Chapter 26: Chapter 26

ETHAN

Goddess… That was more amazing than I imagined it would be. Definitely worth the wait. I collapse onto the bed beside Scarlet and wrap my arms around her, pulling her naked body into mine. I could stay like this forever and be happy.

My drained cock twitches, already awakening to the mere feel of her skin pressed against me. She closes her eyes and sighs while my fingers trace lazy lines up and down her side as I stare at her perfect form. This woman is utterly magnificent. How did I ever survive without her?

It’s clear that she’s satisfied and content now. The effects of her heat are finally subsiding, leaving her exhausted. Mere seconds pass before I hear her light breathing, telling me that she has fallen asleep.

A smile spreads across my face as I watch her for a little while. She looks so peaceful right now, a far cry from her normal fiery self. I love all sides of her though.

She certainly keeps me on my toes, making me want to be better. Eventually I pass out too, with my gorgeous mate curled up in my arms.

***

When I wake, it’s considerably darker, the sun no longer shining into the room. We both must have needed the sleep with all the chaos of late.

I reach over and turn on the bedside lamp before turning my attention back to my mate who stirs as the light comes on. Her eyes remain closed, and I reach out to brush her soft red locks away from her angelic face.

Her lips twitch into a smile which causes a grin of my own. I lean down, my lips lightly grazing along her jaw until I reach the spot where I will one day mark her so that everyone knows she’s mine. I can’t wait until that day comes. But until then, I have to worry about her going into heat.

Since that started, I feel pressure to finalize the alliance with the Silver Shadow Pack as quickly as possible. My eyes linger on the spot for a moment before I suck it into my mouth causing her to moan quietly as she squirms next to me.

Her eyes flutter before her gaze locks on mine. She beams up at me. “You tease,” she murmurs with a playful smirk. I chuckle before pulling her into me and planting a deep, lingering kiss on her delicious lips. “Mmm…,” she mewls against my mouth.

My hands begin to move up and down her sides as she kisses me back, quickly becoming more passionate and demanding. She breaks away to catch her breath. I watch as she gently bites on her lower lip as her eyes take me in.

I get the feeling she wants to do something but is feeling unsure of herself.

Suddenly, her expression changes as if she has found her courage. The next thing I know, she’s rolling me to my back and straddling me as her hand grips my cock.

She begins stroking it as it hardens in her fist, her face is blushing as she bites on her tender lower lip once more. She doesn’t realize how endearing she is. A low groan slips through my lips, giving her more confidence.

She grins at me deviously, clearly enjoying the way she’s affecting me. My hands roam over her as I take in her stunning figure. “You’re so gorgeous…,” I murmur as my eyes rake over her, following my fingers across her soft skin.

Her smile turns sweet before she leans forward and kisses my mouth, gently biting down on my lower lip and tugging on it. She releases it and sits back up before hovering her entrance over my rock-hard member.

She slowly pushes herself down on top of it so that I can feel every inch as I slide into her.

We both moan as she begins to rock against me, rolling her hips in a way that has my eyes moving to the back of my head. It feels so damn good. My hands grip her hips as she continues to ride me, my fingertips digging into the soft flesh.

Her head falls back while she moans in ecstasy as I begin bucking my hips underneath her, thrusting deeper and deeper into the warm, wet folds of her pussy.

“Oh fuck…,” I groan as my hands slide around and grab her ass, giving it a nice squeeze as our rhythm picks up speed. I sit up and wrap my arms around her waist, burying my face in the nook of her neck. Then I move to suck and nip all over her throat, chest, and shoulders. I love the taste of her.

Her arms wrap around my neck, and she nibbles on my ear. Our hands and mouths are all over each other as our actions become more frenzied and desperate. I claim her mouth with mine, my tongue invading hers and leaving her breathless.

Her grip tightens around me as I feel her slick center clench around my dick, pulling an orgasm from me at the same time she reaches her climax.

The room is filled with the sounds of our moans as we ride out our orgasms. Once it’s over, she drops her head onto my shoulder and takes in a deep, steadying breath. She just sits there for a moment as my fingers lightly trail up and down her spine.

As soon as her breathing evens out, she rolls off me. We both lie down again as she curls up against me, resting her head on my chest. My hands continue to stroke her, unable to get enough of her soft, supple skin.

It’s several minutes of us just lying there in silence before she finally speaks. “So, did you ever end up catching the rest of Ray’s thugs?”

“We have three of them right now. They are all locked up. None of them have been particularly helpful, but we’re keeping them alive until we can find the other two,” I answer as I notice her fingers gently playing with the diamond hanging around her neck.

“Which two are you still looking for?”

“The twins you told me about, Ryder and Rowan,” I reply as I think about her description of them. They are just a couple years older than Scarlet. She said they have always needed someone to follow, though they are both smarter than the others in their group.

She nods, her face scrunching up a bit, causing her nose to crinkle. I can’t help but smile at her. I run a finger between her brows, smoothing out the crease that has formed between them.

“Don’t worry, angel. We’ll find them,” I assure her.

She turns to me and smiles softly before placing a sweet kiss to my lips. Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound fills the silence, and I cock an eyebrow at Scarlet. “Was that your stomach?”

Her cheeks blush a gorgeous pink, and she gives me an embarrassed grin. “Yeah. I haven’t eaten all day.”

“Seriously?” I ask, surprised. She shrugs and nods at me in response. “Okay, let’s get cleaned up then and go down to the pack house for some dinner.”

“Sounds good.”

***

We arrive in the dining hall about an hour later, and an omega approaches us. “Good evening, Alpha, Luna! What would you like for dinner?”

I take a quick glance around to see what was served before turning back to her. “I’ll have the steak with mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread. Coffee to drink,” I answer.

“I’ll have the same, but instead of the potatoes can I have some fruit? And a sweet tea to drink please,” Scarlet replies.

“Absolutely! I’ll have that right out for you!”

“Thank you, Lilly,” Scarlet responds as the omega scurries off toward the kitchen.

I turn to my mate with a smirk. “Are you on a first-name basis with all my pack members?”

She waves her hand at me dismissively as I pull a chair out for her. “I’ve been to the kitchens a lot because of the shelter so I know many of the omegas’ names,” she explains as I sit down beside her.

I nod before the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. The familiar scent of roses and sea salt fills my nostrils as Nikki approaches us.

I instantly regret giving her back her freedom when her pack arrived. I expected her to go and live with her father once they showed up. Unfortunately, she still seems to spend a lot of time in my pack house.

I let out a sigh since it’s easy to see that she’s here to start trouble again. “What’s this slut still doing here, baby?” she asks in her usual snarky voice as she sits down on the other side of me and glares at Scarlet.

A low growl rumbles through my lips as I feel Scarlet tense up beside me. “That is my mate you’re speaking of. You will show her some respect,” I demand through gritted teeth.

Nikki’s eyes widen innocently as she looks at me. “But baby, I thought for sure you would have rejected her after what happened this morning,” she states in the sugary sweet voice that tells me she’s about to say something that I won’t like.

I turn my head to look at Scarlet, wondering if she has any idea what Nikki is referring to. Her eyes are wide open like a deer caught in headlights, and her cheeks are flushed a dark pink. She definitely has an idea of what Nikki is about to say.

I can feel my heartbeat accelerate. Whatever she’s about to say is sure to be bad. Scarlet looks scared, and Nikki is now wearing a triumphant smile. “I’m not in the mood for riddles, Nikki,” I warn. “Just spit whatever it is out.”

“Well, from what I’ve heard, your ~mate~ went into heat while she was in my father’s bedroom,” she remarks with an evil glimmer in her blue eyes.

The entire dining hall is eerily quiet. Everyone is watching the scene unfold, unable to look away, like from a car wreck. My menacing voice is the only sound echoing throughout the large hall.

“SHE DID WHAT!”