Chapter 74: Simon

I didn’t want to introduce her yet. I wanted to keep her all to myself for a little while. This was like our honeymoon and as soon as introductions were made the honeymoon would be over and we would be back to face the real world. “Can I keep you all to myself for a little bit?”

She smiled. “A selfish Alpha.” She giggled.

“Yes, when it comes to you, I am going to be very selfish.” I took her mouth with mine. She kissed me hard but pulled away after only a few seconds.

“No tricks mister! Go get in that shower and go to your meeting.”

“Fine.” I turned and took a quick shower. Threw my wet hair in a bun. I strode across the room naked, looking at Violet who was also naked laying in the bed looking at her book. “Are you sure you don’t want a little fun before my meeting?” I said trying one last ditch effort to fuck her before I had to go to a meeting that was sure to be boring.

“We can have all the fun when you are done, Simon.” She shook her head at me.

When she said my name it sent shivers down my spine. “Say my name again.” I could feel my eyes getting darker with lust.

“If I do, will you please get ready and stop stalling?”

I gave her a small nod.

“Simon.” She purred at me.

I launched myself at her on the bed, her book bouncing away. She gave out a squeal. I hovered over her, trapping her mouth with mine. I didn’t care about the meeting, when she said my name like that, I turned feral. She threw her arms around my neck and lifted her body against mine for a moment and then fell away.

“You promised. When you get back, I’ll say your name as much as you want.”

“I would prefer to hear you scream it as I fuck you.” I said huskily.

“Me too.” She gave me an evil grin.

“You’re killing me.” I said to her. She was hell bent on torturing me.

“I know.” She shoved my shoulder. “Now go. I’ll be here.”

“Sexy as fuck and demanding. How will I survive?”

“You won’t.” She grabbed her book and flipped it to the page she was looking at. I climbed off of the bed and put on clean clothes. She was looking at me when I walked out, almost as if she was hungry for me.

“How is it fair that I have to wear clothes and you don’t?” I leaned over the bed and kissed her temple.

“Life’s not fair.” She shrugged. “Once you leave, I’m going to get in the shower and put clothes on myself. You can think of me in the shower if you’d like.” Not moving her head, she glanced over at me, with a smirk on her face.

“You are a cruel, cruel woman.”

“I know.” She laughed.

I walked to the door. “These meetings only last a couple hours, after we can get some lunch. I have to fuel you for the fucking I’m going to give you later.”

She bit her lip and smiled. “I can’t wait.”

I turned to her before walking out the door. It was a shame that I had to go to this meeting instead of pleasuring my mate all day. I thought about her naked body on the bed, reading her book. I would want to bring her to my office and fuck her on my desk. I listed all the locations that I wanted to take her, made a check list and ensured that her entire body was numb rather than just her toes.

I walked down the stairs to be greeted by the other Alphas and their mates. Tristan and Tiffany hung by the bottom of the stairs chatting. She smiled shyly. They both looked up at me.

“Well, well, well – isn’t it the stud Alpha come to grace us with his presence.” Tristan said as he clapped a hand on my shoulder with one hand and extended the other to shake my hand.

“Tristan!” Tiffany shouted at him. “Sorry, Alpha Simon. He’s extra feisty today.” She leaned in for a quick hug.

“I’m used to it.” I laughed. I walked through the crowd to greet the other Alphas and their mates. Luis and Teresa were next.

“Hello Alpha.” Luis said, taking my hand and shaking it.

“Hi, Luis.” I returned.

“Alpha, I hope you are doing well.” Teresa came in for a hug like Tiffany.

“I’m doing fantastic, actually.” I smiled back at her.

“Oh yeah? Why is that, Alpha?” Teresa asked.

“Just having a great week.”

“Interesting.” Tristan said from behind me. “Does it have anything to do with the mark on your neck?”

Tiffany squealed behind him. “Let me see! Oh, my gods, Alpha Simon did you find your mate?”

“I did.” I turned to her, and she squealed again.

Tristan came up behind me and bent my neck to see the mark better. “That’s the fucking weirdest mark I have ever seen.”

“Tristan!” Tiffany yelled and punched him in the arm.

“Ow!” He said rubbing the spot.

“Well, where is she? Where is your mate?” James walked toward me, with an extended hand. “I believe we all would love to meet her.” His warm eyes showed his anticipation.

“I was going to hold off on introducing her, just for a little while.” I said, rubbing the mark. It sent shivers down my spine; it was still tender. Garret and Layla didn’t move from the wall where they were standing. Their eyes glowered disapprovingly.

“Alpha, this is a momentous occasion that we Lunas would love to share with you and her.” Sarah came forward and gave me a light hug.

“Let’s make our way to the conference room.” I attempted to segue from the current topic. I directed the group to follow me. “Alpha, Luna.” I nodded my head toward Garret and Layla. They nodded back. It was going to be quiet from the Silver River Pack. Considering that they refused to offer the positions I had open to their pack members. I knew for a fact they needed the jobs more than the other packs. Their pride was standing in the way of prosperity.

“Don’t you dare try to change the subject!” Tiffany chimed in from behind Tristan. “We have been waiting for this moment for years! You cannot hide her from us!”

“I would very much like to meet her also.” Teresa said.

“Me as well.” Sarah said with a gentle smile.

“Yes, Alpha. We have been waiting a long while for you to find your mate. What better time to introduce her than this intimate setting? The Lunas can get to know her and help her prepare for the Yule Ball.” James said as we entered the conference room.

The Alphas and their Lunas took to their usual seats. Jared was already in the conference room waiting. His eyes darted from the other Alphas back to me. He was catching up on the conversation. He knew that they wouldn’t like the fact that she wasn’t a wolf. He didn’t know how they would take it. I didn’t know how they would take it. I could guess that Tristan and Tiffany would be over the moon no matter what walked through the door. I could be mated to a rock and Tiffany would smile and accept. Luis and Teresa would be more cautious. James and Sarah wouldn’t like it but wouldn’t say anything negative. The only couple I was more concerned about was Garrett and Layla. They would outright refuse to accept it and possibly try to start something between our packs. But it wasn’t their decision. Fuck, it wasn’t even my decision. Fate had Violet in store for me.

“What’s her name?” Tiffany asked as she leaned forward onto her arms. No doubt dreaming up a romantic story.

I cleared my throat. “Her name is Violet.” Even as I gave up that little information, it felt like they were taking her from me, just a little.

“Violet! That’s a lovely name. Isn’t that a lovely name, Tristan?” She leaned into her mate.

“She sounds hot.” Tristan said. Tiffany socked him in the arm again. “I mean it’s a lovely name, dear.” He rubbed his arm and smiled at his mate.

“Please Alpha, go get your mate. It is way past due.” James said from the other side of the table. “Just a quick introduction.” He steepled his hands in front of him.

I looked around the table. All those in the meeting stared at me waiting for me to respond.

“Is there a reason you don’t want to introduce her? Does she have an extra arm or something.” Tristan laughed. Tiffany elbowed him in the side.

“No, it’s not that.” I swallowed. “It’s just so new. I don’t really want to share.”

“Nonsense.” Teresa said. “We only want to meet her. Five minutes and she can go back into hiding.”

I rubbed my neck. Jared leaned in and whispered, “Did you want me to go get her?”

“No!” I said to him loudly, Jared took a step back remembering what happened an hour ago. “I’ll go get her. Jared can you please offer refreshments while I get her.”

“Of course.” Jared said, he followed me out of the room and headed toward the kitchen.

I walked as slowly as I could, climbing the stairs at a snail’s pace. Trying to draw out the inevitable. These Alpha meetings were constantly a thorn in my side. I know she will be ok, but at what cost? If anyone says anything against her, I will personally tear their throats out. I made it to my door and opened it, not ready to share Violet with the world.