Chapter five

I walked out of the park while he kept calling my name, repeatedly. 

"Wait, Lucinda". He called out. I loved how he called my name. How he pronounced it. So sweet and different.  

"You have nowhere to go. It's late already. Please, wait. We can talk this out". I froze on my spot and turned towards him. 

"Talk what out? You killed someone". 

"Sshhh". He hushed and rushed towards me, covering my mouth. "Keep it down. Please". He whispered. I rolled my eyes at him and jerked his hands off. 

"Don't touch me". I growled. 

I kept on walking while he followed without saying a word.

"It's late already. You can stay here". I sighted my car which was behind a limousine. He doesn't know I came with a car because I'm going back tonight. 

I brought out my car keys and tried inserting it when he yanked my hand, pulling me close to him. The keys fell with a dangling sound. There were a few people around. With utter silence, my heart beat wildly and I realized one thing. If he could kill my best friend, a human, in that horrible, tragic way. If he could brutalize her emotionlessly, what makes me think he can't do it with me? 

*Because we're his Mate". Mate? 

I stared at his brown eyes and got lost in it. His gaze moved from my eyes to my lips. I felt my throat dry up when he moved his lips towards mine. He closed the gap between us and I felt his lips on mine. He started gently and caressed my mouth with his tongue. I wasn't really good at kissing so I let him take over. The slow passionate kiss turned into a long deep kiss. 

He pulled out almost immediately, gasping for breath. My eyes wavered to the ground as I couldn't look him in the eye. 

"Let's talk". He said, wrapping his hands around my waist. 

"I don't think I'm ready to". He took my hands and pulled me towards the limousine in front of us. He opened it and pulled me in. Wait, he's the owner. Wow.. What do I expect? He's the Alpha.

I climbed in and took in the interior. The seats were soft and comfortable. There was a large flat-screen TV. This would be my first time entering a limousine. There was a minibar and air conditioning. The air was cool and there was a glass partition separating the driver's seat from the passenger compartment. I couldn't see the driver more like there was none. 

I turned my head towards him, gesturing to him to talk. "I have to go back to my pack, Max". 

"We are mates, aren't we?" He asked suddenly. I stared at him trying to know where he was heading to but he held an expressionless face. 

"We should spend time together".

"I don't feel comfortable spending time with a Murderer". My wolf snapped at me.

*That was rude* I told her displeased at her rude intrusion.

*Sorry*. She said more in a withdrawing tone. 

"I will think about it". I replied trying to get out of the car. I have to go! I placed my hands on the car door. 

"Playing hard to get". He said before I could open the door. I turned to him and saw him smirking. The car was tinted and I'm not sure whether the driver is there. Even though he is, would he hear us? 

"Ehmm…" I tried saying when he locked his lips on mine.  I struggled to control the hotness and longing in my heart.

"Max!" I called but the voice that came out wasn't mine. It was filled with an unusual hoarseness. I guess that turned him on. He pulled off my top instantly. I couldn't stand the burning desire anymore. The unbearable desire was tormenting my sensitive and fragile nerve. 

My hand reached out and moved in his shirts, down to his pants. My hands found his way to the zipper and I slowly pulled it down. I threw his jackets aside and sat on his laps. With his lips on mine, I unbuttoned his shirts. 

I wasn't able to think straight. But this feeling here was great and new. Especially one with your mate is always memorable. 

I pulled out from the kiss to catch my breath. As I stared at his eyes, it was filled with lust and desire. 

He gazed into my eyes and gently cupped my breasts in his strong hands. I felt relaxed and overwhelmed as I absorbed his gentle caress. 

The adrenaline rushing through our veins. Sucking and biting each other, leaving a love bite. Tongue exploring the depths of one other. Moans filled the limousine and screams. Screaming of joy and pleasure.

I opened my eyes slightly and stood up from the couch. I bumped my head on the top of the limo, forcing me back to my seat. I glanced at the window and realized it's morning already. 

"Oh my God". I exclaimed and wore my clothes. Max was nowhere to be found beside me. The crazy memories of last night filled my brain and I felt embarrassed. What have I done? 

I picked my shoes and wore them and packed my hair in a ponytail. As I was about to get out of the car, I remembered one thing. *The phone". I gasped and checked my pocket. It wasn't there. I searched the car thoroughly but there was no sign of it. Maybe it got misplaced in the car last night. 

I picked out my phone and called the number. I won't forgive myself if I misplace that phone. That is the only evidence. The only evidence I have with me. 

It was switched off. That was the reply I got. I never switched it off. Where is it? I climbed out of the car to search for it. Maybe it fell when I was beside my car. The sun was just rising making it a bit dark. 

I walked towards my car and the phone wasn't there. If it was, wouldn't it have been stolen? 

But come to think of it, where's Max? Oh My.. I walked towards the driver seat and knocked on the window. There should be someone there. As I was about to knock the second time, I heard my name being called. It was Max. 

"Max". I called out and rushed towards him. He smiled and pulled me into a hug. He slid his arms around my waist and started kissing my neck. I tried staying sane as the warmth was crawling up my neck. I lost my sanity last night but not anymore. I pulled out from his arms and set a distance between us. He frowned slightly. 

I couldn't help but wonder how he managed to look cute early in the morning without taking his bath.  

"I..I I'm looking for the pphh..phone". I stuttered and placed my hands on my back pocket hoping I would feel it. But it wasn't there. 

"The phone?" 

"Natalie's phone!" I said while his eyes darkened. "Where's it Max?" I asked. 

"Are you going to turn me in?".

"What?" 

"What do you need it for? Why are you asking for it?" 

"Is it with you? Please, give it back". 

"I displaced it. I had to get rid of it". 

"What?" I screamed. That was my only evidence. "What did you do, Max?' 

"Were you planning to turn me in or what? I thought we were now on good terms. We talked about it".

"Talk about what? We didn't talk about anything". 

"Nevertheless, you're my mate. You can't turn me in". 

"And if I did". 

"Then that shows how despicable you are". I stared at him in disbelief. I couldn't believe that this was the guy I slept with yesterday. 

"Despicable? Between you and I, who is despicable?" I said pointing my hands towards him. "You're never gonna see me again". I said and walked out of him. I walked towards my car, searching for my keys. 

I remembered it falling off when Max yanked it off my hand. I bent down and searched for it. My vision was blurry due to the tears welling up in my eyes. I searched for it but couldn't see it. I sniffed and wiped my tears before walking out of there. I would rather walk than stay there any longer.

What have I done? I lost the only evidence I had. I'm sure he's yet to know about me being a CIO. I walked on the road and thought about my life. My stupid life! The sun fell on me while I cried my eyes out. I dragged my legs with me on the road. I shouldn't have slept with him. I shouldn't have given in to his touch. I should have walked out, drove out of this mysterious pack. 

My phone rang, breaking into my soberness. I brought it out to check who was calling me. The Alpha! What should I say? What report should I give? I can't afford to be sanctioned. I should give them an excuse when I get there. Alex called next but I didn't pick up any of their calls. Max may be more cute than Alex but Alex is far better than him. 

I slipped my phone back to my pocket. This case should have been given to Jason. It would have been better. I wouldn't have been in this messy situation if he had taken up this case. Maybe he was right! I wasn't in the right position to investigate. 

Now, I lost the phone. I disappointed Natalie. I disappointed my Alpha. I disappointed my crew. I disappointed Alex and more importantly, me. I disappointed myself. 

I tried flagging down a cab but none was going my way. I kept trying until a bus stopped in front of me. The door opened and a guy came out and stood beside me. It all happened in a flash and I found myself entering the car with them. They held guns and threatened to kill me. There were four in number. I had no gun with me for protection so I had to succumb. 

I entered the bus and it took off in a flash.