Part 9
"Well, now that we are alone for a few minutes," Aaron said, as he pushed Penelope up against the wall.
It was several weeks later, and Sean had been underfoot for the last several days as Emily was too busy to keep him occupied. Both Aaron and Penny knew that Sean and Emily were heading towards being happily mated, but were not quite at that stage yet. They both knew though that it would happen sometime in the next few weeks, because Sean couldn't stay in Baltimore forever unless he had a serious reason to do so, since he had a life in New York.
"Please take me," Penelope ordered softly already knowing what Aaron had planned. "Not being able to have you for the last several days has about driven me insane."
"Now that's something I definitely agree with," Aaron murmured softly, as he feasted on Penelope's naked skin. "We don't have time for a long session, because Sean will be home in just a few minutes, but still, this should relieve the pressure so to speak."
Aaron continued to feast on his mate's smooth skin, then paused long enough to pull her pants and underwear down and once they were on the floor he undid the zipper of his pants before he pulled them down along with his underwear so that they puddled around his ankles.
"This is going to be swift and brutal," Aaron warned softly, even as he sucked on one of her breasts as he had removed her shirt as well.
"I don't care," Penelope cried desperate to have Aaron cock in her body.
Aaron didn't reply, but he shoved his cock into his mate's body in one swift thrust. Thanks to Penelope being so wet and ready for him it wasn't as brutal as it could have been, but it was certainly swift. Still, Penelope felt some pain as Aaron thrust in and out of her several times even while squeezing one of her breasts with his free hand, but finally he relieved himself in his mate's body.
Penelope cried out loudly, as she reached her completion and Aaron bit down on one side of her breast, leaving her with a mark that would last for quite awhile before it finally completely healed. Since biting happened often between Omegas and their Alphas Penelope saw this as a mark of Aaron's love for her and Penelope beamed at Aaron telling him she was happy that he had chosen to bite her, that she took it as a sign that he loved her. It was like a hickey, except Penelope could see the indention of Aaron's mating teeth and it was a much deeper wound than humans left on each other. Penelope definitely didn't mind it though and she kissed Aaron softly for honoring her in this way and yes, it was considered an honor to be bitten with an alpha's mating teeth as it demonstrated that Alpha's love for their Omega just like playing the game did.
"Thank you, I'm honored," Penelope told Aaron once the kiss had broken.
"You're quite welcome," Aaron said smiling softly his love for his mate welling up inside him thick and strong. "I never want you to doubt that I love you with all my heart. The alpha in me wanted to mark you again, to make sure you understood that you were his alone, since we haven't been able to make love in days because Sean's always been underfoot. As much as I love my brother well..."
"Sean hasn't given us much private time lately, especially since we have been mated all that long," Penelope finished.
"No, he's been moping around here instead of going out on his own since Emily's been busy the last few days," Aaron agreed. "We both know that Sean misses Emily, but he should keep himself occupied by exploring the city or something instead of hanging around here."
"I doubt he realizes that he's been in the way last few days," Penelope said.
"I doubt it to or he would have taken himself elsewhere for at least a few hours every day to give us some privacy," Aaron said shaking his head. "No, he's too busy moping to notice that he hasn't given us any privacy and usually Sean is very considerate. I just hope Emily's free soon, because Sean will cheer up then."
"Well, I would say that she'll be free sometime in next couple of days and then Sean won't want to hang around with us, so we'll have our privacy back," Penelope said.
"Yeah, we will," Aaron agreed, smiling. "We had better take a quick shower and get dressed because we don't want Sean to know what we've been doing, not that he won't guess, since he's not stupid, but still..."
"Knowing something mentally is different from knowing it for real," Penelope finished. "Yes, I think a nice hot shower so that we can wash off the smell of sex is just the ticket."
Penelope noticed the bruises forming on the opposite breast where Aaron had squeezed it and she grinned happily.
"Well, looks like I was a little rough," Aaron said smiling, not at all ashamed or embarrassed.
"It's okay, I'm not that delicate," Penelope promised. "I know that the alpha in you just got a little desperate, which is just fine. This happens often with our alpha/omega couples and I promise you I don't mind, so long as you place the bruises where they won't show, as I don't want to be asked questions. We both know that humans would consider any sign of bruises as likely abuse and we don't need that kind of trouble."
"Humans know better than to interfere in our race's affairs, especially over something so minor as bruises," Aaron growled, then said in a more normal tone, "but still, I agree with you, that some people don't know not to interfere in things that are none of their business, so I'll make sure I place any bruises and bites where they can't be seen."
"Some people don't know our customs and traditions and that getting a few bruises every once in awhile is normal for our kind," Penelope said. "I mean we are partly animal after all or at least we're closer to our animal natures then humans are."
Aaron nodded in agreement and then escorted Penelope into the bathroom before going back to the bedroom and retrieving different clothes for both of them.
The two of them took a nice shower together before getting dressed in the bathroom and when they emerged Sean still wasn't home, but they knew he would be back any minute, so they contented themselves with snuggling on the couch necking, although they made sure not to go to far. They enjoyed their time alone immensely and by the time Sean finally opened the door with Aaron's spare key half an hour later, he found his brother and his mate snuggled on the couch fast asleep.
Sean decided not to disturb them, as he knew he had been underfoot for the last few days and he had no doubt that the two of them had made love while he was gone or more accurately fucked each other senseless, since they hadn't had much privacy with him always around. He was just missing Emily so much that he hadn't been paying attention like he should. He knew he would eventually have to go back to New York or risk losing his job, but he didn't want to because his heart would be here in Baltimore with Emily. However, an Omega did not propose to an alpha, as it just wasn't done and it didn't matter if the alpha was female. He knew that humans considered some of their customs weird, but that didn't matter to him or to most of his race. Hopefully, Emily returned his feelings and would want to mate with him, but until or if, that occurred, well, he was just going to have to try to cheer up and try not to think about him going back to New York in a few more weeks as all his sick leave and vacation days would be exhausted.
Sean was silent as a mouse and just went into what passed as his bedroom, deciding to leave his brother and his mate to their rest.
~~~Aaron and Penelope~~~
"This is really nice," Sean said, as he looked around the elegant restaurant. Emily had insisted on treating him. He been in Baltimore for several weeks and he knew he had fallen hard for Emily Prentiss. However, he wasn't entirely sure that Emily felt the same and he knew he would have to leave eventually, go back to New York, as he leave time wouldn't last forever.
"Well, you've been such pleasant company over the last few weeks, fixed me a few terrific meals that I just felt I should do something for you in return. I'm not much of a cook, at least not as good as you are, so this seemed like the best option," Emily said not stating the real reason that she had wanted to invite Sean to dinner.
She knew that he was bound to be going back to New York soon, as he had been here for a month already. However, she was hoping to change his mind by asking him to mate with her. She loved him and she had realized that fairly quickly. He was everything she could possibly want in a mate. He was tender, kind, generous to a fault, but he also wasn't a pushover like a lot of omegas were, which was definitely something she appreciated as she didn't want to mate with someone like that. Sean could defend himself when necessary. That he was also a terrific cook was definitely a great added bonus, though not a requirement. She certainly wouldn't be eating out as much, if Sean agreed to mate with her.
Perhaps, she could even help him start a restaurant of his own if that was what he wanted. There's no point of daydreaming or making plans unless he accepts your proposal, Emily mused.
"You don't owe me anything, I enjoyed cooking for you," Sean said. "I have to admit it's kind of a career I fell into, but I learned it was something I loved doing. Unlike Aaron, I wasn't sure exactly what career to choose, Aaron always loved the theater and was in the drama club in high school, but as for me I didn't know exactly what I wanted."
"Not everybody knows what they want to do for the rest of their lives," Emily said.
"I know that father wanted Aaron and I to join him in his practice. He's an attorney, but it isn't something that either Aaron or I wanted," Sean said.
Sean didn't mention how bad his and Aaron's childhood had really been. Their father at least had wanted them to be chips off the old block, wanted them to be as cruel and unemotional as he was. There had been an endless list of rules and behaviors that they had to abide by and if they messed up, like boys do they were beaten, if their father found out. Sean had been so glad to get away from home and he knew that Aaron was to.
"You should never force your expectations on other, especially not your own children," Emily said. "My mother tried to do the same to Amy and me and we were strong enough to go our own way. Both my parents are dead now and while I miss them sometimes, most of the time I do not, my mother in particular. However, they left Amy and I well set and both of us inherited the house that was my aunts, as soon as we were of legal age, but I bought off Amy's share. Mother was especially hard on her and I always thought that she was because she's an omega. I think she was disappointed that Amy wasn't also an alpha."
"I would think that parents would be happy to have healthy children," Sean said totally sympathizing, because it appeared that he and Emily had had similar childhoods. "There's usually at least one omega in every family and most of the time more and yet some people can't appreciate what they have and I just don't mean our kind, but humans too."
The two of them enjoyed a pleasant meal and conversation flowed smoothly, until finally it was time for desert.
The two of them shared a piece of apple pie à la mode.
"Sean," Emily began quietly once the apple pie and ice cream were consumed. "You've become very important to me in a few weeks we've known each other and I would like you to stay here in Baltimore."
"To what purpose?" Sean asked just as quietly. "I have my own life in New York, but I would be happy to stay if there was a good reason."
If that wasn't an opening, Emily didn't know what was.
"I want you to stay for me," Emily said intensely. "I want to mate with you and bear your children. I've fallen in love with you and I never believed I would actually find someone to settle down with, but I would like that person to be you if you're willing."
"Yes!" Sean nearly shouted, managing to keep his voice down at the last second. "I'll happily accept, because I've fallen in love with you too and I was dreading having to go back to New York. Don't get me wrong I've been happy there for a lot years, but I've never been in love before either and I just know I'd be miserable without you."
"Good, I'm glad you've fallen in love with me, because I certainly have you and I never imagined in a million years that I'd finally find someone that I'd be happy to settle down with," Emily said, not letting it show how relieved she was at Sean's immediate acceptance of her proposal. "Then you came to see your brother and to meet his mate and I was immediately smitten and that has developed into love over the last several weeks."
"So shall we pay the bill and head back to your place?" Sean asked looking eager.
"Absolutely, but first I have a present for you," Emily said.
Emily handed Sean a small wrapped box from her pocket.
Sean took it knowing it was a piece of jewelry, as it was too small to be anything else and also the box was oblong instead of square so it was either a bracelet or necklace. Sean ripped off the wrapping paper and opened the jewelry box to find a beautiful necklace. The necklace had little sapphire pieces encased in gold at least halfway along its length. The necklace itself was a thick rope of gold instead of a thin chain so it wouldn't be so easily broken by Sean getting it caught on something or somebody trying to pull it from his neck in order to steal it.
"With this necklace I claim you as my mate," Emily intoned solemnly. "I will happily bear your children and be loyal to you until I die, but in return I expect you to be loyal to me. We'll discuss the rest of the rules once we get back to my place."
"I can already guess what those rules will be and I'll happily obey them," Sean said. "I have no intention of ever cheating on you, because I've dated plenty, but I've never fallen in love. I'll love you until I die, I know this."
"Good, so long as you remember that we won't have any problems," Emily grinned satisfied. "Believe me, I'd have no problem tanning your butt until you can't sit down for a month if I ever catch you cheating and that's before I toss you out."
Sean didn't take offense, because he knew that this was a perfectly normal reaction of an Alpha who found their omega in bed with another.
"Let me just pay the check and then we can get out of here," Emily said, as she gestured to the waiter who was nearby. "I plan on making love to you for at least the next couple days."
Emily's proposal and the conversation afterwards had barely been noticed at all because they had been so quiet, but both Emily and Sean were very happy with the events that had occurred.
Once the check was paid Emily and Sean left the restaurant hand-in-hand.
"I'll call my brother while your driving," Sean said. "I'll just let him know that he won't see me for awhile. He'll understand without me having to explain."
"That's a good idea," Emily decided, since she knew Aaron could be a worrywart.
"I am going to have to go back up to New York after we mate of course, for a few days. I'll need to quit my job, pack up what can be taken in a car and then hire a moving van for the rest. I suppose I can leave the furniture since your house doesn't need it."
Emily's house was a very nice five story and had bedrooms enough for a large family. Sean had been there several times and loved the kitchen which was quite roomy and once he had all his own tools and equipment it would be just perfect.
"So what kind of furniture do you have?" Emily asked.
"In the den it's a really nice comfortable leather in a deep red, a couch, a couple of recliners, a love seat, all matching of course," Sean said. "In the bedroom there is just a king-sized bed with a very comfortable mattress, a chest of drawers and a dresser in a nice oak. The bedframe is also oak so that everything matches. The kitchen is my pride and joy, so it has a professional chef tools and those I'll be bringing with me when I return. The spare bedroom is set up with a double bed, dresser and chest in mahogany, even if I didn't often have any guest, though Aaron did visit me a few times."
"Sounds really nice," Emily said appreciatively.
"Just because I'm a man doesn't mean I don't have good taste," Sean grinned.
Emily laughed appreciatively at that, because it was true. It was often believed that a man didn't have any kind of taste when it came to decorating, but the same could be said for a lot of women to, but still, people tended to stereotype.
"Just let me call Aaron right quick," Sean said and Emily nodded. "I wouldn't want him to worry about me." Sean did so and had a brief conversation with his brother, before hanging up. "Well, that's settled, Aaron won't worry about me now. He said he and Penny knew this was coming and they were very happy for both of us."
"That's sounds like Aaron," Emily said grinning appreciatively.
"So you going to take on my surname on my going to take on yours?" Sean asked.
"You can take on mine if that's okay with you," Emily suggested. "I'm proud of my name and there's Aaron to carry on your family name."
"Aaron doesn't care if he does carry on his family name I'm actually surprised he didn't change it to Penny's. I'm sure you've guessed by now that our parents weren't exactly the most loving type. It will be a real poke in father's eye if I change my last name to yours, instead of you changing yours to mine. However, since it's done on normal basis it's not at all unusual, so even if father finds out he can't really say anything," Sean said.
"Yeah, I had guessed that," Emily said sympathetically. "As for Aaron, he might've wanted to change his name but most alphas never do that when they mate and Aaron's way to traditional in that way."
"That's a good point," Sean said. "Still, he's changed a lot ever since he met Penny, so I'm grateful to her for that alone, but I also genuinely like her a lot."
"Yes, Aaron really has lightened up, but that's only because he's so happy now, so I'm definitely glad I introduced them," Emily agreed.
Emily was so happy she felt as if she could just burst. She had never believed that she would find someone to love for the rest of her life, but she had. She was so glad she had introduced Penny to Aaron not only because her friend was now happy, but because that had led to a series of events where she had met Sean.
~~~Aaron and Penelope~~~