Rebel Heart
As they lay there still connected, still clinging to one another, the sunlight starts filtering through the blinds. Letting them know morning was arriving and their dreaded meeting would start in a couple of hours. How would they hide their passionate night from Caitlyn’s father and Silco.
Vi sighs, feeling Caitlyn’s body still wrapped around hers. She doesn’t want to leave this bed, doesn’t want to go to this stupid wedding planning meeting and have to deal with Silco. The thought of him being there makes Vi want to punch something, even more than usual.
Caitlyn shifts against Vi, nuzzling into Vi’s side sleepily. Vi can’t help but smile at the sleepy omega in her arms.
“Caitlyn,” she says in a soft voice. “Baby, we have to get up.”
Caitlyn makes a small, sleepy noise of protest when Vi says they need to get up. She doesn’t want to, she just wants to stay in bed with her alpha. She wants nothing to do with getting ready.
“I don’t wanna,” she sighs, clinging to Vi. “Can’t we just stay in bed?”
Vi tries to suppress her chuckle, but it still comes through. She’s almost tempted to stay in bed with her beautiful omega, but the thought of Silco makes Vi groan.
“We have that meeting with your father and Silco to get through, cupcake.” She says, gently running a hand down Caitlyn’s back.
Caitlyn makes a little whine, but she accepts that Vi is right and she can’t just stay in bed. But she doesn’t want to let Vi go, she doesn’t want to do anything but stay in this bed.
“Fine. Let’s get up then,” she says with a sigh. But as soon as Vi starts untangling herself from Caitlyn, Caitlyn whines and grabs Vi. “Wait.”
Vi’s heart twists from Caitlyn’s whine and her grip on her. She loves that Caitlyn wants to keep her close, it makes something primal preen in Vi’s chest, knowing that she has an omega who wants to keep her close.
But Vi forces herself to untangle from Caitlyn with a groan and sit up to get out of the bed. Once she’s on her feet, she looks back at Caitlyn with a little smirk.
“I’m just gonna get my clothes.”
Vi gathers up her clothes and lays them at the foot of the bed preparing to get dressed.
Caitlyn can’t help but stare at Vi’s naked body and the way her large cock is still exposed. God she wanted to touch it.
Vi chuckles when she catches Caitlyn staring. She knows better than to comment on Caitlyn’s desire, but the sight still makes her feel good.
“Stop staring so much and get your sexy ass outta bed.” She teases as she pulls her underwear on and then her shirt. She can feel Caitlyn’s eyes on her, she wants to keep herself exposed just for Caitlyn.
But she’s not quite sure how Caitlyn’s father would react to her being naked when he didn’t even know she was in his house.
Caitlyn rolls her eyes, but she can’t help a little smirk as she watches Vi get dressed. She sighs as Vi pulls her shirt on, wanting to be able to see Vi’s body for longer.
She rolls out of bed reluctantly, walking to her dresser to grab underwear and a robe. After putting them on, she looks longingly back at Vi and pouts. “I don’t want you to leave yet. Can you just hold me for ten minutes?”
“Princess, I still have to get back to the undercity and get ready just to come back topside.” Vi says sighing
She places a kiss to Caitlyn’s temple
Caitlyn sighs, leaning into Vi’s kiss before resting her head on Vi’s chest. She wraps her arms around Vi’s waist, holding tight to her alpha.
“I just don’t want to be away from you,” she says with a small whine. “Especially with this stupid heat. My mind is going crazy, I’m so afraid I’m gonna do something desperate to get you back here.”
Vi laughs softly, gently running her fingers through Caitlyn’s hair.
“That means I’ll get to see you desperate, won’t it?” She responds. “I’m not gonna lie, cupcake, your heat is making me crazy too. Just a glance at you is driving me crazy. But I promise it won’t be long that you have to go without me. You’ll see me again in just a couple hours at the meeting.”
Caitlyn buries her face in Vi’s chest with a groan. She wants to say forget the meeting, forget everything, just spend this heat with Vi. But she can’t, no matter how badly she wants to.
“I know. I know. It’s just so hard knowing you’ll be out of reach.” She says, her voice muffled against Vi’s chest. “And as much as I know this meeting is needed, it’s only gonna drive me crazier.”
Vi gives Caitlyn one last kiss, their lips lingering on one another.
“See you soon cupcake” Vi says as she makes her way out the window back down to the street and sneaks out of the estate unseen.
She forces herself to let go of Vi, the ache in her chest growing. She watches her go out the window, feeling a twinge of heat in her veins from seeing her alpha leap through the window. She’ll have to resist this for a few hours, but it’ll be worth it to see Vi again.
“See you soon,” she responds, watching Vi fade into the shadows.
Caitlyn turns away from the window and sighs, already missing the alpha. She’s already aching for Vi, and they haven’t even been apart yet.
She walks into her bathroom, taking a shower and getting ready. She tries not to think about Vi, but it’s no use. Vi is all over her mind, even as she’s lathering shampoo in her hair.
Caitlyn dries off and dresses in the bathroom, the scent of Vi still lingering. It only makes Caitlyn want her more, and she has to fight the urge to touch herself in the shower.
She does her makeup and styling her hair, feeling more on edge now that Vi is gone. She needs Vi, but she still has this meeting with her father and Silco and Vi ahead of her. She quickly applies scent blockers and takes heat suppressants.
She feels an impatient annoyance at the thought of Silco. She doesn’t know him or how she’s going to handle him. But it’ll be fine as long as Vi is there how bad could it be.
Vi is back in her house, rushing to get herself put together. She doesn’t have much time to get ready and she wants to look good for Caitlyn.
She takes a shower, trying her best to keep her mind off the needy omega she’s leaving behind. She thinks back to the look of desperation in Caitlyn’s eyes from last night, how badly she wanted Vi to touch her. She groans at the thought, feeling her body respond to the memory.
Vi tries to ignore the physical effect Caitlyn has on her as she gets dressed. She’s already desperate for Caitlyn, and they haven’t even gone one full day apart.
She tries to steady herself, but part of her wants to just say screw it and go back to the Kiramman estate and give into the omega’s heat… again. God, she can still taste the sweetness of Caitlyn against her lips, and the heat in her blood is getting stronger by the minute.
Vi sighs as she buttons up her shirt, trying to force the memory of last night from her brain. She has to focus, she has to go to this meeting, she can’t let herself just give in to her instincts.
Even as she ties her shoes, the thought of Caitlyn’s legs wrapped around her and her moans in her ear play through her head. She groans, wanting nothing more than to have the omega underneath her again.
Vi’s fingers shake a little as she grabs her keys and jacket, the effort of controlling her instincts taking its toll. She knows it’s only gonna get harder as she gets closer to Caitlyn again. How is she supposed to behave at this meeting? Will she even be able to keep her hands off of the needy omega?
“Come on, Vi get your head together,” she mutters as she opens the door. She has to go to the meeting.
Vi makes the journey back to the Topside, fighting the primal urges in her core the whole way back. She feels her legs shaking from resisting, her body screaming for her to go back to Caitlyn. But she has to stay strong, she has to meet with Caitlyn and her father and Silco… that bastard. She grumbles under her breath just thinking of him and his smug face.
Vi finally arrives at the Kiramman estate, forcing herself to step out of the car. She feels more tense than normal about this meeting. Silco is bad enough, but the thought of being around Caitlyn, not being allowed to touch her, is driving her crazy.
She feels the heat building in her body just being near the estate, just knowing that Caitlyn is inside. She takes a deep breath, steadying herself, as she knocks on the front door.
A servant answers, bowing respectfully.
“You must be Vi,” the servant says, “Right this way, please.”
The servant leads Vi to the room where the meeting is supposed to take place. Vi feels the tension in her body grow, the urge to claim and protect Caitlyn growing as she approaches. She can smell Caitlyn’s scent in the air, she can also smell that she tried to hide her scent but Vi can smell right through that and it makes her alpha instincts go crazy.
She can feel the need to claim growing, making her hands shake as she steps into the meeting room.
Caitlyn is there when Vi enters. She’s sitting in a chair across the room, looking up quickly when Vi steps through the door. Their eyes meet, and Vi can see the relief in Caitlyn’s eyes when she sees Vi. Caitlyn is just as desperate for Vi as Vi is for her.
But Caitlyn is trying hard to keep herself under control. She’s not going to run across the room and jump Vi, and Vi needs to keep herself together.
Here Vi thought she was early, but she’s the last one to show up as they are all waiting on her.
Vi has to force herself to walk over to the others, taking a seat next to Caitlyn. She tries not to look directly at Caitlyn, knowing that if she lets herself look into those eyes she won’t be able to control herself.
Caitlyn looks stunning. She’s still in heat, but she’s as beautiful as she is on any other given day, only now Vi has seen her naked and it’s driving her crazy. Caitlyn has tried to cover her scent with blockers, and Vi has to keep herself from leaning in to smell her.
Mr. Kiramman clears his throat before beginning to talk.
“Okay, everyone, now that we’re all here, we can start going over the wedding plans.” He says, getting down to business quickly.
Silco is sitting across the table from Vi and Caitlyn, his eyes running between the two when he thinks they aren’t looking. Vi knows his intentions aren’t honorable, he has ulterior motives, and that makes Vi hate him as much as ever but he has to be here, the undercity would question it if he wasn’t.
Mr. Kiramman talks through the timeline of the wedding, and it sounds like a grand event that Caitlyn would normally enjoy. But Vi can see her getting antsy as her father talks, knowing Caitlyn would rather just elope and be done with it. But she’s being professional, she’s being a good daughter.
Silco mostly keeps to himself, only interjecting occasionally about little details. His eyes occasionally shift to Caitlyn, and Vi doesn’t like the way he looks at her, like she’s something to covet.
Caitlyn can feel herself getting ansty, the heat inside her making it difficult to stay focused. Her father is going through the timeline of the wedding, describing the process for preparing the hall and the decorations. She thinks she’ll go crazy if she hears one more thing about the damn wedding. She just wants to get through this so she can sneak Vi into her room.
She finds herself fidgeting, her leg bouncing as she tries to pay attention. She doesn’t notice until Vi’s hand drops under the table, resting on Caitlyn’s thigh.
Vi keeps her hand in Caitlyn’s lap, trying to comfort her while her father speaks. She can feel Caitlyn’s leg twitching, her muscles are tensed from her heat and from her own impatience. Vi’s fingers gently rub into Caitlyn’s leg, trying to sooth her.
Caitlyn’s heart beats a little faster as she feels Vi’s hand on her thigh, the gesture comforting and arousing all at once. She forces a steady breath out, struggling to hold back the little whine that wants to creep out.
Silco can see the way Vi’s hand is resting on Caitlyn’s thigh, can see that they’ve grown a lot closer than he expected. He notices Caitlyn’s reaction to Vi’s touch, and he can smell her sweet needy heat. All of it is working in his favor.
Noticing how comfortable Vi is getting over there, Silco lets out a soft cough, interrupting Mr. Kiramman. He waits for everyone to look at him before speaking.
Silco waits a beat before he speaks, just to look impressive. He’s good at using pauses to his advantage.
When he finally speaks, he talks like he knows nothing about the situation, like he’s totally ignorant, just wanting to be helpful.
“If I may speak for a moment, Mr. Kiramman.”
Mr. Kiramman nods.
“Certainly, Silco, go ahead.” He responds.
Silco gives a nod, his eyes quickly darting to Vi before going back to Mr. Kiramman.
“Thank you, I appreciate it. I must say, I like everything I’m hearing. This wedding is going to be an impressive celebration, for sure.” He responds, his voice sounding humble and appreciative. He lets his words hang in the air for a moment before adding, “But I do have *one* question I’d like to ask.”
Mr. Kiramman nods, gesturing for Silco to continue.
“And what is that question?” He says, trying to keep it polite. Silco keeps his tone pleasant as he talks, like he’s completely innocent, just wanting to be helpful.
“Oh it’s nothing really, I just have one simple question. One that I can’t figure out myself. I’ve been pondering on it for some time, and no matter how I look at the situation I can’t understand one particular thing.”
Silco takes his time, wanting to draw this out, he takes his time before continuing. He takes a slow, steady breath before he speaks.
“Which is, how is a common undercity thug like Vi, the daughter of a criminal and an outcast, going to keep a beautiful, stunning, gorgeous young woman like your daughter happy? How will she provide for her? Yes she’s leader of the under city but… She’s a commoner, while you and your lovely daughter are so high and mighty, so privileged. How could Vi possibly keep her satisfied? How could those two worlds possibly meet?”
Caitlyn puts a hand on Vi’s under the table, knowing how much that question must have affected her. She knows he looks down on Vi. She can feel Vi’s hand clenched into a trembling fist, her knuckles turning white from the force of her grip. Caitlyn tries to soothe Vi, trying to comfort and calm her with calming pheromones.
But Vi doesn’t move, too preoccupied with calming herself to even notice Caitlyn’s touch.
Vi’s hands clench into fists under the table, her inner alpha growling in her chest and screaming for her to launch across the table and pound Silco until he’s nothing left but a puddle of blood and teeth. She doesn’t move, forcing her muscles to hold still even though it’s the most difficult thing she’ll ever do.
Mr. Kiramman clears his throat, having prepared for this question. He knew all about Silco’s opinions about the undercity. He knew that he thought Vi wasn’t good enough.
“I have considered that and taken it into account
A tense, heavy silence follows Mr. Kiramman’s words. Vi’s entire body is shaking from anger, she’s only able to keep herself still by keeping her nails digging into her palms. Caitlyn is trying her hardest to steady her breath as she sits next to Vi, trying to hold herself together.
Silco’s eyes dart back and forth between Vi and Caitlyn, drinking up their reactions. He wants to make this hurt, he wants to rip Vi apart. He can’t stand even the mention of Vi with Caitlyn, he wants her so badly himself that he’d do anything to take her.
Mr. Kiramman turns his focus back to Silco, his hands clasped in his lap. He tries to keep his voice steady, keeping his composure.
“I have considered the prospect, and I can’t deny that I have my concerns. They are not a match I would have chosen for my daughter, and I have considered the possibility that perhaps it is unwise for them to stay together. But this is not my choice, it is the council who calls for this union in an attempt to avoid an all out war from our two sides.”
Silco smirks, hearing Mr. Kirman’s agreement. He loves this, he loves that he’s in control of this situation. Even if he can’t keep Caitlyn for himself, he’ll do whatever he can to drive Vi away to drive the Kiramman family apart.
He lets the silence linger for a moment, watching Vi and Caitlyn’s faces. Then he finally speaks, his voice quiet.
“Ah I see. I’m sure the council was just trying to do the right thing. But perhaps, as an outside observer, I see something they do not.”
Silco continues, his eyes flicking to Vi again. He knows he’s getting to Vi, he can tell how badly Vi wants to launch across the table and hit him. Vi’s knuckles are white from her nails digging into her palms.
“Vi is not exactly the most honorable of alphas, is she? So quick to anger, always ready to fight. Not exactly someone I would trust to bring my daughter the happiness she deserves, not someone I would trust to treat her like a princess. Can you honestly picture Vi bringing Caitlyn to fancy dinners? Or bringing her beautiful gifts she doesn’t have to steal?”
Vi is shaking, her shoulders and hands trembling as she bites her tongue, forcing herself to keep still. Silco is getting under her skin, he’s saying everything Vi is terrified of being the truth.
She doesn’t respond, she tries to keep herself together, but she can’t keep silent. She’s about to snap, and the only thing keeping her still is Caitlyn’s hand resting on her thigh, silently begging her to keep calm.
Silco, noticing Vi’s inner struggle, can’t stop himself from continuing. He’s in complete control here, and he’s loving the way it makes Vi shake, the way Vi is so desperate to say something but can’t.
“Tell me, Vi, how do you plan to keep her pampered? Or are you unable to provide that for her? Unable to take care of her, unable to keep her happy when her heats make her desperate and needy? I doubt you can keep an omega in heat satisfied. I can smell her heat right now… maybe I should help her”
That’s the line for Vi, that’s the tipping point.
Vi slams her fist down hard enough to make the table shake, her eyes dark and wild.
“Don’t you touch her, don’t you even look in her direction, don’t you even think about doing anything to her.” Her voice comes out as a growl, the sound deep and rough in her chest.
“Look at her again and I’ll end you right here”
Silco’s smirk only grows more smug, he loves that he’s getting to Vi this well. He’s loving this, he looks over the enraged alpha again, his eyes running over her.
“Look at you, getting angry because you know I’m right. She wants and needs so much more than you can give her, you know I can give her everything you can’t. Maybe I’ll just give her some of that alpha treatment while you’re sitting here, watch her desperate, needy body beg for me”
Caitlyn stands up, her own anger flaring. Her heat has left her desperate, her head fuzzy, but it hasn’t made her submissive. Her hands clench into fists as she glares at Silco, anger sparking in her eyes.
“Don’t you dare touch me, I don’t want your hands on me for even a second. Vi’s is the only alpha I want. Vi is the only alpha who makes me feel safe and comfortable. The only one whose touches I want. The only one whose touch can satisfy my heat.”
Everyone’s heads snap towards Caitlyn, hearing the words out of her mouth. Heat floods Caitlyn’s cheeks, knowing she’s given too much away. Vi’s hands tense under the table. Mr. Kiramman’s eyes get wide.
Silco’s eyes go dark, his smirk growing.
“Oh, did I hear that right? Has Vi already taken you? Already filled you with her with your cum and your knot?”
Before vi responds Caitlyn drags her out of the room by the back of her collar into a nearby bathroom before Vi can say anything to further incriminate them.
Silco watches the two women leave the room, his satisfied smirk never leaving his face.
Caitlyn drags Vi into the nearest bathroom, trying to get them somewhere where they can talk privately. She can’t believe she just let that slip, can’t believe they know for sure what happened.
She forces Vi against the wall, pinning her to it with her body. She knows if she gives Vi half a second she’ll run out there and knock Silco out or something. She holds her alpha in place, glaring at her.
“You would have hit him, wouldn’t you?”
Vi looks like she’s about to shake from anger, her fists clenched so hard her knuckles are white. But as much as she wants to go beat Silco senseless for his comments, she knows Caitlyn’s right.
“Damn right I would have. He just talked to you like you’re a piece of meat, like you don’t have thoughts, like you’re just something for him to take. I can’t let him say things like that about you.”
Caitlyn forces Vi’s lips against hers, kissing her roughly. Vi lets out a possessive growl, her hands grasping at her body, pulling her closer.
Their lips move together, the kiss only growing rougher by the second, teeth gnashing as they fight for dominance. Their kiss is fueled by the adrenaline and tension from the meeting.
Caitlyn gasps, but she doesn’t protest. She wraps her legs around Vi’s waist, letting her alpha carry her easily. Her hands tangle in Vi’s hair, pulling Vi against her even harder, her tongue slipping between Vi’s lips as she sets her down on the bathroom sink.
Vi presses closer to Caitlyn, her hands pinning Caitlyn’s hips to the countertop. She can’t let Caitlyn go yet, not after hearing Silco’s words. She needs to remind them both who Caitlyn belongs to.
She kisses down Caitlyn’s cheek, nipping at her neck in a possessive gesture before whispering in her ear.
“Nobody is taking you from me, cupcake. I won’t let anyone treat you like a possession. Nobody owns you like I do.”
Caitlyn’s breath hitches, hearing Vi’s possessive words, feeling her teeth against her skin. She knows Vi wants to keep her, but hearing the tone in Vi’s voice, the possessive words, makes the heat in her body flare up again.
Vi pulls away from her neck, her eyes meeting Caitlyn’s as she undoes her belt and lets her pants fall to the floor. her cock is hard ready for Caitlyn as she takes off her underwear.
Caitlyn’s hands reach down, grabbing Vi’s shirt and pulling her closer. She pulls at Vi’s shirt, her voice low and desperate.
“I need you”
Neither of them can hold back, all the adrenaline and arousal making them lose control. They forget completely about everyone waiting for them outside, they forget that they’re supposed to be in that meeting. The only thing that matters is each other
Caitlyn bites her lip, eyes widening as Vi reveals more flesh. Her hands grasp the edge of the sink, knuckles turning white with barely restrained need. The musky scent of Vi's arousal mingles with her own, clouding both their judgment.
Caitlyn cries out, back arching off the sink as Vi claims her in one swift motion. The feeling of being filled, owned, and loved all at once is overwhelming. Caitlyn's heat ignites, her inner walls clamping down around Vi's length, desperate to keep her inside.
She wraps her legs around Vi's waist, heels digging into the small of her back. The friction against her sensitive heat makes her moan uncontrolledly, fingers clawing at Vi's shoulders. The smell of their combined arousal permeates the air, driving their instincts wild. Between labored breaths "Vi..."
Vi captures Caitlyn's lips in a passionate, hungry kiss, one hand tangling in her hair while the other grips her waist possessively. She begins to move slowly but steadily, each thrust hitting just the right spot to make Caitlyn whimper against her mouth. "Tell me you're mine,"
Caitlyn whimpers, breaking the kiss to gasp "Yours... only yours... please..." Her body shudders with each thrust, heat making her skin flush and sweat. Her scent grows stronger, an intoxicating mix of sweet and musky that seems to drive Vi's alpha nature wild.
Vi's response is to increase the pace, pounding into Caitlyn with fierce intensity. The sink rattles against the wall, and Caitlyn's presses against it with each forceful thrust. Her omega moans in delight, the sound muffled by Vi's mouth as she claims her kiss once more.
Her fingers dig into Vi's back, nails leaving faint scratches as her heat consumes her. She grinds against Vi with each thrust, meeting her alpha stroke for stroke. Between gasps* "come inside of me..." she throws her head back.
With a growl, Vi buries her face in Caitlyn's neck, inhaling her scent deeply. She quickens her pace, hips slamming against Caitlyn's with increasing force. Feeling her omega's plea and her tightening heat, Vi's control snaps.
Vi's hot release flows into Caitlyn, triggering her own release. She wails, the sound echoing through the small bathroom as she convulses around Vi's length. Vi's knot begins to swell inside of her, locking them together. Panting.
Caitlyn moans deeply as Vi cums inside her again, filling her completely. The sensation of being bred during heat sends waves of pleasure crashing over her, making spots dance in her vision. Her inner walls ripple and squeeze Vi's knot, milking every last drop. "Vi... your... cum... please..."
Her cheeks flush redder as Vi's knot continues to grow, binding them together. Her voice becomes softer, more vulnerable* "Stay... stay inside me..." She nuzzles against Vi's neck, seeking closeness and comfort in their intimate bond. "I love it...”
Vi and Caitlyn are both breathing hard and fast, trying to catch their breath from the intensity of their quick love making. Vi’s hands rest on either side of Caitlyn, trying to keep her composure. Vi can still feel the possessive urge deep in her chest, still wanting to protect and claim Caitlyn. But it’s not as desperate this time, and Vi feels more in control.
Her alpha instincts can’t seem to have enough of her omega. But she pulls herself together, trying to push those thoughts from her brain.
“We, uh, we should probably go back out there.” She says, resting her forehead against Caitlyn’s.
Caitlyn lets out a long breathy sigh, her eyes shut as she leans her head against Vi’s. She knows Vi is right, they do have to go back out and finish the meeting. Even though she would love to forget about the meeting and remain in this moment.
“Yeah, we should probably get cleaned up and presentable, huh?” She agrees reluctantly.
Vi sighs, taking another minute to relish being this intimate with Caitlyn before pulling away.
“Yeah…” she agrees in a breathy voice. She looks into Caitlyn’s eyes before stepping back. Vi turns, grabbing a couple paper towels from the edge of the sink so she can clean herself up.
Vi wipes herself up, doing her best to look presentable again. She has to take a couple deep breaths before she turns back around, the sight of Caitlyn still sitting on the sink with her skirt hiked up to her hips almost making her lose control.
“You should probably get yourself cleaned up, cupcake” Vi says, voice rough and low. She looks into Caitlyn’s eyes. “Can you walk?”
Caitlyn takes a deep breath, trying to regain some composure. Her voice is still breathless and low as she responds.
“Yeah, I can walk.”
She moves off the sink, wobbling a little as she puts weight back on her legs. She takes a breath, forcing her legs to steady. She looks up at Vi, a little weak smile on her face. “It’ll take a minute to get my legs back”
Vi can’t help but smile at how weak Caitlyn’s legs still are, feeling satisfied with herself for making Caitlyn’s body feel so good. She steps forward and puts an arm around Caitlyn’s waist, holding her steady.
“Alright, lean on me. I’ll help you walk”
Caitlyn leans on Vi, trying to get her legs more stable. Vi keeps her arm around Caitlyn’s waist, wanting to support her as they head back into the meeting room. She can feel Caitlyn still shaking a little as they walk, her legs still weak from their rough love making.
As they enter the meeting room, they can see all eyes on them. Caitlyn tries her best not to look ashamed, despite the fact that everyone knows exactly what they just were doing. Everyone knows they weren’t in the bathroom just to talk, they were gone for far too long.
Mr. Kiramman is silent as they reenter the meeting room, his eyes locking onto his daughter. He takes in the flush of Caitlyn’s cheeks, the way her legs are still shaking and Vi is supporting her, and he knows exactly what his daughter has just been doing.
He gives a heavy sigh, trying to keep his composure. “Well, glad to see you could join us again”
Silco’s smirk is still on his face, he knows exactly what happened and he is loving it. He looks between Vi and Caitlyn, watching as Vi stays close to Caitlyn, not taking her arm from around Caitlyn’s waist.
“Ah, I see you two were…busy.” Silco says, his voice dripping with sarcasm
Vi bristles at the tone of Silco’s voice, her arm tightening instinctively around Caitlyn’s waist in a possessive gesture. She knows Silco is making a jab at them, he’s trying to humiliate them.
Caitlyn can feel Vi’s arm tighten around her waist, keeping her close and preventing her from responding. She knows Vi wants to make another smart ass comment, to say something back to Silco, but she stays quiet and just stands there leaning on Vi.
The meeting finally begins to continue, even though it’s clear everyone’s minds are elsewhere. Silco talks, Vi responds, and the meeting is tense. Vi stays as close to Caitlyn as possible, keeping her arm around her waist.
She responds more aggressively than strictly necessary to Silco’s comments, making her animosity even more clear than before. It takes everything Vi has to keep herself from knocking Silco to his knees, but she manages to hold herself together.
The meeting continues for longer than it needs to, filled with tension, sharp words and harsh comments.
Finally, it’s beginning to wrap up, and Mr. Kiramman clears his throat to gain attention.
“I think that should be everything we needed to discuss. Anything else?”
Vi folds her hands and places them on the table “actually there is something I’d like to discuss” she says, grabbing everyone’s attention
Everyone turns their attention towards Vi, curious about what she has to say. Caitlyn leans a little closer to Vi, wondering what she’s going to say. Silco seems especially interested, and he turns his focus from Caitlyn to Vi.
Vi clears her throat and fidgets nervously. “I actually have purchased a pretty sizable estate that is connected to the topside and the under city. I would like Caitlyn to move in with me considering we will be married soon” she says as she looks between Caitlyn and her father.
Mr. Kiramman’s brow furrows, unsure of Vi’s intentions. He’s already not particularly in favor of Vi, but that doesn’t mean he wants Caitlyn to live away from him.
“You want my daughter to live away from me?” Mr. Kiramman says, his voice skeptical.
Mr. Kiramman is quiet for a moment, considering Vi’s words. He looks to Caitlyn, raising an eyebrow. “Is this what you want?” He says, trying to get his daughter’s input on the situation.
Caitlyn’s cheeks have turned red at Vi’s words, but she can’t help a little smile from creeping onto her lips. She looks up at Vi, her eyes locking onto her alpha’s. She can’t believe how forward Vi is being, but she has to admit she’s impressed.
Caitlyn looks between Vi and her father, trying to control the blush of her cheeks before speaking.
“Yes, I agree. I think it would be in everyone’s best interest, especially the council and the people of the under city, for me to move into Vi’s home. I think that would help prove we’re a united couple more than just me living in my childhood bedroom” She says, her voice surprisingly confident.
Silco’s smile grows a little larger, his eyes getting a gleam that makes Vi want to lunge at him.
“How kind of Vi to provide a home for you, Caitlyn” He says, his voice smooth and dripping with sarcasm. “I’m so…glad she’s taking care of you.”
Vi grits her teeth, glaring at Silco. She can tell he’s making a jab at her, trying to say she can’t take care of Caitlyn.
“Of course I’m going to take care of her” Vi says, her eyes still locked onto Silco. “I’m not gonna let anything bad happen to her. You understand me, Silco? Nothing bad is going to happen to Caitlyn while she’s with me”
Caitlyn can feel Vi’s alpha instincts flaring up, she can hear the warning tone in Vi’s voice, but she keeps quiet. She knows Vi is already close to lunging across the table, and she wouldn’t put it past her.
Silco is grinning smugly, seeing the defensive instincts from Vi. He knows he’s getting to her, he loves watching her get so furious over Caitlyn.
“I’m glad to hear you’re taking care of her. She seems like a very delicate flower. I’d hate to see her get crushed”
Caitlyn can see Vi getting angry, and she can’t let that happen here. She leans closer to Vi, leaning against her side and putting her hand on Vi’s arm gently. She needs to keep Vi from doing anything foolish.
“Silco” Caitlyn says, trying to keep her voice steady. “I would greatly appreciate it if you wouldn’t make comments questioning Vi’s ability to take care of me. I have complete trust in her, and I understand that the thought of someone like her having the power to protect me makes you uncomfortable. But I assure you, I’m in good hands.”
Vi’s muscles tense, her arm is shaking, but she stops herself from charging at Silco only because of Caitlyn’s gentle touch on her arm.
Silco keeps his smug grin on his face, leaning back a little in his chair as his eyes run over Vi and Caitlyn, his gaze lingering on Caitlyn.
“Of course, of course. I’m sure Vi will do quite well taking care of such a delicate flower like you” His words are mocking, and they both know it.
Vi’s muscles tense, but she manages to keep herself from giving in to her alpha’s urges. She tries to focus on breathing, keeping control of herself only for Caitlyn.
Suddenly, Caitlyn’s father stands, clearing his throat.
“Well, I think we’re done here. I’ll arrange for your ceremony to be discussed with the council. You should have a response from them within a couple weeks. Until then, try not to do anything that might put the legitimacy of this match into question, would you?”
Caitlyn looks up at her father, eyebrows furrowed. She’s wondering what her father means with that last comment.
“What did you mean by that?” she asks, her voice confused.
Her father is quiet for a minute, studying his daughter for a moment. The way he looks at her makes it clear he knows exactly what happened in the bathroom, and he’s not happy about it.
“There are certain… expectations of you during this courtship, Caitlyn. Do you understand what I’m telling you?” He says finally, his tone serious as he looks at her.
Mr. Kiramman sighs, closing his eyes as if to prepare himself.
“You are expected to act… more civilized. I have no problem with your relationship with Vi progressing as it needs to, but I do not want it to go too far. You will act like a proper omega. You will not do anything during this pre-marital period that may prove embarrassing to not only you, but the Kiramman family by extension. I know Vi’s culture is more… liberal, in these matters, but I expect better of you”
Mr. Kiramman takes a deep breath before continuing. “You are not to spend your heat with your… intended. Until you are officially married, I will expect you to suppress your heat with those blockers, and you will control your urges. You will not let her claim you until you are officially married. Am I clear?” He says, looking directly at his daughter
Vi’s hands clench into fists under the table, her entire body shaking. How can they say that? How can they dictate what Caitlyn does with her body? And Vi knows Caitlyn hates having to suppress her heat.
“With all due respect, sir, I don’t think anyone should have any right to tell Caitlyn what to do with her body” she says, her voice dangerously close to a snarl as her eyes lock with Mr. Kiramman’s.
Mr. Kiramman’s dark eyes meet Vi’s, his composure and control never wavering. He doesn’t let Vi’s aggressiveness phase him for a second.
“I will tell my daughter what to do until she is married. Until she is claimed and officially mated, she is still under my authority” He says, his tone calm and in control, despite Vi’s aggression.
Caitlyn sighs, knowing there’s nothing she can do to argue with her father and Vi at the same time. She has no power against her father OR her alpha, and she’s starting to feel trapped.
“I… I understand, father” she says, her voice resigned.