Heat rose through his body until it reached his face as he looked at the woman he loved. But all he could think about was how stupid she was only an hour beforehand. If he hadn’t shown up when he did, that man would have had his way with her. The things he would have done to her.
He clenched his fists as the thought invaded his mind once again. He was furious.
How could he have let this happen? He spent the last 5 years keeping watch of her and protecting her without her even knowing about it. How could he let this go under his radar? His lip curled up as he thought more about it.
She looked taken back by the look that was surfacing on his face. He could feel her nervousness; it almost turned into fear. Her eyes showed so much worry, and then traces of sadness and heartbreak appeared.
He sighed as he turned away, giving her the privacy she needed to undress and bathe herself. He wasn’t exactly sure why she wanted him to stay. But as she stripped, he felt her closeness. Her fingers traced his spine through his shirt and her bare body pressed against his. He allowed her to remove his shirt as he turned back to face her.
Her features were radiating.
As their lips touched, he noticed they still had the slight taste of beer. Her lips felt as soft as he imagined. He allowed his teeth to trace her bottom lip and tugged on it gently. A small moan escaped through the back of her throat. He bit harder, bringing her body close to his.
Her breasts pressed against his bare skin. He cupped one in the palm of his hand and brought it to his lips. Tracing her nipple with his tongue, she threw her head back and let out the sounds of her pleasure. He tugged it gently with his teeth while his fingers explored the rest of her body.
Once he found her vagina, she leaned against the sink to keep her balance. He loved that he could make her feel like this. She kept her eyes closed as he brought her to the brink of an orgasm.
At that point, he thought she’d be done but was shocked to find that Arina had switched their positions and was now pushing him against the sink almost urgently.
He pulled away, gazing down at her breathlessly.
“Are you sure?” He asked, his tone husky.
“I just need to feel something,” she whispered.
He knew she was a virgin, and she was still a little drunk. He didn’t want to hurt her and her certainly didn’t want to overstep. He couldn’t stop thinking about how that man had his hands all over her. He never wanted another man to touch her like that again.
He leaned down and placed his lips firmly on hers. He pressed her against the sink, pressing his body against hers. He thought about how that man had her pinned against the wall and how terrified she was. He clutched the sink with both his hands to keep himself from punching into the wall behind her.
How could she let another wolf touch her in such a way?
He was the only one allowed to touch her like that. Never again will he allow another to lay his fingers on Arina.
She was his.
Her fingers traced the outline of his pants until they were around his ankles. Her breathing was sharp; she was hungry for him just as he was hungry for her.
He allowed his tongue to explore her mouth curiously. The softness of her tongue met his, and they stayed like that for a few moments. Continuing to explore one another.
Arina’s touch sent chills down his spine, yet she was so warm and soft.
He needed more of her.
She broke the kiss and began sending a small trail of kisses down his torso until she reached her knees. Wrapping her lips around his penis she began sucking slowly. He held his head back as she continued to suck on his erection. Her tongue traced over the tip and down his length. Her lips eventually rounded the perimeter and her speed quickened.
He watched as traces of her drool dripped off his shaft; she used her hand to keep it from dripping any further. Her hand caressed his shaft delicately as her tongue traced his tip. She was taking him all in; her soft moans caused him to release some of his pre-juices into her mouth.
Her eyes lit up as it reached her tongue, and she was able to taste him.
He rubbed her hair gently with his fingertips. But he stopped her before he reached his climax.
“Wait…” he said, breathlessly. “I don’t want to finish like this.”
He brought her back up to his lips and kissed her. He reached his medicine cabinet, which hung near the sink, and pulled out a condom. He tore the silver wrapping with his teeth, growling in the process.
She watched as he placed it on himself; eagerly waiting.
He was done holding back; he wanted her. He wanted all of her.
Lifting her onto the sink, he heard her soft moans as he inserted himself into her. Beads of sweat piling on her forehead began to mix in with the tears she once cried. She closed her eyes, allowing the sensation to fill her body.
Once again, his mouth found hers. His tongue traced hers for a moment before gently caressing her bottom lip. He held her close; afraid of letting go. He worried if he let go, she would disappear. He wanted to keep her there for as long as he could; he finally had her, and he wasn’t letting anything happen to her.
At that moment, Jonathan hated himself for staying away for so long; not knowing what was happening to his mate. He wanted Alpha Rock to pay for the damages he’s done.
The more anger that built up inside of him, the harder he thrust. Arina let out a painful moan, but she didn’t stop him. She needed this as badly as he did.
They were joined together as one. Their emotions, their bodies, their hatred, and their anger were connected through their passion.
With a final thrust, they both finished together. Her body collapsed against his.
Arina looked exhausted and Jonathan knew she needed to get some rest. He wanted to give her some privacy so she can finish cleaning up; this time she didn’t stop him from leaving the bathroom.
Her silence sent a ping of disappointment to his heart; he worried she was upset with him. But he also knew that with her only being 18 and him being 24, he needed to be careful.
It didn’t take her long to come out of the bathroom. She had on the shirt he left for her; as predicted it covered her entire body, down to her knees. Her features still glistened from the shower and her blonde curls hung in loose wet ringlets draping around her shoulders.
“You should get some sleep,” Jonathan told her as he motioned for the bed across the room. She looked at the bed and looked back at him; her cheeks glowing pink as she remembered the events from not long ago. He held onto her gaze for a long while before she broke the connection.
She slid into his bed and under the blanket; she looked so comfortable.
He could get used to seeing her there.
“Jonathan…” she said sleepily.
“Yeah?” He asked in return.
“Thank you for coming back for me.”
Jonathan couldn’t sleep.He lay awake, watching over Arina; her small body wrapped in a thick layer of blankets.It’s been 5 years since they had seen each other, and she was even more beautiful as she aged. She’s always been like a little sister to him; protecting her was the only thing he’s ever wanted to do. Knowing that he wasn’t there for her during the hardest points in her life, drove a knife deep into his chest.He dimmed the lights to his room and sat across the way in a chair nearby the wood-paneled window. The faint light of the waxing gibbous moon reflected through the glass, dancing on his tanned features. Soon, it would be a full moon where they would be at their full strength.He remembered his first full moon when he had just turned 16. His first transformation was the most painful experience. He wasn’t understanding why his mother, Jess, and father, Regan, were so happy when he was in such pain.Both his parents had dark thick fur; his mother was a cocoa brown with sap
I can’t remember the last time I fell asleep and didn’t dream about my mother. Every night it’s always the same dream; the night she died. The coldness of her body and her pale features are forever engraved in my mind.Waking up, I felt almost empty inside. I only remembered bits and pieces of the night before and the slight stinging of a headache told me why the night was fuzzy.My “father” had kicked me out of Ironclaw. Not that I cared. It’s not like I was ever planning on returning anyways, but the thought of not being able to return to the place my mother died, wounded.Sitting up in bed, I looked around the dimly lit room; the faint light of the sunlight appeared through the wood-paneled window on the far side of the room. I was in a rustic bedroom with walls that were made of dark meadow wood, matching the hardwood floors. In the center of the room lay a maroon rug with swirls of red and white, which matched the drapes on the window and the maroon comforter that laid on top of m
She said yes. She actually said yes. Jonathan stood outside, allowing the warmth of the sunlight to soak through his thick skin. The wolf inside of him was itching to come out. As he transformed into his golden-red being, he stretched out his back and allowed the beast inside of him to breakthrough. His teeth were sharp enough to bite through the toughest metal; his fur was thick with claws that were still stained from the flesh he tore through not long ago.His speed quickened as he lunged through the enclosed woods that surrounded his town. He could hear the water from the stream miles away and the animals that bathed in that very stream. His hunger only grew more intense the closer he got. Birds flew away in terror as he ran past them; his strength creating earthquakes as he moved.He felt free.He heard the crying of the deer that laid out in front of him; biting through the flesh and allowing the warm sweetness of the deer to feed his hunger.He knew he was going to need more f
I wasn’t sure what to expect. This whole ordeal was weird for me. The ring that fit my finger so perfectly, displayed for everyone to see it on my hand, felt heavy.I had no idea how to be a luna; I had no idea what Jonathan expected from me, but I feared I would never be able to live up to his expectations. Out of all the beautiful werewolves, how is it that I was the one chosen to be his mate?Staring at him, I could feel the heat of my body rising and my heart growing heavy. He entwined his lean fingers through mine and held onto them firmly as we stood in his mother, Jess’s, kitchen.She had a rustic quartz countertop with food scattered across it. I could tell she had gone hunting that morning in preparation for dinner that night. She wanted to celebrate our upcoming marriage as a family to be.As we ate, we spoke a lot about wedding preparations. But it all felt like a foreign language to me. Jonathan wants to take me wedding dress shopping, Jess wants to cook all the food. I sat
Sabrebite was a charming contemporary town of different shades of grey bricks and modern paved roads. The sidewalks were made of cobblestone that led to the town’s center where we stood. Surrounding us were high-rise buildings.The warm mist of the air tickled my features as the scent of freshly baked bread, from the nearby bakery, made its way through my senses. I could hear the chatter of the town and the giggling of those that swarmed through the busy streets.A small hole-in-wall shop sat at the back end of the town’s center. On display, in the window, were the most gorgeous wedding gowns I’ve ever seen. One was made of white feathers, a formfitting gown that expanded towards the bottom reminding me of a swan spreading its wings. Another dress was gold, accented with white pearls that expanded and grew larger towards the bottom of the fabric.The light dinging of the bell, as we entered the shop, alerting a small, figured woman sitting at her sewing machine. She had her dark hair p
The wedding was simple, which is exactly what I wanted. It was held in the gardens of Sabrebite, overlooking the changing colors of the autumn leaves. The full moon was at the peak of the sky, shining its essence on the events taking place below. Leaves of reds and oranges were scattered across the cobblestone walkway and crunched under my bare toes as I walked down the aisle.The crisp air danced around my features and sent a chill through my body. At that moment, I wished more than ever that my mother could have been there. It felt almost wrong to have a wedding without her presence. Though at the same time, the way the air had splashes of warmth as the wind picked up, allowing for the leaves to circulate around my feet as I walked, I knew it was my mother walking with me. I could feel the love she brought to me on this very day. The same love that danced in the eyes of Jonathan as he watched me carry myself to him.I held the bouquet in my hands tightly; my fingers trembling with ne
I stared at my computer nervously. I had Marian’s name typed in the “TO” section of my emails with a couple of attachments of my artwork. I don’t know what’s been keeping me from sending them to her. I know I’m more than capable of landing this job on my own. Jonathan’s offer of helping me get the job was tempting.I met Marian briefly at our wedding; she was a beautiful woman. She’s married to Jonathan’s friend, Anderson, who was also one of Jonathan’s best-man. The memory of the wedding ceremony brought a sense of comfort to me as the events continued to play in my mind.It’s only been a week since the wedding; everything seemed to be moving so fast. I know Jonathan only wants what’s best for me, which is why he offered to speak with Marian on my behalf. Everybody in Sabrebite respected him and a lot of other packs valued him as well. Jonathan was the kind of guy that can make friends easily wherever he went.I always admired that about him.I told Jonathan this was something I wante
“I have an important assignment for you,” Marian said, approaching my desk. “One of my photographers isn’t feeling well. So, I need you to go to Onyxfang and take some photos of the ethnic werewolves. They have a workshop you can take the photos in.”Onyxfang? I had never been to Onyxfang before. The only thing I knew about that pack was that Erick, a good friend of Jonathan’s, was the Alpha. Despite them being friends, Jonathan had always told me that Onyxfang wasn’t the place for a young wolf and said to never go there alone.I couldn’t have heard her correctly. Why would she want me to go there? “Is there an issue?” Marian asked; she didn’t wait around for me to answer. She spun on her heel and began walking back towards her office.Then again if I successfully pull this assignment off Marian would trust me with other big assignments. I could finally prove myself to her and the others. It would show them that even though I’m young, I am very capable.“No, of course not. When would
Ronnie stood in the mirror, staring at her small figure as the white gown hugged her body perfectly. She wore a strapless wedding gown that had light pink flowers decaling the sides and wrapping around her waist. The dress flowed delicately around her legs and down to the ground, expanding its lacy fabrics around her feet.She wore her hair down but pinned back with a white barrette that had small pink flowers entwined in it; her hair also had the same pink flowers looped around her curly locks.Arina was in charge of doing her makeup and she did a perfect job; she made it seem like Ronnie wasn’t wearing any makeup at all, but it still highlighted her fair features, brightening them.As she finished getting ready, Jonathan and some of their other friends were setting up the wedding venue at the Oaktree. Ronnie wanted to get married somewhere that was meaningful to everyone. She figured the Oaktree would be perfect, that way she knew Emlin would also be attending and a part of the wedd
I’ve been scared. The last couple of weeks has been a little rough on me mentally and physically. Since we returned home from the Overseer manor, my body hadn’t wanted to cooperate with me. It started with my mood swings; I’ve been snapping at Jonathan for no reason. My body has been sore all over. I’ve had this migraine I couldn’t shake. I’m overly tired.I wasn’t sure what was wrong with me until this morning when I tried to change into my wolf form to go hunting and I realized I couldn’t.Pregnant?Could I really be pregnant? Were we ready to have another baby?Emee was still a lot to take care of and they were still so young. However, now that I was a full-fledged adult werewolf, that meant this round of pregnancy should be a lot easier and less painful. Hopeful I won’t almost die during this childbirth.“What’s wrong?” Jonathan asked as he came into our bedroom.I was standing in front of the mirror, staring at my body. I already had body dysmorphia and hated the way I looked; no
It was time.It was time he finally took on the role as Overseer; officially. The world needed an Overseer, and he couldn’t delay the process any longer. They’ve gone too long without any actual order and because of that, so many people had gotten hurt. A lot of packs have been overturned; Alpha’s are abusing their powers and hurting their lunas.Witches are being summoned and used for attack. It wasn’t fair to everybody to have to continue living in fear. Even when every obstacle that came their way was defeated, a lot of wolves still got hurt and killed because of everything that’s happened.Arina’s mom, Jonathan’s dad, Jessica, Spencer, Anderson, Nikini, and even Arina at times have had it so badly this past year. He could hardly imagine what the rest of the world was looking like without Jonathan by their side.He didn’t want to wait around to find out any longer. He needed to start being the Overseer that everybody deserved. He was ready to rise to the top.He called his mom over
Weeks had gone by since I spoke to Jessica about Spencer. From the sounds of the guest room not long afterward, it seems she took my advice and decided to give Spencer a try. I hadn’t mentioned to Jessica about being able to hear them because I didn’t want to embarrass either of them. But I was glad Jessica finally listened to her howling wolf and gave in to her desires.Since then, they’ve been closer than ever. Wherever Spencer goes, Jessica goes, and vice versa. It was nice to see her finally loosening up since Greggory and actually trusting another male wolf. They both had it rough in their lives; Jessica a little bit later in life, but what she went through was terrible and it nearly killed her.I couldn’t blame her for having these trust issues.When she had amnesia, she didn’t remember all the things she’s been through with Greggory. Sure, she had the evidence of the abuse and knew what happened, but she didn’t have those painful memories that came attached with them.Maybe wit
He was always around now; one minute he was a mystery guy in the town of Moon-Valley and now he was living in the room next to hers. Spencer. What kind of name is Spencer anyways? Why did he have to show up and turn everything around? Not that he did anything bad. Actually, he kind of saved her life and she would forever owe him that debt. But she didn’t want to owe anyone new a debt that couldn’t repay.He was always looking at her with this loving admiration bullshit and she just got her heart ripped out of her chest by a man she used to look at like that. She thought she knew what love was and she thought she finally found her mate but ended up being a complete lie. She would be stupid if she fell for that again. She couldn’t fall for that again.But Spencer didn’t seem like the kind of guy who would lie to her; then again, neither did Greggory. She knew Greggory her entire life and she thought he was someone she could trust. Sure, he was a flirt with the ladies around town and did
Jonathan seemed weird when they returned from Silverside. Well actually, he seemed weird after he returned from his night in the town with Boris. But she wasn’t sure if anyone else noticed, so she didn’t bring it up.Things were finally starting to be good again and she didn’t want to ruin that for anybody. In a couple of weeks, she was going to be celebrating her 17th birthday party. She was excited to be that much closer to adulthood where she can finally marry Erick and have him as her mate. She wanted more than anything to spend the rest of her life with her mate.Erick kept saying he had a surprise for her on her birthday; she already knew they were going to have a huge party in Ironclaw, but she didn’t’ know what the rest of the surprise was going to be. She had to admit that she was curious and excited all at the same time. She was happy to get together with her friends and family to finally have some fun and have no worries.Things were finally getting better.Jonathan and Ari
Arina, Emee, and the rest of the crew stayed back at the manor once the ceremony came to an end. Jonathan wasn’t planning on telling anybody, other than Boris where he was headed. He didn’t want to worry anybody, but there were questions he needed answered.He told everybody he was going out into the town with Boris to try and get his mind off Nikini’s death. Which he fully plans on doing, but he also needed to make a small stop somewhere first and speak with somebody.The prison waiting room was quiet; just the light tapping of the dispatcher typing away on his computer in the corner of the room. The television was turned off because of how late it was. Boris didn’t ask any questions as to why Jonathan wanted to see Rock. He was done asking questions about anything now.Jonathan followed Boris through the male wing of the prison; it was much like the female wing, except it smelled fouler. Like Willa, Boris was kept at the far end of the prison. Once they reached his door, Jonathan co
A few days had passed since Willa and Greggory were defeated and locked away. Ronnie and Erick finally felt safe enough to return to Ironclaw full-time and stay in the house they took from Rock. Jessica and Spencer stayed in our guestroom because Jessica didn’t feel comfortable returning to the home she shared with Greggory.She says there are too many painful memories that took place in that home in such a short time that she couldn’t bear going back there anytime soon. I couldn’t blame her. That was the house he was once married to Rachel in. That was the house where he nearly killed Jessica and she was trapped inside.Spencer was glad to be anywhere, as long as he got to be near Jessica. I think she was still conflicted and confused about her own relationship with Spencer. She doesn’t remember anything from when she lost her memory; so whatever connection she once had with him, was completely gone. Except for the connection, she felt when she first met him.She no longer trusted he
Spencer was waiting for us outside the bunker doorway; his features looked pale white. I saw some blood trickling from his knuckles from when he was punching the door in an attempt to get it open. As we approached him a flood of relief washed over him, and I could literally hear his heart rate lessening.“I brought some reinforcements,” I told him, motioning for my mom and Naomi.He stepped aside from the door to join me as we watched my mom and Naomi approach the door cautiously.“Were you able to hear and speak with them?” I asked, keeping my tone low.He shook his head; the grim look on his face returned.“No, I tried to link them, and I couldn’t get a hold of either of them,” Spencer said.That wasn’t sounding good; that heavy feeling in my stomach was returning.“With the enchantment, Willa put on the bunker, it seems she put a block on it as well. You won’t be able to communicate with them until we get it open,” Naomi answered, overhearing our conversation.I breathed out in rel