Jack was still sleepy as he woke up the next day. His eyes were still closed as he wondered why he had woken up after the long and pleasurable night that past. Kaiden had taken his time to rediscover Jack's body and worshipped every inch of skin with dedication before he had claimed Jack over and over again.

As he slowly woke up more and more, Jack felt fingers dancing over his skin; one hand rubbing over his chest towards his nipples while a thigh was rubbing between his legs, a certain hard appendage rubbing against his lower back.

"Kai-den..." Jack moaned tiredly, feeling Kaiden's other arm curl under his head to pull them flush together. The wolf only hummed pleasantly as he nuzzled the back of Jack's head, making the boy shiver sharply before he panted a moan as Kaiden lifted his leg and gently slipped inside.

Jack could feel the slight soreness from their loving last night but Kaiden wasn't rutting sharply against him; instead he waited for a while as he nuzzled and nibbled at Jack's neck and throat, his free hand slipping down to fondle and tug at Jack's own throbbing length before their hips started up a slow, lazy rhythm.

"Hmmm, good morning love." Kaiden's husky voice whispered against Jack's ear, making the boy whimper at the ticklish sensation. The wolf nuzzled against his mate's throat, laving hot, open-mouthed kisses on the delectable skin.

Their hips were moving gently, chasing after the other as their moans and sighs echoed through the room. Just like the night before, Jack whimpered as he reached his completion, his cock pulsing in Kaiden's palm before the wolf joined him with a growled moan.

As they panted and slowly calmed down, Kaiden chuckled and rolled jack on his back before tickling the boy when he huffed and playfully glared at his mate. "What was that all about?"

Jack watched as Kaiden shrugged, a boyish grin on his face as his eyes sparkled happily. "Simply saying good morning to my mate." Kaiden grinned before leaning down to gently kiss Jack.

After a few minutes, they parted and grinned breathlessly at each other. Kaiden's wolf was wagging a mile a minute, happy to be with his mate. Maybe Jack wasn't pregnant but both Kaiden and his wolf were anticipating the moment their mate's belly would grow round and ripe with their child.

Nuzzling Jack's stomach, Kaiden peered up and smiled at the flushed state his mate was in, placing kisses all the way back up to Jack's lips until he leaned back with a sigh. "We really, really need to start packing if we want to join Chris and Rowan on their journey to the birthing grounds."

He watched as Jack's eyes widened at that before the boy twisted them around and scrambled to the bathroom. Kaiden chuckled again and shook his head, deciding against teasing his mate and instead rested his head on his palm as he watched Jack clean and prepare himself.

When his mate felt eyes on him, he turned his head and blushed at the sight of Kaiden's naked form on the bed, his eyes almost predatory as they took in Jack's every move with great dedication.

"Sorry jack, you're just too sexy- I can't stop looking at you." Kaiden confessed, succeeding in making the boy flush scarlet and stutter before Jack simply gave up and quickly scampered in the safety of the living room in an attempt to recollect his thoughts.

Kaiden chuckled and rolled over, feeling giddy as he buried his nose in Jack's pillow and inhaled deeply. His wolf purred in his head, silently urging Kaiden to try and breed Jack yet again but Kaiden shook his head.

The boy was human and although he had remarkable stamina and his own hunger, Kaiden wasn't going exhaust his mate to the point where it could make him sick. So with great reluctance, Kaiden pushed himself up and used Jack's discarded wet cloth to clean himself up before he dressed and quickly prepared a bag.

When he had everything they needed, Kaiden walked to the kitchen and paused, smiling as Jack was diligently preparing several treats for along the way. As Kaiden walked closer and peered into the bag on the counter, he found several freshly made sandwiches and meals that could be eaten cold or were easily warmed up above a fire.

Rowan was already waiting and judging by his bulging cheeks, he had already been sneaking away the food that Jack was preparing for us. Rolling his eyes, Kaiden walked up beside his friend and punched him in the shoulder just when Rowan's hand reached out for another sandwich.

The big wolf looked ready to return the favor as he rubbed his arm but froze when Chris wobbled in the room and frowned. "Rowan, stop eating the food!" Chris scolded, fluttering his hands towards his mate, shooing him away from the bags of food. "If you keep it up, we'll be able to leave after I went into labor."

"Oh...Sorry." Rowan lamely replied as he scratched the back of his head before kissing the top of Chris's head. The two shorter males shook their heads in amusement as Kaiden and Rowan playfully started bickering before taking their little fight outside when their wolves wanted to join in.

"Wolves and their need to proof they're the best in anything and everything." Chris sighed, giving Jack a pointed look and gently straightened the boy's clothes. They both laughed after Jack's initial blushing, realizing that he had thrown his clothes on in a hurry after realizing that Chris and Rowan had been waiting at the front door.

"Oh don't fret Jack. I know how it is to try and fend of a horny wolf. " Chris winked and laughed before patting his extended belly. "Nearly impossible, as you can tell." He joked before the house resonated with their laughter.

After a few more minutes, they deemed everything ready and left the bags for Chris' sons. As soon as their father even motioned to pick them up, the twins quickly rushed forwards, scolding the older man while taking the bags outside.

"Sometimes I feel like an invalid instead of a pregnant man." Chris scoffed before Jack reached out and grabbed his hand with a reassuring smile. "I'm sure they're just looking out for you." Jack spoke calmly as they walked outside.

Jack hesitated when he saw the two twins packing away their bags in some kind of satchels, but they were too different to be used on a horse. His eyes slid to the two wolves that shook out their fur and stretched their limbs before a thoughtful frown slipped on his face.

"Uhm...are we-?" Jack pointed at their wolfed out mates, who perked their ears up and approached. Jack watched as the enormous grey wolf whined happily as it skidded to a halt in front of Chris, leaning its muzzle to accept a pat.

The warm brown wolf wagged its tail hesitantly, lowering its head when Jack slowly reached out. The boy was still getting used to the massive size of the wolf and the knowledge that this was in fact Kaiden, not an animal that would tear his head off.

"Wolf-riding? Yeah, it's the fastest and most comfortable way. You think getting there on horseback is easy?" Chris chuckled, watching his sons drape the satchel over their dad's shoulders. "Riding on a wolf is much more comfortable."

Jack could only take him for his word and pray that he wouldn't slip off. No, Kaiden would never allow him to get hurt, Jack knew he was completely safe. So when he smiled and quickly placed a kiss on the wolf's nose, he jumped a bit when the wolf yipped in excitement and nuzzled closer.

"Kaiden, not now. You can get freaky with your mate when we're on the birthing grounds. Gods, I feel like I'm about to pop!" Chris interjected before Kaiden could get too carried away. Jack smiled slightly and squeaked when Drew picked him up and placed him firmly on Kaiden's back.

"Just remember to hold on to his fur and don't worry about tugging on the strands, you won't hurt him." Drew said while his sibling Devon was talking to Chris, hugging his dad before they said their goodbyes.

Chris watched them disappear into the woods before he sighed deeply and patted Roman's shoulder. "Well, time to go I guess." Without any further incentive, Rowan surged forwards and off into the woods. Kaiden tilted his big fluffy head, ears pinned forwards as he glanced curiously at Jack, as if to ask the boy if he was ready.

Jack gulped and twisted his fingers securely in his mate's fur. "Ready." He nodded before clenching his thighs tightly against Kaiden's frame when the wolf surged forwards.

Open your eyes my love.

Battling against his initial fear and the wind blasting in his face, Jack blinked quickly and leaned against Kaiden's back as he slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was a blur of brown and green rushing underneath Kaiden's paws, almost as if the world has started to spin faster underneath the wolf.

His jaw fell as he slowly looked around, graciously following the slightest of Kaiden's movements until they were running alongside Rowan. Chris winked and laughed at the shocked state the boy was in before motioning to the world around them.

"So beautiful." Jack thought as they ran through parts that were secluded, inaccessible to humans yet their wolves knew the paths to take to these hidden treasures. He gasped as a herd of deer lifted their heads and fled at their impending arrival.

The wolves shared a look and followed the deer, sprinting between the animals as Jack and Chris looked at the wildlife in awe. They were so close that if Jack had the courage to release one hand, he could've touched the magnificent antlers of the buck beside them.

Veering of to the side, the wolves left the deer to calm down as they followed a hidden trail to the riverside and followed it for several miles.

Hold on Jack!

The boy had barely heard the message before he squeaked as Kaiden's powerful muscles clenched before the wolf leaped over the river and landed on the other side without losing stride. His mate laughed in a low, growling chuckle as Jack pouted and jerked at the fur in his hand, not confident enough to release the fur to slap his mate.

"That was just mean."

"I did warn you." Kaiden chuckled unashamed as his paws thudded against the forest floor, devouring distance with each stride he took. It would take some time to get to the birthing pack but they'd get there in a few hours tops.

He was more curious to see how his mate was going to react to the pups, or how Kaiden's relatives were going to react on his mate.