Chapter Four

DYLAN IMMEDIATELY caught Liliene into his arms when she passed out after he has marked her. His bite lit up to uncover the red mark on her neck. He looked at how his marking on her shone. He felt accomplished tonight, she’s now his Luna.

He lift her up and brought her to the bed. He gently laid her down there as he sat on the edge near her head and started to caress her hair. He patiently sat tight awaiting for her to gain back her consciousness.

“I’ve waited for three years to finally claim you, Liliene. I am not certain of whatever that’s coming for us for the next days, weeks, months or years. However, I am clear of my intentions to you and I am not doing this just because my father advised me to. If you are really going to save me from the Grotesques, I will be grateful but even so you don’t have to do that. The prophecy chose us to be mates and that’s what I’m holding to. I know that you are right for me,” he opened up to his unconscious Luna. These words that he just uttered, he doesn’t have the courage to say that to her if she’s awake. So this is the only chance and way he can talk about it.

Three years ago, he was twenty-two years old, his father came to him and warned him about the dangers that there could be a possibility of the awakening of the Grotesques after it’s long gone and locked up inside the prism stones their ancestors had created to keep them away from the humans and innocents. His father was distressed because of what the prophecy that their Seer had told him during that time. The Seer revealed that a war against Grotesques and their Bloodfury Pack will lead to his demise. His father could not believe that and he’s sick worried about that happening. Although, the Seer also unveiled that there will be a powerful force coming from a woman that will save his life. The woman who was the daughter of Irithel Albrecht, a powerful werewolf who possesses the rare ability of controlling minds. That’s why both his father and the Seer advised him to look for the daughter of Irithel Albrecht and make her his Luna.

He was pressured and dazed to decide of what he should do. That’s why he had Irithel Albrecht investigated first, but then he found out that she’s dead and her daughter is left to her father’s care alongside her stepmother and stepsister. He approached her father to ask his daughter’s hand for marriage. Mr. Denver declined and was strongly opposed to his proposal. That’s why when he suddenly died months ago, he took the opportunity to approach the stepmother this time. And he’s glad that everything went according to the plan.

With that three years of only observing and watching Liliene from afar, he wouldn’t deny it, he kinda learned to like her. The only woman he actually genuinely liked and became interested to.

His mind traveled back to reality when he heard Liliene moved. She blinked her eyes before she finally opened them, she gained back her consciousness and the first thing she did was to hold her neck where his marking was engraved on.

“Does it still hurt?” He couldn’t help himself but to show his concern. “I’m sorry for rushing you into this,” he then apologized.

Liliene immediately got up and sat on the bed upon hearing his voice. He can sense that she’s still stiff and at fear of him.

He tried to grab her hand but she immediately took it away from his grasp and she placed it on her lap instead. She still can’t move or have courage to face him.

He heaved a deep sigh.

He stood up, walked two feet away from the bed and turned his back at her.

He couldn’t take the awkward atmosphere between them.

“You can leave now. We can resume the mating when you are fully ready. I am relieved for now because you have my marking.” His shoulders fell as to show disappointment and heavy-hearted. Although he was too eager to consummate the mating tonight, he still has to show some respect to his Luna. He wants her to have control with all her moves, decisions and to whatever she wants to do.

Maybe, he rushed everything that Liliene can’t process it all at once.

“M-Mr. Walton,” she called him, stuttering and shaking as she is since she stepped into his mansion.

He could not figure out why she’s always acting daunted. Is it because he’s really a terrifying man as he always wanted the public to view him – it’s his natural character anyway.

“Please, I am letting you to leave. Do not make this hard for me,” he pleaded in his husky dry voice.

"I am choosing to stay," she replied in her soft gentle voice although slight hint of determination is evident in her tone. "You already marked me as your Luna, I am not afraid to pursue and consummate our mating process. As you already purchased me and I have nowhere else to go. Might as well be obedient to your orders and plans," she added that surprised him. Her timid personality is gone for a moment as she speak her persistency to proceed their mating.

"Are you really sure about that?" he questioned her statement as he could not believe what he heard from her. "You spoke to me right now like a brave warior who's ready to sacrifice and offer her life to me. Do you feel terrified and threatened in my presence?" He turned around to face her again, his eyes wanting to catch hers but she's elusive.

Liliene looked down on her hands while she's playing with her fingers placed on her lap, it shows that she's trying to cover up her fear of having to deal with him. There's no immediate reply coming from her which he waited for about a minute or so.

He let out a heavy sigh for the second time. Will he ever figure out how to handle such a delicate and unpredictable woman? "Everything has been a rush to you, Liliene. I should have thought about it before dragging you here. My mind is set on carrying out my plans, grabbing the chance as the full moon is brightly shining tonight. I am clouded. I can't postpone everything," his frustration expressed in his dazed disposition and tone.

She stopped playing with her fingers, she lift her head up but will still not look at him. She suddenly got up from the bed and stood a meter away from where he’s standing right now. And the unexpected thing from an unpredictable woman happened.

Liliene’s shaky hands reached for the petal sleeves of her dress pulled it forcefully causing for the whole bodice to rip off, she was trying her best to be brave in front of him. The expensive white dress dropped to the floor revealing his Luna’s faint silky skin.

That even adds more to his shock! His heart pounded like crazy as he beholds after him a sight that he never imagined he’s ever gonna see. Liliene with all her might is determined to continue their mating.

“Y-You were naked underneath that dress?” That’s the first sentence his mouth uttered without even thinking. Crap! “I mean I never expected this. You are already surprising me within the little while of you moving in here in my mansion,” he tried to divert the attention away from his dumb question.

“Yes, I was naked underneath the dress, Mr. Walton. I wanted to be prepared. Didn’t you gave out orders to your people to get me ready for our mating process? I am not slow-witted not to know what to do regarding this matter,” she responded before walking in a steady pace. She’s coming straight to his direction.

He gulped.

He started to sweat.

His muscles felt tension.

How can he resist this? His Luna is naked before him!

“L-Liliene. Please,” he tried to speak but he’s out of breath. He stretched his arms out and put his hands forward to stop her for coming near him. But unexpectedly his hands had reached for her round busty bre*sts. “F*ck!” He cursed as he felt how squishy and plump they are. Her pink taut peaks had him a boner.

It’s not that he never slept with other women before. However, Liliene’s innocence yet fearless and alluring personality made her distinct and perfect for him.

She looked at him naively. “Are you just gonna stand there, Mr. Walton? I thought we are going to mate?” She even dared to ask with her tone appearing to be like an innocent teenage girl, it comes off naturally. “I know this will be my first but you are going to make it quick, right? I can endure –“ her words cancelled mid-air.

He stopped her from talking. He took his hands away from her bre*sts and grabbed her cheeks instead. His lips couldn’t wait any longer. He can’t hold his eagerness and control anymore.

He kissed her. It was just a simple touch on the lips at the moment. He did not let her go and he knows she doesn’t want to. She grabbed his hands still cupping her cheeks and hold on to it. She wanted more than her first kiss to be like that. For the second time, he kissed her passionately. It was gentle to ramp up the intensity. She’s learning how he was doing it. Her mouth would linger with his mouth following his lead.

His hand slipped unto the back of her nape supporting her head while their kiss deepened and intensified. While his other hand traveled down to her plump mountains, giving a massage to each of them. He heard her small moans and her body came closer, an indication that she’s surrendering her body to him.

When their lips fell apart for seconds, he took the chance to see her eye to eye. He only saw yearning and longing.

“You only met me tonight. I never expect you to trust me instantly. It’s different from what I thought. Here you are offering your naked diviness to me,” he uttered the words as he catches his breath.

She closed her eyes. “The way you treated your servants. The way they talk highly of you. That’s what I’m holding on for giving you my trust. Our meeting might be unpleasant but giving this arrangement a chance is not difficult,” sincerity matched her words. She opened her eyes again and met his.

“You are very vocal. Your stepmom told me you are a person with a few words,” he expressed his amazement towards her. “Thank you for giving this a chance. You’ve been surprising me with your charms in just a short period of knowing you personally.”

“I will be with you for the rest of my life. We have all the time together to catch up, Mr. Walton.”

“Liliene. You are my Luna now. I want your first to be a pure bliss. However, I can’t promise that it will not be very painful.”

She nodded with a calm smile. “I know. I will be a good girl, Mr. Walton and endure the pain for you.”

Her answer made him curious. She is very obedient and naturally acting like a servant doing what her master pleases.

He shook it out of his head.

He displayed a playful smirk then gave her a peck. His hands went to support her thighs, grabbed it to make her spread them and wrap it around his waist.

She squealed with his action but giggled after. She also wrapped her arms around her neck and smiled shyly.

“You should get used to this, my Luna. I will never get enough of you.” He brushed his nose on the tip of Liliene’s nose. Then his forehead creased when he remembered how daring she were. “You should realize how naughty you are when you undressed for me a while ago. Don’t you know that I’m housing a massive boner now because of what you did?”

She got alarmed, her lit-up face suddenly changed into a worried one. She became a bit anxious. “Oh no. I-I am sorry, Mr. Walton. Forgive me for not having any decency,” she immediately pleaded. She also tried to get off of him but he hold her thighs tightly. “I will not do it again if it angers you.” Her head slowly tilted down.

Her bizzare actions which is far on how should a lady of a prominent family should behave made his suspicions rose up.

“Liliene, I am not angry about it. Please don’t be sorry. I am a man and you are my woman, I’d love to see more of you undressing for me when you feel like it in the future,” he talked to her in his softest tone possible.

He kissed her forehead then used his lips to guide her on looking up to him once more.

Their eyes locked. Not until their temptations had them kissing, sucking and nipping with each other’s lips. His tongue would play with her tongue as soon as he found his entry when her mouth parted open.

Her little moans played like music to his ears.