Chapter 3

Elio

I sat mesmerised by the flickering flames of the fire, transfixed as the next log began to burn. There is something truly hypnotic about watching a fire. Suddenly, a cloud of smoke caught my attention, followed by a brief glimpse of a pair of piercing emerald eyes. I leaned back in my comfortable leather armchair, absentmindedly rubbing my chin, only to realise that I had nearly forgotten about my future bride-to-be.

 Her family had begged for her to have a year to find her mate. Not that I give a shit, but there was something about the girl that intrigued me I indulged them. Not that it would have made a difference if she found her mate or not. I would have taken her, anyway. Her thistle of a father had nothing but blackmail and debts to offer me as a trade. I nearly killed him for making a deal he couldn’t repay when he offered his daughter like a sacrificial lamb for me. I made him sign a blood oath so there was no possibility of him being able to back out.

His daughter disappointingly happened to be an omega as well. Why did I want some weak little wolf to be my bride? Still, I couldn’t let her escape me I had a reputation to maintain and if anyone found out I was giving them a free pass others would want the same. Not that it mattered all those previous alphas were long gone. Still, I unlike so many of these over fed elitist alphas keep to my word. If more of them did, they wouldn’t need me to save them from themselves and save them I do.

I watch the flames some more. I will find our agreement as proof that she is mine. Her father kindly pricked her finger so her blood and his is on this document. Not that I have told her family this. I’m sure they are still debating how to save their little omega. They will learn the consequences listed in the fine print. I will have what’s mine or so much more.

The door swings open, and my brother Cahya strides into my office. He is my older brother, like me, but he is far too hot-headed and impulsive to lead, hence why I am the alpha and he is my beta. He prefers it that way; he likes to ensure that those who choose to work with me pay their dues or suffer the consequences. I thought I had an art for torture, but Cahya seems to have made it a speciality.

“Brother, you shouldn’t stare at the flames like that. You know where that leads.” he nods, helping himself to my liquor as my jaw clicks. “If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be prepared for my enemies … speaking of I need to go to the Silvermoon pack I have to collect something that belongs to me,” I tell him still gazing at the fire as another puff of smoke comes up her face appearing once more. 

“The omega, yes, I told you to get yourself one of them. I am so glad I have one. I have never met a wolf who could suck my cock like she does,” he says, knocking back my bourbon as I shake my head.

“Your blood lust is relentless. That’s why you like her, and she can’t resist you.” I remind him. I remember the day he told me he was mated to Aaliyah, 11 years younger than my brother, a shy, timed little wisp that he seems to enjoy for some bizarre reason. “You’re missing out brother, just you wait and see.” I arch a brow at him as he finishes my bourbon.

“Is that all you came here to tell me?” I ask, zoning back in on the fire. My brother and I are close, but it is one of those relationships where he irritates me and I him. I think he is still rather annoyed that I am alpha, but equally, he knows murdering everyone that pisses you off is the fastest way to get killed. Not that we can really be killed. Still, it’s not something we want others finding out. No one wants to play if the game is rigged.

“Actually, there is. Are you sure you didn’t have anything to do with the killings that have been happening? So far, we are the only pack without a casualty. It’s pointing the finger at us,” he tells me, looking twitchy as I click my jaw.

“I don’t need such trivial weapons to get wolves to do as I want. Neither do you, do not ask me such petty questions. If they come here for us, we will take care of them,” I say coldly as he nods, his eye twitching. I can see he hopes they come, wanting to unleash hell upon them all. I let out a sigh. The one good thing my brother’s mate has done is she manages to sate a lot of his … urges, shall we say? I would say he is almost tame now in comparison to how he was before he met her.

“You twitching again brother, go see your mate. I’m sure she will take care of that for you,” I say standing, buttoning my jacket as I give him a knowing look. He nods, a glint in his eye I never trust. I can see the cogs turning in his head already, the impending headache of me cleaning up his mess now to come. “I think I might go see what entertainment I can find tonight,” I pat his back and he smirks. We leave the office in the castle. It’s basically our pack house, but only those of rank live within these walls.

I head down to the lair where several of my men and their woman or men are already enjoying themselves. Aaliyah comes up rushing to Cahya’s side and I smirk. She looks like a China doll and I am amazed my brother hasn’t crushed her yet. “Trust me, brother, go get your omega. You won’t regret it,” he mind links me as I shake my head, won’t I?

I pass by several couples watching them for a moment, trying to pick out a beauty for tonight. I come across one of my delta’s and his mate as she sucks his cock. Mmm, she is really getting into that. It looks like I have found a winner. “Fuck Baylee, no wonder you always walk around with a grin on your face,” I tell him menacingly. His dazed gaze flits to me with a flicker of fear.

“I guess so, alpha.” he bobs his head in my direction, a sign of respect as I signal for his mate to stand. She is quite beautiful, but what I notice is her plump red lips. Yes, they will look good around my cock. I feel a stirring in my pants at the thought. “Name?” I ask her as Baylee goes to stand, but I raise my hand for him to stay where he is. “Candice Alpha,” she responds hesitantly. I turn her to face me fully, my hand pinching her chin as I look over her body. She has large breasts and an ass I muse this could be rather fun.

“Well Candice, it’s time you make you alpha happy,” I look at her, my eyes glinting as she nervously hops from one foot to the other looking at her mate Baylee. She goes to protest, no doubt, for his benefit but as soon as we are behind closed doors. She will devour my cock like she has never seen one before.

“Baylee doesn’t mind love,” I tell her, my voice laced with a hint of frustration as she wobbles her lips. To speed things along, I extend my claws, shredding the remaining little clothing she is wearing as she stands before me, naked. Yes, she will do nicely.

“Do you?” I command Baylee as he swallows, looking at me, ignoring his mate completely. “Of course, alpha, anything you need,” he tells me quickly as I smirk in response. Very well, if he had refused, I would have fucked her in front of him, but I will do him a kindness and take her out of sight.

Candice gives her mate one last look before she follows me out of the lair into my own private area. I sit on the black leather seat, beckoning her over. I smell the scent of her fear as enticing as it is. I’d much rather hear her screams. “Don’t be afraid love, just do what you did to Baylee,” I tell her, tugging her in-between my thighs. I see her eyes light up and I smirk as she undoes my belt before unzipping my pants.

It’s almost too easy. I tilt my head back as I feel her start to stroke my shaft before her mouth wraps around my cock. I can smell her arousal like a thick cloud of smoke. I’m an alpha. I would be surprised if she saw a cock looking anything like mine before.

Before long, she hoovers my dick, my tip hitting the back of her throat. Still, I don’t feel the same bliss that Baylee had on his face. I tangle my hands in her dark wavy hair as I thrust up and down her throat, fucking her face hard and fast. She gags, spitting everywhere as I feel myself getting close. I close my eyes, letting my climax hit me as I shoot down her throat.

When I let go of her, I look at her plush red lips. There is a trickle of blood from one side from the force of my cock. The rest of her face is flushed and her cinnamon eyes are streaming as she sucks in some much-needed air. I’m still hard, but I’m not sure I am in the mood anymore. Still, Candice licks her lips, the blood healing as her hazy eyes beg me for more. “Thank you, alpha,” she says seductively as I smirk. I signal for her to leave as I lay in the darkness, tucking myself back away, hearing the door close as she leaves.