~ Helena ~
“Admit it.” Ethan’s smile showed on his lips. “Do you realize you’re like an open book? Your eyes tell everything inside your head.”
“B-but ….”
“You like my body and want to touch it. No need to be shy.” A statement, not a question.
“Are you a mind reader?” I worried he could read my mind. But, oh, what did I think before? Did he know I admired his handsome face and fantastic body? I blushed again. It would be embarrassing if he knew that.
He stared at me, then tried to avoid answering my question. “It’s so obvious. You want me.”
Again, a statement, not a question. It was another bold one, like the previous statement. I was speechless. What could I say? What Ethan said was the truth after all. Yet I was too shy to admit it. “Ethan?”
“Repeat it.”
“Ethan?” I repeated his name. “Why?”
Ethan smiled. “Nothing. I love hearing you say my name. It sounds so good to hear it from your mouth.”
“Oh! You’re teasing me!” I pouted. “You’re mean. You know I’m in a weak state, but you take advantage of my situation and tease me.”
“Helena Starr.”
I stopped when he mentioned my full name. “Yes?”
“Your name is appropriate since your blue eyes shine brightly like stars.”
It was unexpected, so I bent my head and blushed again. “Oh, thank you.” If he kept saying sweet things like that, how could I survive? My heart, oh, my heart, I was in danger!
“Your hair is beautiful too, long and soft.” Then he whispered, “I can imagine your hair is unraveled on my pillow, then curled on my fingers. It will be like golden silk.” He bent forward to kiss my hair. “Sweet fragrance. Rose?”
“Yes ….” I was sure my cheeks, ears, and neck were now red. My heartbeat was racing. Ethan’s boldness in saying seductive words provoked me more than I could think possible. I could imagine what he said, and suddenly, my curiosity increased. What did it feel like to lay beside him?
Then Ethan held my body with an arm. He raised his hand to my lips, touched my lips slowly, and stared at the lips. “Such delicate and beautiful lips, like a tender pink rose.” His voice was hoarse. Then he touched my lips with his thumb. “Waiting to be touched and kissed.”
As if he couldn’t hold himself, his face was closer and captured my lips with his. Finally, he kissed me tenderly, and I closed my eyes.
“Such sweet lips. I can taste them until the day I die,” he murmured.
“Don’t talk about death.”
“Why not?”
“Since we just met. We have a lot of days in front of us.”
Then Ethan’s stare was suddenly cold as if a bucket of icy water were thrown at his head. “No, we don’t. After you recover, we won’t meet again.”
I gasped upon hearing those words. I thought Ethan had accepted me, considering how he praised my hair and lips, touched my lips, and then kissed me. My lips were trembling, and I bit my lower lip so I wouldn’t cry. “B-but why?”
“Don’t ask about it.” Ethan sighed. He looked away and kept walking away from me.
I couldn’t help myself not to cry. I shed tears because of the hurt I felt in my heart. I had put my hope high, only to be dropped again. When I sniffed, Ethan glanced at me.
“Hey, don’t cry. I’m sorry, okay?”
“Why are you so mean to me?” I sobbed. “You praised me, then kissed me. You gave me hope, and then you smashed it again. I thought you had realized there was something between us.”
“Stop it!” Ethan said abruptly. “You don’t know what you said.”
I shook my head. “What?! I only tell you what I feel inside.”
“Don’t! You don’t know that you’ll get hurt because of that!”
I gaped and stared at Ethan. “What did you say?”
“Forget it!”
“No, I can’t forget it. You said that I’d get hurt. Why?”
Ethan growled. “Don’t force me to do a harsh thing to you.”
“Like what? You have done it anyway.”
“What do you mean?” he frowned while staring at me.
“You made me have a high hope, then crushed it instantly. What else can you do to hurt me?”
Ethan groaned. “You don’t know what you’re dealing with. I’m trying to protect you!”
“From what?!”
“I can’t tell you!”
I let out a sigh and shook my head again. It didn’t make sense. “You’re only trying to toy with me. Just like my ex.” I looked down and wanted to weep again.
“Your ex? The scumbag who only looked when you drowned?”
I nodded.
“It’s good you broke up with him. You’ll be better without him.” Ethan stared at me with a tender look. Later, he smiled and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. Ethan looked so handsome when smiling like that. Well, he was handsome, smiling or not. “You’ll find a better man.”
“Kenneth was my first love, my first boyfriend. I thought he loved me.” I snuggled my head on Ethan’s shoulder and neck then sighed again. “I have found him, a man I want, yet he doesn’t want me,” I whispered, wishing he would understand he was the one I meant.
Ethan said nothing, yet his breath was faster. After a while, we finally arrived at his villa. He carried me inside.
“Oh, it’s yours?”
“Yes.”
“It’s beautiful.”
Ethan nodded. “Thank you.” He brought me to a room and laid me on the bed. “I’ll pick a bandage and balm for your feet and waist first.”
I lay down on the bed alone while thinking about the situation. Then I wept again. It hurt that Kenneth broke up with me after cheating on me. Then meeting Ethan, I felt something strong with him, but he also rejected me. It was like pouring acid on my open wound.
Ethan entered the room and saw me cry. “Hey, do your feet and waist hurt badly? Don’t worry. I’ll tend to them.”
I sobbed. “It hurts, but here—” I placed my hand on my chest “—it hurts more.”
~ Ethan ~ I sighed. It hurt me to hear Helena sobbing. So I pulled Helena into my lap and hugged her. “Poor girl. You don’t need such a wimp beside you. Trust me! You’ll be better without him.” I patted her back. “You’re such a beautiful girl. Any man will be lucky to have you.” Helena then stared at me while still crying. “Including you?” “Not me.” Then she sobbed again. “Even my savior rejected me.” “It’s just ….” “What?” She glanced at me again. “Forget it! You’ll be better without me either. Trust me!” “No! You saved me. Then you talked sweetly with me. Then, you finally wanted to help me tend my wound.” She smiled in the middle of her tears. “You’re a good man. But you don’t want me.” “It’s not true!” “Really?” She widened her eyes. “So you want me. But then, why do you push me away?” “I wish I could explain it to you.” “Try me. I’ll listen.” I scratched my head. It was so frustrating in this situation. “I wish I could have you. There’s nothing I want rather than to
I pretended not to hear that and rubbed Helena’s stomach. “If you feel ache, tell me.” Helena nodded. She didn’t winch again, so I was relieved since there was no pain other than Helena’s waist and feet. “I’ll leave you now so you can rest for a while. I will send your dress back when it is dried.” “Thank you.” Then without glancing at Helena again, I walked outside of my room. Being close to my half-naked mate wasn’t easy, especially since the wolf inside me urged to claim her. After half an hour, my maid brought Helena’s dress to me. So, I finally returned to my room. “You can wear your dress again.” I gave Helena’s dress. Helena then took her dress. Blushing since I still stared at her, she muttered, “Don’t look at me.” I let out a long sigh, then turned my body. Helena immediately wore her dress. But then, she whispered, “Help with the zip, please?” I held my breath again since I was tempted when I saw Helena’s white and spotless back. I pulled the zip slowly and kissed
~ Ethan ~ I slowly pushed Helena until she laid on her back while I was on top of her. I touched her neck and then went lower, but she shook her head. “E-Ethan? W-what are you doing?” That was when I stopped. Then, as if a flashlight lighted on me, I moved back a little and looked at Helena’s swollen lips and disarrayed clothes in horror. But it wasn’t as much as when I stared at the bite mark on her neck. Later, I immediately released Helena’s body. “What have I done?!” I held my head with both of my hands. “Ethan?” I immediately opened the cupboard, took a shirt, and wore it. Then I returned and scooped Helena into my arms. “You should go home now!” “B-but, what did I do wrong?” “Nothing!” “But then, why do you want to get rid of me?” Helena bit her lower lip, and her tears fell one by one to her cheeks. “I know I’m inexperienced, but ….” She couldn’t continue her words. I sighed. Regret always came later, but I couldn’t undo what had happened. Then I hugged Helena. “Ar
~ Helena ~ I gasped. The ache was no more. What happened to me? Realizing that Ethan was waiting for me to answer his question, I said, “Strange, when you touch it, the ache is gone.” Ethan removed his finger. “Thank goodness. Maybe you should rest more. Go to sleep. After dinner, I will bring you home.” The relief lived shortly. I screamed since the pain came again, “Ethan, argh! It hurts!” Ethan grabbed my body and held me in his arms. He kissed the mark. “Does it still hurt?” “No ….” “How about this?” He touched my cleavage with his finger again. “The ache is gone.” I glanced at Ethan. It was the first time a man touched me intimately. My face was hot. “What happened to me?” Ethan sighed. “I think I know what happened.” He opened my bra and panties and started touching me. “E-Ethan?” What was he doing to me? But I didn’t want him to stop. It was amazing. I felt burning inside, and his touches torched the flame bigger. “Trust me, mate. I won’t hurt you.” “I-I trust you.”
~ Helena ~ I awoke after maybe a few hours of sleeping. I blinked my eyes and then sat on the bed. When the blanket dropped, I just realized of my nakedness. So, I gasped, and my face blushed immediately. I wrapped my body with the blanket while patting my hot cheeks. “Oh, that’s what having sex is. Now I know. No wonder everyone was telling me how incredible the experiences were,” I mumbled. But then I frowned. It felt like something was wrong. Why didn’t Ethan undress? Why was it only me? Since I didn’t have any experience before, it confused me greatly. Before I could think further, the door was knocked. I gasped and tightened my grip on the blanket that wrapped my body. Then, a young woman came with a lovely smile on her face. “Luna Helena, our Alpha King told me you may need my help. I’m Ernie Wright. You can call me Ernie. I’m your maid.” “M-my maid?” “Yes, Luna. Please don’t hesitate to tell me whenever you need me.” Then Ernie stared at my clothes on the table. “Do you n
“Please, tell me the truth, Ernie,” I said. “Well, usually both will be undressed for a complete mating, Luna. Maybe our Alpha didn’t want to startle you.” I nodded. “I see. Ethan was so considerate and gentle with me.” I smiled as I touched the bite mark. “I guess I’m lucky to have him as my mate.” “Oh, yes, Luna. Our Alpha King is the best!” Ernie rinsed my hair. “I’m glad that you are our Luna. You are nice and warm.” Suddenly, someone asked, “So, what are both of you talking about me?” “Ethan!” I gasped. “How can you come so suddenly?” Ethan grinned while his eyes stared at my naked body. Those eyes were shining. “Well, you called me.” “No, I didn’t.” “Yes, you did, my beloved one. Didn’t you touch the mark?” “Oh, how do you know?” Ethan smiled. Then he said to Ernie, “Please leave us alone, Ernie.” “Yes, Alpha King.” Then Ernie left the bathroom. I covered my breasts with both hands and turned my body so Ethan could only see my back. “I’m taking a bath. Please leav
I blushed again. “No, Ethan is the first man for me. I mean, well, I had a boyfriend before, but Ethan is the first man who bedded me.” Then Ernie gave a long sigh. “I see. No worries, Luna. Please eat first. Maybe our Alpha will come soon.” “Okay, but you should eat too.” I smiled to see the meals on the table: corn soup, salad with a thousand island dressing, medium steak, chocolate lava cake served with fresh strawberries, and fresh orange juice. “Help me eat these. The portions are too much for me.” “Well, if you say so. I will take a plate and a glass first, Luna.” Then Ernie left the room. I touched my neck and smiled as I rubbed the bite mark. Not long after Ernie came back, Ethan went to the room too. Ernie immediately stood. “Alpha, L-Luna asked me to help her eat since the portions were too much for her.” “Relax. Sit and eat again.” Then Ethan stared at me. “Do you like the dress?” I nodded. “Do you pick it yourself?” “Yes. I went to a boutique here and chose it for
I immediately removed my hand from Ethan’s chest as if the fire burned my hand. My face was hot. “Uh, I want you to meet my mother. She is my adoptive mother, but she loves me, and so do I.” “Adoptive mother? What happened to your real mother?” I blinked my eyes a few times and then looked at the dashboard. “My parents have passed away. So, my adoptive mother raised me.” “I see.” I gulped to lessen my sadness. Grief filled my heart every time I thought of my late parents. This time was no different. “So, what should I tell my mom about you?” “What do you mean?” “I mean, what are we now?” Ethan reached out his hand to my neck. Then he released my seat belt and carried my body onto his lap. Afterward, he stroked my neck on the bite mark area. “We are mates, spouses, husband and wife in my world.” “Oh!” “Yes, darling. But if I told your mother like that, she might faint. So, let’s tell her that I’m your boyfriend.” I said nothing. Would my mom accept it? Considering she would kn