Chapter 14: The sweetness of love
Traeger:
She is so beautiful that it makes me hurt. The sun shines on her beautiful dark hair and skin like a caress as she leans close. Running my fingers through it, I’m enticed by her beautiful curls. “You know. I used to come here almost every day before you arrived. One day, Arsenal, Grey and I were hunting with the rest of the pack, and I was stalking a deer when it scented me and ran off. I followed it for a while until I stumbled upon the lagoon. It looked so peaceful. And for the first time, I felt free. I swam for hours and laid in the grass, imagining that I was a normal boy. Sometimes, I’d imagine that I had a mother and father. Then, the Institute’s alarm would go off, and reality would invade my fantasies.” I whisper against her silken hair as I hold her tighter and gaze down solemnly.
Saddened by my words, Jelena turns around and places her hands on my chest. “Do you know anything about your family? I mean…you were born a Lycan, right? Did the Institute tell you anything about what happened to them?” I shake my head. “No, the Institute just said they found us abandoned in human orphanages. Thankfully, a few of the people in the orphanage were supernatural beings, so they contacted the Institute, and they took us away.”
Tear gleaming in her eyes, Jelena kisses my lips lightly. “I’m sorry. I wish things would have been different for you.” Her lips tremble as she leans her forehead against mine. Every time I look at her, I feel this deep happiness. She is the home I never had. From the moment I saw her in the lagoon, I’ve felt as if something new had awoken in me. Her scent makes me feel as if my world is set to right. I don’t know what it is, but I don’t ever want it to stop.
Inhaling her scent, I reach for her hand and place small kisses on it. “Actually, I’m glad that things are like this. If not, I wouldn’t have ever met you. No, Jelena, I wouldn’t change a thing.” Jelena gives me a sweet smile, rises from her perch on my lap, and gives me a naughty smile. My eyes glaze when she begins playing with the string of her dress and lowers it down her arms slowly. “I’m so hot. I think I’ll take a dip in the lagoon.” I almost come in my pants when the dress glides down her body and falls into a puddle at her feet. I gulp loudly, focusing my eyes on her nearly bare frame, and almost swallow my tongue when she removes her panties. We both maintain eye contact as she walks to the water and slowly submerges herself. Once she surfaces, she looks over at me and crooks her index finger invitingly.
Rising from the ground, I lower my cargo shorts and prowl slowly towards her as if she’s my prey. And what a juicy prey she is. Once I’m in front of her, I place my hands around her waist to pull her closer. Her breasts rub enticingly against my chest, and her sweet nipples harden against mine. Jelena gasps in pleasure and wraps her arms around my neck. For a few moments, we simply glide through the water, looking into each other’s eyes. I can’t stop looking into her emerald eyes. I’m entranced by this girl, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Lowering my mouth to her lips, I kiss her passionately. There’s no hesitation this time. Our lips slide sensuously, and my hands caress down her back, enjoying the silky soft texture of her skin. Sighing against my lips, Jelena lifts her legs and wraps them around my waist. The head of my shaft glides across her dewy cleft, making us both moan. Every part of me is centered on being inside her tight folds. Moving my lips down her neck, I kiss and nip the velvety texture of her skin. Jelena arches her back and pushes her breasts closer to my lips, savoring the suction of my lips. Wanting to please her, I run my tongue over the crown of her cherry nipples. Jelena groans and pulls my head tightly to her chest. “Traeger” She moans my name ecstatically before moving her lips back to mine.
Our bodies are grinding, and our breathing is harsh as we work to get closer. Suddenly, I stiffen, sensing a disturbance in the air. Jelena bites her lip with a questioning frown, but I shake my head before she can ask. Shushing her, I place my index finger in front of my mouth and move her behind me. Without argument, Jelena places her hands on my shoulder and clings to my back. But I’m too focused on the threat. Preparing to fight, I release my claws and fangs, ready to pounce on whoever is coming closer. I can hear the silent shuffle of feet with my sensitive Lycan hearing. Raising my head up, I sniff the air and sigh with relief. It’s Grey and Arsenal. Once they reveal themselves, they bow their heads respectfully.
Arsenal gasps loudly as soon as he spots Jelena behind me. Grey simply blinks rapidly. Keeping my eyes on them, I move Jelena further back, making sure that she’s not showing my betas her naked body. Jelena clings to my back with an alarmed cry, but I calm her fears by giving her a reassuring smile before I turn back to my men.
“What are you doing here?” I growl out menacingly. Arsenal seems speechless, still stunned by Jelena’s presence. Grey steps closer. “Traeger, we’re sorry to disturb you, but we need to go. Now.” I can tell from the look on his face that whatever it is, it’s important, so I don’t argue. Instead, I nod my head and nudge my chin in dismissal. “Give me a moment. I will meet you near the clearing.” They both hesitate for a moment, which makes me angry. “GO!” I growl out in command.
Without another word, both wolves bow respectfully and walk away. They know better than to argue with their Alpha. Once they are out of sight, I turn to Jelena, who gives me a worried frown. “What’s wrong?” There’s no way that I’m going to tell her what has been happening at the Institute. It’s not that I don’t trust her. It’s more like I want to keep her out of harm's way. Maintaining a blank face to not wanting to worry her, I evenly respond. “It’s probably nothing. Sometimes the Institute does drills. And since I’m the alpha, it is expected that I lead them.” Sighing with regret, Jelena runs her hands across my chest. “I wish you could stay. But I understand if you have to go.” She releases my neck and swims back to the edge of the water. The water slides down her body, sensually to the tips of her breasts.
All I can do is stand there mesmerized by the globes of her ass and long legs and licking the drops of water from her body. Getting my body under control, I follow her, wrap my arms around her chest, and kiss her shoulders. “I wish I could stay too.” Jelena turns in my arms and whispers against my lips. “I’m not going to be at the house tonight. We’re going to a camping ground nearby, so I might not see you for a few days.” A regretful sigh escapes her lips. “I don’t want to go.”
Gazing into her beautiful eyes, I lean my forehead against her chin and reply. “Go. I’ll find you if I can make it out of the Institute.”
This seems to lighten her mood because her solemn smile becomes genuine. Turning back, I slide my shorts back on. Jelena reaches for her own clothing and gets dressed. When she’s done, she collects her bag and waits for me. Her beautiful eyes look sad again, which makes me feel guilty. Caressing her lips and cheek, I pull her close. “Go. Be careful in the woods, and don’t wander around. Just head straight to the house. Do you understand?” She nods her head as I kiss her lips lightly and trace my tongue across her lips. After a few seconds, Jelena moves back from the kiss a little dazed, releases my hand slowly, and she pulls away. With one last look, she whispers. “I love you” and disappears into the path. I need to find some way to make this relationship work without Institute interference.