Aiden reached around with one hand and found my throbbing clit. “That’s it, babe. Come for me.” He rubbed my button as he ground into me.
The coiling pleasure became a sudden burst of sensation. I lost control of my breath. My whole body rushed with a warm tingling until the coil released, and like a rocket I took off into the heavens, screaming as my body clenched in spasms of pleasure around his pistoning cock.
He slammed into me harder and faster until he too released with a roar, filling me with his wet heat.
“I needed that,” I said breathlessly.
“So did I.” He collapsed onto the bed panting. “Now that you’ve been shown who’s the boss, we can take the next round a little slower.”
I laughed. “I don’t think I’ve learned my lesson yet.”
He put his arms behind his head as he leaned into the pillows with a satisfied grin. “The wild ones are always the most fun to break. But I’m up for the challenge.”
“We’ll see about that. You’ve got five minutes to rest up for round two.” I found my happy place, snuggling up next to him, and ran my fingers through his small patch of chest hair. I listened to the rushing beat of his heart and let my mind wander.
He was such a good man. What would happen if I said no? Would I lose him forever? Being a werewolf was not in my life plan. Being the mate of an Alpha. What would that mean for my future? What about my dreams? I’d wanted to go back to school and finish my Masters. Would I be allowed to do that if I turned? Would I be forced to have puppies and be a stay-at-home den mother? How did that work, anyway? So many questions.
“You’re doing it again.” Concern dulled the timbre of Aiden’s voice.
“What?”
“You reek of anxiety. What’s on your mind?”
“I’m just thinking about what you asked me. I’m not trying cause problems with us, but I just don’t know about going through with the transition.”
Aiden went silent, but his heart beat began to race. I listened to the thundering rumble deep in his chest.
“I love you, Aiden, but I’m happy as a human.”
“Babe, you don’t have to change for me.” His words sounded forced, as if he was choking out the emotions behind them. “I’m not going to make you become something you do not want to be.”
“But what does that mean for you, or for us? What about the pack?”
Again he fell silent, but his heartbeat betrayed him.
“Now I know you’re hiding something,” I said.
He let out a sigh. “It’s complicated.”
“How complicated could it be? If I stay human, you still have a mate.”
“You’re not able to fully participate in the pack.”
“What do you mean? I’m already participating. I’ve been here every single day since I arrived in Boston, working on your computers, upgrading systems. I’m practically the network administrator.”
“It … it’s not enough … for them, not for me.”
“You mean because I can’t sprout a fur coat, hunt, and have puppies, right?”
“Yes. Children.” He said the word poignantly. “Werewolf children are a requirement to ensure propagation of the species, but it’s not the only requirement to be an Alpha. Don’t worry about it, Babe. Just drop it. It’s my issue to deal with.”
“Hardly. We’re together. This is our relationship.”
“Yes, and your decision puts a strain on my way of life.” He couldn’t hide the accusation and pain in his voice. “That is something I have to deal with. Please, just drop this for now.”
His heart beat raced faster than a stallion at the Kentucky Derby. Things weren’t so cut and dried. This was a much more serious issue than he was letting on. I wished I knew more about werewolf politics.
“Sure, baby.” I tried to sound light and happy. “Four more minutes and you’re back on again.”
“Look at you, ordering me around. You’d make quite the Alpha Female.” He kissed the top of my head. “I’m going to go take a shower first.”
“Sure.” Why didn’t he ask me to join him?
“I’ll be back.” He scooted out of the bed and made a quick dash to the bathroom door.
I retrieved my sweatshirt and pants and tossed them on. To get to the bottom of this I’d need to talk to another wolf, and I knew just the one to grill for information. If Aiden wouldn’t tell me what he was hiding, his brother might.
After pulling on my slippers, I padded into the hallway and headed to Brady’s room.
Light blazed under the door, a good sign that he was still awake. Probably winding down from the hunt. I knocked lightly on the door.
“I’m busy, Fallon.” Brady shouted.
Damn those wolves and their sense of smell.
“It’s kind of important. Do you have a minute?”
I heard a woman giggling from behind the door.
Oh. That kind of busy. “Never mind.” Guess Aiden wasn’t the only one who got frisky after a hunt.