Chapter Nine
I jerked forward in my seat, nearly slamming into the dash. Damien’s hand snaked out just before my head connected with it, shoving me backwards into my seat. The air being knocked out of me.
“What the fuck is wrong with you, you got what you want. I’m in the car now, leave me alone” I was going to say more, yet the look on his face would have made the grim reaper fear him.
I squirmed in my seat under his intense gaze. He unclicked my seatbelt. Panic set in as he ripped me from my seat and onto his lap awkwardly. I had nowhere to go, his arms wrapped so tightly around my waist, I could feel his fingers bruising my soft skin.
I placed my hands awkwardly on his chest, feeling his body shaking underneath mine. His breathing came fast. I could feel my shirt riding up, his grip loosening.
One of his hands ran up the inside of my shirt, making my breath hitch when his skin came in contact with mine. His other hand moving up my back and curling around my hair ripping my head back.
I hissed at the pain and felt Layla stir to life coming forward almost purring.
His hand on my breast, squeezing so hard it was almost painful. If it wasn’t for the sparks from his skin touching mine.
I am sure I would have screamed in pain. Feeling his breath on my neck made me shiver before his lips moved to my neck, his teeth grazing the sight where a mark would lay.
Hearing his low possessive growl made fear consume me, as his lips hungrily devoured my skin. My mind was screaming at me, that he was about to mark me, yet my body liked the way he manhandled me.
When I felt his grip on my hair tighten, I moaned involuntarily, and could feel my panties dampen. His canines protruding pressing against my skin bring me back the fear of being marked. My words blurted out in panic.
“I’m sorry please don’t” I felt tears prick at my eyes. I didn’t want to be bound forever to this man, mate or not. I was my own person and I felt like this should be a choice not something forced upon me.
I felt him freeze like he realized what he was actually about to do, knowing I didn’t want this. I felt him chuckle slightly, his grip on my hair lessening as he untangled his hand from it. Looking at him.
I watch as his eyes go back to normal. His eyes studied my face carefully, before he spoke.
“You’re not sorry, you just don’t want me to mark you” He growled seeing past my lie. I wasn’t sorry and he was right. The only thing I was sorry for was involving Brent. I didn’t want this.
I stepped down from the Alpha position, I never wanted to be someone’s Luna. Never wanted to be someone’s mate. So, I wasn’t sorry, and he knew this. Reading me like I was an open book.
His hand moving to my hips, his grip stinging as I felt his fingers dig into my hips. Layla watched with eager eyes, yet I could feel she wanted me to accept him on my own terms.
I thought it weird, considering we were always at war with each other. I had no doubt of her feelings toward him, yet I could feel she didn’t want to force me. I wondered what had changed. She never cared for what I wanted.
“You better think of something quick if you don’t want him to mark you yet Lily”
“What? Isn’t this what you wanted?” I felt her sigh.
“It is, but I know if he does, you won’t forgive him. So, do something or don’t whinge when he does”
I thought for a second, she was right if he marked me. Without my consent, I don’t think I would ever forgive him and would blame anything I did feel after, on that bond.
His grip on my hips pulling me toward him made me act. The only thing I could think of in this situation with panic setting in as I felt him move closer to my neck.
I placed my hands on his chest, shoving him back before crashing my lips to his. He froze for a second, shocked that I actually kissed him.
I heard him growl before I felt his body relax against mine and he kissed me back. The tension in my body left as his tongue ran across my bottom lip.
My lips parted before he plunged his tongue into my mouth, playing with mine, fighting for dominance. I let him have it, not resisting in fear of angering him.
His grip on my hips loosened as his hands moved to my face holding me there as he continued the assault on my mouth. I moaned into his mouth not realizing my own reaction to him.
It shocked me as I pressed myself closer to him. Then Layla’s voice zapping me to reality as I found myself lost, in giving him the control he craved.
“Like I’m all for this but can we not lose our virginity in this cramped car” Her voice was like an electric shock. I pulled back.
Damien’s breathing was hard, his eyes searching mine which made me blush knowing what I knew he would find in them. Lust, I didn’t know if it was me or the bond, but it was definitely there and clearly on display for him.
He smirked as my face heated under his gaze.
“We better get moving,” He said, tapping my leg and allowing me to hop off his lap. I scrambled back into my seat. Thankful for once for Layla.
The Alpha started the car putting it in gear before taking off.
“Thank you, Layla,” I whispered.
“What did you say, fairly sure I heard wrong. Mind repeating that” I rolled my eyes at her. Layla felt relaxed for the first time.
My anxiety about her was settling.
“How far away is your Pack?” I asked, turning toward Damien slightly. He glanced at me before looking back at the road.
“Five hours” I slumped back in my seat. This was going to be a long drive.
“Sleep if you want, I will wake you when we hit the border” As much as I tried to stay awake the trip was boring, and I found myself dozing off. Only to be woken by his hand squeezing my thigh.
“Lily woke up. We are here” I yawned before stretching. My neck ached from the position I fell asleep in. Looking out the window, I was shocked at what I saw. We approached a huge fence.
I don’t know what I expected but it wasn’t a gated community. Damien stopped at the gates. A heavily tattooed man walking over and tapping the window. Damien rolled down the window.
“Alpha, so glad you’re back” Damien gave him a nod. The man looked toward me. A smile lit up his face. He looked intimidating walking up to the car with his dark eyes and imposing body, yet when he smiled, he looked carefree and younger, not at all like the man that was standing guard looking like he was ready to shoot first and ask questions later.
“You must be Luna Lily,” He said, giving me a wink. I nodded, not bothering to correct the title. It was useless, no point saying I’m not his Luna when I am his Alpha’s mate.