Chapter 5-Chemistry

Lauren’s POV

When I woke up, I was lying in a foreign bed. There was a figure standing beside me, and I instantly recognized the same desirable scent as before. It was the man from before. 

“Where am I?” I fumbled, peering open my eyes. 

“My room, don’t worry, you’re safe here,” the man promised. 

Looking around the room, both the decoration and furniture were very luxurious; even better than my father’s room. 

He must be of noble blood or hold very high status. Perhaps I am safe here, after all…

“Why do you help me?” I asked vigilantly.  

Chuckling softly, he told me that he was my fated mate. 

“Well, you see, you and I are destined to be together,” he began, “it’s one of those things, we are drawn to each other, whether we like it or not,” he continued to explain.  

As the words left his lips, I couldn’t quite believe my ears. How had I found my mate during my hardest hours? Were my ancestors looking upon me all this time?

If Alice knew this, she would undoubtedly be very happy, but…

It was the first time that the sweet smell of a mate had even crossed my world, and it felt addictive. I listened to him intently, and I didn’t want his voice to stop, and he continued. 

“So, what happened last night?” The werewolf asked, and I could sense he didn’t want to push me too far. It was like we were already so strongly connected, even our minds. His gentle tone made me want to depend on him even though we just met. 

I can’t. Even my closest family has betrayed me. How am I to trust this stranger? But everything in my body and mind screamed at me that I could trust him. This feeling was bewildering.

“My parents died, and I’ve now found myself homeless,” I told him. It was partly true, but I wasn’t ready to tell him the entire truth, and at this point, Mother was dead to me. 

“I can take you in, but we have to make a deal,” he said, looking at me hopefully. The question wasn’t imposing but instead felt kind. “You see, my father has forced me to marry a strange she-wolf, but I now know I was destined for another,” and he gazed deeply into my eyes. I instantly knew what he meant. 

It was disgusting that his father was forcing him into marriage. And I, as his fated mate, was the best reason for him to refuse the marital alliance posed upon him. I only needed to pay a small price to get to safety and a sheltered place to live. I could never return to what was once my home.  

“How can I trust you? I don’t even know your name…” 

“You don’t know me?” He looked surprised. “I’m Ade.” 

I had never heard this name before and wondered when we had possibly met. He seemed to know otherwise. 

“Then, Ade, tell me, what should I do?” My choice was a risky one, but if I could achieve the ultimate goal, I was willing to make a small sacrifice to get what I needed. Plus, I had nothing to lose. 

“You’ll know soon enough,” and he smiled at me intensely. 

He was a handsome, tall, and strong Alpha, that I couldn’t deny. But now his eyes gave me a dangerous signal and the strange but familiar scent filled my body once more. As soon as our eyes locked, the hairs on my neck stood up, sending a shiver through me. My body was hot, and even in the cool winter’s morning, I felt like I suddenly needed to tear off the blankets keeping me warm. I tried to shake off the feeling, but it felt impossible. 

“Don’t be afraid, it’s a ritual between mates,” Ade consoled like he was able to read my mind again, “it won’t hurt, let me help you.” 

I knew what he meant, and felt a surge plow through me. I wanted him. 

“Just relax, I’ll make you comfortable,” he whispered in my ear, nibbling on the edge of my ear as he said it. Taking off his clothes one item at a time, he revealed his muscular body, his smooth muscles making my mouth dry.

My yearning became stronger, and his eyes reflected the same desire back at me. No one had ever looked at me this way before. 

Follow your instincts, Lauren. This is meant to be. You can feel it. Go with it. 

And I followed my instincts, allowing him to slowly take off my garments, trailing each of his thrusting movements as our naked bodies met.  

He’s my mate, I should be able to give myself to him. An explosion of oxytocin overcame me, and my internal thoughts disappeared beneath me. 

His movements were gentle, and I could feel him controlling the force of his thrusts. I let go of all control. 

Pressing him close to me, sweat dripping down my body, I bit his neck and purred, “Harder.”