Rising Alpha

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I've never told anyone this. "I love lying under the stars and watching them twinkle. For those few moments, it almost feels as if the world stops. If those stars can make it out in space, then surely I can."

She reaches over and touches my arm. "You know I’m here for you."

"That's what John keeps saying over the years, but the people closest to me sometimes get hurt." I don't want to go into this subject right now. I want to spend time with her and get to know her better.

"How about if you could go on any vacation, what would it be?"

"Let's see." She scrunches her lips to the side. "I'd want to go on a cruise and spend time visiting all the islands that have a beach and explore all the areas."

That doesn't sound like a half bad plan. "I think we could arrange that."

She takes in a sharp breath and looks at me. "Oh, you don't have to..."

"I know." I can't help myself. I reach out and touch her cheek. "But I want to. I'd love to do something for you that would make you happy."

Her eyes go to my lips and a slight sweet scent fills the air.

Hot damn. She wants me as bad as I want her. My wolf surges forward and before I can even worry about her not being ready, my lips meet hers and my arms wrap around her body.

"Thank God." She pulls back slightly winds her hands through my hair and pulls me down toward her.

A growl escapes me and soon my arms are on both sides of her and my tongue dives into her mouth.

Stroke for stroke, her mouth dances with mine. I move my hand down her side and then slip it under her shirt.

She moans into my mouth and then wraps her legs around my waist drawing me closer.

I find strength I never thought possible and lean back. "We better stop." My voice is husky and all I want to do is claim her in all ways. I’m barely able to hold my wolf back. “If we keep on, I won't be able to."

"Oh, is that so?" She grins, her lips swollen, and moves her hand right to where my button is on my pants. "Then I better not do this." In one swift movement, she undoes it and slips her hand inside my boxers stroking me.

My wolf howls and my hand travels up under her shirt, stroking her breasts.

"That feels so good." She moans as she continues to touch me and I'm about to lose my damn mind.

I need to focus on her first and make sure she's satisfied. I move my hand away even though she complains, but she won't for long. I turn on my side and caress her as she touches me.

After a few minutes, her body convulses. "Get in me now."

Not needing to be told twice, I undress her frantically as she does the same to me. Within seconds, I'm on top and entering her.

Even though we aren't officially mated, this makes our connection stronger. I've never felt like this for anyone, and she's the most important thing in my life now.

As we climax together, I kiss her lips and bring my mouth to her neck. She doesn't complain, but she doesn't give me the permission I need to make her mine in all ways. I can respect that, she needs more time.

I flop back down on the bed, completely satisfied and wrap my arms around her. "Good night." She snuggles into my arms and sighs. "I'm so glad I met you."

So am I. I hope when this is all said and done, Kevin will leave us alone and we can move forward. It's just going to be hell until we can get past that point.

SAVANNAH

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ight pours into the room, waking me from a deep peaceful sleep. My eyes open and I glance around the unfamiliar room. Where the hell am I? I throw the covers off me and begin to move when I realize a large leg is laying over me holding me in place along with an arm wrapped around my waist.

Then it all hits me. I'm in bed with Dom and we had s*x last night. My wolf is panting and yelping at the memories. Damn, he wanted to claim me last night, and to be honest, I wanted him too as well, but not like this. Not while I'm on the run and trying to figure out my path. I don't want either one of us to regret that moment.

To my surprise, he was okay with it and acted as if it didn't bother him. I'm not sure if that should bring me peace or have me worried.

Even after I got dressed and slipped back in bed, he wrapped his arms around me not questioning a thing. For some reason, I’m still not comfortable and want to be ready to run at any moments notice.

"Where are you trying to go?" His deep husky voice already sends chills through me.

"Oh, I was wanting to get up to check on the women." What's surprising that this isn't awkward whatsoever. "Sorry for waking you."

He leans forward, his breath hot on my neck. "This is how we should wake up every morning."

He kisses the spot right between my shoulder and neck. "I've never slept so great before."

It's funny because it's the same way for me. "I don't have a problem with that plan."

"Good, because last night has changed things between us." His hands slip up my shirt and he nips at my ear. "And I won't give you up."

A moan escapes me, and I don't even care. His body feels so good against mine and his hands work their magic on me. "Good, I don't want you to."

His teeth rake against the skin on my neck, but they don’t break it. My wolf howls wanting him to claim me.

A loud knock hammers against the door. "Savannah, we've got a problem." Abigail's voice is a slightly higher pitch than normal.

What the hell is going on? Is it those men? I jump out of bed and pull down my shirt. "You can come in."

"Whoa, whoa." Dom stands and his eyes widen at me. "Wait a minute before opening the door."

Shit, he's still stark naked. I'm not used to having to think of another person other than myself. But, to be fair, he has one hell of a birthday suit.

"Is it safe now?" Abigail turns the knob but doesn't open it.

Dom pulls up his khaki pants from last night and throws on a shirt. "Yeah, it's safe now."

The door opens and both Abigail and Charlotte enter the room. Abigail arches an eyebrow at us and Charlotte scans the room over avoiding my gaze.