Saving Akira (Complete)

Chapter 3

     There was no doubt in Akira’s mind that Jon was an Alpha male and that worried her a great deal. She bit on her lower lip as she slid into his blue Corvette. Jon noticed how she bit on her lower lip more concerned now as to why she was exuding such a presence of fear. If something was going on he needed to know about especially if it could bring problems to his small panther leap, or in other circles known as a pack, which was a part of the pride to the north in the mountains. 

     Quickly closing her door he got in on the driver side and looked over at her. “Akira I will not hurt you. Why are you so frightened?” Keeping his gaze on her as he started the car all she did was shake her head like nothing was wrong. Though Jon knew that if she bit any harder on her lip she was going to bite right through it. With a bit of a sigh he put the car into gear and flew out of the parking lot.  

     Much to Akira’s surprise they did not go to a restaurant but instead they pulled up outside of a huge luxury high rise apartment building. Frantically she tried to calm down her nerves as her mismatched eyes turned to him “Why are we here? I thought we were going out for lunch?” Once again she bit down on her lip this time she did manage to draw blood. 

     The metallic scent of her blood reached his senses and his panther went wild. Mate! She is bleeding i***t do something! Ignoring his panther he reached over and gently ran his finger across her lip to wipe away the small amount of blood. “Akira calm down I mean you no harm. We are having lunch but here at my penthouse as I wish to get to know you better. You are safe here with me whatever it is that has you frightened will not bring you harm here.”  

     Before she could pull back from his touch he was out of the car. She went to open the door to get out but he beat her to it and offered his hand to help her out. Her gaze went up to his but she did not place her hand into his as she got out of the car. “This is not a good idea please take me back to the office.” Jon shook his head and placed his hand on her lower back leading her inside of the building. 

    When she felt his touch on her lower back Akira could not help but to shiver. Not in fear but because his touch seemed to bring her body to life. In her mind her panther panted heavily wanting to be closer to the man that was touching Akira. How was it possible that he was her Mate? This was a cruel twist of fate in Akira’s mind. She finds her one True Mate and she will have to leave him behind sooner or later. Tears began to well but she closed her eyes to hide them as he led her into the elevator. After a couple of deep breaths she opened her eyes again to find him looking at her. 

     Startled she pulled back with a gasp as she saw his panther make his presence known in Jon’s beautiful dark eyes as they flashed to gold and quickly back. Jon leaned forward bringing his lips within a fraction of an inch of her own but before he could move in to kiss her, the door to the elevator opened with a ding allowing Akira to quickly flee into the penthouse suite. 

     “Welcome to my home Akira. You may like the view here as well it overlooks a beautiful garden that I had planted some time ago. I love nature which I am sure you have already figured that out. Lunch will arrive momentarily I hope you like pepperoni pizza.” He did not wait for her to respond as he wandered into the kitchen to grab a couple of bottles of water. For now he watched her to see how she reacted to being here with him. 

     Akira found herself drawn to the view once again as her eyes roamed over the beautiful lush gardens below. She could see roses of many different colors, snapdragons, lilies, and so many other types of flowers down there. Her jaw dropped when she saw the beautiful panther water fountain. “I have never seen anything quite like that fountain before it is beautiful. It catches the grace and beauty of this majestic animal.” Turning to face him as he came into the room she gave him fleeting smile as he handed her the bottle of water.  

     “I noticed you drank a lot of water at work so I hope that is alright for lunch. If not I have some sodas, wine, or I can make some coffee if you would like.” When Akira canted her head to the side and looked up to him Jon could not help himself but to lean forward and place a soft kiss to the hollow of flesh between her neck and shoulder.  

     “Don’t please.” Quickly she scurried back from him. The shiver that his kiss invoked in her was still working its way through her body. Before he could say anything the buzzer from downstairs rang letting him know the pizza had arrived so Jon moved towards the small intercom and told the delivery person to come on up. When the delivery person came through the elevator doors Akira took a chance and tried to slip past Jon. 

     With a chuckle he caught her around the waist and brought her close to his hard body. After paying the guy for the pizza Jon sat it down and whispered into her ear “Where do you think you are going my sweet Akira? We are going to talk and you are going to tell me what has you so scared besides the fact that you know I’m your Mate.”  

     The fear that had scented the air earlier was now rolling off of her like tidal waves. Panic filled her features as she looked at him. “I…I…I…” Akira took a deep breath trying to once again calm herself as she tried to break out of his strong demanding hold on her. “I don’t know what you are talking about Mr. Jacoby. Now let me go and take me back to the office.”   

     Now there was the Alpha female he knew existed inside of his timid little panther. “No we are going to have lunch it is that simple.” With her still in his grasp he moved the two of them to the sofa with the pizza in his other hand. Jon sat the pizza down on the coffee table and then dropped down onto the sofa pulling Akira into his lap. “You forget I am your boss so we will sit here and eat pizza and talk about what is bothering you.”  

     “I’m not hungry and nothing is bothering me. I have work to do and it does not entail me sitting here on your lap Mr. Jacoby. Now please refrain from touching me and take me back to the office.”  Once more she tried to get out of his grasp but failed as he held onto her with one hand and offered her a slice of pizza with the other hand. “If you eat a slice of pizza I will take you back to the office.” That was music to her ears so she snatched the slice from him took three bites then sat it down on the box lid.  

     “I am stuffed.” Which of course was the farthest thing from the truth seeing as how she had not eaten much of anything in the past few days. Jon could tell she was lying not just by her demeanor but also the scent of the lie filling the room. “Eat the full slice and do not lie to me again Akira. It is my job as your boss and as your Mate to take care of you.” Keeping his dark gaze on her Jon picked up the slice of pizza she had take a few bites out of and offered it to her once again. “Now eat! Don’t make me have to feed you Akira. Though I think I might have some fun doing that.” 

     Quickly she snatched the slice out of his hand and tried to squirm out of his lap. Unfortunately all she managed to do was wiggle closer to him and get a good feel of his erection against her thigh. Gasping she sat rigid in his lap as she nibbled on the rest of her pizza not bothering to look at him once. “There I am finished and let me make something perfectly clear to you. You are not my Mate. I will never take a Mate.” It was not that she did not want one but more she could not allow for her Mate to be harmed by those who pursued her so diligently. 

     “We shall see about that Akira. Your body already betrays you and I can smell your arousal. But for now I will let you go and take you back to work.” Jon’s dark eyes seemed to peer into Akira’s soul as he continued, “And you will tell me one of these days what it is that has you so f*****g scared. And to remind you of exactly how much you respond to me…” before she could even begin to protest Jon claimed her lips in a soft sweet gentle kiss. The kiss was designed to rock Akira to her very core. Careful not to take the kiss any deeper than that Jon pulled back and watched her for the moment. 

     When he claimed her lips in that soul searing kiss Akira lost control of everything inside of her as her body began to shake on the inside and warmth accumulated at her core sending a zing of arousal right to her c**t. Scared by what just happened she quickly moved out of his lap since he had finally let go of her. “Take me back to the office and don’t touch me again like that.” Her voice was nearly a whisper as she took off to the elevator pushing the button repeatedly as if it was going to make it come that much faster. 

    Once the elevator arrived she hurried in and Jon sauntered in behind her keeping those dark eyes on her but giving her space. He knew to the depths of his soul that she was his and so did his panther it was just a matter of time before they claimed what was rightfully theirs. For now though he would adhere to her wishes and not touch her.