Sawyer let out a relieved sigh, glad to see the alpha's turned back. That was intense. It was becoming increasingly difficult to breathe while he was near. And the electricity sizzling in his stomach wasn't helping matters. Sawyer had never imagined that the alpha would ever be interested in him. He thought that his heat was just messing with his head back on the balcony.
When Sawyer looked into his eyes, it was just the same clear emerald green eyes, although there was an added twinkle, probably caused by the light of the half-moon up in the sky. Sawyer had felt his breath cease when the alpha smiled, his heart rate ratcheting up into quadruple digits. He couldn't look away even if he wanted.
They would have never met each other if Maddie hadn't insisted he'd gone out to wait along the roadside where most of the big hawk alphas were in supply. He'd been slouching further down in his seat whenever a passing alpha glanced at him. Sawyer sensed that they could smell his heat, otherwise he didn't have this much attention and luck on a normal day. Yes, he was that insecure.
After his second glass of float and the thirty-ninth alpha turned down for the night, Maddie declared she'd had enough. She'd prodded him to go outside since he was impressed with any of the hot 'commodities' in there. He'd been glad to go along with this idea because he needed a breather. When he stood to go and saw the same alpha he'd seen up in the corridor, his legs wanted to give out beneath him. Because this time the alpha was staring, and there was a certain aura of desire he exuded that made Sawyer aware that he was into him. Yet, pride was the devil, and Sawyer had simply brushed past him, ignoring the mutual tension, the palpable connection.
There was no limit to foolishness.
He still hadn't expected the alpha to follow him outside and ask to keep him company. Sawyer didn't want to be thought cheap, and there was something about this particular alpha that made him feel like he was stepping on eggs and didn't want to break a single one. He most definitely didn't enjoy being rude, but alphas who cracked an omega at the first conversation always ended up seeing them as whores and puppets afterward. As much as he wanted to get rid of this heat so bad, he couldn't trade his last piece of dignity to get it.
He'd won.
Now? He just wanted to go home instead. He'd figure something out instead, or leave the country by bus or lorry or something. He wasn't putting up with this disastrous night anymore.
For some reason, he felt disappointed.
Deciding to catch a bus after five more minutes, he sighed, rubbing his arms. The night was a bit chilly and he was having a slight headache from all the pounding music and groveling indoors. Clubhouses were just not his thing.
Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him. Three huge alphas were approaching him now, and the aura they exuded wasn't the one he'd felt with the alpha earlier. This time, the aura was different. And painfully familiar. His heart began to beat louder in panic.
They flashed their neat dentition at him, perhaps to fool him into believing that they didn't mean any harm. Sawyer's instincts were never wrong. He decided to ignore them by looking the other way. Hopefully, they would get the hint and leave him alone.
"Hey, sweetheart," one of them crooned at the back of his ear, startling him. They were surely fast, surrounding him now, all three of them. Their eyes raked over his body, eyes flashing gold in lust as they inhaled deeply as though he was some sumptuous dish. He was nauseated. "What are you doing alone out here? Got no one for company? Well, look no further! We're here to help you."
Oh god. No. he didn't need their stupid help. Never.
Sawyer's heat made his legs wobble, but he kept a straight face. Brave enough to walk out on them. The bus stop was just a few blocks there. Perhaps, once there the presence of people would get them to back off. He could only hope it worked.
"Don't be such a prude now, sweet angel," the second one said. They followed him closely, growling at each other as they argued in low tones. Perhaps on who would get to go down first on Sawyer? He was running now, breathless. God, why had he come out of the club at all? Why did he rebuff that alpha's company earlier?
One of the jerk-faces caught his wrist now and Sawyer's anger flared. He turned, whipping the idiot's hand away. "Get lost!"
Sawyer felt as though he was making a big mistake. It was hard enough to get one alpha, let alone three to knot with. Now he was turning them down. It was his chance to get rid of this stupid heat. That was the main reason he'd come to Bad and Boogie, right?
He crossed his arms and straightened his stance to challenge the alphas, who were now watching him in amusement. They weren't bad-looking, which was sometimes the case with these annoying, pushy alphas, but they weren't what he wanted. At all. His heat may be eating him from the inside out, but his inner wolf, Raymond knew neither of these fools was what he truly wanted in his life.
Wow, Raymond. How nice of you to get picky at this point in time1
His wolf purred, wagging his tail in mockery but Sawyer ignored him.
The first alpha stepped forward now, placing a hard hand on Sawyer's shoulder. Sawyer felt his skin crawl. "Give us a chance to prove to you that we're men. We could really take care of you. What's your name, dear?"
Sawyer didn't even contemplate an answer. He shrugged the hand off. "I don't need you guys. Leave me alone."
"Don't be such a stuck-up."
"Then you guys should stop being assholes."
"We're only trying to be helpful, cutie," the third alpha, the one with a lip ring moved to stand behind him in a bid to stop him from moving away from them any further. "You need our help. Your heat has been calling out to us the entire evening, ever since you walked in with that gorgeous friend of yours. Come on now, babe. Loosen up."
"I am not interested. Get the hell out of my way."
A panicked chill ran up Sawyer's spine. He knew that he was playing with fire. This was the farthest pushy alphas normally went before they struck. A rough hand yanked him toward a lone building and pinned him hard against the brick wall, spreading his legs apart.
"Since you've chosen to be unreasonable, we'll do things our way. Brax! Keep his mouth shut. It wouldn't take much longer now, little omega. We'd be done before you know it."
Sawyer raised his knee and struck the alpha down at his family jewels. The alpha growled, clutching his groin as he slumped to the floor. In a flash, Sawyer tore down the road, the other two alphas hot at his heels. He could never make it far because they were alphas – much bigger and stronger than him. But it was worth a fair try so he ran.
He could hear them just behind him. Growling as they breathed down his neck. His legs were about to give way beneath him when suddenly, he heard a yelp, followed by thuds. He dared not to look back but his curiosity got the best of him. Whirling, his eyes widened when he saw the alpha from earlier towering over the two jerks that'd been chasing him.
Oh goodness. Sawyer bent, palms on his knees as he tried to even his breathing. "Thank heavens! Oh, goodness."
"Are you alright?" the alpha rushed beside him, placing his hands on Sawyer's back. Relief and safety flooded Sawyer's being at that one touch. "You run pretty fast. Even for an omega."
"Thanks," Sawyer blushed at that compliment. He had to admit, he found it pretty charming that this alpha had stalked him all the way here. He could have been raped. "You saved my life. They could have had their way with me."
"Those alphas are fools. They piss me off a lot." They began walking back down the road where they came from. "It's so late. The last bus must've left five minutes ago. Mind if I take you somewhere for a late dinner?"
Sawyer's pride rose like bile in his throat but he shoved it back down in an instant. After those alphas, he wasn't kidding himself about riding this heat alone. He needed help. And fast.
"I don't want to be a bother. It'd be best you just take me home..."
"Come on, babe," the Alpha cooed sweetly. It was music to Sawyer's ears. "It'd be like payback for me saving you?"
"Honestly, I don't mind. But I don't want trouble with your wife..."
"Wife? What wife?"
Sawyer gestured wildly. "Girlfriend, I think. The one you were with in the corridor? Blue ribbons?"
"Oh!" The Alpha laughed. "Victoria."
"Yup, Victoria," Sawyer sighed. "I don't want to come in between whatever you guys have together. I don't want to be someone's one-night stand. Or being used to make a partner jealous. That sucks."
"Whoa, whoa. Slow down." The Alpha held his hands up. "Those assumptions are so hurtful. And no, I don't wish to fuck you, even though you're the sexiest thing to ever exist,"
"God, you Alphas are so alike."
"Just lunch, babe. Then I'll take you home."
"Fair enough," Sawyer smiled. "You never told me your name."
"Daniel. Daniel Sturm."
Daniel drove a tired Sawyer to a cool Italian diner downtown. The ride was silent and peaceful, yet the air was so sexually charged, that Daniel felt his balls heavy and sticking to his inner thighs. It didn’t help that the windows were all wound up to keep Sawyer from shivering hard, and the smell of the omega’s heat permeated the chilly air. It was a miracle he didn’t drive them into a moving truck as pleasure shook through his whole body.Sawyer was awed at the diner’s interior as Daniel led him to a table and pulled out a chair for him to sit. If it were to be one of his slutty omega girls whom he normally went out with once in a while, Daniel would’ve felt a bit embarrassed. But with Sawyer, it was different. He found Sawyer’s questions and head-turning charming. “What? You’ve never been to an Italian diner before?”“Well, yeah,” Sawyer nodded, picking up the three-flap menu tenderly as though it were raw gold. “I can only dream of coming to such a place. The profits from my swee
They raced madly towards Daniel’s car, Sawyer fidgeting as Daniel hurriedly triggered the security alarm from his keypad. Before he could get the door open, Sawyer had his arms on him, kissing his lips sloppily and moaning aggressively. “Oh, God. Oh, God.”“Your first time with an Alpha?” Daniel smirked, wrapping his arms tightly around the omega’s slender waist and carrying him inside. It was so dreary dark with a few street lights illuminating them so it wouldn’t be best if anyone saw them outside. Sawyer had a death grip around his neck, attacking his neck ferociously, his skin setting off steam when it came in contact with Daniel’s, like fire meeting water. “Patience, sweetheart. Let’s get to my place first.”Sawyer loosened his hands around his neck, smothering them on his chest instead, his lips pulling up in a pout. “How far is it? I’m trying my best here but it’s not enough. If you don’t mind we can do it here. In your car…”“You won’t be comfortable, dear,” Daniel pecked his
Fifteen minutes later, when Daniel came out of the bathroom in nothing but a towel hanging loosely around his waist, Sawyer was already sprawled on the king-sized bed – stark naked. His arse was raised up in the air invitingly, a white pillow beneath his shoulders as his eyes lit at Daniel’s every motion. The Alpha decided to be a cruel tease, cupping his cock through the thin towel fabric and chuckling as the hunger in Sawyer’s eyes grew. The omega whimpered now. “Please. I need you in me so bad.”Daniel nodded, moving to the nightstand to put his phone on silent. It was almost midnight and he had a busy day the next morning but he didn’t care. Banging Sawyer was his chief priority at the moment and he couldn’t afford to condone any disruptions, even from Spencer.At last, he let his towel loose, stroking his bare cock absently while watching Sawyer squirm in excitement. “You little angel.”Sawyer nodded, bristling with energy. Daniel could feel him vibrating in his skin even as he a
The morning sunlight was already pouring in through the bedroom curtains when Sawyer managed to rouse himself awake. The room was silent and Daniel was nowhere in sight, having left over an hour ago, if he could recollect very well. His entire body was sore and his head was hurting, despite his heat subsiding. They hadn't knotted just once. Sawyer drifted off to sleep once the simmering tension released in his body the moment he felt the warmth of Daniel's knot traveling down his channel like soothing water.Since he began having these heat periods, this particular one was the worst. He kept waking Daniel up every three hours for an extra round.They'd ended up doing five. The sixth couldn't hold because Daniel felt like his sperm ducts were already sucked dry. Still, he helped Sawyer jerk off, which was relieving to an extent.Sawyer scanned the room which was lying in ruins before him. Daniel had carefully folded his clothes and placed them on the nightstand beside him. There was als
"For Christ's loving sake, Daniel! What's your problem?" Spencer let out in exasperation as the Alpha paced the floor of his penthouse restlessly, looking out of place. "This is the fifth time this week you're blowing off a date with Anita. You know how these women behave... we can't risk losing this merger with the Hendersons. It'll be fatal.""I understand what you're saying, Spencer. Really, I do. But I can't fucking stop thinking about him! I think I'm going insane at this point." Daniel flailed his arms around, then settled on a sofa, burying his head in his palms.Spencer came to sit beside him. "How long has this been going on? And do you know his address? What do you intend to do when you find him?""I don't know the answers to those questions, Spence. I'm really clueless about all these...emotions. Each time I try to ask Anita out on a date, it feels as though I'm doing the wrong thing. Like it's not supposed to be so and he keeps popping up in my thoughts, as well as wet dre
Daniel pulled up into the cramped parking lot, the sweltering summer heat making his shirt stick to his back and pits even though he'd just come down from the heavily air-conditioned airport. He joined the throng of tourists moving up the stairs with their luggage and went straight to the bulky receptionist with graying side hairs behind the thick mahogany desk. She had to be somewhere between forty and fifty and she looked at him with guarded suspicion, perhaps judging his persona from his appearance."Good afternoon Sir and welcome to Finland Hotels. How may I help you?" She pushed back the dark-rimmed glasses she had on, which were falling over the bridge of her nose, and offered him a forced smile. Daniel suddenly felt out of place, but Sawyer's face flashed through his mind and that seemed to encourage him."I'm looking for the omega presently occupying Room 34."Her eyes narrowed. "Okay. Is he expecting you?" she picked up the white intercom and began dialing."Ah...no. it's a s
Maddie rushed in now, brows creased in worry. "Are you alright? What's happening?"His lips wobbled as he tried to get the words out. "It's him...oh God, he found me!""I don't understand. Who found you?" "Daniel. The Alpha I knotted with!"Her mouth flew open. "Shit.""Oh God, oh God," Sawyer was pacing the kitchen floors now, trying to keep it all together. There was an urgent knock on the door now. Maddie turned and craned her head to look. "What am I going to do? How did he find me here? How does he know I'm back home from the ban? What the freaking hell does he want from me?!"Maddie plopped down quietly on a chair. "First, you need to calm down, honey. It's not the end of the world...we'll figure out something."The knock stopped now, plunging the entire building into silence. They peeked at the door and looked back at each other."Do you think he's gone?" Maddie shrugged, standing up and tiptoeing towards the front room. Everything was just as it was. "I think he's gone."Sawy
The room appeared to tilt as Daniel stood rooted, far more fazed by the startling revelation than Sawyer had anticipated. His eyes twitched and he could feel the tears so close. He didn't want to betray his Alphahood but he couldn't help himself, neither could he believe it. "Our baby..."Sawyer whimpered in agreement, a bit frightened. Daniel looked as pale as a ghost – he'd never seen him look so old. Maddie rushed to put the chair in place behind him and he sat down heavily. Daniel dragged a second kitchenette chair closer. His legs couldn't hold him up anymore."Our baby." He repeated, his face breaking into a triumphant smile. "Our child. Is this the reason why you refused to open the door? You didn't want me to know about...my child?"Sawyer's face heated up in both shame and embarrassment as he managed to blurt out. "Yes. You should never have known about this pregnancy. It's not your place, Sir.""Do you hate me that much? Am I that distasteful?" Daniel knew he could come acro
Sawyer sat quietly on a reclining chair in the dimly lit room he was slowly getting accustomed to as his. He was feeding Teagan his baby formula while darting his eyes at intervals towards a sleeping Milo that lay in the crib. It'd been over a month since he'd put to bed, and his mind had never been more at rest.Until today. The Moonlight Ritual was to take place in a few hours. He'd taken a peek out the window at the sound of horns and trumpets blaring, engines turning as Anita and her family convoy filed into the Pack Compound. He'd flushed with envy and resentment as she curtsied before the Elders; their eyes bright, welcoming. Then Daniel had shaken her hand, beaming. He shouldn't have felt envious of her. Daniel was mated to him, not her, no matter how much the Elders decided to pretend he didn't exist. That could be the reason they kept him around. Daniel wouldn't be at rest if Sawyer left the Pack.The preparations had started shortly after he'd been delivered of the twins. Th
Sawyer couldn't feel his legs. It had gone numb from his waist downward, and his head was heavy; as though it was stuffed full with lead. He couldn't move it without a splitting headache rocking his skull. His joints ached and his stomach felt weird. His anal hole wasn't even hurting.What. The...He ran a hand down his body slowly to a surprise on his stomach. His baby bump was gone!That fueled his static energy and he jerked upright in a panic. Had he lost the babies? Where were they?There was a slight tug at his left arm and he frowned, glaring up at the connected drip bag. His eyes were unfocused as he stared at Daniel's turned back. The Alpha leaned forward, singing into the crib in front of him. The atmosphere was set ablaze by tiny, shrill cries that made Sawyer's head burn. They sounded cute...and dreadful.As though Daniel could feel that he was awake, he turned, eyes widening in momentary panic. "You're awake, oh my goodness." He rushed forward, placing a steadying grip on
It was scarcely a fifteen minutes drive from Daniel's mansion to the Blue Moon's Pack House. The elders were lined up, waiting outside when they arrived, and a handful of influential Alphas. As Daniel helped him down, Sawyer caught their disgusted expressions but did not comment. His body burning all over was more than enough headache for him already. His legs were hurting from the weight of his belly."Should I carry you?" Daniel asked solemnly, his eyes soft and affectionate. He placed a hand on the small of Sawyer's back, and the omega allowed him to guide his steps. They reached the elders and halted and Daniel signaled a passing omega to come to help Sawyer stand while he shook hands."I don't think he's expecting just one pup, Daniel." Elder James said, pulling his nephew in for a hug. "You've done this Pack proud, son. It's a shame that he turned out to be a male." Daniel made a face, leading him to continue. "You must understand that this is not in our hands. We're not homopho
Sawyer didn't get to see Daniel for the next two days. The elders had begun talks with Anita's family, and Daniel was needed at their meetings . He was also in charge of overseeing the moonlight consummation. It was hurting to see these preparations being set in place for someone else. And he tried to reassure himself that it was only a matter of time before the Pack elders regretted their decision of making him Luna Consort.He was busy as well with the mails and constant calls of the general public. Somehow, word had got out that he was carrying Alpha Daniel's babies and so many people came from all over, both humans and members of other werewolves' packs in Manhattan to congratulate him for winning the insufferable Alpha's heart. Sawyer could see the envy written on their faces as they trooped into his room, and he felt lucky. Maddie and Sophie helped serve them root beer floats and chocolate cookies. There were also hard candies as well, and Sawyer was thankful to everyone that cam
Sawyer couldn't see anything. His eyelids were heavy, as though someone forced a palm on them. He was alone in the darkness."Hello?" His voice echoes back to him. Louder than normal. He took a step but didn't fall.He kept walking. "Hello?" There was a bright light ahead in the distance. It grew apart from him the more he walked towards it. He was going down what felt like a large corridor without visible walls, but the hairs on his arms stood on end and he could feel the subtle movement of everything around him. The light stopped now and went off.He was plunged into darkness again. This time he waited. For something, he didn't know to come.It didn't even take up to five minutes. The colors burst forth from the darkness at him, forming a symbol – a family in the air. His eyes widened at the twin-shaped stars, but more at the ethereal figure that appeared out of it."The Moon Goddess," he fell on his face now. Her beam was bright and powerful, and he felt electrocuted when she pulle
Sawyer closed his eyes, holding tightly onto Daniel, and felt three again. This time he was back in the little cramped Packhouse, the elders seated around him. His mother held onto his hand, pleading for a fairer punishment to be given to him, as he was the youngest in the Pack then. He couldn't remember what offense he committed, but he could relate the feeling of nervousness he'd felt back then to his current state. His heart was pounding, a million possibilities running through his mind – all negative. What if the elders didn't accept him or the baby? What if they accused him of being a bloodsucker after Daniel's money? What if they didn't think he was good enough to be Daniel's mate? The what-ifs didn't seem to be ending soon.Deep breaths, Sawyer. You can do this.Sawyer was aware of the level of influence the elders of a Pack held. As a combined force, they could overrule the decisions of Alphas and Betas. Their verdict, when passed was final and couldn't be twisted. He'd feared
After a much-needed hour-long nap, Sawyer went down to the garden. Daniel had gone out to get some groceries, and he was bored to death. To pass time, he strolled along the paved paths, running into a few people occasionally. He had to admit that the flowers looked neat – the blooms on the perennials were in excellent shape, florist quality. The soothing breeze whipped around his neck, and it felt like the first breaking dawn of spring all over again.There were curved marble benches sitting at strategic positions along the walk. He sat on one beneath a cozy tree, enjoying the vast green scenery and the calling of birds above his head. It was mid-summer and despite the soft breeze, the heat was sweltering and overwhelming. He wished he'd taken a bottle of water along with him. His throat was drier than the Sahara, and he could really use some cool water on his back.The mansion looked distant from his position in the garden. He'd walked so far and he could see the garden's edge which
"We're home, baby," Daniel announced as he pulled into the penthouse's driveway. He tapped the omega who was fast asleep lightly on his cheek. "Come on, now, hun. Let's get you to bed."Sawyer yawned and stretched his arms, his joint aching. He peered up at the familiar white, towering mansion in front of him as Daniel got out, over to the other side to open the door for him. He stepped out happily with his totes bag, slinging it over his left shoulder. Daniel wrapped an arm around his waist possessively, kissing his neck lightly as they walked into the spacious lobby. "I've called the pack doctor to come to check you up. But that would be later when you've fully rested, dear."Sawyer was about to protest by Daniel quickly shut him up with a kiss. When the Alpha pulled back, Sawyer chased after his lips, but Daniel placed a palm on his chest to stop him. "Easy now, buddy. You've got to understand that as my mate, you and my unborn pup's health and needs are my top priorities. I wouldn
The room appeared to tilt as Daniel stood rooted, far more fazed by the startling revelation than Sawyer had anticipated. His eyes twitched and he could feel the tears so close. He didn't want to betray his Alphahood but he couldn't help himself, neither could he believe it. "Our baby..."Sawyer whimpered in agreement, a bit frightened. Daniel looked as pale as a ghost – he'd never seen him look so old. Maddie rushed to put the chair in place behind him and he sat down heavily. Daniel dragged a second kitchenette chair closer. His legs couldn't hold him up anymore."Our baby." He repeated, his face breaking into a triumphant smile. "Our child. Is this the reason why you refused to open the door? You didn't want me to know about...my child?"Sawyer's face heated up in both shame and embarrassment as he managed to blurt out. "Yes. You should never have known about this pregnancy. It's not your place, Sir.""Do you hate me that much? Am I that distasteful?" Daniel knew he could come acro