Chapter 18: In Need of a Quicky

CONNOR

I let out a low growl as I pushed into Elaine, her wetness pulling me in like a magnet. Her tightness squeezed around me, making me grunt in pleasure.

We’d planned on a quickie, but that had turned into a full hour. Neither of us could pull away, lost in the heat of each other.

We were wild, fucking like it was our first time. Her muffled cries echoed in the empty conference room. My hands slid down her waist, pulling her closer.

“Connor!” Elaine’s voice was slurred, a queen in her own right. I smirked, kissing her neck and sucking on the mating mark.

“You feel amazing,” I murmured against her skin. Her breasts bounced as I took her from behind.

We moved together, lost in our shared desire. It wasn’t until I released inside her that we finally slowed down.

“Yes,” I muttered, hearing her cry out my name. Elaine’s nails dug into my skin as she found her own release.

I kissed her temple, a smile on my face. We were a perfect match in bed, our bodies moving together in a way that still surprised me.

“We’re going to be late,” Elaine whispered, her voice breathless. I smirked down at her.

She was a beautiful mess of sweat and sex, and the last thing I wanted was to leave her and head to the border.

“Then let’s not. They’ll understand,” I said, lifting her onto the table.

Elaine leaned against me, her head falling to the side. I stared at her, awestruck by her beauty.

Her fiery red hair was a wild halo around her naked body, framing her curves.

I watched a bead of sweat trickle down her chest, making me swallow hard.

I was getting hard again.

“No, we need to go,” Elaine protested, but I stopped her. Her blue eyes met mine.

“I don’t want you to go,” I blurted out. Elaine’s eyes widened. What had I just said?

Elaine blinked, raising an eyebrow at me.

“We have responsibilities,” Elaine grumbled, but she didn’t move.

I sighed, trapping her between my arms. Her scent was intoxicating, making it hard for me to pull away.

“Yes, but they all know we’re newly mated, and ~this~,” I said, gesturing between us, “is uncontrollable.”

I kissed Elaine’s shoulder, her skin erupting into goosebumps. I moved closer, trailing kisses up her arm and neck. She shivered under my touch.

If only she knew how much she affected me.

“Connor, please,” Elaine pleaded, but I didn’t stop. Instead, I continued until I found her lips.

“I need more, my queen,” I whispered against her lips. “More of you.” My voice was a mix of Khan’s and mine.

I waited for her response, watching as Elaine closed her eyes. Seizing the opportunity, I moved lower, my tongue teasing her. She grasped my hair, pulling me closer.

Her moans grew louder as I continued to pleasure her.

Lifting her legs, I laid her flat on the table. Elaine’s hazy eyes met mine, and I knew her wolf was close to the surface.

I kissed and sucked on her until she was begging for more.

I wanted to be inside her, to fuck her hard. I stood, looking down at her flushed body. Her skin was marked with my teeth and claws. She was breathtaking.

Teasing her with my hardness, I could feel how ready she was for me.

“I’m going to make you see stars, my queen,” I growled in her ear. Elaine whimpered as I pushed into her.

Closing my eyes, I let the pleasure wash over me.

I moved slowly, Elaine’s arms wrapping around my neck.

I’d noticed that Elaine didn’t like to kiss when we had sex. She would avoid it, like she didn’t want that intimacy.

“Yes,” Elaine moaned, her nails scratching my back. I chuckled, quickening my pace. The table rocked beneath us.

I held myself up, trying to keep us steady, but the pleasure was too intense. I wanted to fuck her senseless.

“Damn, Elaine,” I cursed as I felt her legs wrap around my waist, pulling me deeper. She arched her back, moving in sync with me.

I could only smile as she trembled beneath me.

I quickened my pace, pushing deep until I hit that spot I loved. Her mouth fell open in a silent cry. With one final thrust, she tensed and climaxed.

Pulling her into my arms, I lifted her from the table, continuing to move inside her. Feeling the pressure build, I tensed and released inside her.

“Are you okay?” I asked, her head resting on my shoulder. “Elaine?” I called, but all I got was a hum in response.

Realizing she’d fallen asleep, I kissed her cheek and grabbed our clothes.

I sent a mind-link to everyone, telling them to clear the area. I didn’t want anyone seeing us like this, especially her.

As I carried Elaine out, I noticed a blanket on a shelf. I quickly grabbed it, wrapping it around us.

Elaine was asleep, so I had no choice but to take her to bed.

***

ELAINE

I woke up aching all over, cursing under my breath. I couldn’t believe I’d fallen asleep after fucking Connor for two hours.

But how could I deny it? The sex was too good to say no.

Connor was the kind of man that made it impossible to say no to sex, even though I couldn’t stand him.

“Wake up,” Connor whispered in my ear. I squinted at him over my shoulder. “You’ve been out for a while.”

I groaned and stretched.

“Come on. I’m hungry,” he said, but I just groaned again and stayed put. “Get up!” he commanded, his voice low and seductive. I scrambled up and shot him a glare.

Did he even realize what he was doing?

I saw Connor’s eyes drop. I frowned and followed his gaze, only to realize he was staring at my bare chest.

“Connor!” I shrieked, pulling the sheets over me.

“I’ve seen it all before,” he said, climbing into bed. “I’ve got it memorized.”

I sucked in a breath as he smirked at me. I grabbed a pillow and smacked him in the face before hopping out of bed. He laughed as I headed to the bathroom for a quick shower.

***

“We need to plan for the trip,” I told the brute next to me. “Are you even listening?”

Connor hummed, gnawing on a bone. My eyebrow twitched in irritation.

“Did you hear me, my king?” I asked, finally getting his attention. He choked on his food as I raised an eyebrow.

Did he like being called king?

Ignoring him, I continued with the plan.

“First stop is Lunaria Pack,” I said, sipping some apple wine. “We’ll be there for two days. Then we’re off to Crescent Moon Pack.”

“Crescent Moon?” Connor frowned.

“Is there a problem?” I asked. He shook his head and went back to his meal. I decided not to press him.

“The trip to Crescent Moon will take three days. After that, we’re heading to the Blue Blood Pack.”

Connor paused and looked at me.

“Blue Blood Pack. That’s the one with no mates, right?” he asked. I nodded.

The Blue Blood Pack was the only one without any mates. Even though it was rare, every other pack had at least five to eight pairs of mates. But they had none.

“Who’s next?” Connor asked, wiping his mouth. I glanced at the list in my hand.

“Sakura Pack,” I said. “We’ll be there for a week.”

“A week? Why?” Connor asked. I frowned at his question. “We’re only staying two or three days at the others. Why a week at this one?”

I hummed and mind-linked my father. I heard footsteps and voices, then the dining room doors opened and our parents walked in. They bowed to us and sat down.

“You got here quick,” I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm.

“We were on our way anyway,” he replied curtly. I rolled my eyes and glanced at Connor, who was watching our parents.

“To answer your question, Luna, it’s because it’s mating season.

“The Goddess’s blessing falls that week, so as mates, you’ll need to stay put. You’ll both be in heat, and things could get complicated.”

I dropped the papers I was holding and stared at my father.

“Mating season?” Connor muttered, staring at his plate. His hands clenched the edge of the table so hard I could see blisters forming.

“Thank you. You can go,” I said, dismissing them.

I couldn’t believe it. Mating season was coming. I pushed that thought aside for now and smiled at them.

“Before we go, we wanted to let you know that some packs called this morning. They said hunters have been spotted in the territory.”

“Hunters?” I frowned. Why would hunters be in our territory? “We have an agreement with them. Why are they here?”

“We’re not sure, but Sorin is trying to figure it out,” Alpha Martell explained.

I sighed as Connor stayed silent.

“Thank you. Keep us updated and keep an eye on the borders,” I said, dismissing them.

Once they were gone, I turned to Connor, who seemed lost in thought.

“We should go for a run,” he suggested, standing up.

“A run?” I asked.

“Yes, let’s see if we notice anything unusual,” he said, heading out. I followed him to the garden.

“I’ll mind-link patrol and tell them to back off the borders. This won’t take long.”

I nodded, letting him do his thing.

“Elaine, stay close,” he warned.

“Excuse me?” I snapped.

“Just do as I say for once,” he growled. I scoffed and walked to the edge of the forest. I undressed and looked over my shoulder at Connor.

“Are you coming or not?” I asked. “It’s going to snow soon. We need to hurry.”

I heard a growl but ignored it. I shifted, shook out my fur, and waited for Connor to do the same.

He just stood there, watching me. What was he thinking?

“Connor, cut it out!” I mind-linked him.

“You’re a lycan.” He smiled and started undressing.

I growled softly and turned away, letting him shift. I felt a nudge and looked over to see his massive form next to mine.

“Let’s go,” he said, and we both dashed into the forest.