Ryder kissed Zoe deeply as he ran his hand over her abdomen. Each time he felt any apprehension, Axel was there pushing him on. When his hand reached her breast, he lightly rubbed his thumb over her hard nipple. Zoe arched her back and moaned into his mouth, making him do it again. When he pulled back from her lips, he kissed down her jaw to her neck. The smell of her arousal was all around him. Zoe felt her body heating up each time Ryder put his lips on her. When he put his mouth on her nipple and began sucking, she moaned in pleasure. He lightly flicked it with his tongue before moving to the other breast. He was being so slow and sensual that she was sure she was going to lose her mind. Ryder kissed down her abdomen until he reached the top of her panties. He watched her expression as he slowly pulled them down and tossed them aside. He almost couldn't contain himself when she spread her legs for him with a smirk. He resisted because there was something he wanted
Zoe woke up from the best sleep she'd had in a long time. Ryder was holding her so tightly she could barely move. She didn't know what time it was, but she assumed it was getting close to dinnertime. She lightly rubbed her hand over Ryder's chest and noticed how much he was sweating. When she pulled away slightly, she looked at his face, and even though he was sleeping, he looked like he was in pain."Ryder, wake up," She said softly, not wanting to startle him, but she wanted to get him out of whatever dream he was having. He didn't open his eyes, so she tried again."Ryder, I need you to wake up," She said a little louder. He pulled her closer. His entire body began shaking. "No, no, no, please stop. Please don't hurt me. I don't want to die. No, no, no." Zoe had tears running down her face hearing him beg for his life. "Ryder, please wake up. It's Zoe. Please come back to me. They can't hurt you anymore." She kissed his cheek and rubbed his back. When she f
Zoe and Ryder returned to their table, where Chase and Sonia were beaming at them. They had noticed the change in some of the pack members when Zoe jumped up to help little Jessi."Good job," Sonia said as Zoe sat down."Thanks; I'm just glad I was able to help her." She answered before taking a bite of her cold food. "Yeah, you did more than you know. When the pack saw what you did, some of those on the fence about supporting Ryder are now moving to favor him. All because of you. Look around. There's a definite shift in the atmosphere." Chase said as they all looked around at the pack members. There were more people smiling. However, those who didn't want Ryder as alpha looked furious. Zoe met their glares head-on, refusing to be the first to turn away. She may be new to this world, but like hell was she going to let them hurt her man. "You were incredible. Nathan is my head warrior, and I had a feeling he was on the verge of going against me. Saving his daught
Ryder lifted Zoe so she could wrap her legs around him. He wasn't as shy as he was earlier about touching her. Smelling her arousal was all the encouragement he needed. He walked her over to the bed, lying her down. Her nightie had risen, so she was on display for him, and he could see how wet she already was."You're so beautiful," He said, sliding his boxers off. Zoe followed his hands and grinned when his penis sprung free. "You're not so bad yourself. What are you going to do to me, alpha?" Zoe asked, making Ryder's face turn red. He was feeling confident, but when she spoke to him in that sexy husky voice, he felt like a fumbling teenager. When he saw her smirk, he realized she knew exactly what she was doing to him."I'm going to make my luna scream so loud all the pack members can hear. When I get done with you, it will only be my name that you ever wish to say again," Ryder answered. Zoe stared at him in shock until she saw his eyes. Axel was the one behind
(Warning this chapter contains sensitive topics that may be hard for some readers to read.)"No, stop. Please don't mommy. Please don't hurt me. I promise I'll be good." Zoe shot up when she heard Ryder's screams. Kissing his damp forehead and stroking his head, she whispered softly. She could make out his face in the soft morning light."Wake up, Ryder, you're having a nightmare." She kept kissing and rubbing him until he calmed down and opened his eyes. When he focused on Zoe, he wrapped her in his arms and held her tight. "I'm sorry. I know I don't seem like much of a man when I'm crying in my sleep." Ryder was humiliated that Zoe was witnessing his nightmares once again. Why couldn't he get over them?"Don't apologize. I'm sorry that I haven't been here to help you through them before now. Maybe if you talk about them, it will help." She said, hoping he would open up to her. "You don't want that stuff in your head. I'll sort it out." The last thing he wante
"Is there anyone we could ask to test your DNA or find out what pack you're from?" Zoe asked. "Honestly, I don't know. Let's talk to Chase and Sonia." Ryder felt better than he had in a long time. It felt good to get everything out that he'd held inside for so long. He looked at Zoe, who was deep in thought. She really was incredible. He'd only known her for a little over a day and changed her whole world, but she never shied away, not once. She caught him staring at her and smiled."Are you feeling better?" Zoe wrapped her arms around him and buried her face in his neck. "Yes. I'm glad I told you everything. I hope you're right about me not being related to who I thought I was. Having you change how you felt about me was one of my biggest fears. My other fear was that I would become a monster someday when I had pups." Ryder was starting to understand how important having a strong mate was. No one was stronger than Zoe. "I could never change how I feel about yo
Ryder decided it was best to keep the king's visit quiet until the next day. He didn't want anyone to try anything before his arrival. He and Zoe spent the day talking to pack members while secretly preparing for the dinner where he would mark her. Chase and Sonia never left their sides as they acted as silent guards. Pamela and Jessi came to see Zoe and thanked her again for acting so quickly the day before. Ryder noticed more pack members greeted them with smiles than the previous day. He also noticed that the lines had clearly been drawn, and the pack was picking sides. It's not the way he wanted things. He wanted the pack to be strong, but that wasn't possible as long as there was friction. He hoped the king and queen's visit would help change the opinions of everyone. They returned to their bedroom about an hour before dinner to get dressed. Ryder wore black pants with a black button-up shirt. Zoe borrowed a dress from Sonia because she had only
Ryder looked around the room in a fury. Who would dare take Zoe from him while she was by his side? People were spreading out to look for her, but his eyes fell on Crystal. She was staring at him with a smirk. Ryder ran over, grabbed her by the throat, and pulled her out of her chair."Who took Zoe?" He asked in his most threatening alpha tone. Everyone in the room whimpered, even though his rage was focused on Crystal."I told you this would happen if you didn't make me your Luna. You have no one to blame but yourself. Now she's going to get exactly what she deserves." Ryder squeezed her throat until her face was red, and she could no longer speak. "Let her go. I'll take her to the dungeon, where she can be watched until we find Zoe." Chase said, trying hard to get through to Ryder. Killing her would serve no purpose right now. He dropped Crystal to the ground and fell to his knees."How could they take her? I was right here. Please help me find her." Ryder sob