Chapter 12 - Aftermath
April 23, 2011
I'd been with a few omegas during their heats and holy shit. Castiel's heat was nothing like theirs. I wasn't sure when or if we really ate, slept, or even showered in the last week. He was very demanding, very needy, and I did everything I could to make sure he was well taken care of since he'd never had that before.
The problem came about 6 hours after his first wave when my rut decided now was a perfectly good time to hit as well. Like, it could have waited another week or something!
Yet, when I opened my eyes to bright sunlight outside the curtains and a contently sleeping omega that was somehow wrapped around me I realized it was over. I didn't have the deep desire to wake him up and his scent had calmed down a lot after the last round. Of course, that also made me realize just how badly the room needed to be aired out, the sheets changed, and us showered. I wouldn't wake him though, he needed the rest as much as I did. So, I laid here thinking about the last week.
When he did finally lift his head and sleepy blue eyes looked at me I smiled. "Morning, Sunshine."
"Morning, Alpha."
He laid his head back down and I chuckled, but couldn't blame him. After another twenty minutes though we both had to get up, bladders weren't forgiving. He remained laying while I went to the bathroom, coming back and kissing his cheek.
"Your turn. I'm going to strip the bed then we'll shower."
He smiled a little. "Do I have to get up?"
"No, but I'm sure you should."
He finally sat up and I saw the crinkle in his face, probably sore. It wasn't until he was actually standing that I saw the depth of bruises. Shit. As he moved to the bathroom I saw the handprints on his ass. I took a deep breath and resolved that I would be apologizing for that. I did strip the bed though and then cleaned the plastic cover over the mattress. I tossed the sheets near the door to be washed and opened the windows to air the room out.
"Are we going anywhere today?" Cas asked.
"Not unless we have to, so comfy clothes are alright."
He got clean clothes for us both and then we headed to the bathroom, the hot water was already on and he was adjusting the cold now.
"Warmer?" he asked.
"Yes. I can see that we both need a good scrub and I'm sure my hair looks worse than yours."
"We did shower during the week, so it's not that bad."
He stepped into the shower and I followed him, marveling at the water running down his back. He moved forward so I could get under the water and when I was rinsed off I got the shampoo and led him back. He didn't even fight me, just let me gently wash his hair, only moving when needed. Washed twice, and conditioned I then moved on to the soap.
"Alpha, you don't have to do that."
I hummed, gently washed his face off. "I know, but I am going to bathe you and this afternoon, we're taking a long soaking bath."
"We could have started there. I'm sure we're both sore."
He wasn't wrong, I had pains and aches just about everywhere. But, I hadn't been on the receiving end. But he seemed very content to be bathed. But when I kneeled to wash his legs, I could see the extent of the bruising. I ran my thumb gently over the worse one.
"I'm sorry. I must have been too rough."
He didn't reply or respond, but I kept cleaning him. Having him turn and damn those hand prints. I focused on getting him clean though. I intended for him to rinse off and then send him to get dry but he took the shampoo from me.
"Cas... You don't have to."
"I want to."
Okay, so I couldn't really say it didn't feel good to be bathed. Once we were both clean we stepped out.
"Before you get dressed I have some cream for you. I noted your hole is quite red."
"I wondered if you had anything, but wasn't sure about asking."
I cupped his face and kissed him. "Never fear asking for anything. I know the last week has been rough and we're both a bit sore. I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to be that rough. I don't remember hitting you."
"Hitting me? Alpha, you didn't hit me."
I laid my hands on top of the prints on his ass. "There are two distinct hand prints here. Pretty sure no one else was here."
I saw the faint red spread across his cheeks and he gave me a shy smile. "I didn't mind. You mentioned once after the fire thing that it could be enjoyable if done right. It was...different. But, I'm okay with it."
"We do need to talk, so let's get you medicated, dressed and fix some food."
He hugged me before he turned and leaned over, thank fuck the idea of sex now was not anywhere on my mind. I got the cream and made sure to cover the whole area, including the prints I'd left and then we both got dressed for the day. He opted for a pair of black boxers and a gray gown, I stuck with sweatpants and a loose t-shirt that had Zeppelin across the front.
Fixing breakfast was quick and I think we both inhaled it when it was done. Bacon, eggs, toast and fruit was always a favorite here. He was even good with cutting the berries up. While he quickly cleaned up the kitchen, I got the laundry started and even put clean sheets on the bed.
When we sat down he nudged me to lie down on the sofa and then laid basically on top of me."Comfortable?"
"Yes, you're a good pillow."
"Alright, so I didn't get to ask any questions before that sudden heat started followed by a rut. You wanted to go farther, did you enjoy it?"
That smile was radiant and gummy. One I hadn't seen really. "Yes, Alpha. I've never had sex feel that good before."
"Was there anything you didn't like?"
"Are we talking just that one time or the times after too?"
"Let's include all times," I replied.
He laid his head down for a moment, clearly considering the question. After a few minutes he looked up at me again. "I don't think there was anything I didn't like. Although, I wished I'd been able to explore more of you before the heat hit."
"It can be arranged in a few days, once we're both a bit more rested. Was there anything you exceptionally liked?"
"When you had me on my knees, I'm not sure if there is a proper name for that. I've never felt anything that good before."
"It does have a few names, eating you out is the more common slang but the proper term would be anilingus."
His brow raised. "Is that...common?"
I moved some of his hair back from his face. "Yes, for that type of play."
He leaned his head in the direction of my hand and I kept playing with his hair. He was quiet for a bit, making me question if he'd fallen asleep.
"Alpha?"
"Yes?"
"Did you really like the outfit?"
I smiled at him. "That was the hottest thing I have ever seen in my life. You are beautiful and you chose very well. I wasn't kidding, I may have to find new colors. Did you like it?"
"I was afraid the lace would be scratchy, but it wasn't. I felt...good. It was different. But, was there a reason you didn't want me to present? My dad said that would be expected."
"There was a reason. I didn't want you to be reminded of the previous ones. I know that's a position they probably kept you in a lot. I wanted the whole thing to be new, exciting and for you to not have any flashbacks or problems. Did you have any of those anyway?"
He rose up some. "It was the only one, no one wanted to see my face. It was very new and very exciting. I think during the heat there was a moment but it wasn't very long. You did a really good job Alpha of making me feel safe during the whole time. I didn't fear you and I think it's why the smacks were...not bad to me."
"Are you sure?"
His eyes seem to soften on me. "Yes, Alpha. I'm sure. You weren't screaming at me and it was just once, I think even in rut you regretted it. It's obvious that you're sorry for even leaving the marks, so I'm sure it wasn't bad to me. You did mention that could be a turn on or something."
"It can be and perhaps we can explore that aspect later on."
He moved up and kissed me. "I would like that, but I would like a nap now."
I laughed. "Okay, okay. Nap it is. But, please, Castiel. If there is anything that bothers you, anything I do that is a reminder, let me know."
"I will."
There were minimal adjustments, mostly to get comfortable before he did drift off. I was awake a bit longer but it was my phone that woke me up. Cas was standing beside the couch holding it.
"It's Mrs. Mills. She's called three times already."
I got it from him and hit answer. "Yeah?"
"Well, hello to you as well. Dropped off the face of the earth for a week."
"Heats and ruts Jody. I think I managed to send a message to most everyone."
"You did, I'm joking. But, the call is serious. Are you both good now?"
"Yes."
"I'll be by in fifteen. Please be dressed."
The line then went dead and I blinked. Cas declared he would get pants and was gone; I was confused until the doorbell rang.
Castiel looked at me. "Want me to get it?"
"No. I will."
I wasn't sure about any other bad guys and he wasn't supposed to answer the door. I was glad he asked. I checked the peephole before letting Jody in. She was dressed in her police uniform and it was clearly business she was here for. She sniffed the air but made no faces so I must have aired out the place well already. She greeted Castiel and then we sat down in the living room.
"Is everything okay?" I asked.
"Yes and no. I have news but didn't want you to find out by text or call. On Wednesday Mr. Wainwright was killed in jail."
I heard a choked sound from Cas and looked at him. "Cas?"
"I'm okay, Alpha."
I watched him for several minutes before turning to Jody. "What happened?"
"Another inmate at the jail killed him, he was stabbed multiple times and two of them were fatal blows according to the medical examiner. He was found about an hour after the attack and the attacker has been identified. He had been arrested just a few days before and was the brother of one of the victims from a previous raid on him. Wainwright was implicated but never charged in that raid. His sister was one and she didn't make it."
"He killed her?" Cas asked.
"No, she did it herself. The support afterwards for her was not present, just her brother and he was unequipped to handle her mental issues."
"Are they charging him?"
She tilted her head. "You know we have to. But, I've requested a light sentence considering."
"That is sad," Cas said.
I got his hand. "It is. But, sadly vigilante justice is illegal as well."
He squeezed my hand but didn't say anything else about it.
"Is there anything else?" I asked.
"Yes. Michael's been charged and arraigned, judge denied bond given what he was trying to do. He's requested a trial for some stupid reason though, but the judge is aware of Castiel's history and both myself and Bobby told him it was his play to get Cas there again. To see him again. The judge agrees and we're going to try to avoid Cas needing to testify."
"I will if you need me too Mrs. Mills." Cas said.
"I know you will but he doesn't deserve to see you again."
I squeezed his hand and he moved our hands to his lap, his other hand encasing mine. Jody just smiled at the display but didn't comment.
"I assume the heat and rut went okay?"
"Yes. I aired the place out."
"Your text was a bit confusing but I eventually got it. I'm glad it went okay. Although with Wainwright dead, there may not need to be much more personal duty needed. But, I am deferring to Bobby on this because of Michael as well. So, for now, you're still home."
"Alright, I get it."
"Alright, well, that was it. I'm going back to the office. You two get some sleep, you both look tired."
"We are. Thanks Jody."
"No problem."
We saw her out and since we were awake we fixed lunch. Once back on the sofa I looked at Cas.
"What's going through your head, you've been kinda reserved since she left."
"You going back to work. I..didn't think about that."
"It will eventually happen, is there a concern you have?"
"Many. What will I do? How would it be without you here all day? I mean, I can't really drive or anything."
"Sweetheart, we have some time. How about we talk to Mrs. Moseley about that? You also wanted to do some things outside and school."
"I think we should talk to her."
"We will then, I've got to make you another appointment and I'm sure she's going to want to ask questions."
He leaned over. "I think it'll just be missing you when you aren't here."
I kissed his forehead. "I'll miss you too, you know."
"Do you think it'll ever be really safe for me to be alone in public?"
I took a deep breath for that one. "Honestly? No one is 100% safe in public. Things can happen that are beyond our controls. But, if you specifically mean from Micheal and that group? Yes, Jody won't allow me to come back until she's sure you and the others are safe from them. We can also teach you self defense if you would like, I honestly think it would be good for you to know."
"I think so too, Alpha."
"Okay, enough sadness or downers. Do you want to watch a movie, talk more, sleep?"
"It's a sunny day, can we go outside? Just the backyard."
"Sure."
And that's what we did. We went out back and spent several hours just sitting on the porch and talking about the yard, his future, the positives. It turns out he had once liked working in a garden and thought maybe I needed more flowers and stuff in the yard. Admittedly, I hadn't done much outside beyond cutting the grass. He mentioned a swing too, something for the porch. Which, I just had cheap chairs now. It was a pleasant afternoon.
Dinner was cooked at home and I made burgers and homemade fries. Followed that with a movie and we turned in early because we were both still tired. I wasn't looking forward to returning to work either but I was looking forward to spending my days with Castiel.