I paced around the room, biting my thumb in frustration. Alex had been gone for an hour, I didn’t know about his whereabouts, and he was acting strange as well before he left.
“Where could he be?” I muttered to myself, feeling frustrated by the minute. It wasn’t like I could go look for him too, it was way too dangerous, and I’m not even sure if he’s safe right now.Did I do something to piss him off? Was I perhaps being too clingy? I felt confused and hurt. Was I too desperate and starved for attention? Maybe I pushed him away with my clinginess. That had to be it, otherwise, there was no reason for him to leave like that.All my insecurities began weighing down on me once again. Being with Lucian has made me disconnect from relationships emotionally, so I won’t be surprised if my inept behavior scared him away.I glanced at the messy bed of ours, covered with clothes strewn around the covers and the floor. Maybe cleaning up will help take my minAlexI watched Martha eagerly as she changed into different dresses in the dressing room. “What do you think about this?” She sprawled a flowy strapless blue dress before me and I smiled, nodding in acknowledgement as I have for the last few she tried on too. Everything looks great on her and I’d bought the whole damn ready-to-wear boutique but a dress here cost a fortune.After Martha said she didn't have a dress to wear, I took her to one of the most expensive ready-to-wear boutiques in River Bed. RegalChic is where the wives of rich businessmen, wealthy residents, and powerful aristocrats shop for their dresses. I'm aware that any dress she chooses will greatly reduce my available funds, but it's her first birthday ever with me, and I want her to have the best. The problem now was how to control my arousal, and not allow everyone here see me for who I am. My mate looked way too sexy in those clothes, and the way I was give
Martha“So, Martha…” I turned my attention to Kai, whose lips were hovering over a glass of wine. “Since it’s your birthday, how old are you now? Just asking respectfully,” “Well, I’m thirty six today,” I said meekly, quite embarrassed by their shocked looks. “Thirty six?!” Kai’s eyes were wide, but I could see that there was no judgment in them and that made me relax a little. “Wow, I would have pegged you for someone in their mid-twenties, you certainly don’t look your age,”He hummed, glancing back and forth between me and Alex. “Damn, you’re far older than Alex, but you look so much younger. Your genetics are truly amazing,” he looked at me in awe."Yeah, that's definitely unexpected," Max, who I now know as Kai's cousin, said with a slight frown. Even Jennifer, his girlfriend, was also sporting the same frown as well.“Yeah, but it’s fate, you know? I must have been born so that she won’t be lonely in this cruel world.” Alex said, gazing at me. I couldn't help but blush as he lo
Alex“Come on, come on…” I muttered under my breath. I’ve been dialing Geri’s number for almost five minutes, but he hasn’t picked up, not once. I could understand that he was being careful because of Lucian, but pick up at least!“Hello?” He finally picked up, startling me. His voice was gruff and defensive. “Kai, I think I’ll have to call you back later—”“Oh thank fuck,” I breathed out with a sigh. “It’s me, Alex,”“Alex? Oh thank goddess, you’re still alive,” His voice changed into a relieved slash worried tone, and it was more of a whisper this time. “You’re with Kai? How’d that happen? How about Martha? Is she okay?”“It’s a long story, Geri. But we’re both fine, trying to stay low and survive at least,” I smiled. I was glad to know that he was safe as well, I almost thought that he’d get caught. “So, how’s everything on your end? Any news on Alpha Fenrir? Lucian? Fill me up on everything,”“Well, since your escape, along with Martha’s, everyone in the pack turned on Lucian, esp
MarthaIt was dark and silent by the time we got back to our hotel room. The cool night breeze caressed our skin gently and the moonlight shone through the windows, serving as our only source of light, since we didn’t turn on the ones inside the room.It was a perfect night, or at least it would have been, if not for Alex’s change in behavior. Ever since we left the club abruptly, he had been acting all strange and on the edge, confusing me. “Alex, what’s wrong? You’re acting really weird. You’ve been acting like this since we left the club. Is it because of your talk with Geri?” I frowned, touching his arm gently. He sighed, giving me a weak smile. “Yeah, I’m a bit distressed, Lucian is looking for us severely, but in the process, he puts the whole pack on lockdown. Security is tight, in and out of the border and even worse back in the house. I’m sorry, but Geri can’t access Star anytime soon. She has bodyguards around her everyday and everywhere she goes. Geri can barely talk to h
AlexAfter revealing to Martha that it's been five years since I left Dark Fur, she didn't ask any more questions, and quickly slept off. I enveloped her body around me in a protective embrace. As I listened to her gentle snores, I watched the rise and fall of her sleeping form. She looked absolutely radiant, so incredibly beautiful.Suddenly, a wave of anguish washed over me, causing my chest to constrict and my grip on her to tighten. The weight of these hidden truths, this ever-growing collection of lies, was becoming unbearable. It was becoming too much for me to bear alone.I was holding Martha right now, but I was afraid that she would leave me eventually when she found out about my secrets. All that she said about mates tonight and the mate bonds, was that really valid in this scenario? How was I so sure that she’d still stay with me, even after learning the truth?That was the problem, I didn’t know. I had planned earlier to tell her the truth once and for all, to rip off the
Martha“Goddess, I’m so bored…” I groaned aloud, looking up at the blank ceiling drowsily.It’s been an hour since Alex had left for Kai’s house, and I’ve been bored out of my mind ever since. The lack of things to entertain me was quite tiresome and it made me restless.“What do I do…” I muttered to myself, turning face down on the bed. He said he’d be back before lunchtime, but this is just the early hours of the morning. Can I possibly wait for him to come back?I turned to look at the bags of clothes that sat neatly on the ground, next to the closet. Perhaps…“Alex wouldn’t mind, right? I mean, there’s no harm in it, right? I bet he’ll understand,” I said, my voice filled with determination as I stood up and grabbed the bags. I was planning on going out, to tour the River Bed city. It sounds like a really stupid and dangerous plan, but I couldn’t pass this opportunity. I have the right disguise and if I put on some simple clothing, I would look more conspicuous, so it really wasn
Alex“Alex, my man!” I was greeted by Kai as soon as I entered. His house was as luxurious as I had imagined.“Kai, it’s good to see you again,” I greeted back, shaking his hand firmly.“I’m not going to waste your time. We’re going straight into business. You said you wanted to discuss some conditions, right?” “Yes, actually. It’s not something I can easily discuss,” I smiled awkwardly. “And here isn’t really the best place to tell you,”He nodded in understanding, swiftly leading me deeper into his house. “Of course. Let’s go into my study, we can talk there,”“Thanks. By the way, where’s your mate? I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her yet,” I commented honestly, looking around at the various art and pieces in his house.He chuckled lightly. “She’s out, but I’m sure that you’ll see her soon,”He finally took me to a room with a thick mahogany door and I wasn’t shocked by the spacious room and the fancy decor. He was loaded.“My study is soundproof,” he assured me, sitting behin
Martha“Where could Alex possibly be?” I mutter to myself, wrapping my arms around my chest. I was currently in front of the hotel, in my pajamas with a shawl wrapped around my shoulders. I’ve been waiting for Alex for nearly two hours now, but he hasn’t showed up yet.I was really worried, and I knew it was risky being out here in the open like this, but I couldn’t stop being uneasy. The fact that I wasn’t able to communicate with him was the most frustrating.Though, after a few minutes, I saw him approaching from a distance and by the looks of it, he looked unhurt, much to my relief.“Martha? What are you doing out here?! Don’t you know it’s dangerous?! And you’re freezing!” He protested, rushing to my side as soon as he saw me.“Well, I could say the same about you! Do you know how worried I was?! You said that you were coming by lunch time, yet you didn’t make it! This is past twelve on the next day!” I nearly yelled. His look softened. “I’m sorry, okay?”“Sorry doesn’t cut it,