Chapter 153 Ghost
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As I passed through the forest line with my mate, I bent over to gather my clothes; wrapping my black V-neck t-shirt around her petite body and pulling up my jeans over my waist. I was relieved when I pushed through the heavy wooden front doors of the pack house to see no one inside besides the staff bustling about preparing for today's event. It was quite common for shifters to be naked, but Adeline was my mate, and Titus didn't play well with others when it came to his mate. The pack house looked immaculate as purple orchids hung from the ceiling and white drapery covered the space. They truly hadn't missed a single detail, but then again, they never did. Their commitment always shone brighter than the stars at night. I felt blessed to be the Alpha of this pack; I was grateful to lead such a dedicated group of shifters.
I began to climb the staircase while holding my mate close to my chest. "Anything yet?" I questioned through the mind link. Beta Don instantly responded, and I could tell he was on edge too. "Still no sign. Do you want to send a couple of warriors over to his territory to drag him here?"
Though the idea was tempting, I refused to waste my manpower on a search party for this prick. "We need all warriors on the front line for now. If he shows, I want to be the first to know."
When I finally reached our bedroom, I lowered Adeline's body onto the mattress and began placing small kisses up and down the tender skin of her neck. As if on command, she shifted slightly, exposing more of her neck while lying spread out on the bed. I pushed my hard bulge down as I continued marking her throat. She let out a small moan. Any... other... fucking... day and you would need my entire pack to pull me off my mate. I slid my hand down her bare body and slipped a finger over her clit. Fuck, I hadn't even begun with her, yet she was already drenched and ready for me to penetrate deep inside her.
Adeline bit her bottom lip and her hand brushed over mine. "Ah, ah, Alpha," she whispered, pushing my hand from her core. I stood over her, feeling like I could come in my pants just watching my delicious mate as she caressed her precious pearl. My eyes burned dark, and by the twinkle in her gaze, I knew she enjoyed watching me struggle to hold myself back from piercing into that tight little pussy of hers.
"I-I'm sorry, Alpha," she said, pushing a single finger inside her dripping heat. I reached to push my cock down again, feeling the strain of my length against the rough material of my jeans. "I'd love to feel you deep inside me, but I'm afraid the Alpha and the Luna have somewhere to be," she teased. Her teasing earned a menacing growl from me, and her eyes widened for a moment. As if on cue, she pulled the finger out of her hole and dipped it into her mouth, tempting me further. Her lips wrapped around her finger as she sucked the wetness off.
My chest vibrated as a growl ripped through me. Adeline pushed up on her elbows, and our mouths met as our lips connected aggressively in a passionate battle of hungry need. I felt Titus whine as she moved away, slipping through my corded arms and walking into the washroom. I heard the door click as she closed it behind her, and the water started to run. I found myself bent over my bed with a boner hard enough to break wood. This girl of mine was pure magic—how she managed to set my skin on fire with one glance.
How the fuck did I get so lucky?
I let out a laugh as I moved to the corner of the bedroom, shaking my head at how whipped I was realizing I'd become. I'd always thought mated shifters were just weak as they surrendered so easily to the mate bond. Now that I had my Luna, I would move heaven and hell to ensure her happiness. I let my body relax into the leather chair and opened the mind link to the head maid. "I'm back from my run. Bring in today's dressings," I requested. I lay my head back over the top of the chair and quickly felt my eyes grow heavy. Just as I was about to give into a deep slumber, the sound of banging echoed throughout the room.
"Uhm—YES!" I shouted.
"Alpha, it's the dressings you requested," a sweet and gentle voice called out. I stood and moved to open the bedroom door, allowing the head maid and a couple of servants to follow her in. They all had their heads bowed, and once they placed the mannequins in the walk-in closet, they all left before I could even thank them. I felt guilty but chalked it up to everyone's nerves and excitement being over the top, as so many packs were here today.
"Did I hear someone?" Adeline poked her head out of the washroom.
"Just the maid with today's dressings for the presentation, little wolf," I told her as I walked into the closet to get dressed.
A sharp all-black suit stood before me with a red sash and gold buttons sewn down the front. The suit represented the official colors of Midnight Moon, complementing Adeline's long red satin dress with black lace detailing cut into the sides. I wasted no time slipping into my outfit and took a long look at myself in the mirror. Today was the day. Today was the day my little sister would hopefully find her fated mate. This day felt like I had waited forever for. I felt like a protective father giving away his daughter at her wedding. This was so much more though because all I had were Sophia and my mate.
