The Alpha's Curvy Mate

Chapter 16

Clar

I groaned at the sound of my alarm clock. I already hate training, I have to get up at the butt crack of dawn. Then again, I think I should be getting in shape now. I groaned internally as I dragged my sorry ass into the shower. I then chose tight-fitting leggings and a matching sports bra. I then wiggled my way into a blue crop top and tied my hair in a messy bun. I chose a pair of white running shoes to complete the look.

Jogging my way to the training grounds, I spotted Jace standing in front of a small office-like house, the rest of the pack facing him. He waved at me when he met my eye and beckoned me to come over. I timidly walked towards him. I squeaked when he rested his hands on my shoulders as he introduced me to the pack.

“10 meters run, everybody” his commanding voice boomed throughout the cleared forest. “Oh, not you though, Clarity. I need to talk to you” he said to me as soon as the warriors left to run.

He led me to the rest of the training ground. They have an impressive modern coliseum where sparring matches are held, an oval track circling the area. They also have an arrow shooting range, huge poles to climb on, mountain climbing apparatuses, and the little house earlier was his office.

After giving me a tour, we decided to catch up on the jogging exercise. After that, the rest of the training consisted of sparring, group and pair activities like scent tracing and more. For me, Jace just showed me the whole process, he told me to observe and take mental notes, my official training starts tomorrow. After three hours, the training finally ended. Jace offered to walk me back to the packhouse and I gladly agreed since he was a big help to me this morning.

I was snorting and laughing my ass off when we reached the doors of the packhouse. I swear this guy is too funny for his own good. Before opening the door, I straightened out my outfit and turned to Jace. “Hey, thanks for being cool” I smiled at him wholeheartedly. He countered my smile with his signature boyish grin and I felt happy to make a friend here in the pack.

The door opened and Nick stood there, angrily glaring at Jace, shamelessly shirtless and hot hot hot hot, I felt my cheeks redden. “Good morning, Alpha” Jace curtly nodded at Nick but Nick paid him no mind. Rude much?

“Thanks again for walking me here, Jace,” I said to him, all embarrassed of how Nick is just standing there, looking like a very handsome but angry Greek god. “Pfft, don’t mention it Clarity, same time tomorrow” Jace waved as he walked back to the training ground.

“You about done flirting with that jackass?” Nick harshly snapped at me. I craned my neck to look at his face. He is so beautiful I want to punch him.

“Excuse me?” my ears pinged at his ridiculous accusation.

“What are you doing with him anyway? Why is he always by your side? I leave you for a minute then suddenly he’s there like a f*****g knight in shining armor. Do you like him?”

I looked at him, I can feel my blood slowly rising. “Oh, I’m sorry, afraid of your own ghosts?” I retorted at him. His face dropped and his powerful stance was wiped off. I almost felt sorry for him.

“Look, Clar, I’m so sorry babe but what can I do to make it up to you? You can’t keep on avoiding me like the plague and you can’t keep on talking to other werewolves. You make me so f*****g jealous. How about we spend the day together and we talk?” Nick said as he pulled me closer for an embrace.

I sighed in content. I really did miss him and I think I have been avoiding him for long enough. I hugged him back and shoved my face in his bare chest, giggling slightly when I felt him tense up.

Hmmm, I could just run my tongue across his hard abs. Or maybe nibble on his n*****s or play with the waistband of his jeans.

“Clar, stop” Nick pushed me away as soon as I stuck out my tongue and lightly flick his n****e. Sue me I miss him so much.

“But I don’t want to” I pouted at him.

“Look, I don’t want you too but we have to talk and be civil, or else I’ll just end up f*****g your brains out until you forget about all of this,” he said as he hungrily eyed me from head to toe.

“Okay, when you say it like that, that wasn’t so bad of an idea” I answered him truthfully.

He just stood there, thinking deep. After a few seconds, he slowly shook his head and cleared his throat. “No, we need to talk and I need to explain myself to you babe” he kissed my hand and led me through the house and into our room. Once inside, he then engulfed me into a tight hug, sending electrifying sparks throughout my body.

“I miss you, Clar” He whispered against my ear and I delightfully shivered as his husky voice traveled down to my core. I looked up and noticed the faint dark circles on his eyes. Truthfully, he looked kinda tired, but still, he looks so handsome.

I reached my hand out to touch his cheek and he leaned into my hand. “You look tired, Nick” I lowly whispered. He sighed, “I can’t get much sleep without you by my side”

ll of my sensible thoughts out of the window, I dragged him to bed and made him lie underneath the covers. He then reluctantly let go of my hand, his face says it all but before he could protest, I shushed him. “I’ll just change my clothes, I’ll be back”

I walked into the closet and change into a matching short pajama set. I didn’t bother to put on a bra since I usually sleep that way. After that, I made my way to my side of the bed. I dimmed the lights of the room and snuggled against Nick’s chest. I felt his arms snake around my waist, pulling me impossibly closer to him.

 “I’m still mad at you but you gotta sleep. You can’t keep on torturing yourself” I gently reminded him.

“I know. Thank you, Clar” he mumbled against my hair. The last thing I remembered is his lips kissing my forehead before I too succumbed to sleep.

I woke up feeling hot and bothered. When I opened my eyes, I came face to face with Nick, his hair tousled, he looks yummy. His eyes are glimmering, his lips came with a slight glint of naughtiness.

“Hi” I croaked at him.

He just hummed, the vibrations inside his chest sent me to the pits of absolute bliss.

“Did you sleep well?” I asked him, trying to break the tension between us because I swear to all the gods and goddesses, I will jump his bones.

“Can I kiss you, Clar?” he huskily asked and truthfully, if he asked me if I would be willing to do a somersault while juggling 20 eggs in my hands I will gladly do it.

I just hummed, afraid of my traitorous mouth. He then slowly leaned down and the last thing I saw was his gorgeous eyes before I closed my own and my lips tingled from his close proximity.

His kisses were slow, sweet, the kind that will make you stop to smile like a complete i***t. His lips seared the outline of my mouth, while his fingers lazily drew circles on my stomach. This must be the feeling of spontaneous combustion, every minute felt like someone is lighting me on fire, it felt like I was swimming in a lake of fire, my nerves singing.

I broke the kiss, afraid of what I would do if we continue. He then took it as a signal that he should move his feverish kisses down my neck. A quiet sigh escaped my lips as Nick hit the spot at the crook of my neck. His hands slid inside my pajama top and I was almost embarrassed at my two peaking n*****s, begging to be touched. But before he could reach them, Nick stopped and as he looked at me, his eyes were a sorry mix of guilt, love, and despair and I know he hurt me but I cannot stand how sad he looked.