Chapter 5

Ella's POV

"Wait a minute!" My voice trailed off.

The man looked at me without blinking and pushed me until I fell flat on my back on the floor.

The man's expression was unreadable but I could see into his luminous eyes. There were the flames of passion and something else that I couldn't understand.

He pinned me down and placed a bite on my neck. What is this? I was already marked as his? I groaned in pain as his teeth dug into my skin, pressing lightly until they made red marks on my skin.

He grinned in satisfaction and pulled his face away from me. "Thank you for healing me. I'll see you again after I finish my business. Do you want to wait for me until I return?"

"Yes," I nodded slowly as if hypnotized by his words. I was trying to keep my wits about me.

I had no idea who this man was. Even though he was my destined partner, it wasn't like I could give myself to him this easily.

I wanted to at least get to know him first. Alice grumbled and teased at knowing my thoughts.

"Put your common sense aside first, Ella. You can't lie. You like it, don't you?" whispered Alice to which I replied inwardly, and I confirmed Alice's accusation.

Yes, I do like him. Ah, no, it's more like I'm fascinated with him.

That man has something that can attract me. But, not strong enough to make me fall in love. Because of Black, that bastard, I'm a little afraid of falling in love. I don't want to be hurt a second time.

Suddenly the man laughed, making me dumbfounded.

It turned out that he could laugh broadly, even though his face had been so hard that he couldn't smile broadly. His thin, upturned lips revealed cute dimples.

Oh, Moon Goddess. How can I not be mesmerized by this man? It doesn't seem easy to resist his charm. I'm not sure I can last long while gazing into those beautiful eyes of his and his charming smile.

I hurriedly cast my gaze in another direction. But, he didn't allow it. He pulls my gaze back to him by the way his hand touches my cheek and pushes against it lightly.

His hand was big and hard, a little rough, but that's what made him seem manly and indicated he was a hard worker.

"Ella, as long as I haven't returned, don't ever look for me. You could be in danger. And, don't let any other werewolf touch you. Only I can touch you. Because you are mine from this moment on," he said in a low, ambitious voice.

I swallowed my saliva with difficulty. No sound could come out of my choked throat. So I could only nod slowly.

He smiled happily. He began to explore my body, took off my clothes, and inserted his own into my womanhood.

I didn't resist what he was doing. Like a fool I obeyed and jerked off every time he wiggled his body on top of me.

I can't lie, I missed this pleasure. One that I didn't even find when I was with Black. His burly hands landed on my chest and pinched my nipples until short sighs came out of my mouth.

He eagerly moved his body over me knowing I was enjoying it. Until the wave of pleasure hit us both simultaneously. He faltered and fell on me.

I had a little trouble breathing, but when he looked up at me, I held my breath. And when he smiled, I breathed again.

"Ella, this is my first time. Thank you," he said with his handsome face adorned with a smile. He buried his head in the nape of my neck.

Wait, I didn't hear wrong, right? It was his first time. So, I was the first woman to have sex with him. But, he was so good at it and had done it so many times before. I hesitated, and asked after catching my breath. "Are you serious, this is your first time?"

However, I didn't get an answer. There was a soft snore from his mouth, indicating that he had fallen asleep. I sighed softly and patted his back. He was like a giant baby now, and it was adorable.

"Alright. You go to sleep. You must be tired after fighting with the rogue wolves. I also thank you for saving me. If you weren't there, I would have died by now." I told him, even though I knew he wouldn't listen to me because he was already sleeping. But, still. I wanted to tell him this.

My eyes were getting heavy. I closed my eyes and I don't remember what happened after that. All I remember is the sound of water pouring outside. And by the time I woke up the next morning, he was gone.

I stared at my own body. I frowned in surprise to find my body fully clothed. In fact, last night I was sure that I fell asleep naked. However, before I could remember, Alice growled and told me that there was another werewolf approaching the cottage.

"Ella, they're approaching. We need to leave now!"

I sensed not one, but three werewolves walking towards the cottage. I could hear the pounding of their steps in the distance.

Before they caught me, I quickly ran out of the cottage. I quickened my pace towards the forest, not caring that my bare feet were injured from accidentally stepping on thorny plants.

"It's Ella, right?!" One of the werewolves shouted. Damn. It was my stepfather, the Beta.

I didn't look back and ran even faster. He chased after me and almost caught me.

I quickly turned left, breaking through the towering pine trees. I was getting out of breath, but I couldn't stop now.

I didn't want to get caught by my asshole stepfather. I was afraid he would abuse me again, or maybe do something worse.

"Ella! Stop you, Little Bitch!" My stepfather kept yelling for me.

As I passed through the bushes, a hand pulled me.

I fell to the ground, and the bushes immediately encircled me so that I was out of my stepfather's sight. My stepfather clucked in annoyance at losing track. Then, he went back to running in the other direction.

I breathed a sigh of relief. Then, I realized the middle-aged man who helped me earlier.

I was a little choked up by his clear blue eyes. Although, many wrinkles adorned his face, but his eyes still shone and highlighted kindly. His eye color was like mine. It's just that mine are more gloomy, probably because I'm often sad.

"Thank you for helping me," I said to him sincerely.

"Nigel, the Alpha's son told me to look after you," the man replied with a smile. "Do you recognize the man who chased you earlier?"

I tilted my head. Nigel told him to look after me? I had never met Nigel before, not even seeing his face. But, why would he tell this man to look after me? I was so astonished and kept wondering to myself.

"He's the Beta of the Wintermoon pack. Do you know him?" The man asked again.

I returned the middle-aged man's gaze and answered his question. "Yes, I know him. He is my stepfather."

The middle-aged man was silent for a moment. "Could you be Ella?"

I leaned forward slightly, toward where the middle-aged man was. "Do you know my name?"

The man laughed happily and pulled me into his arms gently. "Long time no see, Ella my child."

"Dad?"