Seven

Alex

I leaned back in my beat-up red Chevy, shades on my nose, keeping a watchful eye on the intimidating man from a distance.

Tailing Alpha Lucian was no walk in the park. He was sly like a fox, covering his tracks with precision. But after years of being on the run, I've become quite the expert.

Nothing fazes me anymore. I'm like a shadow, blending into the darkness.

I was born into a pack of werewolves, down south where rules were strict and suffocating. The tradition was everything, passed down from generation to generation. But I never bought into it. Emotions were seen as weakness, but I believed it was all a ploy to control us. I played along when I had to, but deep down, I knew there had to be more to life than blind obedience. I never fit in with anyone, both from my age group and up nor even from my parents.

Having sympathy and love for others was called a sign of weakness and that’s what they all said I was. Weak.

Moving into different states and different packs was a struggle. No matter where I went, I was the outsider, the one who couldn’t fit in.

Blinking back away all thoughts, I sat up, adjusting the bill of my cap when my target came into view. Lucian walked out of the house that I usually found him at.

After much research and tracking, I discovered that he comes out to this isolated building, far away from town and the public eye.

There were some unoccupied houses in the area and I took that opportunity to pretend like I lived there, to avoid suspicion.

Only this time, instead of hurriedly leaving, I saw him sneaking kisses to a particular blonde-haired woman, who had my mouth dropping open in disbelief. “Shit. No way,” I muttered, grabbing my camera hurriedly and taking pictures of them kissing.

In their moment of romance, they kissed all the way to Lucian’s car and I made sure to take all the evidence.

I couldn't believe my eyes! The blonde woman passionately kissing Lucian against his Camaro was none other than Jasmine, Geri's girlfriend!

It was astonishing because I had seen her multiple times before. It was baffling to witness them publicly displaying their affection.

I couldn't look away until Lucian drove off and Jasmine went back into the house.

I couldn't just sit there anymore, so I took action. I called Martha real quick to give her a heads up. With my cap and shades on, I hit the streets, scouting the neighborhood. Not many people were around, especially near Jasmine's place. Most of the houses were empty or clueless about her existence.

Luckily, I stumbled upon a tipsy guy with a big belly and a strong southern accent. Taking a chance, I asked him about Jasmine and Lucian, and surprisingly, the drunkard had something to spill.

“…zat youngin'? Yea, she used to come o’er wit one fancy-schmancy pants, a couple weeks back,” the man burped and I scrunch my face in distaste at the foul smell of beer that attacked my nose.

“How long? Can you remember?” I asked once more and I knew I was trying my luck, asking him, but answers came out of surprising places.

“I’on know…three weeks ‘er somn',” the man slurred, his eyes unfocused.

I thanked him and left there as soon as I could, my mind reeling. If I calculated the time, it would be some days before I arrived at the Red Moon Pack. I felt really bad for Geri now. I knew he didn’t know yet and when he discovers, he’s going to be devastated and will fall back into his old bad habits.

Feeling sorry for Martha more than anyone else, I couldn't help but pity her. She was a beautiful woman and today I discovered she also had a daughter. It was clear that she didn't deserve to be cheated on.

After reflecting on it, I realized that no one deserves such betrayal, especially after being married for over eighteen years. It would undoubtedly be a devastating blow for her. With a heavy heart, I got into my car, gripping the wheel tightly, hoping that she would handle the news well.

***

After an hour's drive, I finally arrived at the café. My heart raced as I caught sight of the café sign, but I couldn't back out now. I knew breaking the news to her would be tough, but I had to do it. And deep down, I wanted to see her again. It had been too long since I laid eyes on her captivating beauty.

Stepping out of the car, the bright sunlight momentarily blinded me, but I pushed forward, entering the bustling café. There she was, sitting at the familiar booth we once shared, a faint smile on her face that hinted she already knew what I was about to say.

Despite the distress in her expression, Martha looked absolutely stunning. Her mesmerizing forest green eyes drew me in, making me crave her attention with every move she made. I longed for her presence all day.

“Hey,” I whispered kindly as soon as I got to her.

“Hey,” she nodded tiredly, muttering in greeting. There was already a steaming hot cup of coffee in front of her that she hadn’t touched.

“So how are you—” I tried to ask, but she raised her hand to silence me.

“Please, just get to the point,” she said. I gulped and nodded. She wasn’t trying to be rude or anything, I knew that. She was just emotionally stressed. It also didn’t help that I was trying to beat around the bush as well, I could understand her feelings.

I whipped out my camera and set it on the table for her to view them. “I followed Alpha Lucian out of town and I saw him with another girl, Jasmine, to be exact. Geri’s girlfriend. I’m sorry,” I explained to her, while she scrolled through the pictures.

“He is cheating on me with my cousin’s girlfriend?” Martha was shocked. Her face was blank, but I could see the pain and anger in her eyes. Before I could stop myself, I had already cradled her in my arms, murmuring words of comfort in her ears.

I wanted to comfort her, but being this close to her makes me so damn aware of her feminine curves, and the exhilarating feeling I felt when I squeezed her ass the first day we met.

Surprisingly, she didn’t pull away like I thought she would and I was very grateful for our secret spot in the café.

“Do you still want me to hold you?” I asked, but I immediately felt stupid for that question until she raised her glossy eyes at me.

“Please do,” She muttered and I held her body closer to me. Albeit, trying to keep the reins of my growing arousal.

Martha stayed in my arms for a while and once she pulled away slightly, I could see the little flecks of gold in her eyes and how soft and supple her lips were, close to me. “Don’t cry for him, he isn't worth your tears,” I said to her, kissing the tears that had already fallen from her eyes.

She was frozen by my action, and her eyes moved to my lips as well, looking at me with her mouth slightly parted. If I get any closer, our lips would touch…

My head tilted ever so slightly to the side, ready to press hers together with mine. My eyes fluttered shut slightly, still trained on her beautiful, sinful face.

“Alex.. No, we can't..” I felt her hands press against my chest, right before I could claim her lips and then I snapped out of my trance.

“I’m sorry- I-uhm.” I couldn't believe I was about to kiss her when she is still technically a married woman. Still, I couldn’t bring myself to feel guilty for trying to do such a thing.

After what Lucian has done, he doesn’t deserve to be called anyone’s husband. She has gone through a lot and personally, I was a much better candidate than he would ever be. Just when I was about to do it again, with much determination this time, she pushed at my chest firmly once more.

“Alex, stop. I’m not my husband and I don’t want to be like him. Yes, I’m quite aware that he’s cheating on me, but doing the same makes me no better than him. I can…feel a special connection between us, however, I can’t do it,” she told me and I let go of her immediately, respecting her decision. She was right, even though I didn’t want to leave her.

“It’s fine, I understand. I wanted to kiss you and make you forget everything,” I managed to say, still sour that I didn’t have a chance to give her a kiss that would send tingles all the way through her body.

She pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed. “I can’t sit here and deny that I’m not attracted to you, Alex. I would be lying to myself if I say to you that I haven't imagined more than a kiss from you, but it’s better if I keep all these feelings buried inside me.” I stared at her, another wave of desire threatening to overcome me once more.

Did she just admit that she was attracted to me, and would like me to do more than kiss her?

“What’s stopping you from getting all that you've imagined from me?” I asked, unable to pretend that she hadn’t insinuated that she wanted to fuck me.

How could I, a hot-blooded male like myself, pretend that I also didn't want to explore her body, and show her how much ecstasy she can get from me?

“I—”

“—nothing, Martha. Except if you don’t really want me.” I said to her and she stiffened.

Just when I was about to open my mouth, to clear the awkwardness and tell her that I didn't mind being used by her, I heard my phone ping in my pocket. When I brought it out, I was shocked by the amount of money I saw sent to me. When I looked up from my phone, her lips were set in a hard line.

“I want you to leave the Pack as soon as possible,”