HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

“Calm yourself, it's me.” Asterion's smooth voice washed away my fears, and I breathed a sigh of relief as he removed his hand from my mouth. I turned around and looked into his unnatural but beautiful purple eyes; they seemed so ethereal, like stars twinkling in the night.

“It’s alright. I'm here.” His hand found its way to my cheek, and I closed my eyes, leaning into his touch.

“I’ve missed you,” I said, rushing into his embrace and clinging to him.

“I know, I'm sorry it's taken so long for us to meet. I had to take care of some last-minute tasks your father piled up for me,” he explained as he stroked my hair.

We broke the hug, and he scanned me slowly, taking in the red lingerie that peeked out from under my robe. I sensed his purple eyes darken with desire, and a blush crept up my cheeks.

“You look…” his voice trailed off as he licked his lips.

“Beautiful?” I offered, shyly playing with the buttons on his shirt.

“Ethereal is the right word.” He grinned and closed the gap between us with a deep kiss.  

“You shouldn't be wearing things like this around me.” He broke the kiss and smirked. “It does things to me.”

“Oh. I… I thought you might like it.” My cheeks were bright red from embarrassment as I looked down to avoid his gaze.

“Like it? Love it.” He grabbed my chin and raised my head gently to look at him. “But first, let's get you out of those clothes, shall we?”

He quickly removed my robe and stood back, taking a moment to admire me in the lingerie. I couldn't help but feel a bit self-conscious under his intense gaze.

“Perfect.” He said and closed the distance again, smashing his lips into mine. His kiss was more urgent this time, filled with a desire that made my heart pound against my ribs.

While he ravaged my lips, his fingers skillfully unclasped my bra. Then he scooped me up in his arms and carried me to the bed.

“Tomorrow’s your birthday. I have a gift for you, but first, let me make you a woman tonight.” He whispered into my ear and laid me on the bed.

I nodded, feeling nervous but also anticipating what was about to come next, and he didn't disappoint as what followed was a night that I would never forget.

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The soft glow of the moonlight filtered through my curtains and landed on my face at exactly 12 a.m. My eyelids fluttered open, and I rose and stretched my body. Scenes of the intimate night I shared with Asterion flashed through my mind, and a small smile graced my lips.

After we had rounded up our ‘activities,’ I had sneaked back to my room and fallen into a deep slumber. Why did I wake up at this ungodly hour, you might ask? I didn't know, but since I couldn't go back to sleep, I figured I'd take a stroll around.

“Well… happy birthday to me, I guess,” I whispered to myself. Mom and Dad are usually stoic about my affairs, and I couldn't even remember the last time they wished me a happy birthday, so that was canceled. The other pack members were not so different except for Asterion and Tiffany. 

Both of them showered me with love and care that I had never gotten from my own biological parents, and I was forever grateful for their roles in my life. 

Jumping out of the bed, I made my way to the wardrobe, rummaging through before selecting a simple white dress and slipping into it. 

“Time for a walk.” I whispered and stepped out of my room. Tiptoeing so I wouldn't make a sound, I managed to make my way out of the Alpha castle into the cool night. The full moon shone in all its glory, and I raised my head up, my lips moving in silent prayer.

“Moon goddess, today's my birthday. I've suffered throughout the years because I have failed to awaken my wolf. Please, hear me and grant my wish for a wolf companion. Hear my prayers and grant me strength, moon goddess.”

I closed my eyes, hoping that my prayers would be answered on the spot, but nothing happened. I mean, what was I expecting?

Shaking my head in self-pity, I decided to clear my head by exploring the forest that bordered the pack territory. I reached the forest and continued to walk aimlessly with no destination in mind until I heard some faint sounds coming from a particular direction.

Pausing my steps, I focused my attention, and with an effort, I could hear the sounds of moans and groans coming from a location not too far from where I was.

I should have probably headed home. I should have listened to the danger signs ringing in my head, but for whatever reason, I ignored the signs and walked towards the direction of the sounds, eager to satisfy my curiosity.

The closer I got, the more the moans got even louder, and I was convinced that whoever was making these noises was engaging in some activities of a sensual kind.

Finally, I reached the source of the sounds, which came from behind an underbrush. My heart pounded as I peeked through it to see who it was.

Squinting my eyes, I could make out two naked bodies entangling each other. I focused on their faces, wondering who on earth would be having sex in the middle of the forest, and a gasp escaped my lips when I recognized who these people were.