pack not even once, and I don't know if that was a good thing or a bad one, but I know that I love having you on my mind." And on my cock.
Mindy tched in annoyance. "Do you guys hear yourself? Both of you were thinking about others to the point that now you feel guilty because you are happy. The world will continue spinning without you sitting in the driver's seat. Enjoy what you have."
Mindy's words got Talia thinking. Everyone had their sets of worries, and it was just a matter of whether they will allow worries to consume them or focus on the positives.
Talia's sight drifted to Damon. He was chatting with Caden and Tony, and the mood was good, and then he paused and turned to meet her gaze. Did he feel that she was looking at him? Probably.
Their smiles mirrored each other, and Talia loved that they were sharing the invisible connection which confirmed how what they have was special.
"Well said!", Maya exclaimed, and Talia jolted while wondering what she missed. It was easy to get lost in Damon's icy-blue gaze that did funny things in her stomach.
Talia saw Damon smiling smugly, and she knew he enjoyed the fact that he can distract her easily.
"You are wise beyond your age.", Maya told Mindy. "If I didn't know better, I would assume you have a mate."
Mindy rolled her eyes dramatically. "It's because I don't have one that I can see clearly. I know Max since I was born, and I never saw him this…" Mindy's voice trailed when she saw that Maddox and Tatiana were making out. "I wanted to say I never saw him that happy, but now I will go with horny."
Kalina, Talia, and Maya burst into giggles, but all three of them secretly stole glances at their mates that were at the neighboring table, and they wished to be closer to them. Touching distance is the best. Clothes are optional.
The guys felt the same as their mates, but there was a sense of how it's manly to show control and not succumb to urges. However, everyone had their breaking point.
"Max!", Damon shouted. "Leave Tanya alone and get your ass here! You said that you will only give her water. That's more than just water!"
Damon was irritable because Max was getting sugar from his mate, while Damon was sitting with guys and controlling his urges to taste Talia.
Maddox broke the kiss and grinned at Damon. "Tanya wanted coffee also. How can I say no to my mate?" He looked at Tanya and caressed her cheek with his thumb. "I will do anything to make you happy."
Tatiana looked at Maddox dreamily. Normally, she would call him out on bullshit because no one spouts such cheesy lines and means it, but in this case, Tatiana could feel his emotions and she knew he meant it.
"Thank you for the coffee."
"Anytime, doll…", Maddox said in a sexy low voice. "It seems you want more."
Tatiana's eyes flashed with delight. She always loved coffee, and she tasted many blends, and Maddox's flavors were hands-down the best coffee she ever had. After marking, his flavors intensified and acted like a drug. She was addicted. It was never enough.
Kissing was only a small sip from the cup of pleasures Maddox can provide, and Tatiana was eager to accept whatever he was willing to give.
Seeing that Tatiana's lips were slightly parted, and her eyes darted from his eyes to his lips, Maddox smiled and then he kissed her again.
