Zane - Confessions of a lycan

Chapter 45

Lily

"Wake up, Wildflower. We have arrived." Zane whispered in my ear as he caressed my cheek gently.

I yawned and looked around dazedly. We had taken a night flight to Colorado and as I stepped off the plane, I noticed that the darkness had not yet given way to sunrise. I didn´t know what Zane had planned. He said it was a surprise. I'm so excited that I'm amazed I managed to fall asleep on the way here. Outside, several SUVs were waiting for us. Zane had selected 10 warriors to join us on the journey. I trusted Zane's ability to protect me, but it still felt good to have them with us, so I didn’t mind.

After about two and a half hours, we arrived at a lake that glistened in the light of dawn. As we got closer, I could see beautifully lit wooden cabins as we drove on the narrow gravel road along the lake. It was still so dark outside that I couldn’t see the surroundings perfectly, but I knew that we were surrounded by forest, mountains and lakes in what could only be described as idyllic.

"Where are we?" I mumbled as I looked out the window, mesmerized by the beautifully lit cottages. The car stopped and Zane walked around to open the door for me, taking my hand as I stepped outside. "We're in the Rocky Mountains, wildflower."

My whole being ignited with excitement. I have read about the Rocky Mountains in books that were kept in the library.

I felt my she-wolf purring with contentment. Zane must have heard her because he bent down, nuzzled my neck and purred back.

I snuggled as close to him as I could get, loving the feel of his hardness against my softness.

"Come, let's go inside." He said as he took a step back. He picked up our bags and gave orders to the guards. Apparently, we would have the cabin in the middle, while half of the force would guard, and the other half could rest in the cabins next door.

The inside was as beautiful as the outside. Everything was built in wood with an open floor plan. Straight ahead were floor-to-ceiling windows with a view over the lake. To the left was a beautiful stone fireplace with a comfortable leather sofa group in front.

Zane took my hand and led me up the stairs to the master bedroom. The king-sized bed was in beautiful dark carved wood with a white bedspread on top and in the corner was a lit fireplace made of natural gray stone. Everything gave a rustic, earthy vibe to the room. There was a painting that hung on the wall. As I went forward to study it, I saw that it showed a pack of wolves running through the forest.

“Who owns this cabin, Zane?” "This place belongs to my older brother, Adrian. He comes here when he needs some peace and quiet." He hasn't mentioned Adrian more than once. I got the feeling that he’s not that close to his family, even though he hasn’t said anything about the matter. When I felt Zane's hand against my cheek, it snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Come, let's sleep for a few hours before we go out to explore." "I like the sound of that." I replied as he pulled his shirt over his head. Would I ever get tired of watching this man undress?

The time was 1 o’clock in the afternoon when we sat huddled together under a blanket in the hammock outside, looking towards the lake. Each with a cup of coffee in hand. The view was breathtaking. The sun shined and made the lake sparkle. The forest around us was dense and the smell of fir trees and moss soothed my soul. If I listened carefully with my werewolf hearing, I could hear the animals moving all around us. From the sound of birds chirping and branches breaking under the deer's hooves across the lake, to the little curious squirrels and the rabbit who drank by the lakeside. This was pure heaven, I thought to myself as I leaned my head against Zane's shoulder.

“Do you like this place?” I looked up at him with a smile as he asked his question. "I love this place. I wish we could stay here forever. Just exist in peace with nature for a while.” I said, leaning back against his shoulder. After everything that had happened in the last two weeks, my body still felt tired and my mind heavy. Coming here was a much-needed blessing.

I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to have met this man beside me, who brought me so much joy even in a time filled with sadness.

“I would have liked that too. But unfortunately, we can't stay any longer than tomorrow night. But I promise, when everything calms down, we can come back here whenever you want wildflower.” "Wouldn't your brother mind?" Zane looked down at me, giving me a wry smile. "When my brother gets to know you, he'll eat out of the palm of your hand. Trust me. Give him your pretty doe eyes and you will see that he will let you come here whenever you wish.” “I don´t know whether I believe that statement. I'm nobody special, not really…”

Zane stole the coffee mug from my hand and set both of our cups on the table beside us before lifting me up, so I straddled his lap. He adjusted so the blanket was over my shoulders before placing his callous hands against my cheeks. "I never want to hear you say that ever again, wildflower. You are everything to me. Beautiful, smart, kind-hearted and most of all, you are the woman I love. Nothing from the past and nothing that will come our way in the future can ever change that." He assured passionately, as he ran his thumb over my lips, looking at them intently before pulling me down and capturing them in a searing kiss.

I loved the feeling of my hands running through his hair as I kissed him back. I couldn't hold back a moan as our tongues caressed each other. His hands traveled over my body before he grabbed my bum with his rough hands, rubbing me against the hard bulge in his sweatpants. He growled as my arousal filled the air while continuing to kiss down my neck. He sucked and licked where his mark would be one day as I rubbed my core against him in need of friction. “More, we need more.” That voice in my head sobered me up and made me stop in my tracks.

“No, come on! We need him! Shake your butt at him until he mates with us!” What the…

“Baby, are you okay?” Zane pulled back and looked at me with concern evident in his eyes.

“Well, I.. Umm.. think so. I heard that voice in my head again.” “What did it say?” I felt the blush rise like a spaceship taking off. Zane smirked at me slyly. “Now tell me wildflower or I might decide to spank your sweet ass until it’s all red and lovely.” He promised with a mischievous look in his eyes. I gasped at him. He wouldn’t, would he?

“Ooh I certainly would” He chuckled darkly at me. “I didn’t say anything!”

“That look on your face tells me everything I need to know. Now tell me.” He said more sternly, making me squirm.

“Umm, she told me she needed more..And that, well, that I should shake my butt until you mate with us.” I mumbled quickly, my cheeks burning with embarrassment. Zane threw his head back, roaring with laughter. “I like that she-wolf of yours already. Close your eyes and try to focus. Take a few deep breaths and try to find her in your mind.” It sounded fuzzy. But it might be worth a try.

I tried to think of her voice, remember the feeling of her coming forward on my birthday. But nothing.

“Nothing’s happening.” I said, frustrated as I tried to get out of Zane’s lap, but he held me fast.

“Easy, wildflower. Take your time. Close your eyes again. Imagine a meadow. Sit down there, in the grass. Take deep breaths and feel the smell of the grass, the trees and the earth beneath your feet.” I closed my eyes and did as he asked. I was lulled into a daydream by his deep, hypnotic voice that kept describing my surroundings. His fingers stroked my back lovingly, making me relax. I could almost feel the grass between my fingers as he described it to me. Hear the birds sing as the earthy smell hit my nostrils.

I don’t know if we sat like that for a few seconds or several minutes, but all of a sudden, I felt something damp against my cheek. Fur followed its path, nuzzling against me.

***

Zane

Lily was deep in her own headspace, focusing on the picture I described to her. Her lips were parted, her eyes closed as she sat straddling my lap. Her porcelain skin with the freckles that dusted her nose glowed in the sunlight as she leaned her head slightly back. Goddess, she is beautiful. I would never get tired of sitting like this, just studying her every facial expression. And there were plenty of those. It seemed like every emotion popped up in her face, like she had no control of it whatsoever. I loved that, I loved that I could read her so easily. That she was so genuine and pure that she didn´t feel the need to hide her feelings or her motives.

To be completely honest, I was dying to meet her she-wolf. Curious as to who she had been paired with by the moon goddess.

Was she calm and kind like Lily? Or a fighter to compliment Lily's soft side?

"It doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that she's mine. All mine..” Cassian chanted in my head as he jumped around like an immature youth. Ugh, first he didn't talk to me for 87 years, and now he won't shut up.

Suddenly, her head made an almost nuzzling movement in the air. What`s going on in that daydream of hers?

Surprise and fascination hit me when she opened her eyes and they were deep moss green. Well, hello gorgeous…

She studied me with animalistic intensity. Twisting her head back and forth like she was trying to figure me out.

“What´s your name, mate?” I asked her, carefully not to startle her. She ran her hands up and down my torso. The sparks from her touch went straight to my co*k and I had to force back a groan. “My name is Harlow. Let Cassian come forward.”

I laughed darkly. Her eyes conveyed her emotions almost as clearly as with Lily and what I saw in Harlow’s was pure, raw, s*x.

“I don't think so, mate. You and Cassian will jump each other like you`re in heat.” The little minx had the audacity to growl at me. “Watch it, mate.” I growled back. “Or what?” She sassed at me. Enough of this..

I straightened my back so we ended up chest to chest before I took a firm grip on her hair, pulling her head backward, exposing her neck. I showed my fangs before nibbling lightly on her marking spot. An excited shudder ran through her body, causing my already rock hard co*k to twitch.

"Let me tell you how this is going to go down, Harlow. Lily will be recovered and fully aware of what's going on by the time we decide to mate. Not a day before due to either yours or Cassian's pressure. Have I made myself clear?” I grumbled in her ear.

I could feel her arousal caused by my dominance. I chuckled darkly at her before I nibbled her neck once more. “Yes, sir.”

Ohh fu*king hell. My co*k was leaking precum by now. But I meant what I said when I told her to back off.

“Only one small problem though. My heat is getting dangerously close. I`m not strong enough to be present for long and the pain will weaken us if it isn`t relieved. Our mating won´t hurt us, quite the opposite. It isn`t we who is stalling. This is completely in your hands and your hands alone. So, what will it be? More pain for me and Lily or are you going to confess your past?”

I pulled back, shocked by her words. “What do you know of my past?” I murmured. It felt like someone was putting pressure on my chest, making it hard to breathe. "The Moon Goddess chose us for a reason and she prepared me before we met. I don't know the details, but it's time you let go of the past.” Her voice became breathless, her eyes glazed and unseeing.

“Wait!” But it was too late, she closed her eyes and collapsed, falling against my chest unconscious.