Alpha and Omega

Chapter 27

She whined again, her ears drooped further and she hung her head. "I'm sorry," she repeated again, cuddling her tail tighter.

He wanted to hold her, but she was so afraid and he didn't want to break her. "Please, don't try to be the lone wolf again," he said gently.

"I didn't mean-" she started, then sighed. "We were trained to do anything and everything necessary to complete a mission," she tried explaining softly. Then sighed again and stopped, explanations wouldn't fix anything. She hung her head and curled in on herself with a soft mew. Bucky finally gave in, wrapping himself around her. She squeaked in surprise, stiffening in his arms, expecting pain and more yelling.

He felt her muscles tightening. "I have not yelled at you, we're just talking. If not for the shower, I can't guarantee I'd be this collected," he admitted. She stiffened and he realized he shouldn't have said that. She eventually nodded and curled miserably in his arms, taking comfort she doesn't deserve "You saved me, in the long run. Thank you." He kissed her hair.

"You were only in danger because i was stupid," she said softly

He pulled back from her a bit. "It could have still happened."

She nodded "True. I hate when you go on missions. You could always come back hurt, or worse,"

"Yes, but I have more training and experience. And I'm similar to you, not likely to age... and heal fast,"

She nodded and curled in his arms. "I promise I'll be more careful," she said softly, nuzzling his neck.

He took her word. "That's what matters. Thank you."

She kissed his cheek "You're welcome" she replied finally relaxing a little. Bucky had gotten his point across and hadn't broken her. "Is there anything I can do to make sure you don't have nightmares?" she asked, wagging her tail in a manner that was somehow suggestive. He wasn't sure. Wearing him out might work, though it might not. And being surrounded by her calming scent and omega presence would definitely help. She smiled up at him too innocently. "There must be something I can do..." she purred, asking how he wanted her.

He saw the flicker of desire in her eyes, though he still hesitated. "You got shot not long ago."

She rolled her eyes "Lead bullet. Heals in minutes on my kind," she explained. She was a lot more resilient than he gave her credit for. He was upset with her and he wasn't letting her make it better easily, she saw it in his eyes, though not that he was purposely being difficult. He was just male and stupid.

"I hadn't anticipated any love making tonight. We can cuddle up or make-out," he suggested.

She nodded, accepting that he wasn't in the mood, or didn't want her. She curled more comfortably in his arms, and put on one of the movies he particularly cared for. Bucky was noticing her demeanor, she was different, just a little bit. She was more subdued than usual and stroked her tail absently as they watched the movie. She vanished for a little while to bring them (him) something to eat "Thank you for get us dinner."

"No trouble," she said softly, cuddling back up next to him to eat her dinner. She looked over at him when the hour got too late. "Do you want me to stay?" she asked softly

"Yes, if you're willing."

She nodded and snuggled in under the covers among the blankets and pillows and Bucky, if he wanted her. He kissed her, gently, unsure what to do with her.

She kissed him back just as softly. Despite all her empathic ability, she couldn't get a read on his emotions and just cuddled in his arms, locked in her own mind and troubles. His hands were moving down to pull her to him. He had become addicted to her, in so many ways. "I love you, that's why I was so scared and angry earlier."

"I love you too," she said softly

"Do you want me? You've been off all night. I tried to prevent that, and it still happened."

"Only if you want me," she said softly. "I know you're still upset with me"

"No, no I'm not. I just think about all the things that could have happened or been worse."

She smirked, in an attempt to draw his mind to other thoughts. "And not thinking about how much you wanted to fuck me while I was wearing nothing but that collar with your name on the tag?" she asked too innocently.

He blinked a few times, processing that statement. "You in a collar was something I never thought about before today. You're so beautiful..."and he had been turned on by that image. Though he was turned on with everything having to do with her.

She smiled and kissed him "And you're handsome as hell," she purred seductively.

And Bucky finally succumbed to her seduction hook, line, and sinker.