Chapter 24 24
Chapter 24 – Mine
Odessa’s POV
I felt like I had tuned in to a terrible soap opera halfway through, catching only the second half and struggling to connect what I may have missed. One minute we’re discussing money and suddenly they’re planning a trip to Russia… to torture a man.
“WILL SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?” I
demanded.
Hades explained how both he and Kazimir earned money with cage fighting and bets in their favor. How they had invested in the stock market and eventually grew their fortune by hacking dirty politicians. I wasn’t too thrilled to hear about the hacking, but I listened carefully. He explained about their investment in SiberianOil and their plans to seize more shares as the start-up oil company teeters on the brink of skyrocketing. Kazimir went on to describe what happened when they were last in Moscow, Alina was sent to target them. He divulged how unbeknownst to Alina, they abducted her because she was his mate.
“So your father really is the Pahkan, and he runs the pack?” I asked.
“Yes, I have four older brothers. The eldest has decided he wants to take over the Bratva, while the second will become pack Alpha and the third will be his Beta when my father retires. I’m the fifth born and my father wanted to create an alliance with the Prime Minister of Russia by having me marry his human daughter. Naturally, I refused. We haven’t spoken since.”
“So you dislike humans.” I clarified.
“Neyt,” Kazimir nearly barked. “I wanted to find my mate.” Alina looked up at him with a warm look in her eyes.
“Could your father be trying to kill Alina? To punish you for not agreeing to his demands?” Ninos asked.
Kazimir shook his head. “He doesn't know she’s my mate.”
“Could it be someone who doesn’t want you to purchase more SiberianOil shares?” I asked.
“Or a bookie who got tired of paying out big money every time you’re in town,” Ninos suggested.
“The only way to find out is through my uncle,” Alina uttered.
“Keep working on finding the money trail. Tomorrow is Monday, I’ll need to fully review our stocks and investments tonight before the stock market opens, along with our other business endeavors. We should also plan our trip back to Moscow.”
“Under the guise of another cage fight?” Ninos asked.
“It might be the only way to draw them out,” Hades replied.
“Who’s going to watch the pack while we’re gone?” Ninos looked concerned.
“My sister,” Hades smirked.
Ninos shook his head in disbelief. “Excuse me? Your what?” “Since when do you have a sister?” Kazimir looked skeptical.
“We visited Elder Kadmus this morning. He had been given the Alpha order not to tell anyone. One of the slave girls is a daughter my father conceived with a human. Her mother died in childbirth, and she was raised as an orphan here. I don’t believe she knows we have the same father.”
“That’s some seriously virile sperm your father had! Two children with someone other than his true mate,” Ninos said. “I expect you two will produce an entire litter of pups.”
“Pups!” Olympia yipped to my annoyance.
“Giota is your sister! When are you going to tell her?” Alina asked Hades.
“Tonight at dinner,” Hades replied.
I left the office to allow Hades some time to review his business dealings. I couldn’t help but wonder if they were still hacking money to buy more shares. My brother had never been worried about accumulating excess wealth. He worked hard to build a legitimate and sustainable business for Olympus Blood Moon. Our pack was nearly three times the size of Moon Warriors and everyone lived comfortably. We had a thriving olive and olive oil business which sustained everyone and allowed us to save a small fortune. A nagging thought kept eating away at me, how much money would be enough money for Hades and Kazimir?
I walked outside and decided to return to the flowing creek, the sound of moving water was calming. I continued walking and thinking about the current situation.
They were chasing a dream of extreme wealth and had already accumulated a small fortune with their oil investments. Soon Hades would also recover his father’s assets and the pack had more than enough with all the pack businesses. He’s the rightful Alpha of this pack and could live very comfortably here with what they already have. Why does he need more?
Unless, of course, he wasn’t planning on staying here long. Now that he had a sister, he could turn the pack over to her and her mate, though she didn’t have a mate just yet. When I spoke with her this morning, her scent was growing stronger because she wasn’t drinking evvie tea anymore. Giota had been a slave and never really spent time with the other male wolves so her mate may be in this pack.
I reached the creek and sat in a thick tuft of grass. Tomorrow is Monday, and Dimitri will be expecting me home from my sleepover. I sprawled out on my back and stared up at the branches of the trees above me. A big strong pine tree with a beautiful olive tree nestled next to it, much like my
relationship with Hades. I studied the branches for a while before I closed my eyes, listening to the water flow.
So many thoughts floated around in my mind. I imagined my mother playing in this creek as a pup, picking random fruit from the trees with her brother. She had an older brother! Why had no one said anything and did my brother know?
I considered what it would be like to be the Luna of my mother’s family pack. The thought of leaving Olympus Blood Moon wasn’t as heavy in my heart as it was when I entered the Elder's cottage this morning. This was my mother’s childhood home, and she was the daughter of a Beta. I continued to listen to the flowing water and visions of Hades pricked at me.
“Olympia, that’s enough,” I scolded my wolf, I knew she was putting the images of Hades in my mind.
I felt warm tingles wash through me and the heat of his body against me. My eyes fluttered open, and I found my face pressed into Hades’ chest. The sky had become tinted with the colors of sunset, and it hit me that I had fallen asleep under the tree.
“How long have you been here?” I asked, noticing the blanket wrapped around us.
“A while. Orion found you while patrolling and I didn’t like the idea of anyone watching you while you look so delectable,” he lowered his head and kissed me. “If you keep teasing the unmated wolves like this, I’ll be forced to spank you,” Hades rolled me over on my back and continued to kiss my neck. He focused on the sensitive spot where Haze had already marked, then he moved to my throat.
I wanted to say something, but his scent… Goddess, his scent was intoxicating. Hades reached for my wrists and pinned them above my head with one hand. His grip was rough, but his kisses were soft and sensual. I wasn’t sure if I needed to be caressed or spanked, he provoked so many feelings inside of me.
His mouth found mine and I kissed him back eagerly, the need to taste him overtaking me. He settled on top of me, spreading my legs with his knees. His free hand squeezed my hip firmly and his erection pressed against me through our clothes. A cry ripped from me as he sucked hard on my neck. I wanted him, needed him.
“Say the word, little mate,” He breathed against my skin and rocked his hips up.
“I… Hades… I…” I had no idea what to say. He continued licking and sucking, my wrists still pinned above my head. Every fiber of my being craved his touch, his kiss.
“Tell me what you want,” he whispered against my ear and dusted kisses along my jawline, back to my lips. I wrapped my legs around the back of his legs and exhaled.
“You. I want you!” I cried out, the sensation of him pressing against me was feeding the inferno inside.
Hades rocked back on his haunches and pulled me to a sitting position. His hand held my chin up and he looked into my eyes as if he was looking into my soul. Without a word, he lifted my top and I raised my arms. He reached his arms around me and unclasped my bra. His dark eyes reflected hunger and dragged me deeper into the pool of desire.
He shifted the blanket behind me, lowering me down to my back again. My chest heaved as I tried to calm my nerves down. He’s my mate, this is natural, I reminded myself. He hooked his thumbs in the waistband of my skirt and removed it with my panties.
Hades caressed my legs and moved his hands to my thighs as he repositioned himself on top of me. I reached for his shirt, but he clasped my wrists again and pinned them over my head. His legs spreading mine wider, I was ready to lose myself in him. He reached down with his free hand and lowered his pants, his erection sprang free. His fingers moved to my center first and found my slickness.
“No,” I whispered. “I want to see and feel all of you.”
“Is that so?” He questioned in a dominant voice, but I was not going to let him hide any part of him from me. I gave a firm nod.
He took a deep breath and pulled his shirt over his head, then he shrugged his pants completely off. He released my wrists and I reached for his chest, allowing my fingers to run over his scars. I felt his reluctance to let me touch him melt away under my touch. He wasn’t used to anyone touching and caressing what he thought was hideous and monstrous.
He closed his eyes, trusting me. Allowing me to explore his muscles, his tattoos, and his scars. His scars didn’t bother me the way he thought they would. They were a part of who he was, and he was a masterpiece. Hades lowered his forehead to mine, the tip of him rubbing back and forth at my entrance. Feeling the light pressure at my opening, I moaned out as pleasure was replaced with the sensation of being stretched.
“Mine!” He breathed.
Hades rocked back and forth slowly, sliding an inch at a time as I adjusted to his size. He reached down and wrapped a leg around his waist so he could reach full penetration. He pulled his head back and looked at me, sheathing himself fully. The look in his eyes told me everything I needed to know. It silenced all my doubts.
This Alpha was going to love me for eternity, beyond his last breath.
I pulled at him, needing more, melding our bodies together. My arms wrapped around his neck, and I kissed him with everything I had. He was mine and I was his. His breathing deepened with every thrust. He moved slowly at first and picked up the pace as I relaxed more. His lips found my neck and I shuddered when he licked over the spot on my neck he intended to mark.
His thrusting picked up and my body tensed as he hit deeper and deeper. I held his gaze and my body started trembling. Hades kissed me and then scraped his teeth along my neck, sending me over the edge. “HADES!” I
cried his name out in surrender and pleasure exploded inside of me as he bit down on my neck.
“I love when you scream my name,” he groaned against me.
The sharp sting of pierced skin turned into euphoric bliss when Hades licked over his mark. Olympia howled in delight as our mate claimed us. I gasped for air and was met with his mouth kissing me possessively. My arms wrapped tighter around his neck as he continued to rock inside of me, twisting us higher and higher.
His hips moved faster, and my moaning grew louder. I loved the feel of his skin against me, his body entwined with mine. It was a little painful, but the pleasure overpowered everything else. My teeth ached to sink into his skin as I peppered kisses on his neck. Feeling the force of another orgasm wash over me, I bit down on his neck.
He growled and gave in to his release. “You are mine!” And he was right, I was.
An hour later, Hades wrapped the blanket around me and carried me back to the house, refusing to set me down.
“I’m not an invalid, I can walk,” I protested.
“You’re mine, it’s my job to take care of you,” he replied.
This was an argument I wasn’t going to win. Hades was not only Alpha to the core, but he was also a possessive and dominant male. I’d seen the same in my brother when he found Raven. He’d probably also make me sit on his lap.
“You know I will,” he replied through the mind link, listening to my thoughts.
Hades insisted on bringing all of my things into his room and did so while I showered. He slipped under the water with me as I was rinsing the
hair conditioner out. The smell of our mixed scents was strong, and I knew everyone would know the moment we entered the dining room.
“How are you feeling?” He asked. “Fine,” I smiled.
“Still a terrible liar,” he lowered his head and kissed me.
“A little sore, but I’ll survive,” I mumbled and kissed him back.
“Maybe we should skip dinner tonight,” he pulled me against him. “No way, you’ve got to talk to Giota,” I reminded him.
“Fine then maybe we should skip tomorrow and stay in bed,” he kissed me again.
“We need to talk to my brother tomorrow,” I smiled.
We dressed and made our way to the dining room. Thea was seated at the table with Alina and Kazimir who waited for everyone else. Maria had arranged all the platters of food in the middle of the table and Giota carried in two pitchers of water before she took a seat next to Thea.
“Thank you for inviting us to dinner, Alpha.” Giota smiled at Hades, and I found myself looking over her features closely. The resemblance to my mate was definitely there.
I moved to take the seat next to Hades, who quickly hooked his arm around my waist and planted me on his lap. I was seated sideways with my legs dangling over the side of his thigh. My cheeks flushed with embarrassment, I didn’t think he was serious. I thought it was romantic when my brother and his mate did it, but I never expected to find myself seated on the lap of my mate.
“Congratulations on your mating,” Kazimir said as he lifted his glass to us. Alina’s eyes zeroed in on the fresh bite marks on our necks. This was a first for her and she would probably have questions.
“That’s wonderful news,” Giota smiled. “I’m sure the pack will be excited to have the Luna ceremony.”
“That’s not the only news we have tonight,” Hades told her.
“Where’s Ninos?” Kazimir asked as Ninos entered the dining room in a daze.
“What did she make for dessert? Something smells incredible, like warmed Greek honey and chocolate,” Ninos sniffed.
“He said he’s going to marry you!” Thea laughed, pointing at Ninos who stood frozen on the spot.