Chapter 47: Chapter Forty-six

Delanie POV

Ross drove and Ajax was mad about it. He felt useless and low. I caught him massaging his arm to ease the pain and it made me feel horrible. I didn’t mean to hurt him but it didn’t matter I caught him anyway. None of the Seers mentioned why I could do what I did just that I was a cure and I was meant to die.

How wonderful, I thought sarcastically.

Star City was a large bustling city, fast passed, with all kinds of stores and beautiful streets. The town had a local werewolf pack but permission wasn’t required to enter the town because vampires and witches lived here too and the town was governed by a council of mages not just the Alpha.

“Things didn’t go well the last time we were here so we’ll have to lay low until we can meet the coven,” Ross said.

“What happened last time?” I asked.

Ross and Ajax shared a look. Ajax growled and Ross rubbed the back of his head.

“Nothing, sweetheart. Ross is an idiot.”

“I think Ross’ pretty smart,” I retorted.

“Thank you, Delanie. At least someone appreciates me. If you put in a good word for to Ainsley that’ll be enough better.”

Ajax shoved his door opened and barked out a laugh. “Give it up, Ross.”

We parked in front of a mall but charming flat and long motel building complex. The room was clean. It smelt like lemon and lavender. It had a bathroom and a healthy closet space.

“It’s cute,” I said.

Ajax set his bag down and lowered himself on the edge of the bed. “Could be better.”

“This is my first motel,” I confessed.

Ajax raised his brow at me. I don’t think he understood I was the pack outcast. I lived in a cottage by a river. I never left my pack. I barely knew there was a world beyond it.

“Pack outcast, remember?”

“Dumbasses,” he puffed. He grabbed the back of his shirt and yanked it over his head. The black mark was entirely covered with a band aid. It looked like he broke his arm in an accident.

“Want me to help you shower?” I asked.

“No,” he barked. He sighed, shut his eyes and his shoulders slumped. “I’m fine, babe.”

“Ajax, I know you’re not helpless—”

“Then don’t treat me like it, Delanie. I can get dressed on my own. I can take a damn shower on my own.”

I crossed my arms. He was being unreasonable I could help him shower even if his shoulder wasn’t hurt but importantly he was in pain and had little mobility in his left arm.

“Fine go ahead. I’ll take a shower on my own. I’ll lather myself up, run my fingers all over my body by… my… self.”

Ajax’s jaw clenched. I smiled and picked up my handbag and searched for my phone.

“That sounds like a threat.”

“What?” I looked up.

“You’re threatening me with your body. That’s not fair.”

I giggled. Since he’s been hurt he hasn’t seen much action. That might have changed if Ross hadn’t interrupted us yesterday.

“You told me you don’t need me,” I teased.

“When did I say that?”

I stood between his meaty thighs and stared into those mesmerizing eyes and that face that belonged in my heart.

“So you want me to take care of you now?”

Ajax swallowed. “I-uh…”

Before he said anything stupid I got down on my knees. Ajax watched my hands reach for his belt, undo it and pull down his zipper. I took a breath before I reached into his pants for his member. I’d come this far with my confidence I couldn’t stop now.

With his aid I got his pants down a notch. His right hand fondled my hair as I rested my head on his thigh and stroked his member until it was hard and throbbing.

“Del… Delanie,” he hissed.

I squeezed his cock a little tighter with each pump. His hand in my hair grew aggressive with each pump I made.

“Ugh, babe,” Ajax groaned.

I took his tip between my lips and kissed it. He groaned and pushed his hips forward. I took him in halfway. Panic began to rise. I didn’t do this often with him. I wasn’t an expert but I wanted to make him feel good.

“It’s okay, babe, go slow.”

I tried again. I took him in to my max and breathed. Ajax aided my movement. He aided me in a steady stroke. Eventually brushed him off and sucked him faster and harder. Ajax moved his hips to my rhythm.

“That’s it, babe,” Ajax groaned. “You’re perfect, Delanie.”

His words spurred me on. I licked and sucked faster to get to his climax. His fingers were tangled in my hair. I was so focused on his pleasure it had me dripping. I’d have to join him in the shower after this.

“I’m close, Del. So close,” he grunted.

His cock twitched just before the expected explosion.

***

Ajax’s hand landed on my bare thigh. We lay on the bed staring at the ceiling. The large flat TV mounted on the wall didn’t come on.

“Take care of me more often?” Ajax asked.

I chuckled. “Of course. You know we’re going to make it through this right?”

He pulled me close with his right arm. He kissed my forehead and exhaled deeply.

“We are, mate. Leaving you scares me. I always worried about my mate dying but the notion of me being the one to abandon her didn’t occur to me. Hibernation isn’t an option, Delanie.”

“I don’t want it to be an option,” I whispered.

“It’ll be fine. I love you, princess.”

A knock came at the door. “The coven’s ready for us,” Ross yelled.

“Alright, time for action.”

A few minutes later it seemed like we left beautiful Star City behind and come to a different town. It was as if we went back in time to one of the gothic towns I read about. The buildings and houses seemed to be plucked from a fantasy novel. The cemetery across from the farmer’s market was filled with statues and gargoyles. I bet it was a hotspot for witchcraft activities.

We could a couple weird looks from the locals but no one caused any drama. We entered a quiet herb store. A young man with a red face and a spikey hair style stood behind the counter. He looked like he had a ton of other places to be than here.

“Can I help you guys?” he asked nonchalantly.

Ajax slapped a card on the desk. “Tell Talia, I’m here for her.”

The guy picked up the card and scrutinized it. “If you say so man.”

He left the counter, walked to the front door and turned the sign to closed. He walked through a beaded curtain near a shelf of clear jars and plastic bags.

“I hope she doesn’t kill us,” Ross mumbled and folded his arms.

“Why would she do that?” I asked, turning to Ajax.

“She wouldn’t do that. Ross is just an idiot,” Ajax spat.

“Just saying… she was pretty mad last time.”

Ajax had many stories I didn’t know about and they were coming to bite me. A woman burst through the beaded curtain. She had long thick black hair and purple eyeliner enhancing her already gorgeous brown eyes. She smiled mockingly and folded her tattooed arms.

“I thought the kid was pulling my leg,” she said.

“Nice to see you too, Talia,” Ajax grumbled.

“I should get a little more than ‘nice’ Ajax. It’s not every day your ex-boyfriend comes crawling back.”