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A/N: this is the sequel to Quarter Past. This story earns its rating in this first chapter. I hope you enjoy it. As usual, I have no beta. Sorry for any and all mistakes.

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Quinary

1: Spread the Word

Kara adored spending the night at Alex's place. Yes, she loved her bed with her dearest Lena, but she also liked being able to sleep next to Alex. It had been a little over month since Alex accepted they were bond mates and things went well. Kara split her time between Lena and Alex, both of whom seemed quite content with the arrangement. Of course, Alex worried at first that she was cutting into Lena's time, but in the recent weeks, she learned to accept it. Things ran so much smoother, which was also something Alex was slowly learning.

Kara was not quite sure how she felt about splitting time between her two bond mates. It was bothersome in the sense that she wanted to be with both of them whenever she could, but she understood they were not quite there yet. She would have to be patient, which she was learning thanks to Alex. Her heart swelled at the very thought of her bond mate. I love her so much.

Kara shifted a little in the bed, putting her hand on top of Alex's. Alex was wrapped around her, insisting on being the big spoon whenever Kara stayed over now. At first, Kara did not think it would work. First off, she was the taller one, so she should be the big spoon. Second, she was freaking Supergirl! Of course she should be the big spoon. But, one night, a couple of weeks ago, Alex woke up in the middle of the night, had to find a notepad to write something down, and stumbled back into bed, but not in the same position. She wrapped herself around Kara and now Kara never wanted to go back to being big spoon with Alex.

Having Alex spooned around her provided Kara with a sense of safety and security she had not felt since she first came to Earth. She thought she would be over that. After all, she was Supergirl and saved the world several times, but nope. This was too nice. It never failed to lull her to sleep at night and then when she woke up, she never wanted to get out of bed. It was like holding Lena, but not the same somehow.

Alex surrounded her with comfort, also similar to Lena, but different. Alex's scent was so much more subtle than Lena's. Alex's smell was spicier. It was enough to make Kara's mouth water, especially when she was already aroused.

One of the biggest differences with sharing a bed with Alex poked Kara's thigh. Kara moaned and pressed her backside against Alex. Alex grunted in her sleep and pulled Kara closer, holding her a little tighter. She melted against Alex and caressed Alex with a single finger running up and down Alex's hand. Alex kissed her behind her ear.

"Good morning," Alex said, her voice low and sexy. It sent a shiver down Kara's spine.

"Could be better," Kara replied, easing Alex's hand under her t-shirt. Why did I even bother to wear this stupid shirt?

"Well, I am happy to see you, apparently." Alex snickered, voice a little scratchy as she laughed.

Kara pressed back against her again. "Show, don't tell."

Alex chuckled again, but Kara turned around, kissing her and stopping the laughter. Kissing Alex always felt like being home, like she was where she was supposed to be. Where kissing Lena was fireworks, kissing Alex was warmth, even when it got a little extra.

Kara eased her tongue into Alex's mouth and delighted in the taste of her bond mate. She was subtle and smooth, like the whiskey she used to drink. Kara could easily get drunk off of her. Alex was not idle, hands sliding up Kara's pajama shirt and palming her breasts. Kara moaned into her mouth.

"Rao, why are we wearing these stupid clothes?" Kara practically ripped herself out of the shirt.

Alex laughed. "We fell asleep on the couch, originally. This is your need to watch cheesy movies all night while we're here." That was true, but Kara had done that on purpose last night. It kept Alex's mind off of the fact that they were going to tell Eliza about them tonight. It seemed to work. Alex had not grumbled about it once, too busy complaining about the movies.

"Well, you never refuse. Lena puts her foot down." Kara moved to help Alex out of her tank top. She kissed Alex again, humming against her sweet lips. "I love you so much."

Alex squeezed Kara's breasts and smiled as Kara moaned. "I love you, too. I always have."

"I know." She gave Alex a peck on the lips. "Now, get out of those stupid shorts."

"You're so demanding so early." But, Alex pulled down her boxers.

Kara actually licked her lips at the sight of Alex's dick. Glorious did not cover it and she thanked Rao every day this joy was brought back into her life. In fact, she had to show her gratefulness and wasted no time swallowing Alex. Alex groaned loudly, flipped onto her back, and pumped her hips slowly. Kara took more of her in, enjoying the flavor of Alex. She was so savory.

"Kara," Alex moaned and ran her fingers through Kara's hair, moving it out of her way.

Kara loved pleasing Alex, loved being with Alex. Always had. Alex was more comfortable with it now than she had been when they were younger. For some reason, Kara performing oral sex used to embarrass Alex and she would argue with Kara doing it. It was quite nice to not have to argue now. All she had to worry about was pleasing Alex and that was all she desired.

Kara gagged as she took Alex to the point where her nose touched Alex's belly. She rubbed her nose against Alex's surprisingly soft skin. Alex roared as Kara bobbed her head up and down, tongue stroking Alex, mouth caressing every inch of her.

"Fuck, Kara," Alex hissed, fingers still combing through Kara's hair. "Get on me. Fuck this."

Kara glanced up at her, seeing how wonderfully flushed her body was, but did not release her treat. But, the fact that Alex wanted to be with her right now turned Kara on enough that she needed to be touched right now. She reached between her legs, dipping into her underwear. Alex had to notice because she pulled away.

"Take your panties off, now," Alex said with Kara's lips still wrapped around the head of her cock.

Kara whined. "But, I want—"

"I have to take a shower and get to work in less than an hour. Come on," Alex said.

Okay, Alex had a point. She could savor Alex later. Panties came off, possibly ripped. It did not matter. She would not wear them home, anyway, as they were too drenched to be comfortable. Then, she laid down, beckoning Alex with a crooked finger. Alex eased herself over Kara and made herself comfortable between Kara's legs.

Kara was so thankful Alex had not waited to reignite this aspect of their relationship. She loved this connection, feeling so close to Alex. She ran her hands down the planes of Alex's back, feeling smooth skin and oddly enough the power in Alex's body. Sharp muscle cut down Alex's lean form. This was the perfect specimen of human and Alex was all hers. Well, until she probably had to share Alex with Lena, which would be perfectly fine. Alex would still be hers.

"You okay?" Alex asked with a little wrinkle between her eyebrows.

Kara nodded. "Just enjoying you under my fingertips and on top of me. I love this. I love you."

"I love you, too. Always have. Just stubborn, as you know."

"It's part of you, Alex, and I love it because of that. Now, come on. We're on a limited time table and I really want to be with you."

Alex smiled at her and kissed her as she sank into Kara, meeting no resistance. Kara had been more than ready from the moment she felt Alex poking her. Kara moaned as sparks burned down her skin and popped on each of her nerves. She was so thankful to Rao that she had sensation for things like this. She could not imagine a world, or there being a kind or just god, if she could not feel when Alex touched her.

Alex's thrusts were slow and deep, drawing out moans and pleasure from Kara. But, Alex acted like they had all the time in the world and they did not. Kara raked her nails down Alex's back, silently begging for more. Alex pulled away, breaking their kiss.

"Harder?" Alex asked, hips still working in a smooth, wavelike motion.

"Yes! Fuck me like you have to make me come right now," Kara hissed.

Alex grinned. "You asked for it."

Alex pulled out and Kara whimpered at the loss. With a smirk, Alex stood on by the edge of the bed and dragged Kara there by her legs. Something about that, not really a show a strength, but something Kara could not quite pin down, made her whimper with desire. She was beyond turned on now.

Once Kara was in position on the edge of the bed, Alex slid home again and Kara purred. And then Alex was off, giving Kara a proper pounding. Kara's moans drowned out the sound of their bodies meeting as Alex pushed her knees up. Ecstasy rippled through her with each move.

Alex growled and moved a hand from Kara's thigh to her breast, kneading just right. Kara grabbed Alex by her bicep, needing to hold some part of her. Alex responded by managing to go faster and harder. Her hand slid from Kara's breast to her clit and it barely took three swipes from her calloused thumb for Kara to climax hard. Kara threw her head back as pleasure exploded through her.

Alex leaned down, mouth a breath away from Kara's lips. "You feel so good, love." She punctuated her statement with a particularly sharp jab of her hips.

Kara yelped as another ripple of bliss shot through her. "Yes, you do, too!"

"Yeah? So good you'll take my knot?"

Kara cooed. "Oh, yes!" While she was not an omega, or even technically a beta since she was not human, Kara enjoyed Alex's knot as much as she enjoyed every other part of Alex.

"You know we don't have time for that." There was another snap of her hips.

Kara whined and shivered. "Tease!"

Alex kissed her chin and her neck. "I'll make it up to you."

Kara was going to ask how, but the question died in her throat as Alex sucked on her neck. Her thumb continued to wreak havoc on Kara's sleek clit as their breasts pressed together and Alex did not stop. Kara cried out as she exploded again and Alex's body changed speed. Kara could feel Alex gush inside of her and it was more than enough to push her over the edge yet again. She groaned and melted into the bed, satisfied for the moment.

"How you feeling, Stitch?" Alex asked, still pressed against Kara.

Kara chuckled. "I was feeling really good until you called me that." She could not believe Alex was going to let that be her term of endearment for Kara when they were bond mates.

Alex kissed her neck. "You love it."

Kara sighed and caressed Alex's back. "I love you." She could not say this enough. She probably said it in her sleep. She was not sure if she would ever stop saying it often. She needed Alex to be aware of it every moment of every day. There could never be any room for doubt.

"I know. I love you, too. Now, unfortunately, I have to take a shower." Alex sat up a little.

"No, wait!" Kara wrapped her legs around Alex and pulled her back. "Stay just a little longer."

Alex settled right back against her. Kara sighed as she hugged Alex to her. She could hear and feel Alex's heartbeat and it brought her such peace. This was almost perfect, but it was more than enough.

-8-8-8-8-

Lena sipped her coffee as her phone went off. She was not surprised by the text from Alex. She's sexed up and headed your way. Lena chuckled just as Kara came through the window, dressed in pajamas of a Snoopy t-shirt and yellow shorts. Kara wasted no time going right to Lena and kissing her good morning. Kara tasted of a vague memory, which Lena knew was Alex. She had to hold in a groan.

"You're in a good mood," Lena said, even though it was not necessary. Kara had been in a good mood for over a month. It was something beyond what Lena had seen and beyond what both she and Alex expected. It was nice, though.

Kara embraced her and sighed. "Got both my bond mates. You're both happy and healthy and getting along. I couldn't really ask for more." She kissed Lena again.

Lena kissed her back. "I'm glad you're happy. Do you have plans for today?" She brushed Kara's hair out of her face.

"Just working since you and Alex have your lunch date. You gonna be okay later tonight?"

Lena smiled. "Darling, I'm fine. You and Alex need to tell Eliza about this new development in your lives. But, you are mine this weekend." They had worked out the logistics for everything a week ago. Alex got Kara for the extra day, so Lena got her for the weekend.

Kara grinned and stood up tall. "All yours."

"Now, go take a shower before you're late for work."

"Aw, don't you wanna smell me?" Kara hugged her closer.

Lena could not help laughing. "You will stop feeding my Alex fetish!"

"Nope." Kara kissed her neck. "I will go take a shower, though. Are you going to have breakfast with me?"

"Of course."

They always had breakfast together, partially because Alex had breakfast on the move, so Kara never had breakfast with her. It was nice for them to have this little time to themselves.

Lena heated up Kara's breakfast, which waited in the oven as always when she stayed with Alex. It should be warm by the time Kara came back out. Kara took quick showers, as they did not seem to relax her in the same way they did a lot of people. It was just a way to get clean, nothing more or less.

So, it was typical for Kara to spend about ten minutes in the shower. Fifteen minutes later, she came back out to the kitchen, fully dressed in a very sexy pink and cream dress, and smelling like citrus and sunshine. She smiled at Lena as Lena slid her breakfast platter over to her. Mini-waffles, sausage links, bacon, a couple of omelets, and a muffin. Lena grabbed a bowl of assorted fruit from the fridge for herself and one for Kara. Lena then plucked a waffle from Kara's plate to have as her own breakfast.

"So, did you and Alex figure out how you're going to tell Eliza? Is Alex nervous?" Lena asked. Alex never wanted to talk about it when they had lunch.

"Of course she is. I did my best to keep her mind off of it last night, but it's always in the back of her mind. She always thinks Eliza's going to kill her when it's something involving me. But, we invited J'onn, so that'll help Alex relax. As we all know, Alex can do no wrong in J'onn's eyes."

Lena was not sure how Eliza would react to the news. Eliza and Alex had a complicated history. It was very possible that Eliza would say or react in a way that tore through Alex. "Maybe you should bring her over for the weekend. So, she doesn't have to stew in it over the weekend. We could all do something."

Kara scoffed as she stuffed her face. "You think I didn't offer to do that?"

Lena ate a strawberry. "Of course. Is she planning to drink for the weekend?" She fought down a frown. They had to save Alex from herself if that was the case.

Kara wrinkled her nose. "No. I'd never let that happen."

"We'd never let that happen."

Kara offered her a small smile, accepting the correction. "She has work to do. She says it's the best way to keep her mind off of whatever her mother might say. I wish she would just have some faith."

"You think it'll be okay?" Lena had limited experience with Eliza. Whenever they shared space, she defaulted to talking about Kara or xenobiology. Those things were easy and Lena never wanted to chance offending Eliza, as she was Kara's foster mother, even though Kara never seemed to present her as "my mother." She was still Kara's family and had an influence on Kara. Eliza mattered.

Kara nodded. "Eliza loves both of us and if she gets to see how happy we are, I think she'll be as supportive as you have been. She'll probably be mad at me for a moment because of you, but I think in the end, she'll understand and be happy for both of us."

"That's good. I'll see if I can talk to Alex and see if she would like to spend some time with us. I miss us being altogether." That was probably the only thing she disliked about Kara and Alex being new bond mates. They needed time to be a couple, yes, but it came at the expense of them all relaxing together.

"Yeah, I know what you mean. We should have some together-time. But, you've been looking forward to this weekend."

Lena ate another strawberry. "I have, but that's because I didn't realize how Alex might end up stewing in bad feelings. I don't like that."

"Me neither. Good luck in talking to her. She just assures me she's going to do some work and be fine. She wants us to have time together as a couple, you know that."

"I know and appreciate that, but I also like being around her. I like when we all talk to each other or just enjoy each other's presence." It felt like family to Lena and she loved that feeling.

"Me, too. So, again, good luck."

Lena would need it. Alex, while a lot more open minded now, was still stubborn as hell when she thought she was right. But, that would be a problem for lunch. For now, she would enjoy breakfast with her bond mate.

-8-8-8-8-

Lena knocked on Alex's office door and listened for permission to enter. Alex's voice was muffled, but that was enough. Lena managed to open the door, even though her hands were full with their lunch and her notes for her suppressant formula. Alex was moving about the small room, from her laptop to her lab table and back again.

"Lena!" Alex grinned with a twinkle in her eyes.

"Uh… yes," Lena replied. She was not used to seeing Alex like this. She had not expected Alex to be so hyped up considering what she had to do tonight.

"Watch this!" Alex rushed to her computer and held it up in front of Lena's face.

"Uh… okay…" Lena was not sure what she was looking at.

"Okay, good. Now, do you remember a while back Sentinel went out with Supergirl and broke up a drug ring based on drugs illegally harvesting alien hormones?"

Lena nodded. "Yes, you were eager to study the drugs and hormones."

"Right! So, this is the chemical breakdown of the hormones."

"Okay."

Alex turned and put the computer down. "Okay, now, look at this." Alex grabbed a notepad she kept on her desk and held it up for Lena.

Lena studied the page. "Okay… looks similar to the hormone breakdown."

"Exactly!" Alex pumped up her fist. "Except this is a theoretical synthetic hormone I've worked out."

"Uh-huh." Lena stared at it and then gasped. "Oh, my god!"

"I know, right?!"

Lena had to put everything down and take the notepad from Alex. "Oh, my god!" She was ready to bounce out of her shoes, but managed to keep from exploding with excitement. "When did you have time for this? I thought you had other projects to clear up before you would get to my little pet project!"

Alex blushed. Actually blushed! "Um… so I cleared a couple of projects since I didn't have to worry about the security stuff anymore. This came to me in the middle of the night not too long ago and I just finished working it out. Now, it's just a theory, but…"

Lena shook her head and had to slowly exhale or she would hyperventilate from her excitement. "No, this fits. This is the missing link to the suppressant formula. Oh, my god." Lena could not hold it in and threw herself into Alex's arms, hugging her with everything she was worth.

Alex laughed, but hugged her back. Not with the same enthusiasm as Lena, but she did not expect Alex to show that sort of emotion. "I didn't think you'd be this happy about it."

"Are you kidding? I could kiss you!" And now that she said it, she really wanted to. God, why can't we have that kind of relationship?!

Alex chuckled. "I don't think your bond mate would like you doing that when she can't see."

"Well, that's not a no. I'll keep that in mind." Lena released Alex. Her head swam, the world got blurry, and she had to blink several times, trying to maintain focus. "Oh, my god. I have to sit down."

Alex slid her hand to the small of Lena's back, helping support her. Alex led her to the stool at her lab table and helped her down. Lena could not stop looking at the formula as Alex pulled out their lunch from the bags Lena carried in. Lena barely noticed the food in front of her. She could not believe this.

"How did you even realize this?" Lena asked as Alex set her chicken burrito bowl in front of her.

Alex shrugged as she opened her burrito bowl. She mixed her grilled steak burrito bowl and then popped a couple of hot sauce packets, pouring their contents on her food. She shoved some steak, rice, and beans in her mouth, getting guacamole on the side of her mouth almost immediately. She's so like Kara sometimes. Lena grabbed a napkin and dabbed Alex's mouth.

"I was just going through my files after I finished up something to try to figure out what to work on next and then I came across the drug and the hormone. I thought about what the drug did and why they needed the hormones to produce it and it just came to me," Alex replied.

"You're so damn brilliant," Lena said and her stomach flipped. It was so freaking hot! It was far from fair that she could not just climb into Alex's lap and kiss her until Kara showed up to join in.

"I do all right." Alex smirked, very aware of how damn smart she was. "This is really good. Thanks for the food." She shoved more steak and rice in her mouth.

Lena grinned and sat up a little taller. She could take care of Alex if Alex let her. But, that will have to wait. To occupy her time, Lena focused on Alex's discovery.

Lena spent the entire lunch keyed up over the discovery and it was not until everything was over that she realized Alex had done that on purpose. She never got a chance to talk to Alex about Eliza coming in or dinner or even her plans for the weekend. These damn sneaky Danvers!

-8-8-8-8-

Alex took a deep breath as she wiped her sweaty palms onto her black slacks, careful to not wrinkle her button-down burgundy shirt. Her chest was tight, like she was bound with piano wire with an elephant sitting directly on her sternum. Kara came up behind her, hugging her around the waist. Kara pulled her close and kissed her cheek.

"It'll be fine. I promise," Kara said, wrapping both of her hands around Alex's.

"You don't know that," Alex replied. This could go sideways so quickly. Her mother tried to understand her now, tried to give her chances, but things could always change with Kara being involved, especially if her mother thought she was taking advantage of Kara.

"I promise you." Kara kissed her again.

Usually, the kiss would calm her, but Alex had the storm swirling inside of her ever since Kara left that morning. She was glad she had distracted Lena during lunch as she could tell just from the food Lena had come with the idea of comforting her. The grilled steak burrito bowl was enough to keep her cool, but she did not want Lena to waste her energy trying to do anything for Alex. It would only serve to make her more anxious about tonight.

"Come on, Alex. You've faced the most fierce villains in battle. This is just your mom," Kara said.

"I would very much like to face any villain right now to avoid this," Alex replied. She had to make a conscious effort to breathe correctly.

Kara chuckled, even though she knew better than anyone how much Alex meant that. Then, there was a knock at the door and nothing mattered. Kara gave her a little push to get the door, but Alex did not move. Could not move. Why had she agreed to this? There was no way her mother would accept this. Kara was already bonded to Lena. They had all been at the ceremony. Her mother would consider her a home-wrecker. Not to mention, she would hammer home that Kara was her sister and she was meant to take care of Kara properly, not like this.

"Alex, calm down!" Kara squeezed her around the shoulders. "You're about to hyperventilate."

It was only as Kara said it that Alex realized how fast and heavy she was breathing. She's right! Calm down. She did her best to control her breathing, but her lungs burned and she was certain her heart exploded in her chest, leaving a mess of meat chunks and sinew. Kara glanced at her and then moved to the door. She put her hand on the knob, but did not do anything until Alex nodded. Kara opened the door and there stood Doctor Eliza Danvers. Alex's heart blew up a second time and she was dead on her feet. She was sure of it. Or maybe you just wish you were dead on your feet. Of course, that could be in her immediate future.

"Eliza!" Kara grinned and grabbed Mom into a hug.

"Oh, Kara. It's good to see you." Mom wasted no time hugging Kara right back.

J'onn was right behind Mom and smiled at Alex. Alex managed a wave as he sidestepped them to come inside. Alex still could not move. J'onn stood before her and smiled.

"At ease, Alex. You look like you're about to vomit," J'onn said.

"I feel that way," Alex replied, voice smaller than usual. She could not manage her normal voice at the moment.

Mom gasped and turned to Alex. "Are you sick?" She rushed over and put her hand to Alex's forehead, like Alex was six years old. It was enough of a shock for Alex to snap back into herself.

Alex laughed and stepped back. "No, Mom. I'm not sick. Come on. Dinner's already on the table."

"Is that a new table?" Mom asked as she put down her bag.

Alex groaned. Why would she even notice that? It was a new table, just a little bigger than her old one. She had purchased it a couple of weeks ago, not too sure why. But, it was a good call. No way her old table would have fit four people at it. This one fit them all and their plates and drinks without taking up too much space in her small apartment.

"What made you buy a new table? I've seen you keep furniture when it's broken," Mom said as they settled in their seats. Kara and Alex sat next to each other with Mom next to Kara and J'onn next to Alex. Each plate contained garlic butter salmon, asparagus, and roasted potatoes. Wine was also poured into glasses already. Alex would do her best not to down her entire glass.

Alex shrugged. "I'm not sure. I guess I just thought I needed more space in case more than one extra person was here."

"Not you trying to have company," J'onn teased with a smile. It helped set Alex at even more ease and relaxed her enough that she was able to be as normal as she could be in a stressful situation.

"Probably just me and Lena," Kara said.

Mom smiled. "What about Vasquez? J'onn was telling me you two have become friends."

Alex took a breath and slowly exhaled. "Me and Vas don't hang out in each other's homes, though. I've taken to hanging out with Kara and Lena when inside."

Mom nodded. "Just like when you were younger."

"Almost just like that!" Kara actually giggled. She grabbed Alex's hand and squeezed, as if Mom knew about their antics when they were younger.

Alex sighed at her excitement. Okay, Danvers. Just do it. She could not be a coward, not when being with Kara felt so right. This was her second chance. Their second chance. She could not blow this by making it seem like they were doing something wrong.

"I hang out with Kara and Lena a lot because Lena and I are friends now, but also because Kara and I are bond mates," Alex said. Kara gave her hand a little squeeze and smiled at her.

Mom and J'onn did not look angry. They glanced at each other, as if confused, though. Alex still braced herself, waiting for outbursts.

"And Lena?" J'onn asked with a furrowed brow.

"Also my bond mate," Kara replied.

"But, not yours?" Mom pointed to Alex.

Alex shook her head. "No, ma'am."

Mom tilted her head and was silent for a long moment, but stared at them quite intently. "What happened? I mean, I always thought you two would go through with the ceremony, but you never did and then you both started dating other people and then Kara does the ceremony with Lena…" Mom shook her head.

"Wait, you knew?" Alex asked and it took great strength to keep her jaw off the floor. Her mother knew about them and never said anything? That did not sound right at all.

Mom scoffed. "How could I not? You're awful during your rut. Loud and awful." She curled her lip.

Alex's mouth dropped open. "You heard us?" Now, she was going to be sick for different reasons. Maybe a meteor would fall from the sky and put her out of her misery.

Mom looked at her as if she had lost her mind. "I'm honestly surprised the neighbors didn't hear you. So, what happened?"

Alex was too speechless to answer. Her mother heard her having sex with Kara and never said anything? Her mother heard her having sex with Kara. Her mother heard her having sex. Please, just kill me now!

Kara jumped in. "Alex wanted to be both bond mates and mates like humans, but her mark never stuck." She shrugged. "Eventually, we just took it as a sign, but we were wrong."

"So, what about Lena?" J'onn asked and he turned his attention to his food, taking a forkful of salmon.

"Still very much my bond mate." A smile lit up Kara's face. "This is a new thing, but so far I'm splitting time between them, but they're also friends, so they hang out together, too. Sometimes, we all hang out. It's working so far. Oh, and Lena gave us her blessing."

J'onn and Mom nodded again. "Double bond mates," Mom said. She said this like she knew it was a thing that happened.

Kara swallowed. "Is that okay?"

Mom looked between them. "I think it will work for you. I hope it will, actually. I know you two were meant to be from before Alex even presented. You were always so close, much closer than I ever thought you would be when I insisted you were sisters. It was our best cover, but I know it boxed you two in."

"It was a good cover," Alex replied. It was probably the best cover they could have come up with.

"Are you going to have the ceremony now?" Mom asked.

"As soon as we get your blessing," Alex replied, looking from Mom to J'onn, needing him to understand his approval was just as important as hers.

Mom laughed. "Of course! I've been waiting for this moment for years!"

J'onn chuckled. "I would be honored to attend this ceremony. This will be quite amazing."

Alex was finally able to exhale. This was so much easier than she expected, but then again, everything about being Kara's bond mate had been easy. It was still her making it hard. She had to stop.

-8-8-8-8-

Next time: bond mate ceremony.