Moonlit Waltz

Chapter 10 - Challenge

The sound of their lovemaking lingered in the air.

Ria’s limbs were wound tightly around Nicholas’s body, holding on desperately as she cried out in pleasure, her occasional whimpers completely buried by the sound of flesh beating against flesh.

A storm raged on outside like an accompaniment to their intense love. Nicholas’s strong and unforgiving love pacified Ria, his powerful hips sweeping his warriors away with every thrust.

A long time later, even when Ria was completely exhausted, Nicholas was still brimming with seemingly endless energy. He let out an animalistic growl and planted his hot seed deep inside Ria. Ria’s body, sweaty and almost limp from exhaustion, could not help but shake in response to the intense pleasure. Her nails, clawing unconsciously into Nicholas’s skin, left several conspicuous red marks behind.

Nicholas pecked Ria on the lips and was about to pull away from her, but her arms suddenly tightened around him. Nibbling on his ear, she whispered, “Don’t pull out. Stay inside me.”

Nicholas complied. He put his arms around Ria and kissed her, sucking greedily on her tongue and pushing deeper inside, eager to explore every nook and cranny. Ria could hardly catch her breath.

Ria could feel Nicholas’s member expand inside her body again. She yelped. “Honey… I’m all wrung out… Move… yourself… Ah…!"

After an hour, a beet-red Ria lay limp in Nicholas's strong embrace, enjoying the feeling of his calloused hands caressing her back lovingly. Their position filled Ria with a sense of security and satisfaction.

"Rest now, my dear. I will go with you to see August later. You can put your trust in me. I’ll protect you with your life." Warmth radiated from Nicholas's amber eyes.

"Yeah." Ria gave a firm nod. She had never felt more assured than now by Nicholas' side. Even though Ria had three alphas, she had never truly felt loved before. In August's eyes, she represented desire, whether it be the desire to control or of a carnal nature; in Leo's eyes, she represented authority and pride. However, for Nicholas, she was merely an outlet for his biological urges because Ria was the only thing that excited him besides killing. Besides her, no other woman could arouse any sort of reaction from him.

Ria loved being pampered and protected, especially when she knew that it was by her hands that the wheel of fate turned for such a powerful man and caused such an immense change in him.

The two of them bathed together to wash off the mess of their lovemaking before changing into fresh new clothes.

Nicholas took Ria's hands and gazed deeply into her eyes. "Are you ready?"

Ria's heart fluttered. "Are we… going to visit him like this?"

“Visit him? I think you’ve got the wrong idea, darling.” Nicholas grimaced at the thought of him. “I guess I forgot to mention this to you, but we’re not exactly on good terms. In fact, I’d happily kill him if given the chance.”

“Then, what are you planning to do?”

“Wait here.” After that, Nicholas went over to the kitchen, grabbed a table knife from the drawer, opened the window, and threw the blade toward the neighboring house.

Crash!

A loud noise broke through the air. There was the sound of glass shattering, then an angry howl. “Nicholas, you son of a b***h! Do you want to die?!”

“Hey, August! Get your ass over here for a bit. I need you for something.” Nicholas beckoned him over with a smug grin.

“Hell no! Who the f**k do you think you are? I’m a wolf king! Nobody has the right to order me around!”

“Really? If you don’t get over here right now, I’ll f**k your entire house up!” While saying that, Nicholas picked up a pan from the stove and threw it too.

Crash! More shattered glass.

“f**k you! Just you wait!”

Nicholas turned back to Ria, completely unperturbed. He grinned. “See? We don’t have to go. We can just make him come here.”

Ria was slack-jawed at what Nicholas had just done. Ria knew that there was bad blood between Nicholas and August from her past life. In fact, they could be considered arch-enemies. She always thought that the reason for their poor relationship was due to pack conflict, but now it seemed like things were far more complicated than she knew.

“Actually, my grudge against that guy started with my sister, Angelina. August was constantly pestering her when she was studying in the college, so I went and fought with him in front of all the teachers and students. He broke my arm, but I broke three of his ribs. As much as I hate to admit it, we were evenly matched in strength. Rather than criticize me for my actions, I was invited to become a guest combat instructor. Even though August is also an instructor, he has a terrible reputation in the college, and the college needed someone to keep him in check. So, I was chosen for that position. We’ve been at each other’s throats since. Even then, I’ve always wondered. How does a guy like that get to be wolf king? Why can’t I become one, too?”

“But the fact of the matter is that you really did succeed. You’ll find out soon enough.” Ria took a seat and looked down at her hands.

“We’ll see.” Even though Nicholas said so, he was still reluctant to believe Ria’s story.

Bang! A loud noise erupted at the entrance. August had kicked the door down and invited himself in. August was a tall, handsome alpha, but there was a wicked look in his eyes. Obviously, he looked much younger than Ria remembered him, and his clothes were soaking wet after running through the storm. Glaring at Nicholas, he approached him slowly, looking as if he could not wait to tear him to shreds.

Nicholas returned his gaze, not at all affected by his imposingness. Instead, he looked like he was itching for a fight with him. Nicholas’s urge for violence was almost instinctive, an urge as strong as his need for Ria.

The blood in Nicholas's veins was running wild. He was prepared to draw blood with August at any moment. However, contrary to Nicholas’ expectations, August suddenly stopped in place, his gaze turning from Nicholas to Ria before completely freezing in place. There was a look of disbelief in his eyes. "This smell… You… You're my luna…"

Nicholas was stunned. By the Goddess… Was Ria's story true?!

That ridiculous story, even more outlandish than anything he had seen on television, was true! Who would have thought?!

From shock, August's expression quickly turned into one of greed and craving. "I'll let what happened today pass, Nicholas. I'd like to thank you for bringing my fated mate to me!"

Nicholas narrowed his eyes and howled, "f**k off! She's my luna!"