THE ALPHA'S DEFIANT MATE

Tables Turn

|Damien|

Her sudden actions were questionable, so I had no choice but to connect with her wolf without her knowledge. Lyra was quite hesitant to talk to me for the very first time, and I understood that she was only trying to protect her integrity. Even though we are on the same page, she still belongs to Aria.

From her hesitation, I could already deduce that Aria was putting on an act, but for what?

“Get the information about anything that happened while we were away from the pack,” that was the first instruction I gave Niamh as soon as she came into the room after Aria left.

Later in the evening, she brought the response that my mother had called her to her chambers while I was away. However, there was no way she would tell Aria to love me or prove her love because she wants her gone, that I know.

Her sudden change and show of love only meant one thing, for me to bring my guard down so she could escape with little to no suspicions.

“What a sneaky little rogue.” My lips curled in amusement at her brilliant mind

I had to acknowledge her creativity and superb acting skills. She would have bought me over if I wasn’t intelligent enough to investigate.

Niamh asked, “What should I do about her? Should I put someone on her tail?”

I shook my head and told her to leave Aria for now. Her reaction when I catch her trying to run would surely be thrilling, and who knows? She might actually fall for me through this perfect acting.

“Let her be.”

*****

|Aria|

Lyra’s revelation got my heart beating fast. How did the Alpha know? When did he know? What were his plans if he already knew?

“Did he read my mind?” I asked anxiously, picking on my fingernails

Lyra responded that she already blocked the access for him to do so; he only found out through his instincts and investigated to understand that she had paid a visit to his mother while he was away.

“He’s just too intelligent for his own good,” I gritted between my teeth as my legs shook in anxiousness.

Skipping all other processes, like giving him a gift and showing appreciation for his care, was the next thing on my list. I decided to go all the way to the last plan that he would not be able to resist, at least.

I needed to be out of the pack in a few days before his mother crushed me like she had threatened. My peace of mind was also important because I had hated myself from the very first day he brought me to the pack.

My dinner was early, as I had requested, and I got to work immediately. Niamh had taught me how to take a bath for sleeping with the alpha, so I did everything myself and dressed up for a night with him.

If sleeping with him would make him believe me, then so be it. As long as I get what I want, nothing else, and the process doesn’t matter.

I stood before the polished steel mirror, my reflection staring back at me like a ghostly apparition. The shadows from the flickering candles danced on the walls as I began to prepare for my seduction.

The velvet gown stood out to me out of all the clothes, and I slipped into it, the rich fabric rustling as I moved. Its deep crimson hue matched the flush rising to my cheeks as my excitement and anxiousness grew. The waist was cinched tight, and the corset pushed my breasts up for visibility.

A golden necklace was added alongside the emerald earrings after packing my hair and holding it in place with a silver circlet. My heart was thudding with every move I made. A subtle touch of rouge to my lips and cheeks finished the perfect look I wanted.

“What the hell am I doing?” a pang of self-disgust washed over me for a second.

I took a deep breath, fighting the tears that poked into my face and made a final adjustment to my dress before heading to his chamber. I had to mix innocence, naivety, and deceit to convince him. This sent a shiver down my spine with every step I took towards his chamber.

It was time to play the part of the dutiful mate he wanted, to surrender to his desire, and manipulate him into believing my lies. It’s a game I was ready to play to the very end.

He wasn’t in his chamber when I came in, so I had to wait for him while reading a book from the side of the room. My anxiety grew with each passing hour as my intoxicating perfume filled my nose and the entire room.

Finally, he appeared at almost midnight, and I stood up to acknowledge his presence. He was quite shocked at my appearance, something I wouldn’t do on a normal day. He slowly approached me, and I closed the gap by moving towards him and holding my gown to display my elegance.

I got in front of him and wrapped my hands around him in a warm hug, my head resting on his chest. He didn’t say anything and just stood there to receive all my attention. After putting my scent in his nose, I took a step back and slowly untied the rope holding the corset of my gown.

He stood there, watching me do what was on my mind as he watched in amusement. My eyes were locked with his so I wouldn’t miss any of his reactions. With a last tug on the rope, the gown fell to my feet, leaving me bare.

I closed the little gap between us as I waited for him to take action. It was enough cue that I wanted him.

“I need you this night,” I whispered, my gaze locking with his total.

He didn’t say a word and just grabbed my shoulder, pulling me into his arm. The warm touch of his arm around my bare skin made me tingle in a way I didn’t expect. His mouth lowered to mine as if he wanted to kiss me.

Immediately, my eyes closed as I expected his lips on mine, but his voice jolted me, and my eyes flew open when he talked into my ears.

“Hey, little rogue. You belong to me. You can never escape me.” His voice was solid and fearful as I stared at him with intense hatred

I didn’t know when my hatred took over. I couldn’t bear his touch anymore as the memories of my dead family appeared vividly. I wanted to take a step back from him, but he pulled me closer forcefully, my chest hitting his.

“You really want me to have you?” his husky voice mocked and brought me back to my senses, all my desperation evaporating into the thin air. It was like a reset.

“I’d rather die than let you have me. To hell with you!” I spat at his face, my chest fuming with anger.

“I was planning to take you to heaven, but if you prefer hell, then so be it”, his hoarse voice roamed my neck, and before I could blink, my left breast was in his huge palm.

He crushed it painfully as he locked his gaze with me. I winced in pain but refused to fall for his cheap, pleasurable tricks. I maintained my fuming gaze as he fondled my bare breast.

“Everything, everything about you is mine. You can never die or leave without my permission. I will make you submit to my authority,” he declared with a rougher voice and claimed my right breast in his mouth.

My body betrayed me. A slight gasp escaped my throat as his wet tongue coated my n****e. It was insanely good. The mix of pleasure and hatred was too much for my body to handle; I had to let go of one for the other.

Pleasure! My body chose that as I shamelessly moaned in his tight grip. He was sucking hard on the breast in his mouth as he fondled the other.

“s**t!” I found myself spitting out as he stopped abruptly.

His eyes were red with pleasure as he stared at me with an evil smirk. “Let’s stop here for today, little rogue. We shall continue another time.”

I couldn’t believe my ears. I watched the enemy that killed my entire family walk out of the door without being able to do anything. Still, the most terrible thing was that I enjoyed his pleasure.

“Damn you, Aria!” I cursed myself as I broke into tears.