Chapter 5: Chapter four

~Lucian~

My mate looked so cute standing up to the elder and I watched her cheeks go deep red as she realized everyone was looking at her. A beautiful red. I felt so possessive over her already that I was cringing at the fact that other males were looking at my absolutely amazing mate.

I listened to her powerful voice that changed the air in the room.

“She’s going to make an amazing Luna for our pack,” my wolf said, and I nodded in agreement letting the vibrations of the woman standing across the table flow through my body.

After listening to what she had to say, I stood up and adjusted myself, so I looked sharp before clearing my throat. Everyone in the room looked at me and I found myself looking into pools of amber eyes.

“Ahem. If I may?” I said, looking towards the elder, waiting for her to give me the go sign that I may continue.

She nodded and I clasped my hands together.

“Elder did not say you shouldn’t defend yourself or the pack from other wolves but what she meant was that too many of our kind is dying and the humans are getting very suspicious. We don’t need a bunch of humans snooping around pack land especially with the mating moon coming up in a month’s time.” I said and watched as the beautiful face across the table thought about what I had just said.

She nodded and seated herself down looking at the young lady next to her and smiled. I growled deeply because I want to be the only person making her smile. I kept my cool gaze on her and watched as she scribbled down notes on the pad of paper. I was fascinated by the way her expression changed from serious to thoughtful to slightly worried.

“Everything alright Alpha?” My beta Nate said as I cleared my throat and turned my head towards him. I gave him a smile and took a deep breath in.

“Of course, Nate. Why wouldn’t I be?”

He just nodded but his actions spoke volumes.

“He doesn’t believe us,” my wolf growled. I shook it off and turned my body, so I was facing the elder who was talking.

After a few hours, we were heading towards the end of the lengthy meeting and I’d used all my strength not to look at my beautiful mate. I finally gave up and turned my head when I felt as if I was being watched. She was looking at me and I smiled.

She quickly looked away and I saw the hint of pink on her cheeks, which made her look so young and innocent.

Once the Elder had left the room after the meeting was over. I wanted to sneak a glance at my mate but decided to go against it due to the fact that if I did, I’d most probably mark her right here. I was one of the first people to leave and quickly climbed the stairs because I needed the adrenaline rush.

Once in my room, I locked the door behind me and ran my hands through the dark mop of unruly hair that now hung down the side of my face. I opened the double doors that led out to a terrace and let the early morning breeze brush over my face.

I went to my bed stand and poured myself a single glass of whiskey and glanced at the clock on the wall.

01:35

I settled down into the chair and switched the lamp off, enjoying the darkness and fresh air.

My wolf senses perked up when the sound of an erratic heartbeat came from the wall behind me. I frowned and stood up, placing my ear against the cold wall. I put my hand on the cool surface and I could literally feel the throbbing of the heart against the wall. As if whoever was behind it stood there deliberately.

I walked over to the door and unlocked it. I caught the sight of a retreating frame and I sniffed the air and my whole body tensed. As if sensing my tension, the figure turned around and the smell of coffee hit my nose. Her amber eyes glowed in the dark hallway and her cute little face tilted to the side as if she were a dog.

“Mine” my wolf growled, and I took a step forward, hearing her gulp.

“May I?” I said in a rough voice, holding my hand out for her. She took a step towards me and my body sizzled with desire and unknown emotions rushed through me. She placed her small hand in mine and I instantly pulled her body against mine. An arm snaked around her waist and I noticed instantly she wasn’t a thin girl at all.

I placed my head in the crook of her neck and my lips brushed feathery over her skin.

“What’s your name little one?” I said softly so only her ears could hear.

“Tessa.” She said her voice cracking slightly. Her fingers dug into my upper arms and I realized she was on her toes because I was so tall. Or was it because she was short?

My hands went to her thighs and hoisted her up, her short legs wrapping around my waist. I took us back into my room and locked the door behind me. Her scent was magnificent, earthy, and fresh, with the slight smell of arousal that made me dizzy.

My lips were like a feather trailing up her neck and she gladly tilted her head to the side gaining more access for me. My body was on fire wherever our bodies met and flared up. Her pupils dilated into a pair of sexy black orbs and I couldn’t wait so I pressed my lips onto her plush pink ones. I growled against her and she pulled on my tie, so I deepened the kiss.

They were soft and silky, moving against mine almost in a hypnotic way. I whispered my name in her ear and I felt her legs squeeze slightly around me, heightening my stiffness.

I put her hard against the wall so she could feel my need for her growing up her thigh.

“More skin, Lucian.” She growled against my lips and my need for her spiked when she said my name. She peeled off my jacket and tie and began with buttons, but she froze when I kissed her neck. Her hands dug into my hair, tugging and pulling lightly as her eyes rolled to the back of her head.

I could hear her heart beating loudly while feeling and smelling the desire she had for me. I shook and placed my head into the crook of her neck.

“Not now, Tessa. Not here” I said, and her heart slowed but still thrummed loudly in my ear.

I placed her on the bed and gave her one of my t-shirts to change into but had her keep on the shorts she had. I peeled off my trousers and put on a pair of boxers. She lay on her side with her eyes forcefully shut and I slid in behind her, locking her into an iron grip so she couldn’t disappear while I slept.

“Lucian Blackstone, I accept you fully as my mate and partner every day for the rest of our lives.” She whispered.