The Alpha, The Rogue & The Beauty

Intoxicating

Beth POV

Today is Connor's birthday!

After breakfast, I iced the cake I baked yesterday. I would do the final decorations, like piping the birthday message later, giving the icing time to harden and set.

Mum had said that she could handle things this morning, so I headed up to Connor's room to watch the preparations taking place in the garden from his window. It was the best place to go as Connor wasn't due back until 11am.

As I walked into his room, I was greeted by the most intoxicating smell. It smelt like an evergreen forest on a rainy day, and I loved it! Breathing in deep, I luxuriated in the scent. I couldn't get enough of it. Looking around the room, I tried to figure out where the smell was coming from, but everything looked normal.

As I approach the bed, the scent grows stronger. I picked up a pillow and held it to my nose. The smell was coming from there, it was so intoxicating. I held the pillow to my cheek and walked over to the window to watch the party preparations. The marquee went up yesterday, so all I see is men and women in white shirts and black trousers rushing around, setting up tables, chairs and decorations or carrying trays of food in to the marquee.

Then I notice Connor and David greeting Mrs Baines. David is dressed ready for the party in smart trousers and shirt, but Connor is wearing khaki shorts and a white tank top, the well-toned muscles on his arms and legs on full display. I feel my breath catch in my throat and my heart race at the sight. What is he doing to me?

Connor turns and starts to walk towards the house. Oh my god! I have got to move fast; he will be coming to his room to get ready for the party. I raced out of his room and down to the basement. When I got there, I realized that I was still holding his pillow. Oh s**t! What if he notices?

Just then, I heard my mum call out, "Beth, are you down there?"

"Yes, I'm here."

"You need to finish the cake off. Mrs Baines wants it in the marquee before the guests arrive."

"Okay, mum. I will be there in a minute."

Bringing the pillow up to my face, I took a deep breath, once again inhaling the intoxicating scent, before dropping the pillow and making my way back to the kitchen.

I mix up some silver icing for piping and start piping the words, Happy 18th Birthday Connor, on the top of the midnight blue icing. As I finish off the R of Connor, mum enters the kitchen and comes to stand next to me. "It looks lovely, dear."

"Thanks, mum. I just need the candles now."

My mum then places a candle on the side next to the cake. "Mrs Baines would like this candle on the cake, she says it is a family tradition." she shrugs.

Looking at the candle and I felt very confused, it was silver and in the shape of a howling wolf's head. The silver colour matches the piping I have just put on the cake, and I am suddenly hit by artistic inspiration. "Leave it with me, I have an idea!"

Mum pats me on the shoulder before she bustles out of the kitchen.

I pick up the candle and place it near the edge of the cake, just off the centre of the bottom of the writing. Picking up my piping bag, I pipe the outline of a wolf's sitting body. Changing the spout on the bag, I filled in the outline, trying to make it look like fur.

Finishing, I take a step back to admire my work. I heard my mum gasp beside me, "Beth, that is gorgeous! Mrs Baines is going to love it!"

"Thanks, mum. Do you want me to take it out?" I asked.

"No dear, I'll do it. Can you wash those champagne flutes for me instead?"

"Of course."

As mum covers the cake and carries it out of the kitchen, I start filling the sink with hot soapy water. I heard Mrs Baines in the hall, "Oh Sarah, is that the cake? I can't wait to see it. If it's anything like your other creations, I just know it will be fantastic!"

I couldn't help but smile at her comment as I started washing the glasses.

Connor POV

David makes sure I get home at 11am. He is never late! We immediately went round to the back garden so I could let mum know that I was back.

After saying hello, mum ropes David into helping to set up, while I head into the house to get changed into my party clothes.

As I entered the house, I noticed the faint smell of rose petals. It’s a pleasant smell, but I push it to the back of my mind, thinking it is probably the perfume of one of the catering staff.

Going upstairs, I headed into my room. As soon as I stepped inside, the smell of rose petals intensified. I take a deep breath, taking in as much of the scent as possible. I find it intoxicating, my breathing quickens as I feel myself becoming aroused by the scent.

All I wanted to do was find the owner of the scent, but I knew my mum would kill me if I wasn't ready to greet the guests as they arrived, so I took another cold shower, before getting dressed in my grey trousers and silver shirt.

When I got downstairs, I saw our maid and my mum walking away from the kitchen and heading outside. As the kitchen door swings closed, I get a whiff of the rose petal scent again. Intrigued, I followed my nose and entered the kitchen. The scent inside is almost overpowering. I felt my arousal rising once again when my eyes landed on a girl standing at the sink, washing glasses. There is something familiar about her! As she puts a glass on the draining board, her head turns slightly and my jaw drops. Its Beth! She came. But why is she washing up?

I noticed she was wearing leggings and a white top. These aren't party clothes! Confused, I blurt out her name, "Beth?"

She freezes, then slowly looks over her shoulder, "Connor!"

As I stepped towards her, she turned to face me. "I thought you had to work, help your mum!"

"I do. I mean, I am." She replies, looking down at her feet.

I continue to walk towards her, until we are almost touching. I take a deep breath; my senses are suddenly overwhelmed by the smell of rose petals. I start to feel lightheaded and I have to grip the sink either side of Beth to make sure I stay upright. Is Beth my mate? But she is human!

I stared into her chocolate brown eyes, my chest heaving, my heart beating wildly. I can tell Beth is affected as well, because she licks her lips and gazes back at me. I can't help but take the final step forward, my body pressing against hers, my hands grasping her waist as I bend down and kiss her.

She responds immediately, kissing me back with intensity, her tongue entering my mouth. One of her hands wraps around my neck, the other sliding through my hair at the back of my head.

I wanted to get even closer to her, so I lowered my hands to her bottom and lifted her onto the edge of the sink, pushing my body between her legs. She moans into my mouth as I rub myself against her, my hands supporting her back and pressing her breasts against my chest.

She starts to rock her hips, grinding against my groin, causing my arousal to increase. I want to take her, here and now! I started to pull up her top, wanting to feel her bare skin.

"Beth!" A woman's voice came from behind me. Beth and I pull away from our kiss, both of us breathing heavily. She looks over my shoulder and her face suddenly aghast, "Mum!"

Mum! What? Still holding Beth, I looked over my shoulder and saw the shocked face of our maid, Sarah.

"Connor?" Sarah says, shocked.

I turned back to Beth and lifted her down from the edge of the sink, before stepping back and heading around the table. Beth and her mum are just staring at each other, as I head towards the door, "Um.... I had better go. Mum is probably looking for me."

I rush out the door and lean against the wall in the hallway, before sinking to the floor. Our maid is Beth's mum, and I am pretty sure that Beth is my mate! I dropped my head into my hands.

"Are you okay Connor?" I looked up to see David standing in front of me, holding his hand out to me.

"I'm not sure." I replied, grabbing his hand and letting him help me stand up.

David looks at me with a concerned expression on his face, which quickly turns to amusement when he makes the comment, "You may want to untuck your shirt!"

Looking down, I saw a bulge in my trousers. Sighing, I took his advice.

Chuckling, David turned to lead the way outside and to my party.