The drive back to Nicolaus's territory was about an 8-hour drive, one that we took in silence, only stopping briefly for some food. The comfort of the SUV was a blessing as I barely felt any cramps in my legs, I had even drifted off to sleep a few times. We decided to stop one last time for a top-up on fuel, I got out of the car eager to stretch my legs. I walked inside and began rummaging through the isles, looking for something to snack on. My eyes caught a drunk middle-aged human, he was staring at my ass. My lip twitched, surely there was a species out there whose males weren't utter creeps. I ignored him as I picked out some beef jerky and Takis. I then went to the cooler and had to bend down to reach the sprite. As I bent I could hear the unmistakable sound of a wolf whistle... I held back my growl.
At the counter and ready to pay I felt a presence behind me, I knew it was the drunk by the pungent stench of alcohol and vomit, it took all my being not to gag and push him away, these are fragile humans, I reminded myself. All thoughts of ignoring him went out the window as I felt a slap on my ass, slinging my elbow back immediately and connecting with his cheekbone. I held back another growl, and forced my eyes to not shift to my wolf's, humans knew of our existence, but they were hunted so I had to be careful not to alert the humans of my nature.
"What the fuck? You stupid bitch..." He didn't finish his sentence, Nicolaus coming behind him and wrapping an arm around his throat. Nicolaus shook with rage as he tried to not tear the human into pieces.
"You will apologize to her or I will kill you," Nicolaus said, his voice thick with menace.
"I'm sorry!" The man squeaked out in fear, panic in his eyes. Nicolaus dropped him roughly and came to stand beside me, wrapping a protective arm around my waist as I finished paying for my items. My eyes caught Rogan through the window, his nose flaring at me.
We got back into the SUV and continued the rest of the journey in silence. I watched in amusement as the scenery changed around me. We were getting close, I could tell by the way Nicolaus's guard eased up a bit. You could visibly see the tension being released from his muscles. We were headed towards the north part of North America, mountains scattered the horizons, the air smelled crisper than before. I detected a few whiffs of moose and bears. My wolf smiled at the prospect of hunting big game, I was excited by the thought too.
When we had finally pulled into the driveway, it was 6:00 at night; we drove down a long driveway that was barely visible. The packhouse was a mansion, and even though it was huge, I couldn't find it in me to be surprised; I expected it from Nicolaus's status. However, I also couldn't find it within me to be impressed. I'll have to tear it down and build a proper castle later, I thought. Sighing I relented, for now; it will have to do. The outside, however, was exceptionally lovely; a large fountain lined up symmetrically with the front steps, white rose bushes and forget-me-nots grew along the base. The fountain held a statue of a man surrounded by three wolves in the middle, water cascading from the man's feet. The house itself was hidden in thick birch trees, a mountain peaking in the background, you could smell the aromatic smell of a fresh spring river.
As we walked up the steps, we came to double doors that donned stained glass with trees and wolves. It was ironic scenery, and I hated anything having to do with irony. The handles were exquisite, though, they were made out of tree limbs and stained a dark reddish-brown. Opening the door, we walked into what I perceived to be the foyer. There was an enormous tree that went all the way up to the ceiling, at the base was a large koi pond that was shaped by the roots; they surrounded the base and occasionally traveled through the middle and seemed to create a small bridge across. Two sets of stairs were on either side of the pond, leading to a balcony that bound around the tree gracefully. Stone lined the walls and complemented the ash-stained oak floors. It is possible I'll keep this place after all. It felt more like a den and not a confined house. The air was crisp and cool and gave it a cave-like feel. Niosh and Aioli weren't far behind me, though they were directed to my room where they took my things.
I made no comment about the house, and I didn't have to, I was sure my eyes were wide with wonder. Nicolaus chuckled slightly, snatching my hand in his and kissing the knuckle. "Isn't it lovely?" His voice asked, there was a slight innocence in his voice, something that was searching for my approval.
"It is lovely," I said giving him a side glance, I couldn't lie to him even if I wanted to, though part of me wanted to see if he would be taken aback if I were to say it was hideous. Then another part smacked into me that was latched onto the idea of protecting him and his feelings... A weakness that started to fester.
"I want you to understand a few things." He began, giving me a sideways glance as he continued his slow pace to the foyer. "You're here because even though I have no desire for a mate, I have a desire to continue my bloodline." Nicolaus said, "You will be respected as an alpha female should be, but you have no authority here." Wait... What? And moments ago he was so gentle, but that retreated like the tides. I pulled my lip into a snarl and I growled challengingly, but he simply bopped me on the nose... I grew even more irate.
"I also have a few dalliances here and there; they are all fixed, of course, I wouldn't want any bastard heirs. I wanted you to understand everything, full disclosure. I will not withhold anything from you out of respect for the future mother of my children." He regarded me in the eye as though he was trying to assess a reaction. "This is why you should also come to understand I will not fall in love with you, you are only birth my young." He started to walk away as he continued. He paused and supplied me with one last look. "If you do not succeed in doing so within a year, I will replace you." I inwardly chuckled, the one to be replaced will be you. I decided that he was like all of the other males, and not worth my time. I began to shake with anger.
"I do not care how many whores you fuck," I rebutted with a touch too much sass. Quite frankly my wolf is annoyed at the entire situation. I quickly reminded her that we plan on eating his heart, therefore he should get to enjoy his fun before dies.
"What did you just say?" Hearing the challenge in his voice my wolf stirred more, this would be fun to do right out. However...
"You heard me," I said, a growl ripping from my throat. "I do not care who you do and do not fuck... What you wanted me to act jealous?" I said with a laugh, Nicolaus wasn't laughing, he, however, didn't appreciate my blatant disrespect in front of the pack. Deciding on punishing me he slapped me in the face, I saw it coming. Of course, I saw it coming. He wanted to poke the bear. then he will feel my claws embed in his spine. I growled again but kept my eyes on the floor. I couldn't lose control just yet, I had to play this coyly.
"You will understand your place, Tatiana, even if I have to beat it into you. You should give up all hopes of happily-ever-after." He seethed with malice, anger contorting his sinfully attractive face. I almost started laughing again, the need burned my lungs as I barely contained the giggle that started to burst from my lips. I stayed where I was until I was sure that he and the other gathering pack members had left. Forcing me to submit to him in front of the pack was part of initiating an alpha female, or any wolf, into the fold. Initiation was something I have been through plenty of times. Initiating a female alpha was even more brutal, I was meant to be submissive to my alpha mate in every way. Even though the blood in my veins called out that we were equal.
As soon as Nicolaus left a male with an impressive build came to my side. "Alpha," He said with reverence. "My name is Greg." As I looked up to meet his eyes he hissed through his teeth. "Ah, you've got a lot more fight in you." He said with a smile. I could tell that my eyes were still glowing, but Lord Alpha was nowhere to be found. I was satisfied I had an extra moment to compose myself. I decided I would take this time to scope out my new territory. And maybe peek at the women my alpha would drag to bed, I caught three different intimate scents off of him.
"My name is Tatiana," I said as I brushed myself off. I then held out my hand in an offer for a handshake. And offer he took with another smile, he had dimples.
"I could show you around if you would like Alpha." He said eagerly.
"I would like that," I said, returning his smile with my own.
There were two corridors, and he decided to take the left one first. We walked past a spacious dining room and peeked in there, it could easily hold one hundred wolves. "This is where the pack eats," Greg said informatively. We also passed several rooms that I assumed the warrior wolves lived in, my assumptions being confirmed by Greg. There was another corridor and we took the right this time, it conducted us into a vast kitchen where several female wolves were preparing a meal. The kitchen looked like a picture out of a magazine or something you would see at a five-star restaurant.
"This is where all meals are prepared," Greg said.
The wolves were ignoring me which didn't sit well with my wolf's ego. "Excuse me," I mumbled. I cleared my throat loudly causing both of the women to jump and look at me with shock pouring out of them. "I said excuse me." They both bowed and showed their necks and Greg offered me an amused chuckle. It was a most favorable thing that Lord Alpha retreated to his own accords and couldn't witness this, I am sure he would try to kill me, his voice ringing in my ear "you have no authority." I just asserted that non-existent authority...
"Yes, ma'am." The blonde one squeaked out. She was quite intriguing and elegant. Perfect plump lips and hazel eyes. Her jawline was to die for. She was between curvy and sleek, her body would drive anyone crazy. It made me wonder whether or not she was one of Nicolaus's mistresses.
"Let me smell you," I demanded, she flinched and moved to the front. Obviously nervous because of my dominance display. I pulled her close to me pulling her head upward so her neck was exposed. I dipped my nose into it and inhaled her scent. Her scent didn't match the cheap perfume and desperation that I had gotten a whiff of from Nicolaus. He's not rooting her, but I might. He didn't say I wasn't allowed dalliances although he might not be too delighted with me. I genuinely don't care, I licked her neck and it made her jump and moan, her eyebrows furrowed as she couldn't comprehend why she moaned.
"What are you preparing?" I gently asked as I slowly released her from my grip.
"A sizable feast to welcome our Alpha Female." She babbled in an unsteady voice. "A feast to embrace you. My lady."
"What is your name love?" I purred as I clicked my tongue in approval.
"Amelia." She replied, blushing adorably.
"Amelia, would you like to join us? Alpha Nicolaus has engagements elsewhere and I could use as many friends as I could get" I inquired with a pout; I wanted to spend more time with her.
"I have a lot of work to do." She mumbled she was afraid of getting in trouble.
"It will barely take a minute I promise." I gave her a smirk.
"Yeah Mia, join us," Greg said with a laugh.
"Of course." She said softly, a sheepish smile easing on her face.
Together they showed me the whole house; it consisted of 12 bathrooms, two offices, a dining hall, a ballroom, a war room, and 20 bedrooms. Greg also explained that the warrior's families and other common wolves were on the second floor. The higher rank you are the higher your floor is. They took me to the fourth floor where they showed me the door to the alphas room, which was closed, and finally to my room.
"I am not surprised that we aren't sharing a room," I said with a bemused look. "You may go now. I'm going to take a bath." My room was a one bedroom one bathroom apartment minus a kitchen. The walls were a grayish purple and the comforter was black, the room was accented black and royal purple. I had a mini-fridge and a bar. My own living room a walk-in-closet and a bathroom almost fit for a queen. I gazed in the closet, and it was filled with expensive clothes and shoes. Mostly dresses.
I decided to take a bubble bath, using mint and menthol salts and lavender bath foam, the mixed smell was harsh but pleasant. I was relaxing when I heard a knock on my door, not bothering to get up or get out I called from the bathroom. "Come in."
"I see you've found your room just fine," Nicolaus said as he entered the bathroom. Noticing my state of undress compelled his beast to poke out, among other things. I nibbled my lip.
"Yes, Alpha. It's absolutely lovely." I said not meeting his gaze.
"You're going to be the Alpha Female of this pack, and the Alpha Female of this pack gets only the best her Alpha Male can offer." He was sitting on the edge of the bath; his arousal becoming stark and pungent, wafting into my nose.
"Just not your bed," I slated with venom, it would make it harder to assassinate him whenever I pleased. He would only ever visit my room and never invite me to his.
"I informed you I have dalliances. It would be disrespectful for me to enjoy you in the same room as I enjoy them." He dipped his hand in the water, grazing my thigh, I whimpered in pleasure. "Be ready by eight and wear something white. Even though it's not an official wedding and just a rehearsal, I still want to uphold tradition." Traditionally alpha females are presented to the pack in white upon their first night with them. They are in addition, typically, virgins when presented.
"Can you send Amelia up? I need some help picking out an outfit. I asked with a smile.
"I'll send her." He responded with a huff, nodding his head slightly before getting up and pacing out of my room. I could see the way he restrained in his pants, the memory of him pounding into me causing me to groan lightly, he halted his stride and twitched slightly as though he wanted to turn around a fuck me into oblivion. I stood from the water, confidence encasing my being, and walked up to him. My arm wrapping around his waist and hand grabbing his bulge. "Let me take care of that for you," I said hungrily causing him to growl in his throat appreciatively. I slid to my knees as he spun, grabbing a fistful of my hair roughly with one hand as he brought his thumb to my lips. I opened my mouth tentatively, licking his finger before sucking on it, grazing my teeth across the skin every so often. I had retained eye contact the entire time, my wolf peering out and boring into his soul. "Fuck" he muttered as his grip tightened, removing his thumb from my mouth and hooking it around his jeans, pulling them down until his thick cock sprang forward in attention. I moaned involuntarily before licking his base to tip causing him to hiss through his teeth. I wasted no more time, swallowing his entire length whole and bobbing my head at a slow, teasing pace.
Not being the type to enjoy teasing, Nicolaus quickly took control fucking my face roughly as he grunted and swore. As he created his own pace I swirled my tongue around and suctioned my cheeks, on hand reaching up to grasp at his balls as I messaged his pace grew quicker and quicker until he thrust one last time. Hot semen spurted all over my tongue and rolled down my throat. I drank it greedily, sucking the remainder off his cock before he plopped is dick out of my mouth, residual semen and spit making it glisten, I stuck my tongue out to show him I had swallowed it all and he swore again.
"Fucking hell, you are going to be the death of me baby girl." He purred, I felt something slither inside me at the pet name. "I would love to pound that sweet pussy of yours, but I have other matters to attend to." He said as he yanked his pants up and paced out of the door, I whimpered slightly. Partly because of being so aroused, and partly because he was leaving after something so intimate... Why did I care about that? I had no idea, but I didn't like the feelings he was stirring in me.