Born To Rule
Chapter 18:

Flashback in the garden

Malik: “You really are beautiful.”

Accalia: “Why are you being so charming today?”

Malik: “Can't a man compliment his mate?”

Accalia: “Well you aren't exactly a man are you?”

Malik: “Keep looking at me like that and I'll show you how untamed I can be.”

Accalia: “Is that a dare or a promise?”

Rose: “I thought I would replace you both here. Is this a bad time?”

Malik: “Actually we were just about to…”

Accalia: “What Malik means to say is…is everything okay?”

In Malik’s head: Yeah, that was exactly what I was gonna say.

In Rose’s head: Ah, young love.

Rose: “Well I was gonna talk to you both about a different matter but I can now see that we need to urgently discuss something else.”

Malik: “Discuss what?”

Rose: “About the birds and the bees.”

Malik: “I’M OUT!!”

Accalia: “TRAITOR!!”

In Accalia’s head: Why me?

Accalia: “Luna Rose…”

Rose: “No need to look concerned. I just wanted to see how you were feeling about everything.”

Accalia: “To be honest, I'm glad you asked. I'm overthinking this ‘marking’ situation.”

Rose: “Overthinking what?”

Accalia: “Does it hurt?! How will I know if I'm ready? And what if I get pregnant?! I'm too young to have pups just yet.”

Rose: “Accalia, everything you are going through is completely natural. Try not to overthink things. I know that can be hard but you and your wolf will know when the time is right. After the mating process, you and your mate will have a new mark that only the pair of you possess. As for the pups…you can only get pregnant if you are intimate during your heat cycle.”

Accalia: “What will this new mark look like?”

Rose: “I'm not sure. Every mark is unique and can be found anywhere on the body.”

Accalia: “I see. What does your mark look like, luna Rose?”

Rose: “Mine is somewhere very private.”

Accalia: “MALIK WAIT FOR ME!! (Rose laughs)”

Rose: “Too funny. (present time in a cabin in the woods)”

Malik: “Are you ready?”

Accalia: “I am.”

In Accalia’s head: And just like that Malik tore my gown open like a piece of paper. His hands began to explore every inch of my bare flesh. His soft lips planted gentle yet firm kisses all over my neck, not missing a single spot. I was becoming warm to his touch. I could feel I could feel my heartbeat increasing and my legs began to shake. I never knew my body could feel this way. In this moment, Malik was different. Asservative. Rough. Dominant. And I was loving every second of it. I was ready. Ready to bare it all and become his. I could feel Malik slowly starting to trace kisses down my neck towards my collarbone. The feeling sent electricity shooting through my entire body. I let out a small limper which he must have like as I saw a cheeky side smark appear on his beautiful face.

Malik: “Can I mark you, Accalia?”

Accalia: “I want nothing more.”

In Accalia’s head: Malik’s lips brushed the sweet spot along my neck…and then…a sharp, needle like scratch pierced my skin. I clenched my teeth together at an attempt to ignore the pain. But to my surprise, the pain quickly faded and was replaced with the most incredible sensation I ever felt. I was finally marked by the love of my life. suddenly a strong urge came over me. I followed my instincts and pulled Malik’s face closer than mine. I could feel my face starting to extend. It was like Sesi herself was telling me where to bite. I sank my fangs into Malik’s neck, claiming him as my own. His whole body reacted to my touch.

Malik: “I love you, Accalia. I love you so much.”

Accalia: “I love you too, my love.”

In Accalia’s head: We were finally one.

Accalia: “I wish we could go somewhere, just the two of us. I feel selfish…but I want you all to myself. Good night, my love. (the next day in the shower)”

Malik’s Mindlink: “Where are you?”

Accalia’s Mindlink: “I'm in the shower, give me one second.”

Accalia: “Missed me, wolfie? (both shocked)”

In Accalia’s head: Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. And this was one of those moments. As time stood still, all I wanted to do was speak but my mouth wouldn't let me. All I could do was admire.

Accalia: “Malik?!”

Malik: “Like what you see, little wolf?”

In Accalia’s head: Damn it, he knew I was staring and yet I couldn't look away. I was at the mercy of my addiction to him. Rays of sunlight, shining through the window illuminated every feature of his tanned skin. While examinating every little detail of his face, I soon noticed two scars over Malik’s eyes. Was this our mark? His fangs were also extended. What did this mean?

Malik: “If you continue to stare at me like that, then I won't be held accountable for my actions.”

Accalia: “Why? What are you gonna do?”

Malik: “You know what I'm fully capable of after last night.”

Accalia: “Do I? Why don't you refresh my memory, wolfie.”

In Malik’s head: This she wolf will be the death of me. Accalia was effortlessly beautiful. Everything about her beauty wanted to send me into a ravenous frenzy. She strolled into the room wearing nothing but a small town that clung to every curve. Accalia is the only being that could make me fall to my knees. Just looking at her ruined me. She looked like a goddess. Someone who oozed power and demanded respect. I felt like me and Noctis bowing down to her, but why? I've known Accalia a few months but already the change was undeniable. Not only did her hair color change, now she had two distinct marks across her eyes and her fangs were extended.

Malik: “Is that a new tattoo I see?”

Accalia: “Do you like it?”

Malik: “I love it. Have you got any more secretly hiding underneath that towel of yours?”

Accalia: “Haha, very funny you perv.”

Malik: “Watch that mouth of yours little wolf or else you'll be in big trouble.”

Accalia: “Yes, my alpha.”

In Malik’s head: Fuck. Her teasing me like this drove me insane. It took all of my willpower to not throw her on the bed and claim her again and again. I always said from the very beginning that Accalia was like a drug to me. One touch and I would be addicted. Never being able to satisfy my fix for her taste. I thanked the moon goddess every day for blessing me with Accalia. The love of my life. My reason for existing.

Accalia: “Shouldn't we talk first?”

Malik: “There will be plenty of time for that afterwards.”

Accalia: “Addicted now are we?”

Malik: “You have no idea. (Accalia pushes Malik). Feisty. Ouch!!”

In Accalia’s head: I'm gonna be having multiple showers a day at this rate. I love the scent of his clothing. No way! (on the balcony)

Accalia: “Thank you.”

Malik: “For what?”

Accalia: “For being you.”

Malik: “It was nothing.”

Accalia: “Well, I'm still thanking you.”

Malik: “I have one request.”

Accalia: “And what is that?”

Malik: “Stay like this in my embrace for the next few minutes.”

Accalia: “Anything for you. So this is our mark then?”

Malik: “It would appear so.”

Accalia: “I have to be honest I didn't think it would be this noticeable.”

Malik: “Do you not like it?”

Accalia: “I love it. One thing that's still confusing to me though. Why are our fangs out?”

Malik: “I'm actually not sure. I’m an Amarok Wolf so anything could be possible.”

Accalia: “True. What's wrong? Please talk to me.”

Malik: “Why didn't you tell me about your hair?”

Accalia: “I was terrified. Terrified that you would reject me as your mate. I already felt the pain of becoming banished once and I couldn't risk that happening again. I finally found somewhere that I was able to be my true self. I knew it was selfish of me but I couldn't lose that. I couldn't lose you. I'm sorry.”

Malik: “You are such a pain in the ass, you know that?”

Accalia: “I'm sorry.”

Malik: “Don’t be. But, Accalia, you can trust me with anything. I would give my life for you in a heartbeat. I don't want there to be any secrets between us. Promise me, Accalia?”

Accalia: “I promise.”

Malik: “Thank God.”

Accalia: “Since we're on the subject…how did you get a hold of those passports and plane tickets so fast?”

Malik: “Let's just say that an old friend of mine owed me a favor.”

Accalia: “So when do we leave?”

Malik: “In a few hours.”

Accalia: “WHAT?! We can't just up and leave now. What about the pack?”

Malik: “Accalia, they'll be fine. You said you wanted more alone time together.”

Accalia: “But what about our things?”

Malik: “I’ll mindlink everyone and tell them not to disturb us while we head home and pack.”

Accalia: “So we are really doing this?”

Malik: “We are.”

Accalia: “I love you.”

Malik: “I love you too.”

Accalia: “Race you home!! SUCKER!!”

Malik: “CHEATER!! (flashback)”

Accalia: “I wish we could go somewhere, tust the two of us. I feel selfish… but I want you all to myself. good night, my love. (Malik wakes up and makes a call)”

Malik: “Hey I'm a long time no speak.”

Thomas: “Not long enough.”

Malik: “Is that anyway to talk to an old friend?”

Thomas: “What can I do for you, Malik?”

Malik: “I need to ask you for a favor…”

Thomas: “Let me guess, this is for a woman?”

Malik: “What?!”

Thomas: “You rarely asked me for favorites, so I can only assume you have a lady friend involved. (Thomas laughs). I'm not helping unless you tell me.”

Malik: “Okay, you got me. Can you help or not?”

Thomas: “I knew it. why didn't you just say so? Send me the details and let me work my magic.”

Malik: “Thanks, I owe you one.”

Thomas: “You deserve to be happy. We should catch up the next time you're in London. Maybe I can meet your new lady friend.”

Malik: “Sure, that'll be fun.”

Thomas: “Catch you later, mate.”

Jack: “Who was that?”

Thomas: “An old friend needed a favor.”

Jack: “I see.”

Thomas: “What the hell do you have on your face?”

Jake: “It’s a face mask. Obviously.”

Thomas: “I can smell it from here.”

Jack: “Jealous?”

Thomas: “I need to sort out this favor, then I'll be back. We have a mission tonight so you may want to wash that off your face soon.”

Jack: “We have plenty of time, don't worry. It’s the Copeland case, right?”

Thomas: “His nieces are apparently going out clubbing so we need to be ready just in case.”

Jack: “I hope there’ll be some action tonight. I wanna get involved in some fighting. Thomas?”

Thomas: “You're ridiculous.”

Jack: “YOU LOVE ME REALLY!! (present time at the airport)”

Malik: “Are you ready?”

Accalia: “Hell yeah.”

Malik: “Come on little wolf, this way.”