It was Aiden! He’s talking to me through my mind, he possibly felt my emotions already. I tapped my head, still unable to move on from last night.
I did not answer him and ran to the bathroom, letting the cover falling to the floor. I needed a cold shower. Not a good idea because of the cold weather but might help my burning face and body to cool down a bit.
In the shower, my wolf continued hissing at me that made me hate myself more. I regret exhausting myself with Ava yesterday. If only I know something will happen with Aiden and me then I could have prepared!
‘Are you ignoring me, Ashira?’ His voice is now stern, not happy with my unresponsive behavior. I groaned with frustration, I don’t know how to talk to him or even face him! But today we will sympathize with the families of the lost wolves. I realized I can’t escape him today so I decided to reply.
‘Of course not.’
That’s the dumbest thing I think I have ever done in my whole life, at least how I felt at this moment. Even my mind link sounds unsure, awkward, and wary.
I felt vibrations of emotion from Aiden, he’s sending me his feelings intentionally! I felt a shiver run down my spine as I recognized that he’s upset. Extremely upset.
‘We’re downstairs.’ He said and I think everyone is already up early. I finished my shower and deliberately looked for clothes.
‘I’ll be down in a minute.’ I replied when I think he doesn’t like to be ignored. The thought made me think I just ignored him last night when I passed out so I wouldn’t make him remember it again with fresh actions.
I chose to slip on a dress, readying myself with what will happen later. The light blue floral dress reached my knee, it’s sleeveless which Aurea personally picked for simple occasions.
I stopped myself from running down the stairs and tried to look as normal as possible. I also practiced blocking my panicking emotions so Aiden won’t feel it. Everything had happened, I can’t bring it back but I can’t continue sulking like my wolf right now.
I heard them laughing in the living room, everyone is there. I also smelt something delicious is cooking and figured Aurea is preparing breakfast.
When I entered the room, everyone looked at me and smiled at me as they greeted me good mornings. I smiled back, not able to return the greeting because my morning wasn’t that great, and also, Aiden’s stare is shooting holes in me. The chatter started again and I decided to take a sit as well.
Everyone is seated. Ava and Seth are next to each other on the couch and Nick is on one-seater while Aiden is on the long sofa, with a huge space beside him that only awaits for me.
I am feeling awkward with Aiden’s look, I can’t describe it. I don’t know what he feels right now because he seemed to be blocking his emotions from me. I walked towards him, not meeting his gaze as I sat on the space beside him, just a foot away.
I can feel my face started burning as blood runs on my face. The moment I smelled his scent when this close made me remember the heat we shared last night.
“We can do that some other time!” It was Nick, they seemed to be having a conversation that I can’t relate with, not giving attention to the talk as my mind wanders with last night’s.
“I’ll prepare everything so just clear a day in your schedule, man!” It was Seth.
I felt my hairs perked up when Aiden moved. He didn’t touch me even when I’m so near. Suddenly, I remembered how good it feels to have his hands wrapped around me.
“I’ll make sure of that.” The conversation goes on but my mind is not present with them.
I keep thinking about Aiden’s touch…
Aiden’s lips. His tongue, his breath, his scent, his fingers on my–
“Everyone! Get out!”
My body jumped with Aiden’s sudden outburst, also making everyone stopped talking and look at him.
“Kitchen! Now!” Aiden even growled the one that can make any wolf shake. They scattered and headed to the kitchen and I don’t know if I needed to go as well.
I was about to stand up and follow with the rest but Aiden grabbed my wrist and pulled me, making me land on his lap.
“What. Are. You. Thinking?” he asked, emphasizing each word with a deep growling voice.
I felt stiffened, not following his question.
“I don’t–” I stopped when he embraced his arms on my waist as he buried his face on my neck. I can hear my heart pulsing loud from my chest. What the hell did I do?
Is he angry? Did last night make him angry?
“Don’t think of dirty things when we’re not alone,” he whispered but his voice is stern, intimidating. “I can smell your arousal and that scent is only for me.” he then bites my shoulder making me whimper but suppressed it immediately as his words struck me.
I can feel his canines trying to sink in my skin but he stopped before it happens. I didn’t know that I was surging such scent, I’m, not even aware that I’m already getting aroused just by reminiscing with what happened.
“I’m… sorry,” I whispered and meant every word.
He sighed and loosened his embrace, making me face him.
“You’re mine.” he growled. I’m getting used to his possessiveness. He looked so handsome right now that I wanted to kiss him so badly.
I bit my lips to stop myself. “I am.” I said softly. I felt his body eased with my answer.
“You owe me.” His expression suddenly changed. From intimidating, his expression turned playful, teasing. I quickly blushed from realizing what he meant. “You made it hard for me to sleep while you snore beside me.”
“I’m not snoring!” I defended. He chuckled and planted a quick kiss on my lips. “I’m exhausted. I can’t believe I slept after… that.” I said after the kiss, playing with my knuckles and feeling the guilt cowering in me.
He chuckled and rested his back on the sofa. Watching me intensely.
“You sure is weird. But don’t think about it. We got a lot of time together. No need to rush things for that.” He smirked at the last word. I blushed even more. Damn. How can I even forget about something so shameful?
“I… What you did… I… loved it.” Every word is hard to utter and I felt uncountable shame as I said it to him. I buried my face on his neck and inhaled his scent as it can calm me. He chuckled and I stayed still that way, trying to hide my face from him.
“Was that the first time?” he asked, his voice changed to a husky and se*xy tone. I almost moan from the sound of it.
I nodded and I can feel his smile. His hug became tighter, making me arch my back.
“You are mine, Ashira.” He said once again. I loved how it sounds when he says it even from whatever tone he used, the meaning of it came to be the same.
We stayed for a few minutes like that before he changed the subject.
“We have mourning families to attend today and we’ll go after breakfast.” He said as we stood up and headed to the kitchen where clueless eyes greeted us.
I am scared. I want to start fretting but whatever happens later will be something I needed to face.
‘Someone is nervous.’ I growled to my wolf as she teased me. She’s been doing that for a while now. I was blocking my emotions and only she can feel me, not letting Aiden notice my uneasiness.
We’re inside his black GMC Hummer EV along with Nick and Seth. Ava couldn’t come with us because Seth’s parents wanted to bond with her, I tried forcing her but decided to let her go.
Nick was driving while Seth is in the seat next to him. Aiden and I sat on the back, my arm encircled with him as his hand is rested on my legs.
It took me a great effort to block my feelings and arguing with my wolf, trying hard for Aiden to not take notice that I’m nervous.
We arrived at the first house and were greeted by a woman in her late twenties. There are dark circles below her swollen eyes. She must’ve been crying this whole time.
“Alpha.” she bowed her head down, giving respect to Aiden as she saw him. Her eyes turned to me and inhaled. She bowed her head once she figured that Aiden’s claim can be smelt on me. She bowed the same to Nick and Seth.
We were welcomed inside her house and I noticed a fading scent of her dead mate in it.
They didn’t have a child.