The silence in the car was slowly killing Olive. Not because she wanted to have a conversation with Wayne, but because she was curious about where he was taking her. He had his back resting on the seat, his face to the ceiling of the car and his eyes closed.He seemed to be thinking, but looking at him closely, he looked tired. Olive felt bad immediately. He had been away on a hectic mission for one whole week. And he returned just this noon.He didn't even rest at all. He took a long bath with her, took her on her evening stroll where they raced each other's wolves for an hour, then they returned and he ran off with his men for an emergency.Now he was taking her on a date. Was he some sort of superman or what? He should rest.Olive sighed silently and looked down at their intertwined hands. Her fingers looked so small in his. She felt secure just by holding his hands. Slowly and gently, she rubbed her thumb across the back of his palm soothingly. She wished she had let him rest inst
Olive gasped at the new, strange and sudden action her lips were indulged in. Wayne was kissing her. Goodness! He was truly kissing her.His lips on hers were so gentle, like he was licking melting ice cream. Her eyes were still like saucers because she was caught unaware and she saw how his eyes were closed, and his face was looking peaceful.His hand slowly pulled her closer by her waist and the other hand held her neck gently. All that was to make sure she was pinned against him. He wanted to feel her. All of her.Olive loved the sensation she was getting from his hands as they pulled her closer to him. She found her fingers clutching the sides of his shirt carefully so she wouldn't crumple them. The kiss was gentle and slow, so it wasn't hard for her to return the action.Slowly, she entwined her lips with his and nibbled on it. Then opened up and licked the upper lip before sucking it with mouth. He groaned as he felt a wave of pleasure rock his body
The mates walked through the front doors and entered a living room. It wasn't large compared to the rooms she had been seeing in the castle, but it was a spacious living room. The sofas were pure white and had gold designs around the base and under it as the small legs which held it up. They were about four and were around the large glass table in the middle of the room.A television sat by the wall facing the sofas. All around were heavy, golden curtains over the windows. They had white threads hanging from them in a manner that spelt royalty. Olive felt like she was in another luxurious city. She loved how the room looked. Cozy royalty.How would it feel like raising kids here? Wayne would be watching the television with the kids all entwined around him while she would be setting the table for dinner. She blushed at the thought and pinned her lips together to refrain herself from grinning like a moron.“I'm guessing you like this place. And you're getting one
“The Cherry Blossom Gala is very important for each Alpha. I heard Alphas are not supposed to miss it,” she stated and he nodded.“I never really missed anyone. No matter how busy I am, I at least show my face for a few minutes then head out,” he said and sipped his wine.“And the Mating Ritual is also very important. I don't think mates can wait for another Mating Ritual to get joined together.”She thought for a few seconds while Wayne peered at her attentively. As if trying to read her mind. She licked her lips slowly then stared back at him.“Is it possible to shift the Mating Ritual until before or after the Cherry Blossom Gala?” she asked.“Shifting the Mating Ritual has a lot of repercussions. Mates could be misgiven,” he explained while still staring at her.“And there's no way to correct it before then?”“There is. But the Alpha needs to be involved
Wayne's face turned into a deep frown that he suddenly looked scary. Olive was still choking so he turned his face from Gia and handed her a napkin.“Sip tiny water,” he said in a very dark and angry voice.“Thanks,” she croaked and sipped a little water from his glass. He got up and stood behind her, patting her back gently until she calmed down. Her eyes were red and her face flushed.“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to barge in on whatever's—” Gia's circled her index finger around, gesturing at the table, “—going on here.” Her tone was purely sarcastic. Olive gave her a glare. How did she even get here?Wayne stood upright and looked at Gia who returned his stare with one as dark and hard as the one he was giving her. She was so angry. So mad at him. If her heart could throw daggers then Olive would be pinned to the wall with daggers all over her body.How dare that lowlife come and take a pos
After kissing for a full minute, Olive's eyes returned to normal. Her fangs and claws withdrew. She looked at Wayne who was still holding her and kissing her and she frowned. She pushed him away and he staggered back in surprise. Before he could say boo, a slap tore across his face. Then another slap. Then a third one. Then the fourth one. All on one cheek. It wasn't painful for him. But it hurt him. Somewhere inside his chest was hurting.“You liar! You womanizer! I hate you! I hate you so much!” she cried as she began to hit him all over his body. He grabbed her arms and pinned her to the wall, carefully.“Olive,” he whispered.“Don't call my name! Don't call me with that tongue of yours,” she cried. His heart began melting like butter in a hot skillet.“Don't cry,” he said and began wiping her tears with his thumbs. His eyes turned into a warm, shiny blue. Like an ocean filled with stars. She gasped.
It was like her feet was rooted to the ground. She just couldn't move away. Why did Wayne have to look so smoking hot?She watched as he pulled the sleeves from each of his hands. The way his muscles rippled underneath his skin. She wanted to place her hands on him and feel them moving. Goodness!“What is it?” Wayne asked as he noticed how she was staring at him. Olive was kicked out of her imagination. She shook her head to clear her mind then looked at him.“Huh?”“You were staring at me, Olive,” he drawled and she frowned. Was it a crime to stare? She wanted to roll her eyes. But instead she straightened the shirt in front of her and looked down at it.“I'm to wear this, I suppose,” she said in a formal tone of voice. Wayne exhaled and placed his fingers over his forehead again. Calming himself.“Yes,” he answered after a few seconds as he was bringing down his hand.&ldqu
Olive was really confused over what Wayne was saying. Why would Gia suddenly begin to come around him after she arrived when she hadn't even shown any interest in him while working with him for five years?“You just stood there when she kissed you. You stood there when she was spitting out bad words at me!” she blurted out. Wayne heaved a sigh. He swallowed and shut his eyes, then shifted back. Olive could see his fight with his wolf like it was a physical fight. He walked a little distance from Olive and palm the back of his head with both hands.“Fucking stay inside!” he barked with his back turned to Olive. It took him two minutes before he calmed down then turned back to face her. His hair was a bit longer and darker in tone. Even his face still seemed feral. What in the world is this man?“I didn't want to commit murder in front of you,” he simply replied with that same calm voice he had used to speak to Gia.“What? Murder? How does Gia kissing you have anything to do with you co