Zane took longer than usual in the shower as he kept thinking about why Eleanor had not come. He grew worried, assuming she would stop coming.
"Uh… Why are you tormenting me?" He murmured, running his fingers through his wet hair.
He turned off the shower and went out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist.
The familiar, sweet, floral smell hit his nostrils. When he turned his gaze to the door, he noticed Ruby approach.
"I thought I had shut the door." He mustered a smile.
She came in closer, smiling seductively. Then she sprayed something on Zane.
"Mm…" Zane wrinkled his nose. His hand flew to shield his face. "What was that?" He asked.
"New perfume." Ruby waggled a small glass vial of clear liquid in front of his face. "I bought it recently. Isn't the smell nice?"
Zane sniffed, dropping his hand. He felt a jolt in his brain as though the high voltage electricity was passing through his nerves. His eyes switched from black to hazel. The sweet aroma that enveloped him spiked his sexual desire many folds. Everything around him seemed to smell sweet and seductive.
He could see only Ruby, who looked like a sex goddess in her white gown. He marveled at her beauty as he inched towards her, his lips curling lasciviously.
"Ruby…" He took her name seductively, stroking her cheek with his finger. "You are beautiful," he murmured in a trance, his eyes clouded with lust. Her voluptuous figure and intoxicating scent hardened his cock.
She slowly removed his towel and held his erection, gently moving her hand up and down over it.
"Uh…" He groaned and closed his eyes, savoring the sensation. He felt like he would burst in any minute when she picked up the pace.
In a blink, he held her head from behind and kissed her. He pushed her down on the bed, his lips locked on hers. His kiss was fierce, biting and sucking her lips.
Ruby also plastered her mouth on his, kissing him with the same ferocity, reminding him that he belonged to only her.
He pulled her gown over her head. His eyes glowed with delight when he saw her without bras and panties.
He settled himself between her legs and growled, "You are mine."
In the next moment, he was inside her. The length and size of his erection were brutal. His violent movements added to this brutality.
"Ah…" Ruby cried out, her eyes rolling back into her head. She felt nothing but pleasure, her whole body electrified. "I am yours," she murmured.
He pulled his cock out abruptly, twisting her around and making her lie on her stomach. He yanked her legs back and shoved his erection inside her.
"Every time you move, you will remember I was here," he grunted, moving faster and faster.
"Ah…" Her moan turned into a shrill cry.
"Yes, baby." He pounded deeper into her. "I want you sore." He yanked on her hair with one hand while gripping her ass with the other. He didn't slow down a bit.
Her head tilted back as he tugged on her hair. She moaned louder with every thrust.
He leaned forward and hissed, "Come for me." He bit her ear, never stopping his animalistic movement.
"Zane…" Ruby cried out his name and then shuddered vigorously.
After a few more thrusts, he also reached his climax. He released her hair and collapsed next to her, his eyes switching back to black.
"Mm…" He grimaced, sharp pain in his head overcoming him.
"Are you okay?" She asked, inching towards him.
"My head…" Zane held his head with both hands, his eyes getting shut. He was under the impression that his brain would explode.
"You must be having a headache because you woke up so early. Let me give you a massage."
Zane remained motionless. He enjoyed the feel of her delicate fingers on his brow.
"Do you like it?" she asked.
"Hmm…" he hummed. "It is magical."
"Try to get some sleep. I will wake you up at lunch time."
Zane obeyed her like a docile child. He didn't know whether the headache or the exhaustion from the rough sex made him sleepy so quickly. He drifted into sleep in a matter of a few minutes.
Ruby's face progressively turned gloomy. She drew her hand back and hissed, "You can never get away from me. You are my possession." She took her gown and put it on before going out of the room.
In the backyard…
"Mm…" Lucas sat on a concrete bench with Cecilia on his lap, his thumbs gently brushing her cheeks. He couldn't stop himself from kissing her. He had a hard time controlling his inner wolf, howling to claim her.
He drew back with great difficulty and rested his forehead against hers. "Let's go tell Alpha about it. You can stay here at the packhouse with me."
When he mentioned Alpha, she remembered that she had to see Dimitri.
"Oh, shit… I completely forgot to notify Alpha that Eleanor had taken the day off. I need to find him." She sprang to her feet.
"That's great," Lucas said, excitement brimming in his eyes. "I will go with you. We will inform him that we are mates."
"Hold on." Cecilia giggled. "I just learned about it this morning. We can make an announcement a few days later. Let my mummy and papa come back. I need to tell them too."
Lucas laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his head. "Sorry. I became a bit impatient."
"Okay. See you later."
"I am coming with you."
"Don't you have anything to do?" She halted her steps and scowled at him.
"I have. But please allow me to accompany you to the office."
"Don't be so clingy. I will find him. Go and do your job." She pushed him back.
Lucas couldn't help but laugh. "I will find you once you are done here."
Cecilia smiled back as she went into the packhouse.
During lunchtime…
Dimitri with his beta, Caleb, and other seniors gathered at the dining hall. After a while, Lucas and Connor also joined them.
Dimitri glanced at the opposite chair and asked, "Where is Zane?" He moved his gaze to Lucas.
"He must be with Ruby," Lucas replied.
"He should take some time off, at least at the time of having food," Connor scoffed.
Dimitri clenched his fists under the table, his eyes turning red with rage.
"He is coming."
Everyone turned to look in the direction Lucas was pointing.
Zane walked into the dining hall, interlacing his fingers with Ruby. He had a smile on his face, never looking away from her. He took his seat and made Ruby sit next to him, still holding her hand.
Dimitri furrowed his brows as he studied Zane. He had not seen him so drawn towards Ruby before.
Zane didn't seem to notice the presence of others at the table. He was fully captivated by Ruby, his eyes filled with lust as if he were under the effect of some spell. It seemed as if he would start making out with her at any minute.
Dimitri grew concerned. He was well aware of the rivalry between Zane and Connor. He was afraid that Zane would get distracted from his aim under the influence of Ruby. His fists tightened even more, and his face contorted.
"Alpha…" A lovely female voice drew his attention. When he turned to his left, he noticed a young woman bowing to him. He squinted at her, trying to figure out who she was.
"I am Cecilia, Valeria's daughter."
"Hmm…" Dimitri nodded in realization.
"Eleanor is not feeling well. Can I work here until she recovers?"
"Of course, you can." Dimitri pulled a smile over his lips.
"Thank you, Alpha." Cecilia bowed, joy washing through her. She glanced at Lucas and flashed a smile before returning to the kitchen.
Lucas skipped a beat, looking at her thousand-watt smile. His lips curled involuntarily.
When Zane heard the name Eleanor, he looked up at Cecilia. He felt a sudden jolt on his head, compelling him to close his eyes. He winced, the cloud of lust slowly disappearing.
Eleanor's pretty face flashed in the back of his head.
'Eleanor,' he murmured in his mind, recalling his meeting with her the night before.
"Zane…" Ruby tugged on his arm.
Zane opened his eyes and turned to her. His eyes switched from black to hazel and then back to black. The lust clouded his mind again. He gave her a lecherous smile and leaned in close. "Let's finish eating fast. I can't wait longer to take you again."