I have no idea what’s gotten into Richie. It’s not like he’s never given me attention. I’ve spent my life surrounded by Alphas and Guardians, but this is different. This feels…intimate. And I swear when he pushed me against the wall, it felt like he had a hard on. I’ve not actually ever felt one before, but I know what it is. I’ve seen them. When your best friends are guys, you see and know a lot that you wouldn’t necessarily know as a sheltered woman. So, he either had a large, steel pipe in his pants, or he was excited.
Was he excited by me? Was seeing me in a dress really that arousing? Or was he aroused by someone else and I’m here? No, that can’t be it. Richie would never do that. First, he knows my father would kill him, alliance or no. And then, he has to know that his brothers and Cohen and Clint would never forgive him either. So, this is something else.
He leads me into his room, closing the door behind us. “Did you want a drink?” He asks me, heading to the bar.
“I probably shouldn’t.” I say, feeling like I need to keep a cool head until I know what’s going on. I almost feel like this is some sort of prank and my friends are waiting to jump out and laugh at me.
“Good girl.” He says and the way he says it sounds like a purr and it makes my back arch, and my head lean back.
I snap myself back to reality. What in the goddess’s name is going on??
He pours another finger of bourbon for himself and comes back, taking my hand and leading me to the love seat in his room.
He sits beside me and narrows his eyes at me. “What are you thinking about in that pretty little head of yours?”
“I’m wondering what this is?” I say, gesturing around the room nervously.
“Are you scared?” He asks and he seems very serious. If I say yes, he’ll stop whatever this is. I may not know what this is, but I know I’m not ready for it to stop.
“No. I’m not scared.”
His smile is brilliant. “Good girl. You have no reason to fear me. Not ever, Emlyn. But I’m going to be honest with you. I want you. I’ve never wanted anyone in my life like I want you right now.” He says.
I can’t help but laugh. Now I know this is a joke. “Come on, Richie. Stop. Is this a joke? Because I’m not buying it.”
I turn and look back at him and his face is deadly serious. “It’s no joke, Emlyn. I became Alpha tonight and as important as that event is to me, being here with you, right now, is just as important.”
“Why?” I whisper, shocked.
“There’s something about you tonight. Something that has caused a change in my feelings for you.” He runs a finger up my exposed thigh from my knee to the hem of my dress that is dangerously high since I’m sitting down.
“If you want me to stop, all you have to do is tell me. I will stop. But if you don’t, I’m going to keep going.”
“Okay.” This time, my whisper is breathy.
He never breaks eye contact with me as he puts his thumb into his glass of bourbon. He brings his thumb to my lips and rubs the amber liquid over them. He pulls my lip down and slides his thumb into my mouth. I lick the bourbon off his thumb and watch as his gray eyes go dark.
“Have you ever been with a man Emlyn?”
I shake my head. “No.”
“Have you ever kissed a man?”
I look at his lips. They are plump with a perfect cupid’s bow, and they look soft. The thought of kissing him has me licking my lips. I immediately hear him growl.
“Emlyn.” The sound of my name, growling from his mouth has my back arching again. It was supposed to be a warning, but instead it feels like a caress.
He stands, taking my hand and pulling me up. He gently touches my cheek, wrapping his hand around the back of my head. “You’re about to be kissed, Emlyn.”
His lips touch mine and they are warm and soft. I lean into him, enjoying the feel of his lips moving over mine. When he nips my bottom lip, I gasp and his tongue slides into my mouth. He dominates my mouth, showing me how to tangle with his tongue. I’m a quick learner so I try to take back control. I feel his smile against my mouth as he shows me that he is in control. When he finally releases my mouth, letting me breathe, I realize that I am leaning against him, my hands fisted in his tux shirt. I start to pull away, and then realize that he has wrapped an arm around my waist, holding me to him.
He rubs his nose against mine. “Did you like that Emlyn?”
I look into his eyes. If I’m being honest, there has always been something about Richie that has drawn me to him. It can’t be that he’s an Alpha, I’m surrounded by them. Maybe it’s the constant banter between us, or that he’s intelligent and challenges my beliefs and knowledge about things. Whatever it is, I’m not at all unhappy to be here, right now, with the new Alpha of Shadow Falls pack.
“Yes, Richie. I liked it. I hope you kiss me again.” I don’t know where my daring comes from, but from the look on his face, he seems to like it.
“Good, because there is so much more than I want to do to you tonight.” I feel my body clench and heat travels south.
“Turn around.” It’s a demand. It’s not an Alpha command, and even if it was, I’m immune as a Guardian. I know, I’ve tested it with every Alpha I know. But, even if it was an Alpha command, I would want to comply.
I turn and I feel his fingers gently caressing my shoulder, moving to my neck and to the zipper of my dress. “Remember Emlyn. Any time you want me to stop, just say so.”
I nod, not saying anything. It’s only a moment before I feel the zipper of my dress unzipping. He slowly slides the zipper down, making sure his fingers caress my back as he goes. Once it’s all the way down, he slides his hand up my back, pulling the one shoulder strap off my shoulder and letting the dress fall to my feet.
I start to reach my hands up, not sure what I’m going to do, but not totally comfortable being this intimately dressed in front of Richie.
“Don’t. Put your hands at your sides.” It’s that demanding tone again and it makes me want to comply, so I do. His hands slowly travel from my shoulders down my back, to my waist and then down over butt cheeks which are exposed because of my thong.
“Beautiful.” He says and his voice is so reverent, it sends a thrill through my body.
He kisses my shoulder. “Turn around.” Demanding again.
I do, and since I’m a Guardian, I look him in the eye. His smile is pleased as his eyes leave mine to travel down my body, studying my strapless black bra down to my lacy thong.
“Who did you wear the thong for Emlyn?”
“Myself.” It’s the truth. I like the way I look in thongs.
“You like to look sexy?” He asks me. I hadn’t thought of it like that, but if that’s how he thinks I look, then I guess so.
“Yes.”
“Has anyone else ever seen how sexy you are Emlyn?” My eyes close briefly. The way he keeps saying my name is like a caress over my body.
“No.” It sounds more like a whimper than an answer.
“Good. Let’s keep it that way.” He says and my eyes snap back to his. Is he serious?
He reaches out, his eyes on mine and his thumbs rub over my nipples through my bra. I feel my body tense and my nipples harden as I watch him smile at my body’s responsiveness.
“Do you like that?”
“Yes.”
“Take off your bra.”
I reach behind me and unhook my bra, letting it fall to the floor.
When l look back at his face, his eyes are so dark, they are nearly black.
He watches me and he runs his thumbs over my nipples again, this time they turn into hard peaks. I can’t help the whimper that leaves my mouth.
“Good girl.” He says and I’m not sure why, but it still feels good to hear him say it. Whatever I’m doing seems to be making him happy. And if he’s happy, maybe he’ll keep touching me like this. It feels so good.
My mate is so responsive, I feel like I’m about to blow my load in my pants. She’s so compliant, so submissive to me. It’s making me so fucking hard. I lean in and take one of her perfect breasts into my mouth, swirling my tongue around her hardened nipple. I love how her body responds to me. I can only imagine how much more she will respond once she feels the mate bond. I suck on her nipple until I begin to hear her whimper, then I switch to the other side. I take my hand and pluck her still-wet nipple before sliding my hand down to her stomach to the heat between her thighs. It was a surprise to see her in a thong. The strapless bra was expected with the dress, but the thong? And to hear that she likes to look sexy? Fuck, I’m a goner. I run my fingers over the outside of her thong, sliding my fingers between her thighs. Her thong is drenched. Perfect. I want to taste her. Time to see how submissive she will be for me. I give her nipple a final flick with my tongue before standing
My senses are on overload. Richie is strumming my body like it’s his instrument and he’s a maestro. I’m dizzy and overwhelmed with everything. I don’t know why Richie’s dominance is such a turn on. Maybe, because as a Guardian, I’m supposed to always be in control. When he slides into me, I feel the burning sensation between my thighs. Even though it’s painful, when he asks me if I’m ready, I know I am. If there was anyone I wanted to give my virginity to, other than my mate, it would be Richie. I’ve had a crush on him for years. As soon as he thrusts into me, my body tenses with the pain and my throat closes, making it hard to breathe and impossible to speak. He begins kissing my cheek, the corner of my mouth and down my neck. “Relax.” He purrs in my ear. “Give it a minute. I won’t move until you’re ready.” Thankfully, I have advanced healing as part of my Guardian genes so it doesn’t take long before the pain subsides and the feeling of Richie inside me begins to make me want to
She said yes. Fin and I are on cloud nine. And while I really wanted to seal the deal by taking her again, I knew she needed a break. I pushed her in ways I know she’s never been pushed. And she responded just like I always hoped my mate would. Even though we went to bed very late, I wake her up early. I want to take her again before she has to leave for the day, and I have to get back to the reality of being an Alpha. I wake her up slowly, feasting on her delicious peach taste before burying myself inside her. Then I pull her into the shower with me and I take her again. I realize that I need to add some other shower gel and shampoo to my shower for the days when I can sneak Emlyn into my room for a night. She already spends nearly half her time here. We had set up a schedule where the Guardians would train in all the packs, helping the warriors to get stronger and become better fighters. As I think about it, this week will be Emlyn’s week to train here. Perfect! Thankfully, betwee
Richie spoke to my father and since it was so common for me to be here or at Canyon Ridge, my parents weren’t bothered when Cayd drove me home to pack clothes for the week. “Let’s stop by and have dinner with Cohen and Clint.” He says as we get back into the car. I shrug. I’m dying to get back to Richie, but I also know that he started his Alpha duties today and is probably swamped. So, we head to Canyon Ridge. “Cayden! Emlyn!” Luna Cara says as we walk in. “How nice to see you. Are you staying for dinner?” “You know it, Auntie Cara.” Cayd says. All the kids of the Guardians call the parents of the other packs Aunt and Uncle in informal situations. We've grown up as a family after all. Cayd is always hoping that Aunt Cara makes steaks. She apparently learned from her father, Clint, and I have to admit, they are really good. “It’s not steak night Cayd. You know Thursdays are steak nights in Canyon Ridge.” He deflates a bit before brightening again. “What’s for dinner tonight?” “
Emlyn’s been in my packhouse for four days. Four glorious days. I’ve snuck her into my room every night. She's my new favorite addiction and while having her here is distracting, I know that once she’s gone, it will be much harder. We’re currently at training. I’ve always run afternoon training, so it was a simple transition to just add the morning training into my schedule for now. Once Jackson is official, he can run one training and I’ll run the other. Today, I have to keep refocusing my attention away from Emlyn. Every daughter of a Guardian is an amazing warrior. Leana and Lily are no different and while I appreciate their strength and skill, Emlyn is my mate. ‘She’s incredible.’ Finley purrs in my head. I turn, watching her take out one of my best warriors. Then she helps him up and explains to him how he can better protect against her attack before going at him again. I’m about to turn away from her again, when suddenly she, Leana and Lily all jerk their heads in the same d
When I walk back into the packhouse, Leana and Lily rush to me.“Are you okay Emlyn. I’m so sorry. You know how our brothers are.” Leana says, pulling me into a hug.“I do. And you’d think that they would also know how we are by now.”“What did he say?” Lily asks, pulling us into a private room.I know they are just concerned about me. They are as much my sisters as Riley is. “Exactly what you’d expect. ‘I’m an Alpha. I don’t need you jumping in front of danger for me.’” I make my voice as deep as I can, mimicking Richie’s.Both Lily and Leana roll their eyes at that. “So, how did he leave it?”I just found a perfect reason to be in Richie’s room, waiting for him. “Well, he needed to go interview the rogues they captured, but he wants me to meet him in his room afterward.”“Ugh! Don’t give in to him Emlyn. Richie needs to understand that even though he’s now Alpha, we’re still Guardians. It’s our job as much as it’s his job to run this pack.” Leana says.“Don’t worry. I have no intent
It’s been a year since I realized that Emlyn was my mate. When’s she’s here, everything in my world feels right. When she’s gone, no matter how much work I have, my days are long and always feel dreary. Thankfully, between the three packs, there are a lot of birthdays and celebrations so I get to see her on the off weeks and weekends. After I “started” the new process of having the visiting Guardians stay in our packhouse, Emlyn spent every third week at Canyon Ridge. That put her closer to my pack lands than if she were in her own pack. My brilliant mate had the idea to meet at the canyon in between the packs when she stayed there. It wasn’t perfect, but it helped to keep me and Finley from going out of our minds. I honestly don’t know where we’ve had sex more often, my bedroom or the forest. My biggest regret is that I can’t treat her like the princess of my heart and future Luna of my pack that she is. When she’s with me, especially when she’s in my packhouse, I do what I can t
I’m so excited to see my brother take his oath as Alpha tomorrow. Mom, Riley, Amber, our Beta female and I have been preparing all week. Just like Richie’s inauguration, this one will host several ranked members from neighboring packs. Therefore, we’ve had to make sure there is plenty of room in the packhouse, food in reserves and that the decorations and music are prepared for a huge party. There’s a lot of pomp and circumstance for any Alpha ceremony and Emerson’s is no different. We spend the day welcoming our guests and showing them to their rooms, Riley and I acting as perfect hostesses. I suffer my share of interested Alphas trying to gain my affection and attention. None of them compare to my boyfriend. I can’t wait to see Richie. A week feels so long since I’ve seen him. I’ve gotten used to seeing him at least every couple of days. If I’m being honest with myself, I did exactly what I told myself not to do. I’ve fallen head over heels in love with him. I want to be with him