23 Ch 21 The Coronation

It had been a few weeks since the great war of snow, as people were calling it. Mwezi had spent her time with the kids by Maui's side. She had felt bad and got better about hanging out with the others but they all understood her worry and didn't take offense. She was thankful the relationship was healthy and none of them seemed jealous. The babies had started not eating as often and exploring more. It gave her more free time to relax and allowed the others fatherly bonding time with the kids.It was chaotic but they made it work.

Mewzi was pulled from her aimless thoughts as she heard a groan from Maui. Her head snapped in his direction, her eyes wide with worry and excitement. Maui slowly opened his eyes and took deep breaths, letting them out slowly. He turned his head slowly to see Mwezi and his eyes seemed to water. "You're real…" he whispered. 

Mwezi sobbed and nodded her head. It took all her willpower not to throw herself on him as he was still physically healing. "Of course I'm real, silly." she replied before peppering his face with kisses, gently.

He slowly slid his hand out to her and she took it. She placed kisses in the palms of his hand before caressing the side of his face with the backs of her finger. There was a knock on the door. "Come in." Mwezi said quietly.

Nyoka stuck his head in. "How is he-Oh! You're awake!" Nyoka's head disappeared. "HES AWAKE EVERYONE!" he yelled out before carefully walking in the room. The boy cubs clung to each of his legs while he carried Sana in his arms, bottle feeding her.

Maui sat up, much against everyone's protest. This was his first time getting to really hold and see the kids. "They're beautiful…." he whispered. The moment seemed like a filler montage but Mwezi appreciated it nonetheless. Everyone got to fill in Maui with what happened since he was asleep. Even Kai's parents spoke to him about his coronation.

"Can't he rest more?" Mwezi asked softly.

Maui shook his head. "It can't wait much longer my love. The kingdom was in turmoil before the war. Now with no clear leader, it's a breeding ground for chaos. I must take the throne immediately." he said softly.

Mwezi knew it was true but she didn't like it. Her shoulders slumped but she nodded. Everything that happened after was a whirlwind of events and meetings. Maui managed to take time for relaxing and physical therapy, otherwise Mwezi through a fit. Once everything came together it was a sight to behold. 

The ceremony was outside among the mountains and under the moon. Everything was snow covered or ice encased with the trees in the area. Some identical to evergreens and pines and others barren like other trees. Crystals are strung among the leafless trees and 

they glow like fairy lights when hit by moonlight. Magical firebowls are strategically placed for perfect lighting. Snow shoveled away to make a path, wolf shifters helping everyone with directions.

Shifters from all over gather in the Wolf Kingdom mountains. The actual coronation was had at sunset. The formal crowing of Maui as king. He was given many gifts by the people before giving his first ever speech.

"First I want to say thank you to everyone who came and I wish you were here to those who couldn't make it.

Special shout out to my brothers who helped me fight for my home and my beautiful mate for being there every step for the way."

The crowd awed.

"Many lives were lost on both sides, but their deaths were not in vain. Let us remember them in life and celebrate their journey to the next."

The warriors cheered.

"This is my promise to you all. I, Maui king of wolves, vow to restore this kingdom to her former glory!"

Everyone cheered.

"She will be prosperous!" CHEER

"Powerful!" CHEER

"Beautiful!" CHEER

"But most of all. Whole" another cheer full of joy and pride.

Everyone stood up cheering with excitement. This was a momentous occasion. With the allies and connections Maui had that meant his people had. Now his people would go from no trades to having access to the rest of the islands.

Their quality of life and economy was going to improve greatly.

There was a massive area in a grove cleared for the food and dancing once the moon was at its peak. It was a great moment for the wolves to start building friendships and bonds with outsiders. It was also a time for families to be reunited and have their first night of freedom and happiness together.

Maui held Mwezi in his arms, while they danced. Her bare feet on top of his and they slowly moved about. Maui's hand rested against the back of her neck as he leaned down and kissed her. It was soft and gentle at first. Almost reassuring them both that this was real. Then it grew possessive and needy. Not for long though. Maui had sense to pull away before it didn't stop. 

"Do you think the others will be upset if we skip out?" Mwezi whispered softly.

Maui smiled wide and chuckled. "Not if they will or not. You're asking if we care?" He laughed. 

Her giggles bubbled over and she nodded. "I suppose yes." 

Maui looked at her for only a moment before scooping her up on his back and shifting. Some people were shocked at first but they put two n two together. 

Maui ran off with Mwezi clinging to his scruff. He ran along the mountain paths, showing her the beauty of his home. He ran through the snow easily and with confidence. This isn't what she expected when she said skip out but she was enjoying herself.

There was a cave ahead with a soft glow of light coming from it. She looked down to find Maui's wolf head turned to her as if watching her reaction. He howled when she nodded and smiled. As they got to the cave entrance Maui stopped and closed his eyes, waiting for her to understand. He had to do it a few times but she eventually got it. 

Maui walked into the cave once Mwezi closed her eyes and immediately the temperature skyrocketed. Mwezi could hear a bond fire going. She enjoyed the wood scent it put into the air. She felt Maui lower himself and ruff. Slowly she opened her eyes and smiled. She slid off his back as he shifted back into human form. A section of the cave was carved out and made into a miniature pool, the water heated by the fire.

A stone slab large enough for a football team was covered in furs . Some huge massive animals she'd never seen before and didn't know existed. Maui broke down each animal and explained that their lands aren't the only continents on the planet. Other shifters of all different kinds of creatures exist. (Book 2 🤔?)

Mwezi took in everything. There was a table filled to the brim with food. "We just ate and we need more food?"

Maui laughed. "To feed us through the night my queen. Fuel for our activities" He clarified.

Mwezi's jaw fell and then she burst out laughing. "Oh I see. And how um, calorie consuming will these activities be?" She joked.

Maui leaned down and rubbed his lips against her ear lobe. "I may run ~empty~ a few times myself. I want to set my personal record on how many times I can make you run in ~empty~" He growled softly into her ears.

Mwezi's cheeks grew warm, the flush pinkening her melanated skin. Maui cupped both sides of her face with his hands. His thumbs caressed her cheeks while he gave her head scratches on her scalp. "Oh fuuuucckk" she said softly.

"Yes, that's the idea. I want to see how well I can breed you, just how big a litter you'd give me." He hummed deep.

Mwezi's eyes went wide and her jaw fell. Maui smiled and stepped back. It was only now she realized he was naked, the shift shredding his clothes. It wasn't like she hadn't seen him before but there was something more primal at play now, something was different. Good different.

"Now," Maui started as he walked to the bed and sat down on the edge. "I know how fond you are of your clothes but at this time…they're an offense. I wish to see my mate…my queen. Be a good girl and remove them. Please?" He said.

Mwezi wasn't exactly sure when or where his dom side came from but she was excited. She wanted to test his limits. Slowly she began to move about in a dance. She'd roll her hips or do a spin to some unheard music. Slowly she stripped herself of her dress and let it fall at her feet, in front of him.

Maui's breath caught as he realized she wore nothing underneath. His eyes roamed over her body with a heated gaze. He licked his lips but stopped as Mwezi stepped back. His eyes shot up to hers to find her smiling. She took another step back and he stood up. He growled like a wolf stalking its prey. She stepped back and he stepped forward. It was like this until she was in a full on sprint, holding her breast to her body so they wouldn't hurt or swing back on her. 

His predator instincts kicked him and he gave chase. He let her run a bit, wearing out his prey but eventually he cut her off. She bumped into him and he didn't budge. His hands gripped her hips to steady her. They were gentle but solid, she was not slipping away. He leaned down and touched his nose with hers, his lips caressing her like a promise on the wind. "I have caught you, little rabbit. You are mine," he growled. "I caught you."

He pecked her lips. "Now I get to taste you and devour you for hours, my queen." He said before hungrily kissing her again. He lifted her and her legs wrapped around his waist. He didn't once look up from the kiss as he guided her to the bed and laid her on her back. "Stay" He growled into her ear.

He started kissing his way down her cheeks, to her jaw, then her neck. He'd nip at her neck before licking it playfully. He'd suck on the skin leaving hickies and claims for all to see. Her body bucked into his as her moans and cries echoed throughout the stone cave and out the hole in the ceiling.

Once he felt her neck sufficiently marked he made his way down her body. He paid special attention to her breast, trying some of her milk and surprisingly liking it. Her watching him with a blush and surprisingly liking it. 

He kissed his way down her belly, nipping and licking the skin before reaching the juncture of her legs. Watching her, watch him the entire time. He slid his arms under her thighs and pulled her to the edge easily. He held her open and he nipped and kissed his way up her thighs. She made the mistake of trying to pull away.

Maui placed his hand against her pelvis to hold her down while he performed slow and languid licks against her vulva. He burrowed his face in and licked again against her sensitive bud for the entire length of his tongue. There was no ease up to or typical foreplay. His hunger was primal as so was how he feasted on her

Her body bucked and shuddered. Her pupils dilated as her hand dug in his hair and gripped tightly. His hands slid up her sides and cupped her breast, massaging the mounds and twisting the nipples.

She didn't physically or mentally have a moment to process what was happening and he felt her tense. He pulled back immediately and stopped. She could still feel his breath on her lower lips. Steady, powerful and warm brushing along her sensitive skin. 

"You stopped!" She complained but he smiled.

I hummed in the affirmative. "I did. I had a better idea. I apologize" He said but his face was less than sorry. He smirked as he stood up and gripped her waist. He flipped her over like she weighed nothing and ran his hands up her back from the small of it to her upper.

He pressed her down and she arched for him. He leaned forward, thankful of his height, and kissed down her spine, nipping each of her ass cheeks. He rubbed the sting away with the palm of his hands. "So beautiful and exposed to me…." He growled. She felt his body vibrate against her. "So perfect" he muttered as he gripped himself and lined up with her.

"Normally I'd bring you to climax first….but I wanted to feel it while I'm inside you" He explained as she started pressing himself in. It was slow and gentle at first. A little in and he pulls out, a little more, then out. It was a heated teasing game until he finally bottomed out. He curved his hip as the ends of his stroke, his balls slapping against her clit and pulling breathy moans from her. 

He leaned down and whispered sweet nothings into her ear, kissing behind it and nipping at the skin. "I love every fiber of you Mwezi, mind, body and soul. You complete me in a way I never knew." Then his hand slid around her throat and pulled her up with him.

His strokes hit harder and faster. "Look baby girl" He grunts. Mwezi manages to keep her eyes open long enough to see the mirror behind the bed. "Keep. Your. Eyes. Open." He growled in her ear and she clung to the arms holding her to root her mind. 

The sounds of their bodies coming together, somebody stirring Mac n cheese and both their moans, grunts and growls echoed off the wall and ascended to the heavens. He slid his arm from around her waist down her belly and splayed his hand wide over her pelvis and lower abdomen. "So good…so tight" he grumbled. She turned her head to him and they kissed each other hungrily.

He let her body back down and gripped her hips again. His strokes became feral as he bottomed out over and over. Mwezi watched in the mirror as he struggled not to shift. His hand slid between her legs and began strumming her like a fiddle. Mwezi screamed as she shattered like a firework. Her nails dug into the furs and she swore she heard tearing.

Maui leaned over her, partially shifted. He hit her with one final bottom out and she could feel him swell inside her. She was filled to the brim and the feeling of it leaking out past him made her feel an aftershock. He licked her spine lazily as his breathing regulated. She tried to pull away but he held her to him for some time while his body relaxed. 

Mwezi didn't remember falling asleep but when she woke Maui had cleaned her and was preparing a plate. The other had arrived at some point in her slumber so she was surprised to see them. "Oh my. Full roster?" She teased. She had no idea the plans they had in store for her.