Chapter 26 026
~LYKA~
The kiss was so intense that it stole the air from my lungs, yet I didn’t want it to end. My thoughts scattered, dissolving into nothingness as pleasure clouded my reasoning. For those brief moments, I didn’t care about where I was, what had happened earlier, or what consequences awaited me....I only cared about the way his lips moved against mine.
His tongue slipped into my mouth, slow at first, then demanding, and I gasped softly as my body responded without permission. My fingers curled into his clothes as if holding on to him was the only thing keeping me upright. I felt his hands slide up my sides, nudging my breasts gently, reverently, and a helpless moan escaped me, melting straight into the kiss.
Elysia surged inside me, practically purring in delight.
She was having the best feast of her life, finally in contact with her mate, and her overwhelming pleasure flooded into me, making it even harder to think clearly....harder to stop.
“We should st....” I tried to speak against his lips, my voice breathless and weak, but my words dissolved when his hand rubbed my back slowly, soothing yet possessive, sending shivers racing down my spine.
Derrick’s hands roamed my body like he had memorized every curve already. I trembled under his touch, my knees weakening as he suddenly lifted me. Instinctively, I wrapped my legs around his torso, clinging to him as if my body knew exactly what to do even when my mind didn’t.
In the next heartbeat, he dropped me onto the bed.
Everything happened so fast that I barely had time to register it. The strap of my dress slid down my shoulder, then another, and suddenly cool air brushed against my skin. I felt Derrick’s cold hand against my bare back, and I shivered sharply, my breath hitching at the contrast between his touch and my heated skin.
His lips finally left mine, but the relief was short-lived.
He began placing kisses along my face....my cheek, my jaw, the corner of my mouth....slow and deliberate, as if savoring every inch of me. His hands continued roaming my back, fingers tracing patterns that made my toes curl. I bit down hard on my lower lip, trying to suppress the moan threatening to escape.
Then my eyes widened in pure shock.
His mouth was on my nipples.
What....how did he even get there so fast?
My entire body jolted, sensation exploding through me like lightning, and before I could stop myself....
“Stop!” I yelled.
The word echoed sharply in the room.
It jolted both of us out of the haze, snapping the invisible thread that had wrapped us together. Reality came crashing back, heavy and unforgiving, and we disengaged from each other abruptly....like two people caught doing something forbidden.
“Oh, Moon Goddess!” I exclaimed, panic flooding me as I realized my upper body was completely exposed.
Heat rushed to my face as embarrassment slammed into me full force. Thankful that my back was turned toward him, I scrambled to grab my clothes, my hands shaking as I pulled them back on as quickly as possible.
What was wrong with me?
How could a kiss make me lose all sense of decency like that?
Behind me, I heard a low, frustrated growl rumble from his chest. His wolf was displeased....I could feel it clearly....but I didn’t care.
I couldn’t lose myself like that.
I didn’t want this.
Elysia protested too, restless and upset, but I forced her down. Sleeping with him didn’t mean I would suddenly become his Luna. It didn’t guarantee anything.
“This… I don’t know what came over....” Derrick started, his voice strained, but I cut him off immediately.
No.
He didn’t get to explain.
That line belonged to me.
“Forget it,” I said sharply, still facing away from him. “It’s embarrassing enough already. I don’t even want to think about it.”
I heard him scoff behind me.
“What?” he snapped. “It’s embarrassing? You threw yourself at me, and now you think it’s embarrassing?”
A disbelieving chuckle escaped me as I turned to face him.
That jerk.
I threw myself at him?
“What?” I roared. “Did I throw myself at you? Are you always this dramatic? Who kissed who first, huh?”
As the words left my mouth, I noticed his gaze drop....lingering.
My eyes followed his.
Straight to my chest.
I looked down and realized my cleavage was still partly exposed.
“Pervert!” I yelled, crossing my arms and glaring at him furiously.
I sighed deeply, realizing there was no point arguing with him anymore.
“You dressed like this in my room and you think....” he began again.
“I got attacked in your room!” I snapped, cutting him off. “And instead of being sympathetic, you decided to seduce me. Now you’re trying to paint me as the whore? Wow. Impressive.”
Without waiting for his response, I stormed out of the room, not caring whether I offended him or not.
How could someone like that deserve pity?
“That seducer! That pervert!” I muttered angrily as I walked down the hallway.
The guards stationed outside stared at me, their eyes wide and curious, but I ignored them completely. My steps slowed when my fingers brushed against my lips.
My heart thumped loudly.
Too loudly.
Why… why was I still affected?
I swallowed hard, shaking my head, trying to clear the thoughts....but they refused to leave.
How warm his lips had felt.
How his hands had awakened something deep inside me.
“Get your head straight, Lyka!” I yelled, slapping my cheeks in frustration.
“Ow!” I winced.
“What are you doing?”
I froze.
I lifted my head and found the Beta staring at me with concern etched across his face. I forced a smile, quickly telling him it was nothing.
He said he was on his way to see Derrick, mentioning the mess in the room with an awkward expression....as if unsure whether to ask questions.
“That wasn’t me,” I added quickly.
“Thanks for worrying,” I said, watching him walk away toward Derrick’s room.
I sighed in relief and turned toward my own room....but stopped abruptly.
I hissed in disgust.
Of course.
Zuri.
She approached me with that familiar venomous glare, her lips curling in disdain.
“What are you doing here?” she demanded, looking me up and down.
I smirked, refusing to answer.
I didn’t owe her an explanation.
“The last time I checked, I didn’t see you occupying this hallway,” I said lazily. “Or don’t tell me you live here?”
She stormed closer.
“Don’t you dare use that tone on me,” she warned.
Then she sniffed the air.
I chuckled softly, already knowing what she was doing.
“Why do you smell like him?” Zuri asked, her eyes blazing as she grabbed my clothes angrily.
The smirk on my lips deepened.
“Why are you asking?” I said sweetly. “Do you really want me to tell you?”
Her eyes turned green.
“You better start talking before I dig my claws into your heart!” she screamed.
My wolf growled, furious....but I restrained her.
“We slept together!” I yelled suddenly.
Zuri froze.
She released me instantly, stepping back with horror, her hand flying to her mouth.
That reaction told me everything.
“That’s not true!” she shrieked. “That’s not true!”
She lunged toward me in a blur of movement.
Was she really going to attack me because of that?