Chapter 85 One Last Goodbye
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The heat crawling on my skin became unbearable. Alpha Jaxon dabbed the sweat beads forming across my forehead. It reminded me of all those times as kids when Bailey and I would play outside in the rain, and my mother had to wring out our clothes from all the water when we finally came inside the house. This time, however, I was not dancing in the rain. It was much more unpleasant. My wolf pestering me inside, there was an aching need between my legs begging to be fulfilled. I felt my eyes flicker every time I looked at Alpha Jaxon; he looked like a damn snack, and I was hungry for his touch.
There were two options: take the pill or mark my mate. I was prepared to die rather than mark him and look weak to the pack. It was no secret that he had already marked me when he saved me from the rogue attack. They also knew that I had been abducted by Beverly and her mate, who would forevermore be known as traitors to the pack. Alpha Jaxon fought me on the idea of taking the pill suggested by Doctor Raymond because it was laced with silver. I could see his irritation growing every time I fought back. My body had already endured hell and was about to go through round two regardless—whether that was silver or going through heat. Sophia even chimed in and joined Alpha Jaxon's team; she insisted that it was nothing to be ashamed of and that any shifter in the pack would understand my circumstances. I knew going into heat was always a possibility, but I never assumed it would happen this quickly. Then again, the mating bond didn't wait for anyone. It was nature's way of nudging things along between mates.
Alpha Jaxon had become incredibly possessive all of a sudden, even towards his Beta. When Beta Don peeked into the Alpha Den, he was welcomed by Alpha Jaxon's growl urging him to get out and stay away. "Clear. The. Packhouse," he muttered, pausing between his words. His words were laced with venom; I had never seen him so hostile towards his second in command. When he used this tone, it usually made me weak in the knees, desperate to surrender. This time, however, I found myself unaffected.
"What? Why?" Sophia asked in a concerned voice. I closed my eyes, trying to control the temptation growing inside, spooling like an erupting volcano. Alpha Jaxon looked so handsome in his black suit and undeniably fuckable. Staring at those sculpted muscles was like fireworks exploding behind my eyes. I needed to touch them, to feel them wrapped around my body while I rode his cock into bliss.
Doctor Raymond stepped closer toward the couch. "You're going to have a packhouse surrounded by unmated men if you don't decide quickly, Alpha. They can smell there's a female in heat, and her scent is only getting stronger." Alpha Jaxon bent down in front of me, his eyes examining my every feature like he was deep in thought. "Please, Adeline, just mark me. I won't be able to handle losing you again. I've waited too long," he begged, taking my hand in his.
"Jaxon. I can handle this. Nothing will happen to me. Just trust me. Tomorrow we'll be fully mated, and the pack will have so much to celebrate," I replied. I felt guilty watching him fight with himself internally. He knew what my wishes were but still focused on my safety above all.
Alpha Jaxon dropped his head for a moment, deep in thought. When he lifted it, he had the most violent look pasted on his face that I had ever seen. My wolf whimpered, scared of our mate as we watched his eyes flicker between their beautiful amber shade and a deep onyx on repeat. He must have noticed the uneasiness I was feeling because he finally gave in. Defeated, he told Doctor Raymond, "Give her the fucking pill."
Doctor Raymond pulled out an orange cylinder with some green pills inside; they looked like horse pills because of their size. He carefully pulled out two and placed them on a tiny silver platter with a bottle of water. "I will monitor her throughout the night, Alpha. I will ensure no harm comes to our Luna." After he passed me the tiny silver tray, he dropped to his knee and bared his neck to Alpha Jaxon.
"Playing with my mate's life is not a game, Doctor Raymond. I promise you a brutal death if anything happens before tomorrow morning," Alpha Jaxon said as he stood up and towered over my body.
I swallowed hard, finding it difficult to swallow the huge green pills I had been given. Tears filled my eyes as the pills went down my throat. How did I manage to swallow those? Sophia made her way next to her brother, wrapping her arms around his waist.
"I'll stay with her, Jax. Don't worry. SLUMBER PART-AY!" she shrieked. I chuckled at her enthusiasm, happy to see that whatever had been bothering her was now over. He nodded, "Make sure she gets some sleep, Sophia. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. I'll send up some dinner for the two of you." Alpha Jaxon bent down and kissed me on the forehead.
"I love you, my Luna."
Before I could respond, he had my body picked up in his buff arms and carried me up the staircase. Sophia followed quickly behind.
"She's not a baby, you know? I'm pretty sure she can walk, Jax!" she said in a huff. Alpha Jaxon smiled down at me; however, I could see that agreeing to take the pills to stop the heat that was coming on was still pestering his wolf.
"I'll give you two a moment," Sophia said softly as we approached Alpha Jaxon's bedroom. She waited outside, and Alpha Jaxon pushed open the door, still holding me in his arms, and placed me down on his bed. He tucked the sheets around my body like a child going to sleep. Holding his body up with his hands between my head, he glared down at me.
"What?" I grinned; I loved when he looked at me that way.
"You're just so incredible, in every single way. I don't know how I got so lucky to have you as my little mate," he replied, never breaking eye contact between us. I smiled smugly, enjoying all the attention he was spilling onto me.
"Wait, where are you going to sleep? I'll go sleep in Sophia's room," I told him, sitting up on the bed.
He growled when I moved so quickly.
"Back to bed, Luna. I'll sleep in my office tonight. It's not like I've never slept there before," he said with a chuckle.
"But..." I stammered.
"No buts. My Luna needs her beauty rest," he said, pressing his lips against mine. His tongue slowly pushed into my mouth, rubbing against my tongue and making me wet between my legs. He pulled back slowly, and I could feel him smile against my lips like he noticed what he had done to me. I pulled the back of his head roughly, our lips crashing together once again.
He kissed me like he meant it, like every inch of him craved my body as much as I did his. His lips traveled down my neck, nipping and biting along the way until his lips finally settled on the mark he had given me. The sensation clouded my vision, the way his tongue licked around his mark reminded me that I was his. I couldn't stifle the moan that escaped me—I didn't want to stop. His hand snaked down lower, and I gasped in surprise.
"Sophia's outside! She's going to hear us," I whispered.
Alpha Jaxon shook his head, and his finger slid down my folds.
"I'm just getting you ready. I have things planned for my tight little pussy tomorrow," he said, pressing his lips together.
His hand rubbed small circles along my clit, making me snap my head back against the pillow. My back arched, demanding more of him. He pulled his hand out of my panties, licking his fingers as he watched me closely.
"My favorite meal, mmm," he announced.
His hand under the sheets, his fingers pushed aside my panties, giving him just enough access to my hole. He rubbed my pearl vigorously, and I could feel my body clench at his touch. This man was nothing short of a master with his thick fingers. He cupped my pussy and pushed a finger deep inside me, making me scream.
"Tell me, Adeline," he demanded, "whose pussy is this?"
"Yours, Alpha," I shrieked. He bit his bottom lip like he was holding back, thrusting another finger inside me. I could feel my wetness leaking all over his fingers, the room smelling like a brothel.
"Please, Alpha," I gasped loudly, completely forgetting his sister was outside the room.
"Please, Alpha, what?" Alpha Jaxon asked, shoving his fingers inside my hole and pulling out just enough. Utter bliss was taking over. All I could focus on was how his fingers vibrated deep inside me for that moment.
"MORE," I screamed, feeling so close to my release. He moved his other hand to my breast, sliding it under my bra and lightly pinching my nipple. My soul felt like it was leaving my body when my cream covered his fingers. He pulled his fingers from inside me, and my body collapsed, taken over by nothing but euphoria.
His warm lips kissed my forehead.
"So you don't miss me too much tonight," he said. He stood tall, like he felt accomplished, before turning on his heels and heading to the door.
"Wait!" I yelped. He turned around, his hand on the doorknob.
"I-I love you, Alpha," I stammered out.
"Not as much as I love you, Luna."
