James
When she returned to dancing, I didn't follow her. I had exhausted my willpower to control myself. I knew if my body felt more sparks, my self-control would snap and I would devour her without a care in the world. So to have better opportunities with her, I kept my distance from her delicious body on the dance floor.
But now? The first time, I sincerely tell the girl how I feel about her and how much I feel for her, and she doesn’t believe me! All the flattery that I used on girls before, always worked smoothly. Those ladies were eagerly catching any word that left my mouth, even if it was a blunt lie. But when I confessed my heart to my mate…No. Nada. Nothing. My mate said I was bullsh*ing her. Her non-stop defiant attitude pissed me off. I am done with her for tonight.
- Just come. I’m taking you home.
I grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the club towards my car. She didn’t protest and followed me
LailaI woke up the next morning when the sun was brightly shining in my room. I stretched across my bed. And groaned. I felt pain everywhere. My neck, arms, legs, feet, and abdomen were hurting. Oh, maan. I grunted again. But the dancing was nice. I smiled to myself.And then memories of yesterday barged into my mind like a running herd of crazy elephants. The firm grip on my hand when he pulled me through the crowd, his s*xy look, his body pressed against mine, his warm hands touching me, the way he licked my neck and brushed my lips... So many details were engraved in my mind and body. I covered my face with my palms. What the f*ck did I do yesterday? I groaned again. Stupid, stupid, stupid me. I shouldn't have danced with him. I shouldn't have drunk tequila with him. And I definitely shouldn't have hugged or kissed him on the cheek. F*ck. What was I thinking? I have been resisting him all this time and now look at me! Where am I taking this now?
Laila-Stay very still.James commanded slowly. Oh.My.God. My brain stopped working. Time stopped existing. He slowly started to lean toward my face. I know where this is going. He tilted his head slightly. I can’t even say the word in my head. His eyes kept on flickering from my eyes to my lips and back. My heart rate spiked. I saw him slowly get closer to my face and I felt butterflies erupt in my stomach. He seemed unsure. I innerly smirked. This cocky, rich, and super-handsome guy looked afraid. Afraid I would pull away any second. Have I beaten him up this badly that he has got scared of me? Hmm, I didn’t like that thought. I liked brave and dominant guys, not weak. Though he didn’t seem weak. The way he commanded me to stay still sent a shiver down my spine. Wah, just relax. I started to get tired of my own overthinking.I took a breath in and stopped breathing. He was super close to my face now and he parted his li
LailaMy Sunday was slow till noon. Until I got a phone call from my boss, telling me that there was some disaster and asking me to help out with another project whose deadline was tomorrow morning. After grumpily making a deal about the payment, I agreed to help out. So, for the next 3 hours, I typed and read as fast as I could. I still needed to get ready for that date. At 3 p.m. I started to get stressed. So I typed faster. I quickly reread and hit send button. Okay. 3.20 p.m. I have 40 minutes. I can pull this off.I didn't waste time and jumped in the shower. From such intense work, I got a headache. I hoped that a shower would clear my head. I put shampoo in my hair and washed it throughout. While I shaved, I started to think this was such an annoying beauty standard. Just 60 (or so) years ago, ladies didn't shave at all and no one said a thing. My spiteful self thought that it was even chauvinistic.But I was too big of a coward to go aga
JamesTrue to her words she was ready in less than 20 minutes. One of the longest and most torturing 20 minutes of my life may I add. I stood and raked my eyes over her. She wore a gray-blue knitted woolen dress with long sleeves that ended just above her knee. She wore a black and golden belt to accent her waist. She had a gold pendant around her neck. Again there was no cleavage, the dress even covered all the shoulders and chests. She already wore knee-length boots on heels. Her hair was let open as always. Her makeup was accenting her eyes and lips. I was mesmerized. She looked so beautiful. Yet again I was stunned how she pulled off being so d*mn sexy without revealing any flesh.- You look beautiful.I said with a cheeky smile. She smiled without her teeth.- Thanks. Sorry for the delay, but I'm ready now, so we can hit the road.She said and I chuckled.- Always the bossy one.I stated. She frowned.- No
James- What?!Laila asked in shock.- What?I asked back with a frown. What's wrong with diamonds? Did she like other stones better? Like crystals?- James!She said in that warning tone. What now?- How much does it cost?She asked almost with anger.- It was...The way she asked me made me wanna spill the beans.- Why? It doesn't matter. It was nothing.I said with a frown and shake of my head. I wasn't going to tell her. We were interrupted as the waitress brought our desserts. We had chocolate cakes. I murmured a quick "thank you".-You rich people!She scolded me the moment the waitress was gone.- I can’t accept it, James!She said defiantly.-Why not?I asked frustrated.-I feel… It makes me feel uncomfortable.She said with a frown and shake of her head.-Because those a
James-Mr. Montgomery, thank you for inviting me for the dinner. I appreciate it. Unfortunately, it has been a long day and I will take my leave now.What? She became completely formal and cold to me. I jumped up from my seat making my chair fall on the floor which startled some other customers that were sitting near us. I was speechless. What is going on? She nodded her head to me as a sign of respect and goodbye. Then she started to move towards the door.-No! Wait! Stop!I got my voice back and ran to her and grabbed her by her elbow to stop her. I turned her towards me. The electrical sparks that shot through my skin burned my body even more with desire but I had to get my head out of my d*ck. Literally. She looked at her arm where my hand was holding it and then slowly turned her gaze up to me. Her eyes said it all. She was angry and pissed and probably even livid. I could hear her voice in my head saying to me “How
JamesIt was Monday morning when I entered the kitchen fresh after shower. The morning training was the perfect way to release my frustration after the disastrous date. It was the second time in a few weeks that I scr*wed up things. Lucas noticed my sour mood as he was eating dirt again and again. He commented about me being upset a lot, but I just growled and kept on sparring. I remember how he danced with Laila and kicked his *ss badly. As we were cousins with Lucas, we were pretty evenly matched. Though he was the Beta of the pack, most of the time it was 50/50 who won the sparring matches. But today I was p*ssed and upset so I gave everything I got in the training. It did help. I felt I unwound most of the pent-up energy.As I entered the kitchen, my family was sitting around the breakfast table. I plotted down on the closest chair and huffed. All the heads turned to me and four pairs of eyes looked at me with several questions swirling in them. I
LailaWorking days ran by as I had a lot of things to do. There was a certain someone in the background of my thoughts, but I kept on ignoring and cutting his mental image. It usually helps, but he persistently stayed at the back of my mind. My thoughts just kept on drifting back to him. It was annoying for me. He was annoying me even when he was not around. Was he truly annoying me? My consciousness was digging for the truth. It doesn't matter. He was invading the space in my head. I wasn't an obsessive girl. My life didn't rotate around men. I enjoyed my life alone as well. I didn't need an intruder. So I distracted myself as much as I could.Though I usually check social media once a week at the weekends, I was a bit bored and sought distractions. As I checked my account, I saw a friend request. And what do you think? It was him again- James Montgomery. I scrunched my nose. I clicked on his profile picture. There he was in all his muscular glory in
JamesI was frantic in my emotions and my heart was beating so fast. How did my mate manage to get herself in such a big sh*t I will never know. But somewhere subconsciously I knew that her big mouth and brutal truthfulness would get her in trouble sooner or later, I guess today was the day.When Alpha boomed down the link "Your mate is in trouble. Packhouse. Now", I ran like never before in my life across the field from the training ground. I just dropped a message through the mindlink for another warrior to continue the training and shot further with all the speed that my wolf supplied for me as he was equally worried about our mate.When Laila stepped out and started to walk towards Klaid, who was seething, I saw his fists were tight, and he angrily clenched his jaw until, at one moment, he shifted to his wolf, who growled equally angry. On pure instinct I wanted to follow, but Alpha put a hand on my chest.- Wait. If he truly attacks her, we will both step in.Alpha said lowly. I
LailaI woke up slightly disorientated as I took in my surroundings. Right, I'm at the pack house of werewolves. Though it will soon be a month since I was here, it still felt strange to say it. I stretched like a cat and lazily looked around the room. It was empty as usual, as James should be at training now, or maybe he was sent to another mission; I'll find out soon. I looked at the ceiling mindlessly and remembered the walk in the forest with James and later with his wolf yesterday. I loved his wolf's fur, he had such a soft coat, I just wrapped myself around him and buried my nose into his wool. He had the animalistic smell, but it wasn't that bad. I softly smiled at the memory.I sighed, it was still strange, even weird and partly unbelievable that he was a werewolf, that I now lived in a werewolve community. As most of the time I spoke with their human parts, it felt like I was surrounded by humans, it felt normal, but every time I saw a wolf or someone shifting, it still felt
- I could say something nice to most of the people in this room.She retorted back at him equally dissatisfied but still defiant.- Go ahead then!Lucas encouraged her with a hand gesture but slight mockery in his tone. There was a moment of silence from Laila while everyone looked expectantly at her. I was wondering will she back out of the challenge. Then she twisted her body over mine to see Alpha.- I think it is very nice of you to try to be more approachable to your pack members as you join the meals now and hang out with us here. I've heard many good things about that in the halls and the kitchen, wolves are truly happy about it.Laila said very sincerely to Alpha who nodded at her after the compliment. Then she turned to Fay and Lucas.- Fay, thank you for trying so hard to look after me when James is not in the house. I see you as my sweet little sister. I feel that your personality is still a bud, so I hope you will allow yourself to bloom into a beautiful flower and be who
JamesI entered the packhouse and my nose steered me towards the lounge area where my mate's scent came the strongest. As I approached I could already feel her through the bond and my heart squeezed in longing. I pushed through the doors and my focus was only on her. I was genuinely happy to see her as a bright smile shone on my face on its own accord, and my joy increased as Laila's features softened and a bright smile bloomed on her face, meaning she was happy to see me too. I plopped next to her not very satisfied that she was sitting on the same sofa as our unmated Alpha but I didn't make a fuss about it now. Instead, I pulled my mate closer and inhaled her fresh smell deeply until I felt dizzy. I sighed happily and pecked her lips, seeing her eyes shining at me.- Speaking of the devil...I heard Lucas mumble under his breath.- Am I the devil?I asked him back to which he grinned.- Are you gossiping about me?I asked the obvious.- He was prying into our relationship.Laila poin
Laila - Do you like it here? Kate interrupted my train of questions as I studied Fay. - “Here” as in this living room with your group, as in your werewolf community, or as in this city or country? I asked back for clarification. - As in our pack, in this packhouse. She specified. - Well, it feels like I am back in the dorms. It’s okay. I said as I saw that Kate still had questions on her face. - I guess I prefer to live in my place that is separated from everyone. It helps me to recharge and rest better. But it’s ok. I understand the reasons why James chose to put us here, so… What can I do? I’m just a guest here. I explained. - Is that how you feel? Kate asked surprised. - Yes? Was it a different reply than you expected? I chuckled nervously. I can say it again, I hate being fake but seems that people here can't take my honest replies sometimes. - Well, I guess I hoped you would say that you feel great here. Kate said sadly. - Sorry to disappoint. I said quietly. -
LailaSo this was my new life's routine. I ate meals together with the pack members, worked till evening, and then tagged along with Fay, as she came to collect me on days when James was not coming home early, which was almost every day. Most of the time I was silent and just observed and listened to others talking about pack life, their training, and some news as to who improved in sparring or who met his or her mate. Lucas and Kate usually tried to pull me into the conversations but depending on the topic it flowed or it died down.I wasn't used to being nonstop crowded and interacting with so many people all the time, and I could feel it started to strain me. The more tired I got from social interactions, the less I talked, and my answers became more clipped.As we entered the lounge room I rushed to sit in the corner next to Lucas. I was tired of always sitting next to the brooding Ayden. Fay followed me and sat next to me, pressing against my thigh as she didn't want to touch Luc
Laila - So, Laila, what do you do in your free time? Lucas changed the subject drastically, and I was grateful to him for it. I looked at Fay as we smiled, knowing we had this conversation before. On weird but perfect synchronicity, I and Fay said: - Picks fungus. - Play piano. That made Lucas turn to Fay with a frown: - Picks fungus? While at the exact same moment, Ayden turned to me and asked with a frown: - Play piano? And at the end, Fay turned her face away from Lucas to me with a surprised face: - You play piano? The perfect timing of talking made most of the people, sorry, werewolves chuckle, including me. - Wait, start with the fungus. Lucas demanded with a nod of his chin towards me. - It's nothing. In my country, we have a lot of forests, so when late summer slash autumn comes many people go and pick mushrooms. I grew up in the middle of the forest, and as mom still lives there, we do it every year. I said with a shrug. - We know all the best spots for the ch
Laila It was Wednesday evening and I was still typing on my laptop trying to finish the last things so I could wrap up for the day in half an hour or so. I knew James would be gone till late at night on another secret mission of his. I didn't know what I would do later but I didn't want to work extra just because I didn't have a plan for the evening yet. A soft knock surprised me as I looked at the doors. Who was visiting me? Did someone need something from me? It wasn't dinner time yet for Kate to come... - Come in! I shouted from the sofa hoping I left the door open. I saw the door handler bend but the doors didn't open. - Shoo! I cursed and put the laptop on the sofa while hurrying to the door. As I opened it I was surprised to see Fay standing there. - Hey! What a surprise! I said as she waved at me with a soft "Hi!". - Sorry about that! I was working and too lazy to open the door, so I hoped I left them open, but no. Sorry. I rushed to explain to her as she smiled at me
After some time, I felt his fingers opening my folds and his tongue slipped in my v*gina, making me inwardly frown. I felt his tongue coming in and out several times until I propped my body on my elbows and pulled my hips slightly sideways so he couldn't get access. - What are you doing? I asked confused but curious. - I'm tongue f*cking you! What? I saw his white teeth grinning at me as the light from the window hit him. I frowned again. - That's gross. Why would you do that? I asked, concerned. - Gross? No. You are sweet as honey, and I want to pleasure you in any way possible. He replied smiling while brushing his fingers over the erogenous zones on my thighs, making tingling sensations and distracting me. - Well, your tongue is too small and short for me to feel any proper sensation, and as I don't feel comfortable when you just did it, so can you not? When you lick my cl.it is all amazing, I love it. I tried to convince him there was no need for strange experiments. Good