Their Dark Beginning

Dance of Desire

“Would you care to dance, youngling?” Purred Alpha Giovanni, whose hand was already entwined with hers. Sabine was pushing at Anastasia’s side, urging her to go, and so she did, with a shy nod. “Of course, Alpha.”

Giovanni’s POV ————————————————

She smelt so sweet, almost like an Omegan nearing their heat though he could sense she was not so close. Many in the states had heard of the Pureblood Omegan the Martels had been hiding, and however weak she supposedly was, there would still be many True Alphas coming for her. Ones like Stefan Kardos, especially. Purebloods with wealthy families would love to use her for status, and Werewolf packs could surely use her for leverage. Anastasia Martel would be in trouble, and soon, especially when she was letting off a scent like that.

How could any man resist her?

He lead her onto the dance floor, wrapping an arm around her waist to draw her close. His head dipped just so to allow him to scent nearer to the glands at her throat. It was a subtle inhale, but he didn’t mind if she noticed how he wanted more of that delectable aroma.

She smelt like burnt vanilla and heat.. His more primal senses were kept in check, but the wolf within him wanted more.

She was a sheltered woman, just budding from childhood, and yet, he felt so drawn to her.. It felt so taboo.

There were many eyes along them as he twirled her around the dance floor with grace, his eyes never veering from her beautiful features. She had such an air of innocence around her, and the beast within him boasted that she might be.. untouched. A low growl emitted from his chest, and that did cause her to look up at him with those big golden eyes.

“Did you just growl?” Her soft voice drew him in like a beacon, and she was smiling.

“You are aware that wolves growl, aren’t you, little one?”

She blushed so beautifully for a Pureblood, and though she was chilled to the touch, he felt heat in his belly just by being near her. The Wolf inside him was reacting, and he knew it’s because she was Omegan. She wasn’t calling for him to claim her just then, but perhaps if he had more time with her, she would be.

“Wouldn’t our name sound so pretty on those lips? That mouth could be used for many things.” His wolf spoke, only within his mind, to which he chuckled. Yes, Anastasia would look gorgeous along her knees.. But now wasn’t the time to be left alone with his wolf and his thoughts. Not when she was within his arms and so close.

“Do you know what the meeting will be about tonight? My father only told me so much. I’m a little nervous... This is my first time at something like this.” She spoke, and he could tell she was nervous, and so naive. Augustine hadn’t prepared her fully.

“The usual. Politics, territory talk. There will also be offers for your hand in marriage, as well.” He noted the look of surprise along her features, and laughed softly, “Omega. Don’t look so scared. Surely you realized now that you have been shown to the world, that there would be Alphas vying to claim you?”

She looked.. not scared, but anxious, and perhaps a tad excited. “I had thought of it, but didn’t expect it to come so soon.” She paused, and he could tell she wanted to ask him something.

“Go ahead, little one. I won’t bite if you ask me something. Well, perhaps.. If you ask me nicely.” He purred into her ear, letting instinct guide him as he smelt her excitement and a little bit of wetness. “f**k, Omega is excited..” Claimed his wolf, but Giovanni stomped him down from scaring her.

“I was wondering... if maybe.. you were going to put in your bid for my hand?”

He grinned down towards her, lifting her hand as the dance ended to press a kiss to her knuckles. “We shall see.” That was all he gave her before he bowed his head and walked off, leaving her shocked and alone. She had a lot to process, he could tell.. And he needed a moment to calm his the tension pulsing against his thigh. The smell of Omegas in the room, and there was more than just her as well, was enough to tempt and twist the emotions and physicality of any alpha.

Damn Omegas, but also.. Bless the f*****g gods for them.