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Mine! - 5. Chapter 5

Maybe no one else had ever noticed, but Kraig should’ve remembered. Whenever I ate at his parents’ house I dished up my plate first, and I’d take things I knew he liked—because Park knew his favorites too and would as much of them as possible. Once we sat down to eat, usually out of sight of the adult werekin, I’d take food off his plate and claim it for my own... usually after switching for the coveted rolls or extra burger patty.

Just because he didn’t think I should blood him didn’t mean I was above staking a subtle claim back then, and I was proud to show the world that Kraig was my partner now. Every instinct I possessed screamed at me to protect him with everything I had.

I tried to run my hand through my hair, the lack of ruff startling me for a moment when the hair I expected to be there wasn’t. Taking care of Kraig was a part of me, much like my animal soul bonded with my human spirit—two halves of one whole.

Kraig was wilting visibly and he hadn’t finished half of what was on his plate while most of us were done.

“You should eat some more,” Lydia urged him. “You love eggs.”

“I’m full, Mom.” Kraig dropped his chin and closed his eyes, taking a deep breath.

“That’s not enough. You didn’t—”

“Maybe tomorrow he’ll be able to eat more,” I said. “He’s been through a long ordeal. Right now, Kraig knows what his body needs.”

Lydia was his mother, but Kraig was the blooded mate of an alpha, and he was an adult. We all wanted to take care of him, but she couldn’t smother him in the process. He was already pulling away from everyone. I met her eyes, urging her silently to understand what she risked if she tried too hard.

The Kraig I knew before barely tolerated it. I didn’t the Kraig sitting next to me would either, but the yelling and rushing off to pout that marked his teenage years wouldn’t be his response now. Pushing him before he’d had a chance to heal mentally could break him completely.

She pressed her lips together and echoed her son’s sigh then dipped her head in the slightest of nods.

“You want to go lay down, Kraig?”

He nodded. He pushed his chair back and tried to stand up, but his knees buckled. I’d half-expected it and was ready. I hated how light his body was when I tugged Kraig into my arms. Steel ran through my voice when I said, “We’ll see you later.” I didn’t even look back.

He smelled amazing, but his skin was cool, too cool for a bonded werekin. I nuzzled his head, rubbing both sides of my face in his hair. My bed had plenty of blankets, but I planned to warm him up other ways.

“What are you doing?” Kraig asked when I set him down on the edge of the bed and tugged his shirt up, urging him to lift his arms.

“You’re cold.” I nudged him back and grabbed the shorts barely hanging on to his hips even with the drawstring pulled tight.

“And taking off my clothes is a good idea because?” He raised an eyebrow.

I yanked my shirt off and tossed it toward the hamper. “Because I’m going to warm you up.”

Kraig’s breath caught in his throat when I dropped my pants and kicked them away. “Naked,” he said in a strangled voice. He pushed himself toward the head of the bed on his elbows, collapsing on the pillows.

“Not the first time you’ve seen me this way. We showered and slept together last night.” I slid the blankets from under him and slipped into bed beside him, covering us both up. I stayed on my side but Kraig rolled to face me. Our faces were inches away, but I slid my hand across his side and down to his lower back, urging him closer until our legs tangled together.

My cock plumped but I didn’t feel an answering response. I stifled a stab of disappointment and fear. “We haven’t really had much time to talk,” I said softly.

“I know.” Kraig’s eyes shifted as he studied my face. I stroked one of the stripes on his shoulder that terminated in a small row of rosettes. “You need information from me.”

“Telling me how you feel isn’t so hard that you have to state it so... coldly, is it?” Kraig needed me, but I hadn’t asked him before I blooded him. He’d said no, but I’d ignored him. Shame pervaded me, but my need to save him had been greater and still was. No matter what I had to do prove how sorry I was, the one thing I would never do was let him go.

“How I... feel?” Kraig repeated haltingly. He frowned.

“I thought we’d maybe talk in the tub last night but you passed out on me, and then Park rushed in here this morning. I certainly wasn’t going to ask you in front of your parents.”

“They don’t need to know what happened,” he said quickly.

His words struck a blow to my heart. “I already sort of told your mom what I did.”

“What you did?” Kraig shook his head. “I don’t think we’re talking about the same thing. This isn’t about the doctor?”

“No. This is about us.” I pressed closer. The scent of Kraig’s warming skin, the barely audible pulse of his blood in the thin skin where I’d marked... I wanted to touch him, lick him, and learn every spot on his body that made him writhe.

But he wasn’t aroused by me.

I’d blooded a man who didn’t desire me in return, so how could I expect him to stay with me once he was well? He’d never lose his status, but I wanted him and no one else.

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Hmm, Deke isn't quite getting that Kraig's been traumatized. Even if Kraig was, or is, attracted to Deke, he probably isn't capable of dealing with sexuality right now. Deke needs to put his ego and longing in check if he can, but he's an Alpha (whatever that specifically means in this world). Kraig is so focused on the informational side of things... why? It leaves one to wonder how much of the process with the doctor was involuntary? Or at least, did it start out that way? Very interesting development in so far as the questions it brings up in such a short chapter.

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I think Deke needs to realise Kraig is barely able to stand up or even eat. It's no wonder his sexuality is sort of turned off. When in survival mode, I would guess even guys have a hard time accessing those types of feelings. If indeed Kraig doesn't feel the same, then they appear to be in a spot of trouble...

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On the surface, it may seem Deke is doing things all wrong, but I don't think he really is. Kraig needs him, for things like toning down his Mom, and putting him first. Kraig may not be turned on at the moment, and he may be on guard, but he didn't pull away from Deke. He's insisted the blooding couldn't happen, and now it has, so all those feelings he buried have to be re-awakened... and now is a difficult time. It may not be easy with all the changes wrought by the doctor, and the trauma it has caused. Deke needs to keep doing what he's doing, and not push Kraig to his limits. I loved the little insight as to how the burgeoning young Alpha claimed Kraig in subtle ways when they were younger. And I get the soul thing now... Kraig has two animal souls attached to his human spirit... very cool. Great chapter, Cia... I'm not going to whine that it was too short, but... cheers... Gary...

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I'm intrigued by the characters, but I wonder if this is the right format to tell such a tale. The story's conceit is taking a longer than usual time to form (in my opinion) because of these short weekly chapters. And maybe I'm an outlier, but every week I have to go back and read bits of earlier chapters to remind myself of the story's terms and mythology -- a mythology I still am not grasping. It's the first time I've had this issue with your Wednesday briefs. Maybe I should wait a few weeks and read several chapters at once?

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Aww, I think Deke has it all wrong... It's not that Kraig doesn't want him, I think Kraig is overwhelmed by everything. So much has happened and he's yet to decompress and process it all.. Deke should do what he's been doing all along, and since before they were blooded... Support him, protect him and be patient... I'm sure Kraig will respond in time.. At least I hope so...

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On 06/15/2016 06:19 PM, Lux Apollo said:

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Hmm, Deke isn't quite getting that Kraig's been traumatized. Even if Kraig was, or is, attracted to Deke, he probably isn't capable of dealing with sexuality right now. Deke needs to put his ego and longing in check if he can, but he's an Alpha (whatever that specifically means in this world). Kraig is so focused on the informational side of things... why? It leaves one to wonder how much of the process with the doctor was involuntary? Or at least, did it start out that way? Very interesting development in so far as the questions it brings up in such a short chapter.

As good as Deke has been, I think he's also wrestling a lot of guilt and that's leading to his insecurity. Not always easy to think with a clear head!

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On 06/15/2016 08:26 PM, Puppilull said:

I think Deke needs to realise Kraig is barely able to stand up or even eat. It's no wonder his sexuality is sort of turned off. When in survival mode, I would guess even guys have a hard time accessing those types of feelings. If indeed Kraig doesn't feel the same, then they appear to be in a spot of trouble...

Yep, the feelings issue is hard to figure out. Is Kraig not aroused because of his physical state? Or is it more... cause he did leave. Deke definitely has a lot of insecurities too.

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On 06/16/2016 02:09 AM, Headstall said:

On the surface, it may seem Deke is doing things all wrong, but I don't think he really is. Kraig needs him, for things like toning down his Mom, and putting him first. Kraig may not be turned on at the moment, and he may be on guard, but he didn't pull away from Deke. He's insisted the blooding couldn't happen, and now it has, so all those feelings he buried have to be re-awakened... and now is a difficult time. It may not be easy with all the changes wrought by the doctor, and the trauma it has caused. Deke needs to keep doing what he's doing, and not push Kraig to his limits. I loved the little insight as to how the burgeoning young Alpha claimed Kraig in subtle ways when they were younger. And I get the soul thing now... Kraig has two animal souls attached to his human spirit... very cool. Great chapter, Cia... I'm not going to whine that it was too short, but... cheers... Gary...

I'm glad this chapter explained the soul/spirit issue better. Deke is very focused on Kraig, but he's got a lot on his plate too. That'll become more apparent as the story gets further into the plot. Thanks for reading, hun!

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On 06/16/2016 03:15 PM, Geemeedee said:

I'm intrigued by the characters, but I wonder if this is the right format to tell such a tale. The story's conceit is taking a longer than usual time to form (in my opinion) because of these short weekly chapters. And maybe I'm an outlier, but every week I have to go back and read bits of earlier chapters to remind myself of the story's terms and mythology -- a mythology I still am not grasping. It's the first time I've had this issue with your Wednesday briefs. Maybe I should wait a few weeks and read several chapters at once?

That might be best, and I've had other readers do that too. Sometimes when I create a new paranormal theme, it can take time to flesh out. I know the 1k format is hard, but it's what I'm stuck with as part of the Briefers--and it keeps me posting each week at least. Thanks for trying to keep up with the story, though, Geemeedee!

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On 06/16/2016 07:53 PM, Defiance19 said:

Aww, I think Deke has it all wrong... It's not that Kraig doesn't want him, I think Kraig is overwhelmed by everything. So much has happened and he's yet to decompress and process it all.. Deke should do what he's been doing all along, and since before they were blooded... Support him, protect him and be patient... I'm sure Kraig will respond in time.. At least I hope so...

Sometimes insecurity gets the better of us all, and I definitely think that's where Deke is coming from. You're right, though, because Kraig is facing so much.

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I don't think it's that Kraig doesn't want him... but that he's too exhausted and weak to respond right now. We'll see what happens as he gains his strength. :)

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