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Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 21 : By your side
Levi's POV"Alpha Levi," says Elliot, entering my studio. "This came for you."He holds out a sealed envelope. I open it at once, trying to decipher the scent wafting from the envelope. I know this scent, I think, but right now I can't remember from where.Elliot sits across from me as I open the envelope. He looks up from his cell phone for a moment and notices my serious and curious expression."Everything okay?" he asks with a raised eyebrow.I nod.Inside the envelope are a series of photographs. They are pictures of letters with dates ranging from the present day and up to almost two months ago. About the time Amber and I were married.In fact, the letters appear to be from her. At least, this appears to be her handwriting. In all the notes, some long and some shorter, Amber explains in detail to Sebastian how much she misses him.The messages are clear. Amber complains about our marriage. She explains how she gave in to her lust purely out of spite, but now feels
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Sophie's POV"Do we have everything?" Amber asks for the fifth time.I remind myself to breathe before answering. For this I do my meditation routines, I tell myself."Amber, you can be sure we have everything ready," I answer calmly."The suitcase is too small," she says then."We are going to California," I remind her. "Your suitcase is small because right now all you have is winter clothes. But I have made appointments with the best brands. In a few hours you will have a new closet."She sighs and begins to massage her temples. She is obviously anxious."Remind me why I'm doing this," she says. I place my hands on her shoulders."Because your husband asked you to accompany him to this big Alpha event and you're willing to go and shine like the best of the Lunas.""I'm not his Luna," Amber says biting her lower lip."That doesn't matter," I answer sure of my words. "For all intents and purposes, you are. The pack needs you. And you will do anything to maintain the
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The white sand sinks beneath my feet. It is warm to the touch and fills my body with a pleasant warmth."Are you enjoying the view?" Levi asks as he approaches.His torso is naked. He wears only his swimsuit and sunglasses, so his chest and arms are bare. The tattoos are exposed and are drawn with new tints in the sun, making him look completely desirable; his thick hair is blowing in the sea breeze, which is sure to leave a salty taste on his lips.He reaches up to me and wraps his arms around my waist. His hands trace lines down my abdomen; his lips kiss my shoulder, the sea waves then caress my feet."The water is freezing," I say, laughing, feeling Levi slowly move up my neck.He smiles against my skin."What are you doing?" I say.As soon as I ask the question, Levi lifts me up. He carries me like it's our wedding again. He starts to go into the sea as the waves splash against us. The white foam brushes against my thighs and makes me bristle. I can't help it, I shrie
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 25 : Only yours
"How do I look?" I ask Sophie, turning slowly in front of her. I'm wearing a dress we bought this very afternoon, ideal for the occasion. It is an elegant champagne-colored piece. The fabric is sheer, but it is covered by hundreds of jeweled embellishments, so that it creates the illusion of nudity.To match with the dress, I wear diamond earrings that Levi gave me. I've put a lot of thought into my appearance tonight, as I want to make the best impression. And hopefully, I think I've succeeded."You look beautiful... More than that. You look perfect, Amber."Sophie comes up to me and fixes my hair, which falls straight down my back, down to below my shoulders. I look at her through the mirror and smile."You don't look bad yourself, Miss Pharrell," I tell Sophie jokingly, using Elliot's last name instead of hers. Sophie grimaces and sticks her tongue out at me, but then smiles."You'll impress everyone tonight," she says. "I sincerely hope so. I want to avoid the ru
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Levi seems pleased with my answer. His member begins to slowly sneak between my legs, until it finally finds my entrance.He plunges inside me then with voracious force, amidst an explosion of pain and pleasure. He pushes his body against mine and I moan, as he grabs me by both thighs and lifts me up, causing my ankles to tangle at the bottom of his spine.His hands grasp my buttocks firmly, and then he begins to thrust into me, over and over, at a fast, hot pace.I moan, lifting my face and as he buries his face in my shoulder. My hands slip under his jacket, clawing at the fabric and wishing I could be his back instead."Say it, Amber... Say it..." he murmurs, between hoarse moans. "I'm yours... Only yours, Levi," I answer between gasps. As I repeat that sentence, he speeds deeper and deeper inside me, letting his body sink into mine in an impossible way, until pleasure overtakes me.Just when I think I can't resist, he comes. And with his release, I find mine.Levi
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 27 : Threats
"Do you think Rose would do something so despicable?" Sophie asks next to me."I don't know. Honestly, at this point I don't know what to believe about her. She's shown me a whole new side to her personality," I affirm. Sophie looks at me with a sour look on her face."I always thought she was a little envious of you. But this... Is just too much."I nod, letting my eyes wander to the clouds dancing through the window far below us.After last night's big party we have decided to finally return to Alaska. After spending two weeks away from home the longing on Levi's face is almost evident. I myself have enjoyed the beach and this well-deserved vacation immensely, but I am homesick. I feel like it's about time to go back.Luckily, we'll be there soon. The trip has been long and I am exhausted, but it has given me a chance to update Sophie on everything that has happened. While Levi discusses pack matters with Elliot and Andrew, we take the opportunity to draw conclusions abo
Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 28 : Confessions in the bathtub
After a while Levi finally enters the room."Is your mother well?" I ask him.He nods and takes off his jacket and shoes."I gave her a pill and she fell asleep, she is stable." I nod. "That's a relief," I whisper. I watch Levi pace back and forth across the room, leaving his watch, shirt and pants in place.I walk over to him. I haven't taken off my clothes myself, except for my shoes."Tell me what that was all about," I ask him. He curves his lips into a grimace."I asked you not to get out of the car," he states."And I decided that, whatever was happening, I would be better at your side," I answer, reminding him I am his wife, and not another member of his pack. "Now tell me, what happened in the living room?"Levi sighs and lets my hair down, letting it fall on my shoulders."I don't want to talk about it," he clarifies, going straight to the bathroom. "Well, I do," I affirm, watching as he fills the tub with hot, foamy water. Levi turns his ba
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