I pulled out of my mom’s tight hug to be enveloped in my father’s large arms, and then Audrey’s embrace lasted the longest. Everything feels different. That glow was back in mother’s eyes, she looked better, as did Audrey and father. I was glad when Slade and the others excused themselves to give us some time alone. Mom had tears in her eyes as usual, and I don’t think I ever saw father this happy, or well kept. I didn’t realize I was crying myself until father wiped a tear from my eyes with his thumb. I’d missed them so much. Never would I have thought it possible to stay away from my family for this long without any means of communication. I looked around the house, admiring its beauty and furnishings. It felt like just yesterday when we’d been living from hand to mouth and struggling to pay off father’s debts. “Ari, you are starting to show,” mom squealed like a schoolgirl, her eyes fixed on my stomach. My cheeks reddened and I rested my left hand on my stomach. “Really?” I loo
I hugged my family goodbye, annoyed at how short the visit lasted, but more embarrassed that he’d heard the last part of my conversation with my mom and sister. I could make do of some super powers right now, turn back the hands of time and take back everything I said. Just how much had he heard exactly? From the look on his face, I knew he’d heard a lot.I stared out the vehicle window and waved at Audrey one last time as the ride began, keeping a safe distance away from him with my nose pressed to the glass. My cheeks were still flushed in embarrassment, my thoughts all jumbled up. The ride was unusually quiet for the most part, which made it even worse. I was overthinking things now, trying to figure out what was going through his mind. But I have never been exactly good at reading anyone’s mind, especially not his. ‘You are thinking too much. He’s our mate. It’s not wrong to admit you are attracted to him,’ I froze, recognizing my wolf’s voice almost immediately. ‘Tell me
SLADE“I want you. I – feel things for you,” The words were clear, but they weren’t hers, they were Xaria’s, her wolf. I felt Asher leap with joy at the confession, even more so to finally be able to connect with his mate. He was riding me hard to take her, rip this dress off her and claim her in several positions. She’d look better without the damned dress. My groin was straining against my pants as I stared at her chest rise and fall rapidly while she tried to regain her breath and her body. Her slightly parted lips looked like they needed mine on them, and I wanted to continue nibbling on her neck, get her to tell me exactly how she felt without holding back, just like she’d told her mom and sister.It pleased me to hear those words, and it pleased my wolf even more. I didn’t just want it to be her wolf speaking, I wanted to hear it from her too. I wanted her to say it to me, but pushing it was going to embarrass her further, and I was trying to be a gentleman, so I pulled away
ARIAHe stiffened, his body hardening instantly. I should stop, but it was already too late. Whatever force that pushed me to kiss him was pushing me to do more. My eyes were devoid of any sleep now. I knew he was fighting it, but his erection was hitting hard against my thighs, driving me to the edge. Why can’t we just stay here forever? Just the two of us, and a pup or two? Fuck, I was pushing it too hard, I was wishing for things that’d never be and I couldn’t help it.He snatched both my hands in one of his, pinning it above my head while I writhed beneath him, trying to set my hands free. His eyes held nothing but desire as they stared down at me.“Stop tempting me,” his hoarse voice told me he didn’t mean it and in fact he’d like nothing more. Is it the hormones or what? Why did I suddenly feel overly horny? “Fuck Aria, it’s not easy keeping my hands off you, why do you torture me so much?” “Then don’t try to,” I answered, my gaze meeting his with equal force and desire. He
The days that followed were very busy ones for Slade and I. I had regular appointments with the pack doctor that Slade made sure I didn’t miss, and I want to make sure I also help with the pack work as much as I can. On the days I was too tired to show up at his office, Gwyn was around to keep me company, and Slade would usually return home early. Luna Evelyn was constantly fretting about the arrival of her ‘grandchild’ and we already started baby shopping. I thought we were spending too much and buying unnecessary things, but to Luna Evelyn, nothing was unnecessary as long as the child was concerned. She’d asked me to come spend a few days in her house with the former alpha, but Slade will hear nothing of it, and I wouldn’t deny that Slade’s father still scares the shit out of me. After that first encounter, he’d hardly said any word to me. Just like his son, the past Alpha was a man of very little words. It is for this reason, I felt highly uncomfortable when Slade announced that h
DARYLI leaned back in my chair and watched her, my cock starting to stretch again. Since I had a taste of her, I’d not been able to stop, and she is starting to come around. She liked it, even though she says otherwise. I intend fucking her till all memories of that damned alpha is completely wiped off, and then my name is all she’d be screaming. Not his. She still called his name when I fucked her, and I want that to stop. Many days have passed, and we are beginning to run out of food supply, we need to make our move, and this time I’ll be calling the shots. I am done being her puppet, I’m done waiting for her to make all the decisions, and I’m done being treated like shit. It’s why I’ll never let her out of those cuffs until she starts to show me some respect. Not until she starts to scream my name when I screw her. Only then will I set her free.She turned, smiled, and her eyes fluttered open. Soon as her eyes met mine, the smile fell off her face. She’d been having a dream, proba
SLADEWatching my seed grow in Aria gave me unusual excitement. I’m constantly thinking about my unborn child, and if I’d be a good father to them. If moon goddess keeps me long enough to witness my child's birth and be part of their life, I’d do anything to make sure they have the best life. The pack doctor is keeping me up to date on how things are going with her and the baby, and in a few days, we’d be having the first ultrasound. I want to be a part of everything, and I don’t think Aria knows how important this is to me. This child changes everything. Her body is changing, and so is her mood, but that didn’t explain why she suddenly recoils whenever I try to touch her and wouldn’t even allow me come close to her. The doctor said the mood swing is normal, but this has gone on way too long. I suspect my dad may have said something to upset her because she’d started acting weird shortly after meeting with him. Aria enjoyed pack work, and I saw how much she really wanted to help,
ARIAThe Alpha’s call. I heard it, like every other member of the pack, but unlike them, I didn’t feel the need to obey instantly, because I’m not a member of their pack. Gwyn dropped what she was doing immediately, almost like she was in a trance, and starts to move towards the sound, as did other members of the pack. Marcel had informed me before hand that the alpha had an important announcement to make and I was to join him on stage. So I wasn’t surprised to find him waiting at the door to take me to Alpha Slade.Everyone was moving in the same direction, some whispering amongst themselves, others just following dazedly. Thousands of wolves emerged from different angles, and Marcel had to follow closely otherwise, he’d loose me. Many of the she wolves were excited. I could see how happy they were to behold their alpha. Not many of them got the privilege since the alpha was a very busy man and Dark Wolf was an unusually large pack. It was easy to tell that this wasn’t a usual occ