Warning: For those of you uncomfortable with Sexual Content, it starts and ends at the bolded XXX. Besides that, hope everyone enjoys the chapter :) -Roxy.
Chapter 37
Logan tried walking forwards; yanking me along with him. “Logan, stop!” I exclaimed; giggling as he began walking around with me bound to his torso, the front of my body pressed up to his. We were currently sorting out the decorations in our bedroom at the Blood Moon Pack Alpha house before I had to drive all of them down to the training grounds to start preparing for Jen’s surprise party.
Thankfully, Sam had agreed to prepare food, Ethan was currently inviting all the pack members and Jackie was selecting music, so all I had to do was choose the theme and decorate. My mate groaned. “What would the pack say if they saw their Alpha bested by a plastic string?” He joked; his voice dripping with fake disappointment.
I smiled at his expression. “They’d be pretty embarrassed, though I do have to say that I find it incredibly adorable.” I cooed; stretching up to press a kiss to his nose.
“How did his happen again?” He asked; looking down at me with a raised brow. As he said that, his legs caught in the plastic streamers currently wound around us; bringing him down and me with him. We landed on a heap on the ground; my mate turning at the last minute so I landed on him and not the other way around.
I gave him a smile. “It started something like this actually, except you were the one on top.” I mused; my smile turning devilish as Logan spun us around.
“Like this?”
I nodded. “Exactly.” I mumbled; my eyelids drooping as I noticed how close we were. His skin sent those sparks flying all over me, my jade eyes dropping to his mouth as it came down to crush mine. The moment our lips touched, all his barriers seemed to fade.
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I pulled him closer as I parted my lips; my mate moaning in response. His hand wandered up my shirt; sending shivers down my spine as his fingertips brushed against my body. The cold air caressed my heated skin as Logan hiked my shirt up to my chest. He pulled away for a moment as he pulled the shirt over my head; doing so quickly as if that piece of cloth deserved to be brutalised. I stopped him as he reached for me again. “We have to get the party ready.” I mumbled; my voice husky.
Despite my protest; Logan’s lips went to my neck, nipping my skin lightly as he ravaged my throat. The muscles in my stomach clenched as I gasped. He leaned back and watched me with his black, lustful eyes; giving me a look that made my heart hammer in my chest. “Are you sure?” He whispered; his voice thick with lust as his thumbs drew slow circles on my hips.
He kept his gaze on me as he pulled away to unbutton the shirt he was wearing; flashing me a look that had me fighting to keep my knees together. I licked my lips as my eyes wandered over his naked torso; my wolf growling to have her mate. I pushed her down; doing my best to steel my resolve. I managed to escape the streamers trap and got out from under my mate.
I nodded; swallowing nervously in hopes of dampening my throat enough for me to speak. I kept my gaze away from Logan; pretending to look for my shirt. “I’m sure.” I choked out meekly. Goosebumps raised on my arms as my mate grasped my shoulders; every muscle in my body urging me to finish what we’d started.
I felt his breath on my cheek as he leaned in to whisper in my ear. “The party doesn’t start for at least four more hours.” He pointed out; wrapping his arms around my stomach. I leaned into him as I couldn’t help the low, satisfied hum that emanated from my throat in response to his intoxicating presence.
“I know.” I mumbled; realising that past all my wolf's constant encouragement of mating, I wanted the same thing too. He didn’t see it coming when I spun around and pushed him back onto the bed.
I strode over and climbed onto him; straddling his waist as I made myself comfortable. “Chels, w-” He began to ask; giving me a questioning look. I leaned down and pressed a finger to his lips to keep him from finishing his sentence.
“Does it look like I’m in the mood to talk?” I asked; a cheeky smile making its way to my lips as I felt his signature, devilish smirk emerge below my finger.
The top half of my body was completely pressed up to his as I buried my face in his neck; taking in his scent before pressing my lips to where his neck met his shoulder. I slowly worked my way up to his jaw; feeling his little friend stir beneath me as I nibbled at his skin playfully. I yanked his shirt of; running my hands over the smooth planes of his muscular stomach and chest.
Logan grasped my hips hard as my tongue ran over my mark on his neck. He tried to turn us over but I growled defiantly; warning him that I didn’t want that. He growled in response; the low sound intensifying my desire as I bit him slightly harder. “Chelsea.” He mumbled; his hands becoming more insistent as they reached down to unbutton my jeans. “If you don’t hurry, I’m going to rip these off of you.” He mumbled in a feral whisper; his now-black eyes proof that that was the truth.
I didn’t waste any time in doing as he asked; my mate following suit as his jeans ended up on the floor next to mine. He surprised me as his lips attacked mine; Logan now taking control as he covered my smaller frame with his. I buried my fingers in my mate’s thick, dark hair as his weight pressed my back into the mattress.
I moaned as his tongue brushed against mine; grasping my ass as he forced me closer, the muscles in my stomach tightening further as his hips grinded against mine. “Logan.” I pleaded; grabbing at the waistband of his boxers. My mind was now a slave to no other thought but those of the man pressed up against me. “I want you.” I said; slightly muffled as his lips met mine again.
He smirked down at me; watching me pant with need as his hand wandered to my bra clasp. “Damn right, baby.” He sighed; his voice low as he pressed moist, open mouthed kisses to my collarbone. His lips travelled down my chest as I squirmed beneath him; my wolf now overtaken by our need to mate. I gasped as he began to fondle my chest; my body arching back as the muscles in my stomach tightened to the extent that it was now painful. “Say it again.” He demanded; pressing his warm lips to the top of one of my breasts’ shortly before he bit me; sucking on the spot as soon as my skin began to sting.
“I want you so bad.” I whimpered; wrapping my arms around his neck as he kicked off his boxers. I yanked the last article of clothing I had on and threw that to the ground; grasping his hips as my own moved up, my body knowing what I wanted. He thrusted into me hard and fast with a guttural growl; muffling the sound as he pressed his face into my neck.
I moaned as he pulled out slowly; slamming back into me not a second later as I grasped the sheets so hard my nails almost drew blood, even through all the cloth. The pressure within me built with every thrust; both of us breathing hard as he continued to pound into me, picking up speed as my hips came up to meet his every time they came down.
I grasped his hair tightly; lightly yanking on it as we continued to move. I pressed my face into my mate’s muscular chest to muffle my screams as I came; Logan driving into me one last time before he found his release.
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He fell onto his back beside me; flashing me a smirk as I worked to wrap the sheets around my naked body. “No need for that, Luna.”
I gave him a look. “Of course, you don’t mind.” I teased; grabbing his face as I kissed him once more. He pulled on my hair to tilt my head back when his lips began to respond; his fingers digging into my back as he pulled me closer. I was the one to end the kiss; bringing the blanket with me as I forced myself to get up, knowing that all the party decorating was still ahead of me. He sighed.
"Can't we just stay in bed till the party? I can get another pack member to get everything else ready." He tried; pulling me closer again.
I couldn't help but chuckle at the desperate tone I detected in his voice. "No, I promised the others I'd do this." I groaned; hating that his arms around me had my muscles relaxing.
"They wouldn't fight me." He argued; burying his lips in my hair as he pressed a kiss to the top of my head.
I laid my hand over the one he had on my stomach. "I know they won't, but I want to do it." He growled; making it even harder for me to deny him.
"Don't do that, your growling is a serious turn on and I really need to win this argument." I mumbled; stroking the back of his hand.
I felt him smile against my hair. "It is?" He asked innocently. I knew he'd noticed how my wolf reacted everytime he growled so there really was no use in pretending otherwise.
I nodded as I pulled away; smirking at him as I climbed off of the bed in the most provocative way I could. Two can play at this game. "You know it is." I grabbed his boxers from the ground and threw them at my mate’s head. He caught it effortlessly. “I thought you might want those.”
He threw the garment on the bed beside him as he tucked his hands behind his head. “I have nothing to be ashamed of.” He admitted proudly; laying there in all of his naked glory. I gave him a once over and couldn’t help but agree, though I would never say that to his face.
“Suit yourself.” I muttered; letting my makeshift toga dip at the back as I walked into the bathroom. I felt Logan’s eyes on me until I closed the door; my wolf overjoyed at what had just happened, and I had to admit that I wanted more. I forced my mind off of those thoughts for now as I realised I now only had three hours to get the party ready.
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I got dressed in a red, body-fitting dress that had three-quarter sleeves that plunged until my lower back at the back and reached halfway down my thighs. I matched it with a pair of sparkling, black, platform, high-heeled pumps and my pendant; slipping the charm bracelet Sam had given me onto my arm.
I left my hair down; pushing it all to one side to show of the silver ear cuff I had put on. I went with smoky eye make-up and applied a thin layer of lips gloss to my lips; grabbing Jen’s present and my black clutch on my way down.
Logan was waiting for me downstairs in a pair of black jeans and a white t-shirt under a dark, leather jacket. His hair was effortlessly perfect as he watched me descend. I gave him a smile; one that he responded to with his smirk. I placed my arm in the crook of his elbow as we walked out to his car; my mate being the gentleman that he was, helping me into my seat.
We drove in comfortable silence; our fingers intertwined over the center console. After a while, I sighed contently; my mate's grey eyes meeting mine as he raised a brow. "Can we always be this way?" I asked quietly; giving him a dreamy smile as I drank the sight of him in.
He squeezed my fingers; his thumb rubbing against the back of my hand as he yanked me closer to him. "I hope so, because I really like being this way with you." He admitted; smirking as a blush crept into my cheeks.
"You're so-" I beagn; searching for the right word.
"Cheesy? Stupid? I can't help it, you make me that way." He cut in. "I feel fucking insecure around you."
My blush intensified. "Perfect." I concluded; pressing a kiss to his cheek. "But it's nice to know that that's how you feel." His face turned back to the road with a smile stuck on his lips.
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Shortly after our earlier activities; we had actually managed to get all the decorating done in record time so there was more than enough time for me to get ready once we’d gotten back. Logan had some pack business to get to, so I let him go; knowing that I had distracted him from his responsibilities for longer than I should have for the day.
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When we arrived at the training grounds; where I’d decided we’d have the party due to it being such a large space, the party was already in full swing. We got out of the car; Logan grasping my waist tightly as we made our way to Ethan who was standing by the table full of food. Jen’s giant birthday cake stood proudly as the center piece; looming over everything at approximately five feet tall.
The DJ animatedly spun the tracks as music blared into the night from four giant speakers that had been placed all around. People talked and danced; enjoying themselves as they awaited Jen’s arrival. I leaned into my mate as he pulled me closer; watching the happenings around me. He placed his head on my shoulder; pressing a quick kiss to my temple. “Have I told you just how beautiful you look right now?” He whispered; his hand hovering dangerously close to my chest.
I smiled. “No you haven’t.”
“Well you look gorgeous.” He admitted; his fingers shamelessly caressing my chest. “Especially in that dress. Did I leave a mark?” He asked in a contented voice; his index finger rubbing at the spot he had bitten earlier.
I nodded as I turned in his hold. “It’s there.” I admitted with a smirk; watching his reaction from under my lashes as I pulled my dress down far enough to show him the hickey that now branded my chest. “See?”
“Yup. Yet another mark that proves your mine.” He mused; pulling me closer to peck my lips. We were forced apart as Jen arrived; stepping out of her car in a pastel pink dress with a flowing short skirt over a pair of nude stilettos. She wore her hair up in an intricate knot; strand of her blonde hair framing her face.
“I’m going to go over, I’ll see you later?” I asked; giving him a smile.
“You better.” My mate muttered; releasing me as I went over to hug my best friend, handing her my gift as I led her over to the rest of the party.
“Happy birthday!” I exclaimed; giving her a warm smile. She took it from me with a ‘thank you’; opening the small box to reveal a diamond choker; fixed with jades in between the diamonds on the band.
“Oh my gosh! It’s beautiful Chels! Thank you!” She said; grabbing me in another hug. I just chuckled in response.
“No problem!” I replied; releasing her as Jackie and Sam came over. Sam led the four of us over to the food table as I cast another glance behind me to give my mate a little wave. He looked up from talking to Ethan to smile in return; reaching up and pretending to grab it as I blew him a kiss.
I couldn’t help but giggle as I saw him bring his hand to his chest; right over his heart as he continued to watch me with his beguiling, grey eyes. I gave him one last smile before I turned back to my friends.
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“What time is it?” I murmured around a yawn. I slowly cracked my eyes open; the bright sunlight streaming into Jen’s room blinding me. When the room came into view, I spotted Jackie with half of her body hanging off of Jen’s bed; her face buried in the side of the mattress.
I was currently sprawled out on the beanbag in the corner of the room; Sam lying face first on the floor by my feet, cups of half filled beer outlining her entire body. Jen was sleeping on the shirtless chest of some shifter I didn’t recognise on the window seat; a pink fedora on her head. The man she was laying on sprayed colourful feathers everywhere from the rainbow-coloured boa he wore as he jolted awake; the clutch I’d thrown slamming into his forehead.
Jen gave a little yelp of surprise as she was thrown off; falling to the ground and awakening Sam who ended up covered in beer as she rolled over, right onto more than two dozen cups. A string of profanities fell from her lips; shocking Jackie awake. Next thing I knew, she fell to the floor face first and rolled until she was spread out on her back.
I couldn’t help but laugh at the way they looked; all of them giving me an irritated glance as I was the only person left unharmed from our rude awakening. “Sorry, you should have seen your faces though!” I choked out between laughs. After a while, they started laughing too; especially when Jen rolled the unknown male shifter out of the window with his eyes only half open.
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I said goodbye to the other girls as I began my walk back to the pack house; enjoying the beautiful morning as I trekked through the forest to the Alpha house. By the time I arrived; my feet were aching, but the thought of seeing Logan made it bearable. I slipped my shoes off as soon as I walked past the threshold; holding them in my hands as I followed my mate’s scent to one of the guest rooms.
An immense ache began to form in my chest. I choked down the pain and kept walking. The trembling began when I reached the door, an unsettling feeling appearing in my stomach. I recognise this pain. My heart began to hammer as I realised where I remembered this feeling from; dread filling me from the memory as my heart broke all over again.
Please no, no, no, no... I repeated in my head like a mantra; wishing with all my heart that this wasn’t what I thought it was. I gripped the doorknob hard before throwing it open. My breath caught in my throat as my eyes fell on what was awaiting me in the room.