Lea.
My heart was pounding erratically as Manuel skimmed through the females and I had a hard time trying to act normally. Will it hurt me when he chooses his Luna?
Yes. It would.
In fact, I already felt like someone had their hand wrapped around my heart, squeezing it.
Goddess, please give me strength. This jealousy… it will kill me.
“Yes… tell us. Whom do you choose? Who has captured the eye of the most powerful Alpha?” Adrian asked Manuel with a greed-laced voice.
He was power-hungry and this was an opportunity for his pack to thrive by strengthening his connections with the Salvatore Mafia. I felt my stomach churn when he offered for Manuel to pick more girls. He didn’t treat them like they were living beings. Dishing them out like they were free food.
How could I have not seen him for who he was years ago?
The sight of him now made me sick.
Manuel took his time to respond. I didn’t know why he kept staring at me but his scorching gaze was making me nervous.
As if sensing my unease, he smirked, a mischievous look on his face.
“I’ll let you know after we sign the contract and the money has been transferred to you.”
When he said this, his eyes met mine again. They had a glint in them that I couldn’t fathom.
My brows furrowed. What was he up to?
Adrian’s smile dropped.
“I-I guess we can wait then. You can rest a bit then we can start negotiating.”
“I don’t negotiate with women abusers.” Manuel spat coldly. His remark made my heart thud twice. Was he standing up for me? I couldn’t help but feel touched.
“My word is law. I have a contract already drafted. You can read it and sign it but you have no right to make changes.”
Adrian bowed his head like the scaredy-cat he was.
“Yes, Alpha.”
I scoffed internally. He was so pathetic and weak yet he vented his anger on me to make himself look strong. What a loser.
My heart relaxed for some reason. Maybe I was glad that Manuel didn’t pick a Luna yet. But I knew it was inevitable.
His fated mate was someone else’s Luna so whether he liked it or not. He was bound to choose someone else. The mere thought sent a sharp pang of pain to my heart.
It was supposed to be me. I was supposed to be his Luna. Not some chosen she-wolf.
A fit of inexplicable jealousy began to grow in my heart and I felt myself growling.
Adrian and Manuel raised their heads to stare at me. Manuel’s eyebrow hiked up sexily.
“Is there a problem?” Adrian asked with creased brows.
I felt heat creep up my face realizing I had growled out loud.
“No… there isn’t.” I cleared my throat. “Please excuse us.”
‘Ladies, go wait in the guest room.’ I mind-linked the girls and walked out of the lounge. I needed some air. Being in the same place as Manuel had me on edge.
His scent was teasing me and my wolf came alive. She wanted him. She wanted our mate.
But I couldn’t give her what she wanted. Even if I was shameless, can he accept a she-wolf that was marked and claimed by another man?
Anger that was not mine surged through me and I felt a disconnection in my mind.
Great. Now my wolf was pissed at me and detached herself from me. Just what I needed.
I rushed to the backyard using the kitchen door. My heart was banging so loud in my chest. I ran behind a tree in the garden to calm myself down and come to terms with what was happening.
My mind was in turmoil and I could feel myself trembling. I knew I had found my mate when I just turned 18 five years ago but I didn’t get to see him.
I just took a whiff of his delicious scent and that was it. After getting marked by Adrian, I dared not attend any gatherings as a Luna apart from those held in our pack.
Afraid I would stumble upon my mate and he would see the mark on my neck. I was not proud of it. A mate’s mark is a werewolf’s pride and honor but I loathed mine.
I heard the rustling of leaves behind me and I instantly became alert. Someone was here.
Before I could turn around, the scent of sandalwood and grapefruit with a hint of peppermint reached my nose.
Damn. I began to panic. What was he doing here? Did he follow me?
No. I can’t face him right now. What should I say?
Deciding to bolt instead, I was about to run when I was pulled back by my dress and pressed against the tree. I tried not to wince at the impact. My wounds from the beating I got were not yet treated.
My heartbeat accelerated when my eyes met cerulean blue eyes. Manuel was pinning me against the tree!
I accidentally took a whiff of his alluring scent and my core knotted. His body close to me was radiating heat between us and the electrical sparks were to die for.
Manuel curled the corner of his lips into a cocky smirk.
“Why did you rush here? Are you running away from me?”
He leaned down as he said that. His breath was burning my face like flames. He was so close. Too close.
Fuck.
I looked away, avoiding eye contact but I couldn’t control the erratic racing of my heart. Nor could I control the sparks flying around us that were making me tremble.
Panic surged within me and I repeatedly shook my head. Goddess! This was dangerous. If Adrian found me like this, I’ll be as good as dead.
Manuel raised a brow, trying to hold my gaze.
“No? Then why are you nervous? Do you know who I am? Your heart is beating really wildly in there.”
He pressed himself closer to my body. Our bodies were stuck together with no space in between. It’s like we were molded as one. He leaned next to my ear and whispered huskily.
“I’m your mate.”
With that I felt a tingle shoot through me, making my core clench.
“Please… don’t do this.” I pleaded.
As much as I was enjoying his touch and the sparks. We couldn’t do this.
A gold ring swirled around Manuel’s eyes, followed by a red one and I saw him sniff the air. “That’s not what your body is telling me. I can smell you. You’re horny. Do you want me, baby girl?”
A low erotic sigh escaped my lips when he pressed himself deeper into me. I could feel his hard cock pressing on my abdomen and I wanted nothing but to stand on my toes and rub my mound against it.
Goddess, I could tell he was big. So big.
The sexual tension between us was intense. Was this how the mate bond felt like? His manly pheromones invaded my personal space, tempting me. I looked into his eyes and saw lust swirling in them.
Damn, he was one hot guy. So tantalizing.
Before I knew what was happening, Manuel buried his face in the crook of my neck and began to suck on it, almost biting into it.
Jolts of electrical currents shot to my core making it ache unbearably. It was clenching repeatedly and I wanted Manuel to do sinful things to me.
I couldn’t hold back my moans. What was happening to me? He was just sucking on my neck yet I felt like I was in heaven.
My hands reached behind me, clutching the tree tightly as I tried to gain my balance. My knees felt weak and if not for the tree, I was afraid I would fall to the ground.
Manuel sucked on my sweet spot for far too long, right where my mark was. I had no time to be shocked as I was far too lost in the pleasure he was bringing me.
The feel of his soft lips on my skin was heavenly. He brought out a side of me that I never knew existed. He made me feel pleasure like never before and we weren’t even fucking.
Manuel was sucking on my neck vehemently. When he swirled his hot tongue around the spot the tingles I felt were electrifying. It felt like fireworks were exploding in every fiber of my being.
“Ahhhh,” I trembled as shock after shock of intense orgasm rippled through me. I couldn’t believe I just came from mark stimulation.
Manuel pulled away and stared down at me, that same strange glow of gold and red swirled around his eyes once more. His fangs were extracted, piercing into his bottom lip and drawing blood that trickled down his chin.
Oh my. He looked so hot that I wet my panties a little more.
‘Where are you?’ Adrian’s ugly voice booming in my head made me feel like I had just been dropped into a pool of ice-cold water.
I pushed Manuel back and he retracted his fangs, looking baffled.
“Please… we can’t do this. It’s not good for a Luna.”
Manuel’s demeanor suddenly changed when I said that. His eyes turned dark and broody. Anger radiated off his aura and I almost shrank at its intensity.
“Don’t use that title. I hate it.”
He left after saying that piece, leaving me confused and all hot. Why did he get so angry?
He was right earlier though. For the first time in five years, I was horny.
Lea I looked around the backyard to make sure no one saw me getting nasty with Manuel. This would blow out of proportion and I don’t think my body could endure another beating. The wolfsbane in my system was yet to be completely flushed out for me to regain my healing ability. My heart was yet to calm down from the earth-shattering orgasm I had just experienced. I won't lie. I wanted more. Dare I say, I had secretly hoped Manuel would lift my dress and fuck me right here against this tree. That swollen hard thing that I felt in his pants. I wanted it. He had made the mistake of making me taste something I could never have. Now I craved it like I was an addict and Manuel was my personal drug. After making sure there were no prying eyes, I rushed upstairs and went to the master bedroom. I needed to clean myself up. I smelled of sex pheromones and I didn’t want to get caught. In the shower, I couldn’t help but want to touch myself. Manuel had made me feel things I had never
Lea Manuel unwrapped my arms from his waist and turned to face me. His gaze softened. He raised his hand and stroked my hair, tucking a stray hair behind my ear. I looked down sheepishly. His intense gaze was pooling me in. His eyes were so mesmerizing and I couldn’t help but get lost in them. He grabbed my wrist and led me to the bed and I followed obediently. At this point, I wouldn’t mind whatever he would to me. I would willingly offer myself like a sacrificial lamb to him. It was the goddess’ wish. Who was I to fight destiny? He guided me to sit on the edge of the bed then lifted my dress and went down on his knees. My heart rate spiked as I wondered what he was about to do. “Alpha saliva has some healing properties. I can help heal you.” With that said, he lowered his head and licked the large gash on the side of my waist. “Oh…” a shameful sound escaped my lips making me blush. I didn’t understand what was going on. Why was I feeling a heartbeat in between my legs w
Lea. I closed the door to one of the guest rooms and patted my flushed cheeks in an attempt to calm down. When Manuel asked me why I became Adrian's Luna, I didn't know what to say. I mean, what was I supposed to say? He forced me? That would just look like I was making up excuses. Adrian did force his mark on me but staying was my choice. I had resigned to my fate to protect those I love. Many times I thought about leaving the pack and staying in the human territory but being a lone wolf for too long turns you feral. My parents didn't want to become rogues either so I kept what I was going through to myself. I sighed, running my hand along the wound on my waist that had just closed up. It had healed pretty fast. Was it because Manuel was my mate so his saliva had a quicker effect on me? Strange how the bond between us was still strong. Was it a sign that there could still be hope for us? Stop it, Lea. How can you think so selfishly? You've been claimed by another, Manuel
Manuel I was very angry when Lea left the room. She was already affecting my emotions within a few hours of being here. What pissed me off more was her saying she's mated. Like a loyal wife trying to be faithful to her husband. The jealousy I felt was so intense. I wanted to carry her on my shoulder like a sack of potatoes and take her away from this place. Another wave of anger washed over me when flashes of her injuries flowed through my mind. Those cuts on her beautiful body… why the hell was she enduring such treatment in this pack? Even now, she can feel that I’m her mate but she hasn’t asked me for help or told me to take her away from here. Could she still be in love with Adrian that fucker? My heart couldn’t take it. All these years I had to live with the painful fact of my mate choosing someone else. The days I spent in pain should have been enough to make me feel nothing toward her but why did my heart ache to see her look so pathetic and pitiful? Where was the b
LeaMy heart was beating uncontrollably fast. Manuel’s gaze on me made me shiver. I couldn’t believe he chose me. What the hell was he thinking? I… I’m mated. I have another man’s mark on my neck. What was he up to? Was this his ploy to humiliate me? Or was he trying to take revenge on me after finding out his mate that he had been looking for was another Alpha’s Luna?Whilst I was still in shock, I saw him wink at me and that move did something to me. It looked so sexy that my core clenched in anticipation. Why did everything he did make him look appealing?I wanted this man. It was evident from the way my heart and body reacted to him. But I was scared. All of this felt too surreal. What was he playing at?“Alpha, you can choose any other woman in this pack. Except for Lea. She’s my mate and the mother of my future children.” Adrian’s voice reached my ears. His voice had turned serious but there was a subtle hint showing how nervous he was. Manuel’s request must have taken him by
Lea “Clean up and come outside in twenty minutes. We will leave immediately.” Manuel left me with those words and I stood frozen in place, trying to catch my breath. That was so intense… my knees were still trembling from the earth-shattering orgasm I had just experienced. In just a space of two hours, I had climaxed like it was the first time I was getting stimulated down there. But something was bothering me, niggling at the back of my mind. He had pleasured me until I reached my high but not even once did he kiss me. Did he feel repulsed by me? My stomach turned, twisting into knots. I wouldn’t blame him. Adrian had devoured my lips forcefully in every which way and I hated it. Kissing was out of the topic for me... It was horrible. But I can’t help but wonder how it would feel to be kissed by Manuel. Would it feel as good as his touch felt on my body? I clamped my legs together and bit my lip at the thought. Damn… he’s one sexy Alpha male. I could still smell his pher
Manuel She tasted like heaven. I don’t know what came over me. I just couldn’t stop myself from touching her. Her delicious scent spread around us, teasing me... making me throb hard. At first, I was pissed off that she didn’t want to leave with me. I even thought about holding her at gunpoint and forcing her into my car. But the moment I pulled her against me. My self-restraint snapped. I did exactly what I had been thinking about ever since I stepped into this place. My fingers pumped into her hot wet core and I imagined how it would feel to have that warmth wrapped around my manhood. She was driving me crazy already and thank goddess she couldn’t see my face right now because she would have been frightened by my fangs that had extended, hungrily begging to sink into her beautiful neck. The way her body responded to my touch made me want to hear her scream my name over and over again. Her erotic sighs were like a sweet melody to my ears. Goddess knows how much I wanted t
Lea Manuel’s demeanor had suddenly changed and I was confused. Wasn’t he all kind and flirty earlier? Now he was so grumpy that the air in the car had turned cold. I thought he was upset that I was crying in his car so I explained what made me sad but it just seemed to dampen his mood further. What a strange guy he was. Changing moods like a girl on her period. I shrugged and continued to look out the window. Whatever, I don’t know what’s up with him but I have my own problems to worry about. I couldn’t believe Adrian had sold my mother’s necklace. How could he… Just thinking about it made my heart wrench. He knew how important it was to me. I bet he had to find many ways to hurt me since I couldn’t love him like he wanted me to. We were heading toward the pack borders when the convoy suddenly stopped. “Why have you stopped?” Manuel asked the driver in a low voice. His voice sounded cold and his forehead was creased too. “Alpha, I think there’s something going on in