Part 4

"I've been waiting a long time to finally meet my mate," Aaron said, as he slowly stripped Harper out of her clothes. "I'm over 500 years old, just so you know."

"We can talk later," Harper suggested, as she began to undo the buttons of Aaron's shirt.

Aaron nodded, for he to was very anxious to form the connection between himself and Harper. Since his mate was also Immortal the connection would be fully complete just as soon as he spurted his seed into her. There would be no need for him to turn his mate into what he was and he was certainly glad of it, though of course, he would've done so if necessary.

Harper undressed her mate as well and it wasn't long at all before both of them were completely nude standing in front of each other.

"Ready?" asked Aaron.

"I'm ready, more than ready actually," Harper told Aaron who nodded smiling broadly.

"Lay on the bed," Aaron suggested his tone rather gruff with his need.

Harper obeyed immediately and spread her legs waiting for Aaron. Aaron nearly immediately pounced and no, there was no other word for it, not one that fit. Aaron crawled up her body like a tiger, leaving intense pleasure in his wake. Harper let out a continuous purr of intense pleasure as Aaron expertly worked her body, finding all the spots where she was the most sensitive and giving them extra attention.

Harper was very soon nothing, but a puddle of goo, but she participated enthusiastically in everything that Aaron was doing to her. She left long scratch marks all over his back that bled slightly, but since they would be healed in less than a minute there would be no need to doctor them later.

Aaron let out his own sounds of pleasure, as he liked very much how his mate was a wildcat in bed and he certainly didn't mind the scratch marks that she was leaving on his back, or the ones on his chest either as they would heal quickly. Perhaps, they could try some other things at a later date, ones that caused pain at first, but soon turned to intense pleasure.

Finally, he could wait no longer and he entered his mate for the first time, instantly releasing his very over-engorged cock into her body. The connection completed itself in one blinding instant of pure bliss that seemed to last for an eternity and beyond.

"More?" Harper asked plaintively looking up at him with such hope in her expression that he nearly laughed out loud.

"Anything you want is yours, particularly when it comes to making love to you," Aaron said very seriously, as he started making love to his mate again. "You're mine now for eternity."

Aaron's tone was extremely possessive, but Harper knew just how to answer him so she did.

"You are very well aware I'm yours completely," Harper answered. "Cheating isn't possible considering that we're both Immortal and the bond completed the first time you spurted your semen into me, just minutes ago. Now if I had been human and you Immortal then it certainly would've been possible for me to cheat until the bond was complete, which would've meant that I would have been fully Immortal when that happened."

"I know it," Aaron promised her his expression tender and loving. "I've been waiting for you for a very long time."

"I'm certainly glad you found me," Harper answered, as Aaron spurted his seed into her again.

The two of them made love throughout the night and most of the next day before finally falling asleep curled around each other in blissful contentment.

~~~Immortal Soulmates~~~

Harper woke immediately and completely and remembered precisely what happened the night before. She couldn't help the grin that spread across her face, as she remembered the night and day of lovemaking and it was really too bad that Immortals had such trouble having children or she just knew she'd be pregnant right now. Still, children would come in their own time and she and Aaron would have seven or so decades to themselves before that occurred. She had certainly been no virgin before Aaron, but she also hadn't been that experienced either.

"Good morning," Aaron said, as he opened his eyes to stare at the gorgeous woman that was his mate.

"Morning," Harper said, as she kissed him softly.

Aaron accepted the kiss with pleasure and immediately deepened it, causing Harper to groan as her lust immediately began to rise for the man laying beside her.

"Hungry?" Aaron inquired.

"Starving," Harper admitted, as her stomach growled making her blush in embarrassment.

"So am I," Aaron admitted smiling. "I'm not surprised, as we made love for a day and a half at least before we finally fell asleep."

"Yeah, I know," Harper said grinning rather sappily. "You're certainly welcome to do what you did to me over the last day or so anytime you like."

"I plan to," Aaron said smiling softly. "I'm sure we'll try a lot of different techniques over the next few decades just to keep our sex life interesting. Let's shower together and then I'll take you to breakfast."

"I can cook," Harper mentioned. "My dad made sure of that."

"I know, I remember," Aaron said, "but we need to be seen in public as a couple and then eventually maybe in six months or so we can get married."

"I hadn't thought of that, but you're right," Harper agreed.

"The fact, that we both look basically the same age will only help us," Aaron added.

"Yes, some people tend to be nosy," Harper said knowing this from experience.

"It doesn't really matter what people think since we are both adults," Aaron said, "but still I want to do things properly. Mostly just for appearances."

"Okay, I understand that," Harper agreed. "At least we're not going to have to worry about children for 70 or so years."

"Which is a shame," Aaron said.

"Yeah, it is," Harper agreed. "Don't you need to go to work today?"

"No, I took the next week off for personal reasons," Aaron explained. "When I first saw you at Bernard's I knew you were the one and then I had to locate you no matter what. Luckily, that wasn't that hard to do, but after I called my friend at the police I called my boss next and told him that I needed a week's leave for personal reasons. Since I never take time off, except a day or two here and there my boss didn't have a problem with it. I think my boss was actually glad that I was taking some personal time, because I'm something of a workaholic or at least I used to be. With you in my life though, things are going to be different."

"Well, it looks like we have a few days before you have to go back to work then," Harper said smiling. "I understand perfectly the reasons why you were such a workaholic before, considering I know how hard it is to keep busy if you're centuries old, especially if you don't have a mate to spend time with. I've seen my parents and aunts go through moments of boredom more than once until they find something to occupy them."

"It happens to all Immortals, especially those that are centuries old," Aaron agreed. "Of course, having a mate does help a lot or at least that's what I've heard and also seen for myself with my parents and grandparents."

"I can say the same as my grandparents and great-grandparents are just as happy together as they've always been," Harper agreed. "Of course, I don't see them as much as I would like to, but they do visit us and they even babysat Brooke and me when we were little while my parents were on vacation. Mom, dad and my aunts were gone for a couple of months back when Brooke and I were six or seven I believe and then they did it again when we were like 13. After that, Brooke and I went off to college and I know they took another trip once we were out of the house and basically living on our own as we had our own little apartment not far from campus."

"Seems rather unusual, but still, taking a break every 6 to 7 years whether you have kids or not is really necessary if you don't want to start snapping at each other. Daily life is stressful all by itself and if you can afford to get away then I think you should. Really, a lot of families that are wealthy do this and leave their kids with the au pair. From what I understand they do it much more frequently then your family did to where they're basically never around to raise their kid or kids," Aaron said.

"That your parents only took two long vacations while you were growing up and the other one after you were already out of the house says a lot about them. It says that they love you and your sister dearly, but they don't want to start snapping at you for no reason due to stress so these little breaks are much needed. A couple of months seems like a long time, but considering they only did it twice in all the years you were growing up isn't really very much if you think about it. They left you in the care of people they knew would take care of you in their absence and not just with a au pair."

"Yeah, they made sure they explained it to us the first time when they decided to take such a long vacation away," Harper said. "They always bought us plenty of souvenirs and called us every couple of days. Brooke and I didn't mind so much as our grandparents spoiled us rotten, you know?"

"That's what grandparents are supposed to do," Aaron said smiling.

"I know and they didn't often get a chance to look after us, as mom and dad and Aunts Emily and JJ took their duty seriously," Harper said. "They always took us places, made sure we did our homework and helped us with it if we needed them to, which we didn't. We actually could have skipped grades if mom and dad had allowed it."

"I'm glad they didn't, as that would've led to you and your sister getting bullied most likely," said Aaron. "Unfortunately, it happens all the time."

"We went to a swank private school, so no, it likely wouldn't have," Harper said. "None of the people that raised me think much of public schools I'm afraid. I'm actually glad that Brooke and I went to a private one, because certainly more was expected of the students then would have been in a public school. I feel that neither Brooke or I would've reached our full potential if we had gone to a public school, not without a lot of outside help, like a tutor."

"Which your father would've done I'm sure if necessary," Aaron said.

"Yeah, but I know he's glad he didn't have to, as getting someone you trust is not easy. A lot of people are still against group marriages and that's not always going to show up in an interview, not even if you're really good at reading someone. Brooke and I were teased a little about the fact that we had three mothers and one father, by some of the students, but the teachers put a stop to it immediately, which wouldn't have happened in a public school."

"I never thought about it from that angle," Aaron said thoughtfully. "But then, while I know group marriages exist I've never known anybody personally, well, besides your parents that were involved in one."

"Well, you know the someone's always going to object to something like group marriages being legal, but since the government did make it legal I don't see them retracting that, as it might just cause the economy to collapse," Harper suggested with a grin.

"Well, considering we have finally paid off the national debt after many hundreds of years and the legalization of group marriages was a major part of the reason why no, I can't see the government changing it's mind," Aaron said.

"Not after over 100 years of it being legal, because there would be riots in the streets," Harper said. "I can't see the people who are involved in one taking kindly to the government's decision."

"No, I can't either," Aaron immediately agreed smiling. "It would make what happened with the Mormons look like a Sunday picnic."

"Group marriages weren't legal back when that occurred either," Harper said.

"Still, it wasn't right what happened either. It was not exactly a proud moment in US history," Aaron said.

"Believe me, I agree," Harper said, "even though it happened a very long time before I was born. Still, mom and dad made sure I knew my history, especially surrounding polygamy "

Aaron nodded approvingly at this and was sure that he was going to like Harper's family, even more than he already did.

"So from a couple of comments you made you knew we were going to meet. How?" Harper asked.

"The usual way," Aaron explained calmly. "I went to a seer, about every five years or so. It was a seer I saw recently that told me the time was approaching where the two of us would meet."

"How long ago?" Harper inquired curiously.

"About a decade more or less," Aaron said. "They managed to give me a location of where you would be, so I came here and got a job at the bank. I went to another seer about five years ago when they confirmed what the other one had told me, so all I had to do was patiently wait."

"Well, your patience has now been rewarded," Harper smiled.

"Believe me, I know," Aaron smiled broadly. "I could have found you sooner I'm sure, but I knew we would meet in just a few years and I thought perhaps, that you weren't ready for me yet or perhaps, hadn't arrived in New Orleans. Of course, I had no idea that you had just had your 30th birthday or that you and your family had been living here for a long time."

"Yeah, I've lived here all my life, though my family and I have done quite a bit of traveling," Harper said. "Mostly in the summers when there was no school."

"Well, let's get that shower and then go to breakfast," Aaron suggested.

"Sounds just fine," Harper said not arguing, since it was a very sensible suggestion.

The two of them got off the bed and headed for the bathroom that was part of the master bedroom.

~~~Immortal Soulmates~~~

The bathroom was very spacious, Harper discovered and was probably half the size of the bedroom. There was a small jet tub embedded in the floor in one part of the room and Harper couldn't wait to try it out, but that was for later.

"We'll try it out later," Aaron promised seeming to be able to read Harper's thoughts, but she knew that he had probably seen her glance at the jet tub and just guessed where her thoughts had gone. Most Immortals who had been Immortal for any length of time were incredibly perceptive, Harper knew. Her father certainly was, but so were all three women of the household.

The two of them shared a leisurely shower and made love slowly while also getting clean.

"It's a good thing that your Aunt thought about packing you a bag," Aaron said after they had stepped out of the shower.

"I'm actually surprised that they didn't insist that I do it last night or do it herself while I was busy," Harper admitted, "but then by the time my mother and I got done talking and locating you it was pretty late and we were all tired from the excitement. They're usually pretty organized. Aunt JJ is one of the most organized people I've ever known actually, though my father is far worse," Harper admitted.

"Being organized is a good thing, especially when you have such a large family," suggested Aaron.

"Yeah, I know," Harper said. "We don't really need to worry about that as we'll only be able to have one child at a time and it will be decades before we have another."

"Which is kind of sad, but I know that's the way that it had to be arranged and really it does make sense."

"Yeah, I always wanted three or four at a time at least," Harper admitted. "That's not going to be possible though unless we have more than one mate like my father."

"We do, can't you feel it," Aaron asked quietly. "That swirling blankness?"

"Now that you mention it..." Harper said intently. "I suppose I didn't notice, because I wasn't expecting to have more than one mate as that only happens once every few centuries."

"No, neither was I, but I don't think we need to worry about that right now as they probably won't be born for at least hundred years," Aaron said. "We'll go see a seer I know in a few weeks, once we settle into our new life. Perhaps, they'll be able to narrow it down."

"I expect our mate will probably be mortal. At least those are the odds," Harper commented, as she got dressed in a pair of jeans and a blouse.

"And we have no idea whether they'll be male or female," Aaron added, as he watched his soon to be wife get dressed appreciatively. "If they are male, you're the only one that's going to be having sex with him as I don't swing that way, but I won't get jealous, because of the bond and I'll likely join you in most cases."

"Well, I don't swing towards my own sex, either, so it goes both ways you know," answered Harper calmly. "My mother and aunts relationship is totally platonic and my father is the only one all three of them have sex with. That doesn't mean however, that they don't get along and that they don't think of each other as sisters."

"Of course they do, as the bond prevents jealousy," Aaron said. "I suspect they are really close, as they have been together for centuries."

"Yeah, they are," Harper agreed. "They do a lot of things together go to the vids, go shopping take breaks where they are gone for a few days. My father certainly doesn't seem to mind when they go off on their own."

"Mortal women do this to, if they can afford to that is," Aaron said. "They take some girlfriends and go somewhere like the spa for a few days."

"Yeah, I know me and Brooke have even participated a time or two, when they went in the summer and we weren't in college. I'm just kind of surprised that my father never objects," said Harper.

"I'm not," Aaron disagreed. "Your father knows that this keeps the girls happy, them having what is known as girl time. He knows that they love him, but they need time with just the three of them and perhaps, some of their girl children. It keeps the relationship healthy to have these periods where they're separated like this. I won't object if you want to take off with your sister for a few days just as an example. No matter how happy a relationship is, time alone or with others of your own sex is only healthy for it. It gives you time to realize what your priorities are, as that kind of thing can get lost in just day to day living. It helps keep the relationship in balance and it prevents major arguments from breaking out. It give couples time to decompress to get their priorities straight and helps everybody involved focus. Your father is aware of this and knows that they will return in a few days and he doesn't have to fear them taking off or even getting involved with some other man considering the bond."

"I never thought of it like that," Harper said thoughtfully.

"You're still young, even if you're considered fully mature by Immortals now," Aaron said. "It's stuff that you need to learn by actually experiencing it. I'm sure you'll see for yourself once we've been together a hundred years. You'll want to get away for a few hours at least sometimes and this is perfectly natural, which is why I said I wouldn't object if you and your sister wanted to take off for a week or so or even just for a few hours to go to a vid or to have your nails and hair done."

"Well, Brooke and I do like to get our nail and hair done at least once a month or so," Harper said. "We're often joined by mom and aunts JJ and Emily. We often go to lunch afterwards."

"See that's exactly what I mean," Aaron said. "Sure, it's just for a few hours in that case, but I won't mind if you're gone for a week so long as I know where you are and that you're safe. We're not attached at the hip, even if we'll probably spend at least double the amount of time together then most couples do, a lot of it in bed. Once you get back you can expect a be kept in bed for at least a few days."

Harper blushed a little at the image that popped into her head at that statement.

Aaron noticed the blush, but said nothing knowing very well what his mate was thinking as it was pretty obvious.

The two of them finished getting dressed and Aaron escorted his mate to his car.

~~~Immortal Soulmates~~~