After Lyam’s revelation about his possible mate, I left his parents to deal with the implications of it all whilst I made my way to one of the rooms prepared for us. Although I knew the manor house, I kept up the charade and asked someone where the rooms were, third floor, 2nd room on the left. I made my way up the marble staircase, now cracking and worn down, the once exquisitely gold painted ivy details were now peeling and a few of the steps were uneven. The first floor was reserved for the Alpha, Beta and Gamma and judging by the giggling sounds coming from the rooms they certainly weren’t alone. The second floor was for visiting dignitaries, reserved mainly for Alphas whereas the third floor was for the officers of the visiting packs. Up here you had a clear view out the floor to ceiling windows at the front of the house, it looked out onto most of Shadow Banes grounds. Once flourishing with apple trees, gardening beds, flowers of multitude of colours now stood barren land with dwindling bushes. It seems they still hadn’t recovered from the fire all those years ago…
I made my way down the corridor to my room, locked the door behind me, and headed to the bathroom to clean up. As I stood there in front of the mirror I stared at the reflection in front of me.
How far I had come since I was here. I studied my features and realised it was no wonder Marc didn’t recognise me, I regularly dyed my hair a vibrant red and wore colour changing contacts, so I didn’t much look like I did. The only telltale sign was a scar across my right side which was always hidden by clothing. Only a handful had ever seen it, a memory of my life before. A hideous deep scar that sat from just below my hip, up my ribs and torso before finishing just below my neck. The top was just peaking out from below my shirt, and I couldn’t help but think of when Harrison first noticed it. Goddess Harrison. I needed to contact him about the change in plans.
Alpha Harrison? Gamma Cora here. I sent through the pack link.
Gamma. Came his deep voice. A shiver went down my spine.
Beta Carlos has asked me to contact you in regard to some developments.
I had a feeling that something would happen. Firstly… He went away for a moment before returning. That’s better, secured a private line for us Cora. You can speak freely here.
Alpha Marc is being more difficult than expected. I began. He’s paranoid that we have created the fugitive as an excuse to bring a force into his lands and usurp him. He then changed tune and decided he wanted to hold a ball, a celebration, of the union of our two packs and requests your presence within the week.
Hmm. No more than I expected of him. How are you?
I was taken back slightly by his concern.
I’m fine Alpha.
Cora, there is no need for Alpha here. It is just me and you. There was a silence for a moment. You left before we had a chance to talk. Although traditionally the link between the packs are just talking, you can send mental images, thoughts and feelings. As Harrison spoke I could ‘feel’ him behind me. I need to see you. I closed my eyes tight. Please Cora, don’t make me beg. I always loved it when he begged. I opened my eyes and could ‘see’ an astral image of him. I could see through his eyes, and he was in his office, as usual.
Glutton for punishment, are you? I teased.
No, but with my 2nd and 3rd in command out I had to step up and ensure something happened around here in your absence. Where are you?
Bathroom, trying to wash the grime of today away.
That bad huh?
Honestly? I knew coming back here would stir up some old emotions, I’m just trying to keep it civil for the sake of the pack. Saint Carlos is working wonders; his patience knows no limits. He deserves a break when he gets back.
Was that a request or an order?
A suggestion. I know better than to order you about Harrison.
Of all the people in the world I think only you and Penny could get away with giving me and order. Penny because she scares me sometimes. I couldn’t help but laugh, she scared me too. That’s better, I was worried you were never going to smile again.
Why wouldn’t I? I raised a quizzical eyebrow at my reflection, knowing he could see me.
When you volunteered to accompany Carlos and family back to Shadow Bane I was concerned for you. It felt like you were running away again…. I knew this was coming, but I still felt awkward, and my hands went clammy.
Maybe. There was no point lying to him about that, he could sense my emotions through our link.
Cora. I need you to know I don’t feel the bond.
Crap. Was this it? Was our tryst finally coming to an end?
I meant with Layla. He quickly added. Layla. I didn’t even know her and yet I despised her with every fibre of my being. I’ve told her as such, that it is probably a schoolyard crush. I’m the only other Alpha she’s met, and hers is going on 135 and happily married. It’s the Alpha aura Cora, nothing more. When any Alpha, particularly strong ones, are left unmated there give out a specific wave. Like a calling beacon and it pulls possible mates towards them. There had been a few over the years but there was something about Layla that made me feel it was something more.
I wouldn’t count her out just yet. There is something about her.
Are you sure that isn’t just jealousy? He teased me.
No. I hope it isn’t, but when I get back, I shall get to know her and see. It’s my duty as Gamma to protect all members of the pack, and that includes my Alpha.
Goddess… I love it when you call me yours. I ‘felt’ his heart rate increase.
Harrison, behave.
Not when I’m around you. You know this. His mind started racing, and I ‘felt’ his heart rate increase, through our link he sent a gentle breeze of arousal, and it sank right through me. I can feel you Cora, every tense muscle, every goose bump, every quiver. Do you know what you are to me?
I am your Gamma.
You are much more than that. I sensed the wave of emotion he sent through me, all the laughter, electricity, every touch, every moment shared before he stopped on one in particular. Remember this? How could I forget. It was on a scouting trip away with some warriors and Harrison wanted a break away, so he came to, he had ‘accidentally’ wandered into the wrong room and walked in on me getting changed fresh from a shower. I wonder...
What do you wonder Harrison? He didn’t answer, just merely walked to his office door and locked it shut.
I’ve always wanted to try this. I couldn’t see but I could tell he had the evil glint in his eye. He sent the image again through my mind, but it was almost like a video, he had me pressed against the wall, with one hand he held my arms above my head and the other sneaking it’s way under the towel that separated us.
Harrison... I was caught off guard by this and felt my legs tremble, my breath catch as I ‘felt’ what I did then.
Interesting. If I can do that, can I do this as well? His question was answered when I ‘felt’ his lips crash into mine, a kiss that burnt with a fire so intense it’s like he was waiting for it all his life.
Stop Harrison. I pleaded under panting breath, but I didn’t want him to stop.
Not yet. The image came once more as his hand caressed up my thigh, carefully cupping just below my ass and his fingers softly stroking.
Oh Goddess... I could ‘feel’ it all, I managed to collapse myself into bed as his fingers found their aim. His thumb gently rubbing my c******s and one finger circling around.
I told you I can feel you. But if he could feel me, it meant I could feel him too. I sensed my way through my ecstasy cloud and found him still in his office, sat at his desk which reminded me of another memory of ours. I pushed it through our connection of him wearing that dashingly, sexy black suit; the one wear the shirt is just a little too small for his muscles, but I didn’t care. I had gone in with expectations of setting the record straight between us but that went out the window when I saw him sat there, ruffled hair and devilishly handsome.
Remember this one?
One of my favourites. I heard him moan and ‘felt’ his excitement through my body. Time to do some playing of my own. I sped the image up to where his shirt was undone, and I had started to undo his belt buckle all the whole kissing down his ear. One of his weak spots. I know yours too. The next was him behind me in the forest, part of our combat training where he held me in a lock, and he whispered by the crook of my neck. Chills went down my spine and I lost my concentration. He sent the first image back, by this point we were on the bed, and he was passionately kissing down my neck, past my chest before his lips found my breast. A flick of his tongue across my n****e went right through me, I felt the moistness in myself as he laughed and continued.
No. You. Don’t. I thrusted my memory forward, I had his trousers undone and was trailing my tongue along his shaft, teasing the tip of his c**k.
Fuck. He staggered to his sofa, and I saw his p***s engorging. He slid a hand down… I forgot how much I wanted him. Gotcha. He seized the opportunity to take control and threw me back to our first time, his fingers inside me whilst his tongue massaged outside.
Fuck! Harrison! In real life I was gripping the sheets so tight my knuckles were going white.
I love it when you scream my name. Wave after wave he sent, crashing through my mind and soul, bringing me to the precipice of pure joy. I could ‘feel’ his tongue in me, working magic with his hand and his other massaging my n****e between his thumb are index finger. Scream for me Cora, c*m for me.
Not yet. How I wasn’t a blubbering mess by now was a miracle. It had been weeks since I had last touched him like this and wanted that feeling back. I forced myself to push back and strained to keep my memory intact, I sent the moment when I clasped my lips round the tip of his c**k and took in all his length. I could feel it in the back of my throat, but I know how much he loved it.
Cora! I loved it when he screamed my name too.
Our thoughts and memories crashed together as we joined together for the climatic moment, in mine I had climbed on top and in his he was completely in control pinning me to the bed. Mere seconds before he entered inside, I pulled him through the connection until he was physically with me in the bedroom. His lips met mine in a wanting embrace, a need to be there. I ripped his shirt off and marvelled for a second at him, before gripping his broad shoulders and pulling him to me.
“I knew you could do it.” He smiled between kisses.
“Shut up and f**k me.” I smiled back. I wanted him with my whole body, needed him.
“On one condition...” He began as I felt his hands lift my skirt. But I already knew the condition.
“f**k me. Alpha.”
“As you command.” In one movement he had torn my underwear off and my walls clenched round his hard d**k as it slid inside me. He moaned as he thrusted. “f*****g hell... I’ve missed that feeling of you.” I pushed into him wanting more, wrapping my legs around his thighs. “Cora...” He sighed as he gave into my wish and pushed deeper. With every thrust he went deeper and harder, spurred on by my moans of pleasure. I bit my lip as I felt the first orgasm seep through me and dug my hands into his back leaving claw marks. A tingle of pleasure went though him that I felt all the way through. I felt a chuckle against my skin and wrapped my arms around his neck for what he was about to do. He flipped over laying flat on his back and I riding him on top. By now my top had come off and his hands were free to explore the contours of my breasts and ass. A gasp escaped my lips as his thumb brushed.
“By the Goddess I’ve missed those hands...” I held one against me and used my other hand to my side to tilt back slightly for a better angle. I felt wet drip down my thigh and quivered as the second orgasm made my legs shake. I slowed the pace slightly.
“Oh...” His toes scrunched together. “Don’t tease me like that.” His eyes were closed, he was focusing on not ending this too early. I wasn’t going to ruin his fun. I slowed right down, lifting myself up so just the tip was touching and easing myself down, all the way down, until I could feel our bodies touch. I heard his breathing calm and he unclench his toes, time to take it back up a notch. I leant forward my hands either side of his face, he opened his eyes and his gaze met mine. I kept a slightly faster pace but this time rocking my body up and down with the in and out, creating almost a circle of riding his d**k. “I love it when you ride me.” He brushed my hair out my face, he always wanted to see me. “Third times the charm.” He boasted.
“On one condition...” I teased back as I bent down to his neck.
“Once more. My love.” Those 2 words would be enough for me in eternity. He held my hips as he took control once more and thrusted so fast and deep my eyes nearly rolled into the back of my head. My legs shook, the world spun, and dark spots started appearing in my vision as he came inside me.
“f**k Harrison.”
“I love you, Cora.” Was the last thing I heard him say before my world exploded into one burst of pure energy, my body shook, my arms went weak, and I felt him hold me to him as we completed together.