Lyra's POV
Kael summoned me to his office after the ceremony, I already had an inkling of what it was about. My gut churned as I walked through the corridors, each step heavier than the last.
When I entered, he was seated behind his desk, calm as ever, his gaze sharp.
"You wanted to see me?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
He nodded, gesturing for me to take a seat, but I remained standing.
"Did you know?" I asked, cutting straight to the point.
His brow furrowed. "Know what?"
My patience snapped.
"About my wolf. Don't play dumb, Kael. You know exactly what I mean. You knew I'm a descendant of Nivara, didn't you?"
His expression didn't falter, but the flicker in his eyes told me enough. He leaned back in his chair, his arms crossed, and asked, "What about your wolf?"
I couldn't believe him. "You knew," I accused, my voice trembling with anger. "You knew what I was and didn't say a word. Why?"
When he didn't respond right away, the frustration spilled over. I stepped closer to his office table, my voice rising.
"Why didn't you tell me? Do you have any idea how it feels to find out from her? Do you know how fucking scared I am, with thoughts that your Luna will have me kicked out of the pack now that my secret's out?"
At that, Kael stood abruptly, his chair scraping against the floor. His eyes darkened, and his voice was firm, laced with an authority that sent a shiver through me. "Enough, Lyra."
The word was final, and it made me pause, though the tears pooling in my eyes refused to stop.
"You're not going anywhere, Lyra," he said, his tone softer now. "This is your home. You're part of this pack. No one—no one—will touch you. I won't allow it."
His words only made my chest tighten further. "But Selena—"
"She's nothing," he cut in, his voice sharp. "Her opinions hold no weight. You are mine, Lyra. My mate. And no one dares to touch what's mine."
The conviction in his voice broke something in me. A sob escaped before I could stop it, and Kael was there in an instant, pulling me into his arms. His embrace was firm, unyielding, and I felt… safe.
"I'll protect you," he murmured into my hair, his voice low and steady. "Always. You'll never have to worry about being cast out or hurt. You belong here. With me."
His words wrapped around me like a promise, one I desperately wanted to believe. I let myself lean into him, my tears soaking into his shirt, as the weight of his vow settled over us both.
In the heat of the moment, his lips met mine in a deep and passionate kiss. His tongue demanded an entrance as he shoved them in my mouth. Kael's hands wandered involuntarily to my boobs, gently fondling and caressing me. Soon enough, his mouth was on my boobs flicking my nipples.
I let out a moan as his mouth enveloped them, sucking, teasing and biting them in the most delightful ways. Then, he picked me up, carrying me to the couch and laid me down, his hands trailing down my stomach towards my aching core.
Kael teased me with his fingers, tracing the sensitive skin as I stifled a moan. His hand went further down, into my panties as he traced my slit. His thumb pressed against my clit, stroking it lightly. I let out a louder moan in ecstasy and he shushed me, smiling.
Just when I thought he'd slip his fingers in me, he stopped.
I bit my lip in frustration.
"Don't stop, please," I said, giving him a pleading look.
I saw amusement play on his lips for a split second before furrowing his eyebrows at me.
"Who taught you to do that?" he asked, his voice barely hiding the desire in it.
He then pulled my panties down and bent down to my core. He looked up at me, his expression ravenous, like a wolf with its prey.
"I'm going to eat you out now," he whispered into my ear, his words making me shiver with anticipation. I was already so wet. My core dripping wet with my juices.
Without wasting any more time, he buried his head deep in my pussy.
"Hmm, so wet for me," he groaned in sheer pleasure like he was equally enjoying every bit of what he was doing to me.
His tongue was on my pussy, licking my slits and sucking on my clit. A loud moan escaped me and Kael's mouth left my region.
"Quiet Lyra," he scolded. "You don't want to bring Selena over here, do you?"
My heart stung at the mention of her name but I decided to ignore. I didn't want to ruin the moment.
Nothing prepared me for what came next. He shoved his tongue in me, fucking me with his mouth. He pushed in his tongue further, sucking and nibbling while he stroked my clit with his fingers at the same time. I was overwhelmed with pleasure and in no time, I climaxed hard, letting out a shrill cry as I came, my juices pouring out like a running faucet. He licked me clean, groaning in pleasure as he wiped me clean with his tongue.
"I loved every bit of that, Lyra. And I can't wait to do this again with you." He said, picking up my panties and swirling it in air.
I pressed my lips together, my cheeks heating up in embarrassment.
"But for now, I have to go." He finished.
"Where?"
"A meeting."
I couldn't help but think he was going to Selena and that hurt. I stood up from the couch, my legs still vibrating from all the sensations from before. I yanked my panties away from him and squeezed it in my pockets.
As I neared the door, I heard Kellan's voice from outside. My heart hammered in my chest. Why did I feel like I had committed a crime and scared of being caught?
Kael bolted to the door, he'd heard it too. He opened the door slightly with just his head out the door.
"What are you doing here, Kellan?" He asked, his voice steely.
"I came to get you. Everyone's been waiting on you. But apparently, the Alpha seems to have other plans. Do you have a visitor? Or why else are you peeking?"
"You sure do ask annoying questions Kellan. Leave, I'll meet you in the hall."
"Are you hiding someone in there?" Kellan asked, not giving up.
Kael gritted his teeth, he was clearly seething. He gave me one last look before walking out the door. Last thing I heard was him telling Kellan to follow him.