Arya
All my conscience tells me that I shouldn't do this but hell I want to know how he will react. I haven't been able to rest for the last week. My wolf keeps demanding her mate and it has been taking everything in me not to cross that god-damned misty river and intentionally get myself in trouble so that Logan will give me attention.
"Excuse me," Logan calmly says though his jaw tightens, I am sure he is trying to hide his fury. Luca looks up at the tall Logan who is looming over us like an angry dad. He cocks his head when he sees Luca's face. Running his hand through his neatly combed hair, Logan purses his lips grimly and then glares at me.
"Is there a problem?" Luca inquires, definitely not happy about being interrupted.
"Yes, there is a problem here, boy. Get your tiny hands off my mate before I cut them off!" his voice is commanding, almost like a growl. A shiver runs down my spine and I am not sure whether it is fear or excitement that Logan has called me his mate.
"Whoa! Whoa! Calm down, man. I didn't know she had a partner. She didn't mention any of that to me," Luca says while backing away from me with his hands in the air intending peace.
"Yes, better run, or else you wouldn't like what I would do to you. Your father is too good a man to deserve the sorrow," Logan says. Luca glances at me like 'what the hell?' and then walks away. My eyes dart back to the man in a neat black suit who is eyeing me as if he could strangle me.
"You did that on purpose, didn't you?" he asks.
"I have no idea what the hell you are talking about," I shrug and cross my hands in front of my chest. He chuckles lightly and then roughly grabs me by the waist, pulling me tightly to him. I let out an uncontrolled gasp. His scent stirs my wolf and blood pounds heavily in my veins.
"You very well know what I am talking about, pretty face. You saw me coming and you touched that imbecile. You knew well what you were doing and you wanted to piss me off," he says into my ear as one hand roams into my hair.
"You can say that for yourself. I did what I wanted to do and I don't give a damn how it made you feel," I tell him with confidence and then try to pull away from him. The strength of his grip doubles making my effort futile. I swallow a moan and try to calm myself down. His scent is intoxicating, I feel like I am getting drunk.
"You are a very stubborn girl, Arya. You have proven yourself once more but guess what sweetheart? I know very well how to handle stubborn girls like you," he says while he rubs his nose down my throat. His breathing tickles my skin making all the hairs on my body stand on attention. Shit! This is too hot, I am practically dripping.
"You have no right to do anything to me, Logan. I am not one of your loyal subjects. I can do whatever I want with whoever I want and you can't stop me," I say to him.
"You are so wrong about that, pretty face because you are mine! You are my mate and you belong to only me!" he tells me in a strong possessive voice. I pull away from him in a strong swift move and he lets me go this time.
"I am not your mate! I don't belong to you or anyone!" I tell him. My wolf coils in sadness. I will deal with her later. Logan's jaw twitches and I swear the color of his eyes switched from grey to black. It's clear that he is on the verge of shifting but he is fighting not to.
"You can't keep what is mine away from me. And even if you managed to, it wouldn't be for long, Arya. You will be mine sooner than later and we both know it," his voice is more of a threat.
"Never! In your wildest dreams! I will reject you!" I scream bitterly at him. He looks taken aback by my words. My anger dissolves when I catch the hurt in his eyes.
"How long have you known this?" he asks.
"How long have I known that I don't want you to be my mate? Ever since I got to know the name 'Logan', " I tell him.
"I mean how long have you known I am your mate?" he inquires.
"I have known since the moment I first saw you in your hideous library, and at that moment I knew I had to reject you," I respond spitefully. He looks away as if to hide his face from me. I am telling myself not to fall for the emotions he is displaying because I am on the right track.
"You hate me that much?" he requires.
"Yes," I try not to stammer.
"You are lying," he says, cocking his head to the side.
"I am your mate, your present, and your future. You can't reject me because deep in your heart, you know very well how much you want me. You can't lie to me because my touch renders you powerless. I command your body and it responds without demur. You want me so bad, I can sense your arousal because I am your fucking mate!" he says with a devilish smirk. I swallow down my embarrassment. How dare he interfere with my privacy? He has no right to know what is going on in my body.
"Tell me. Am I lying?" he asks. I eye him in silence. He gives me a cocky grin and then pockets his hands in the pockets of his slacks.
"I am leaving," I mumble and turn to leave. He grabs my hand to stop me.
"Where are you going?" he inquires.
"Anywhere away from you and it is none of your business," I respond. "Now let go of me before I scream and cause a commotion."
"You wouldn't," he hisses.
"I will count to three," I let him comprehend what I mean.
"You don't have to," he says, and then lets go.
"And you are so about your beliefs, Alpha. I don't want you at all. If I am aroused, it is because Luca was doing a very good job when you interrupted. I can assure you he is more arousing than you can try to be because I see a man not a monster in him," I tell him.
Without warning, he pulls me roughly by the waist making me bump against his hand chest. His lips descend onto mine in a violent and possessive kiss. Being caught unawares, I regain my conscience when it is too late, and my needy horniness has already taken over. I groan and let him kiss me, explore my mouth. My instincts toward my mate are very powerful that they overshadow my intention of backing away. My wolf keeps screaming, yes! Yes! as I open up my mouth for him and his tongue enters mercilessly. I give out a frustrated moan when he grabs my ass and grinds his hard crotch against my belly. I can swear my panties are beyond soaked now.
I feel like I have left this earth, and now I am somewhere else where nothing else exists other than Logan and me, our connection, our bond, and our kiss.
I finally pull away and swallow hard. This is total shit!
Logan licks his lips in a slow seductive manner while his eyes penetrate mine.
"Say that again," he says. I don't respond. I can't even say anything.
I try to walk back away from his hold but my back hits something hard and rough. A tree. I can't even figure out how he got me here. Hell, I can't even figure out what just happened! I feel so unsteady.
"Careful," he murmurs and then releases me. I suddenly feel vulnerable and naked when I am out of his arms. I don't dare to say anything because I doubt if I can say anything sensible anymore. Not to mention contradicting what I say and what do.
"Arya?" Penny's voice starts me from my stupor. I turn away immediately and find her walking towards us. I walk away from him. Logan without even saying any farewell.
"What is the matter?" I ask her. Her eyes dart from me to Logan who is watching us from the position where I left him. She gives me a playful grin.
"Isn't that Alpha Logan of the. Black Guardians pack?" she gasps with shock. "Whoa! Did he kiss you?" she eyes my lips which I think are holding solid evidence. I try to hush her and pull her by the hand into the house.
"Tell me what happened! I want to know what that devilishly handsome god did to you," she insists.
"Nothing much happened. We just kissed that's all," I respond.
"Just that? I am sure a hell lot happened because you have been gone for too long. What happened to Lucas?" she's bubbly. She's beaten drunk.
"He scared him off, that's it. You are so drunk," I reply.
"Don't try to confuse me. You seem to have had way more fun than I have. Tell me everything. I am dying to know," she pleads. I roll my eyes in surrender.
"Let's go get some more drinks and you narrate to me how you lured Alpha Logan into kissing you," she says while leading me to the bar set up in the hall.
I adjust my tie, looking straight at myself in the mirror. I am ready to conquer this negotiation with Slade. Jordan, my Beta walks into the room looking too handsome for business negotiation."Are you going on a date or something?" I ask him with a smirk."Why ask that?" he inquires, his eyebrows furrowing together."I mean, look at you. So dressed up to meet people who prefer cloaks to any modern clothing," I tease. He rolls his eyes at me and sighs."It was Kate who insisted on the appearance. Sometimes she wakes up in a mood of dressing me up like a kid. I both love and hate those moments," he says. His eyes glitter whenever he talks about his mate. For all I know, she is the only person he has ever loved like this."Laugh while you can, Logan. You are still single. When you meet that female that will make you get out of the clothes you have already put on to put on what she insists will look best on you, you will stop giving a damn. That is the power of a mate," he assures me."F
Arya "What's up with the alpha?" Penny asks me when Logan has left. "Did he ask you to go on a date with him?""Maybe. Something like that," I mumble responding without turning my eyes from the direction where Logan disappeared to. I am still trying to digest what just happened. He stopped me from rejecting him and I was really going to do it. Why on earth would anyone want a mate who despises them?"Dung! You don't look like you are even interested. Tell me what's going on. I am dying to know." Penny pleads."He's just so annoying!" I murmur and turn to look at her. She gives me a puzzled look."He dropped by to request you to be with him for a date, and that makes him so annoying? Am I missing the point here?" Penny throws her arms dramatically in the air. I don't think I can keep this secret from my best friend anymore. I give out a resigned sigh."Let's go home. I will tell you everything," I tell her.In my room, Penny walks around while thinking out loud. I am sitting on my bed
LoganArya receives the glass of wine with unexpected eagerness and takes a huge sip, which surprises me. She then licks her lips in a slow torturous manner. My cock twitches in response. Fuck! "I've ordered already. I hope you don't mind," I tell her while taking a sit."No, that's fine," she says with a gracious nod."It's good to know that you can be amenable," I smirk. "I am not entirely stubborn as you think of me," she leans back in her chair."You called me to prove something to me," she says, focused on the task at hand, but then she takes a large gulp of wine, and her cheeks color. She must be looking for courage. I'll have to watch how much she's drinking because she's driving."I would prefer that we talk about that later after we have something to eat," I respond. She sips again from her glass and then places it on the table. She looks exquisite: her hair falls in soft waves to her breast on one side, and on the other, it's pinned back so it's easier to see her delicate
On my drive back home, I keep cursing myself for leaving, but deep down, I know I am doing the right thing. His scent still lingers on my body and I can still feel his lips on mine. After all that kissing, my lips feel kinda swollen. Damn! That man can kiss!I shake my head to clear the thoughts off. I keep my eyes straight on the route toward home. I wouldn't want to ruin this lovely car my brother gifted me upon my initiation."Why the hell are you back here?" Penny questions me with her hands on her hips. She looks totally disappointed. "What happened?" "What a warm welcome," I murmur, throwing my purse on my bed. "What are you still doing here?" "I wanted to sleep over so that I will be here when you come back tomorrow with a juicy story for me," she responds. I roll my eyes at her."For all I know, it is not yet tomorrow. What happened?" she is really impatient. "We had dinner together, like any other normal date. Then I said goodbye to him and left," I respond, removing my he
LoganI throw the phone on the bed and take my hands through my hair. Christ! What's happening to me? I don't understand myself. I don't even know what I am doing anymore. Having such a mate, I think, is some punishment from the moon goddess. I can't plead guilty because I know I am a sinner. I know that I have options, that I can reject her, and like Arya said, maybe I could get another chance at a new mate. Someone who will want me and is willing to adjust to who I am. I know that very well, but I can't risk losing Arya. I have waited for too long a time to lose her when I have just got her. She may scream about how much she hates me but she doesn't protest when I touch her, and she doesn't stop me when I claim her mouth, because she wants me even though she denies it. I know it when her body gives her away when her breathing becomes erratic and when all the smell I can capture is her arousal screaming that I claim her.I decide not to take her attitude seriously and walk into the
LoganTHE BAR IS CROWDED, full of youngsters determined to have a good time. There's some indie crap thumping over the sound system and the dance floor is crowded with heaving bodies.It makes me feel old.She's here somewhere.Jade has followed me in through the front door. "Do you see her?" he shouts over the noise. Scanning the room, I spot her friend. She's with a group of friends, all of them men, sitting in a booth. There's no sign of Arya, but the table is littered with shot glasses and tumblers of beer."Penelope," I say by way of greeting, and she interrupts me before I can ask her Arya's whereabouts."Logan," she shouts above the noise. The three guys at the table regard Jade and me with hostile wariness."Where is Arya?""Oh, she woke up and went outside for some fresh air. And who's this?" She smiles rather too brightly at jade, interrupting me again. What an exasperating woman. She is definitely drunk beyond her senses."This is my driver, Jade. Where's Arya?"Her smile b
AryaIt's very quiet. The light is muted. I am comfortable and warm, in this bed. Hmm... I open my eyes, and for a moment, I'm tranquil and serene, enjoying the strange unfamiliar surroundings. I have no idea where I am. The headboard behind me is in the shape of a massive sun. The room is large and airy and plushly furnished in browns and golds and beige. I have never seen it before. My befuddled brain struggles through its recent visual memories. Holy crap. How did I get here?nFractured memories of the previous night come slowly back to haunt me. The drinking, oh no the drinking, the vomiting, oh no the vomiting. Logan. I cringe inwardly. I don't remember coming here.I'm wearing my t-shirt, bra, and panties. No socks. No jeans. Holy shit.I glance at the bedside table. On it is a glass of orange juice and two tablets. Advil.Control freak that he is, he thinks of everything. I sit up and take the tablets. Actually, I don't feel that bad, probably much better than I deserve. The o
Logan I woke up feeling strange today. I have never slept throughout the entire night, but I managed to, with Arya in my arms. This is uncharted territory for me. It's scary, not because I have never let a woman sleep in my bed but because she makes me want to tie her onto it so that she never leaves. I could take my time exploring every inch of her body and slowly, I can get to explore all her pleasures and fears. I could mark her, make her the luna of Blacktooth Guardians, get her heavy with my hair, and then life would become Heaven. I am still agitated by how reckless she is about her safety. Anything could have happened last night if Penny had not called me. Why did she call me? She could have called her brother or someone else. Why me? The table has already been prepared for breakfast and I am debating on whether I should go upstairs and get her. She comes down the stairs looking fresh and gorgeous. My breath catches in my throat. Her beauty is breathtaking, and it is as if s