The Alpha King's Invitation

Chapter 14: Making Connections

Raelynn’s POV

I changed into my pajama pants and tank top and made my way up to the Alpha King’s suite. I was about to knock when I saw that the door was open a bit. I was getting ready to push it open when I heard voices.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to stay?” William’s voice spoke.

“Will, I’m alright honestly. I want to spend time with Ray. Go have fun.” She sounded a bit whiny, like they’d been over this before.

“Ok. If you need anything and I mean anything-”

“I’ll call you.”

I took a breath and knocked pretending that I hadn’t heard their conversation.

William opened the door wide, “Oh. Maya, Looks like your date’s here.”

I smiled, “Have fun with the boys Will. They’re waiting for you.” I hurried in, closing the door once he left and I turned to my best friend. “Tell me everything Maya.”

“I just don’t understand Ray-Ray. Why isn’t he dying to tear off my clothes?”

I downed another bottle of alcohol from the mini bar.

“I heard you and Callan have been doing it like fuckin’ rabbits.” Maya complained with her head hanging off the edge of the couch.

“Haven’t you, ya know, got naked?” I asked, grabbing the next bottle, “No way that he’d be able to resist if you’re already naked.”

“Isn’t that like tricking him?”

I shrugged, “You could do it so many ways Maya. Invite him into your shower, tell him you want to give him a present, just get naked and ask him what he wants to do next.” She made a face, “Or here’s a thought, say ‘Will, I want to make love to you so lets challenge our passion and let me show you how good I can make you feel.’ Ya know, honest communication.”

No one ever took the communication route, I would though if I were in her situation.

“I don’t know Ray. I give him hints but it’s like his mate bond is broken. Like he isn’t attracted to me or something.”

“Impossible.” I scoffed sitting on the floor by the couch, “Hell, if I was a guy I’d be all over you, even if Will was standing right there.”

She chuckled, “Thanks Ray. So how was the marking?”

I sighed, “Amazing. Cal was hesitant.”

“As he should be. You guys haven’t even known each other-”

“For twenty-four hours yet.” I said at the same time as her.

“Yea I know. But after all the amazing s*x and the strength of our mate bond, I knew that I wanted to be tied to him forever. I think I- Maya?” I’d looked over and seen tears flowing down her cheeks. “What the hell?”

“It sounds amazing.” Maya said, taking another drink, “I wish my bond was that strong.”

I mentally slapped myself. “How about we paint nails or something, and we talk about anything else.”

“I wish I could think of anything except Will.” She sighed.

I groaned standing up, “I’ll be right back.” I walked over to the bathroom and heard Maya still talking, describing how she thought he looked like a god.

Callan? I tried, I didn’t know how this mate mind link worked.

Yes, Baby? I miss you.

I restrained myself from giggling, I miss you too. Look did you know that Maya and Will haven't had s*x yet? She thinks their bond isn’t strong or that he doesn’t find her attractive. She’s really having a hard time. Could you help me out on your side?

Callan’s POV

Could you help me out on your side?

I smiled looking at the TV. She was so nice. You’re a great friend. I’m in, leave it to me.

I stretched and looked over at Will who was drinking. “So Will, have you tested your mate’s stamina yet?” I probed

He turned to me with an eyebrow raised, “Why would you ask something like that?”

“Probably because he’s been getting more action in the last twenty-four hours than over the last two weeks.” Nes said, passing Bobbie on Mario Kart.

“Yeah, pretty sure the whole hotel can hear the two of you.” Robbie laughed.

I shrugged, “When you boys find your mate, you’ll understand.”

“Yeah well if I’m being honest,” Will said, setting his drink down, “I haven’t made a move on her yet. There’s been making out and I’ve wanted to take it further but I don’t want her to think that’s all I want.”

“Hasn’t she given you any indication that she wants it?” I questioned. Will wasn’t totally oblivious, was he?

“Maybe, but I want to show her I respect her.”

I groaned. “Will, there’s more than one way to show that you respect her. Doesn’t your wolf need her?”

“Of course he has. I’ve wanted to mark her since I met her in the lobby. But I want her to know that we’re partners and not just s*x partners.” Will ran his hands through his hair, a sure sign that he was uncomfortable with our conversation.

“Why not tap into that. I’m sure her wolf is going crazy. Ever think that maybe your lack of a move could be interpreted as a lack of interest?” Why not just come out and tell him. It’s not like it’ll hurt.

“What? That’s crazy. We’re mates, and everyone knows that mates crave each other.” Will scoffed.

“I don’t know.” I said slowly, “Ray just mind linked me, seems like it’s something like that.”

Will jumped to his feet, “What?”

“Yeah, apparently she thinks you don’t find her attractive.”

He didn’t even say goodbye he just ran to the door and I assume booked it up the stairs three at a time.

Ray. Mission successful. Come and play Mario Kart and give the royals some privacy.

Raelynn’s POV

Come and play Mario Kart and give the royals some privacy.

I smiled, Callan was so amazing. Honestly, if I had to guess I’d say he just said ‘Dude go f**k your mate, you know you want to and my mate just told me she wants to too.’ Or something like that. You know, honest communication. I swear if people actually communicated, there would be less drama.

I helped Maya sit up, “Maya, I need you to dry your tears because William is coming back right now. And when he gets here I want you to tell him that you want him, and just be honest about your feelings.”

Maya squinted at me while wiping her eyes, “What did you do?”

I smiled, “It’s not what I did, it’s what wouldn’t I do for you.”

When I heard him coming down the hall I ran to open the door for him.

“Maya?” He puffed gripping the door frame. His eyes immediately found hers and he breathed a small sigh of relief.

Maya who was in the middle of drying her cheeks gasped, “William, what are yo-”

In one swift move he sprinted from the door to her on the couch and crushed his lips onto hers.

I smiled and started to back towards the door.

“Maya. I made you cry. I’m sorry.” He said pulling back. “Never doubt that I want you.”

“I want you too. I want to go to bed.” She breathed clutching at his collar.

He didn’t need telling twice. He picked her up bridal style and kicked open their bedroom door.

“I’ll just go. Looks like you want to be alone.” I smirked and closed the door behind me.

I didn’t really feel like playing video games, so I cuddled up to Callan while they all took turns beating each other. After a few rounds I decided to take advantage of the spacious bathtub.

When I sunk into the warm water I let out a groan of satisfaction. After the day that I’d had I needed some relaxation time. And after all the official things she’d done today, Maya deserved to feel good.

I smirked, I’d leave that to William. I was happy for her, to have a mate that wanted you by their side was every she-wolfs dream. And to have the pressure of a title, well then it’s even more important to have a good relationship. I never could have lasted so long beside my mate without jumping his bones. But Maya was the kind of person to wait for her mate to make the first move.

I heard the door to my room open and then close. I got nervous, “Callan?”

“You know what, I could use a bath too.” He chuckled.

I sighed in relief, why was I so scared that one of the other boys would come in when they knew I was taking a bath?

Callan walked in in only his boxers, “Make a little room for me.”

I chuckled and moved forward so that he could slide in behind me. “Look who’s so demanding.”

He slipped off his boxers and slid in behind me. I could tell that just the look of me in a tub turned him on, the evidence was pressed against me back as he pulled me closer.

“This is just a bath.” I smiled. We both knew I was lying.

“Sure.” He breathed leaning down and placed light kisses along my shoulder and neck.

I sighed and leaned into his touch. “Thank you for helping me with the royals.”

“I’ll always have your back.” He brushed his lips up to my ear and nibbled along the edge.

I shivered involuntarily and I closed my eyes just reveling in my mates touch. He let his hands slowly slide up my body and came up to cup my breasts. “I’m getting a bigger tub.” He muttered into my skin and took my n*****s in between his fingers rubbing, pinching and tugging lightly.

I moaned and pressed my body closer to him, rubbing against his erection. After a few minutes he let his hands make their way down till he got to my core. Not that it mattered but I was wet, I could feel it.

He circled my c**t then let his fingers make their way down stopping at my entrance and then making their way back up. He made this line at a regular pace and it was driving me crazy.

“Callan.” I moaned, reaching back and tangling my fingers into his hair pulling him to me. I grasped his lips with mine like I was dying of thirst. He was so good at making me feel amazing, I was so lucky.

My legs started shaking as he started rubbing faster and letting his fingers slip inside me. I groaned, wanting the tourcher to end. He started rubbing faster and I felt him thrust into my back, he wanted me, and I wanted him.

“c*m for me baby.” He whispered against my neck, the side where he’d marked me. If you insist. Him kissing my neck and my mark sent me over the edge and I came.

I sat up and turned around, pressing my body to his and began kissing him again, more tenderly this time. I took his bottom lip in between my teeth and tugged gently and he let out a growl. In one swift motion he grabbed me by my thighs and wrapped my legs around his waist with my warm core resting on his erection.

I moaned wrapping my arms around his shoulders and deepened our kiss, at the same time I started moving my hips. He sighed against my lips and licked my bottom lip asking for entry. Entry granted. Our tongues danced together as I moved faster. We both got more impatient, I could tell with our movements.

“I need you Raelynn.” He whimpered, burying his head into my neck.

I needed him to so I reached down and guided him inside me. We both gasped and it didn’t take too long for both of us to come undone. We were breathing heavy as we came down from our highs. I wanted this moment to last forever, us tangled together and nothing but love in my heart for this man.

“How about,” Callan breathed, “we take a shower and go to bed?”

I nodded, “Sounds good. Just no funny business in the shower. I don’t have the energy.”

He chuckled, “We’ll see.”

He couldn’t hold back. We went another round in the shower then cleaned and dried each other off before falling into bed naked.

I cuddled into his chest and we intertwined our legs, “Callan?” Should I? I wanted to tell him that I love him but was it too soon? Would he say it back?

“Yeah?” He said, his eyes closed and his hand rubbing circles on my back.

“I-” I couldn’t do it. “I’m glad you’re my mate.”

He leaned over and kissed the top of my head, “I wouldn’t want any other mate.” He replied.

I laid there listening to his heart and mimicking his breathing. I was such a coward. Well, there was always tomorrow.