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He started rubbing his nose up and down my neck taking in my scent that can drive any mate crazy. Stopping at the perfect spot with soft kisses, stopping right where my mark would be. Losing myself in the moment he finally whispers to me in my ear while running his hands up my sides.
"Nice try, little wolf." He lowly says, grinning at me.
Satisfied at his will power against the bond and changing his mind, I was left there gaping as he walked away. I swear every time I try to play my cards I always fold. I face palmed myself at how easy he made it look to build a wall against temptation. I guess when you don't wait for your mate and have had all the fun you want, you become accustomed to sexual temptation. Suddenly becoming angry again at the thought of alpha Jake laying down with another woman, I was brought from my thoughts with a tap on the shoulder.
"Hello, Luna. I will be escorting you to your room upstairs." A tall man says, coming to me through the front door. He seemed to be about 6 ft 1in, a larger build but not bigger than Jake's, beautiful deep chocolate skin, dark brown eyes, and low cut hair with waves. He radiated with power as well, not as overwhelming as Jake's but still strong. This guy must be his beta or third in command. "Um Jane is fine, I'm not technically your Luna yet." I say awkwardly looking around.
"Oh, from how things sounded from your "meeting" upstairs earlier I would have assumed the mating process had been completed." He finishes making the air now unbearably suffocating. Turning red I squeeze my eyes tight with embarrassment and the realization of how loud we actually were. "Shit, I forget about our heightened senses, and that one of them of course is hearing." Face palming myself once again.
Trying to ease the air, Jake's aid begins to lead me inside the mansion of a packhouse, and as soon as it came into view I was speechless once again. "Sorry for my comment, it wasn't appropriate of me. My name is Aaron, I am the beta and best friend of your mate and Alpha, Jake." He says bowing to me and then reaching out to shake my hand. I grab his hand for a quick shake and follow him inside this glorious home.
This place was absolutely breathtaking as its spacious areas gave off an elegant yet inviting feeling. Sophisticated art work on the walls leading towards his grand living room area. All furniture clearly imported and made of the finest craftsmanship, persian rugs, a large tv mounted ready for viewing, an electric fireplace, and plenty more noticeable luxurious items. To the right I quickly rushed into their kitchen. It was the most high-end kitchen that I have ever seen. Marbled counters of light grey and white, obvious high priced flooring, a wide double sided sink that automatically adjusted to temperatures and pressure depending of usage, pristine cabinets that are motion censored to open by waving at them, a voice activated microwave and refrigerator, some of the best designed cooking supplies and stovetop, and much more.
"Luna, I-I mean Jane. We need to be heading towards where you will be staying for your punishment." His beta says climbing a beautiful spiral staircase, almost making it to a room at the end of the hall. Wide eyed I rushed after him up the staircase wondering why he knew the reasonings of today's outcome. "Wait just a second, how do you know about that?" I say stopping him. "Um Alpha told me." Aaron replies in a duh tone. "Well why would he tell you that?" I say mocking his same tone of voice. "Luna I-"
"Jane." I quickly say, cutting him off. "Right, um Jane. You must understand that I am Alpha's beta and most things will be discussed between us. It's important that I know and understand all essential or urgent matters so that things run smoothly. You're an alpha's daughter, so you get it." He says expecting me to be okay with him knowing our personal business. "Yes, well knowing my business of relation with the alpha should be confidential, even for you." I say brushing past him towards the door in the hallway. He noticed my irritation with this newfound knowledge and invasion of privacy as he followed me to the door. "Jane, I would never allow our conversations to be more than just between me and Alpha. I am his best friend, someone he trusts." He tries to reassure me.
Ignoring him I approach the door and fail at attempting to open it. "Hey, why won't this door handle budge?" I ask, struggling to turn it. "Well you would need this key first." He says pulling a silver one from his pocket. As I watch him go to unlock the door I angrily take it from his hands. "And why is there a key for my door?" I ask angrily, crossing my arms over my chest. Aaron doesn't answer me and looks down at the floor nervously. "It was Alpha's doing. He wanted to make sure you didn't "play any games" with him as he put it." He says still not meeting my eyes.
"I will not be held as a prisoner! Locking me inside this room is ridiculous and will not happen. It's bad enough that I'll be stuck between these four walls with no people interaction." I say determined to fight this battle. "Jane, I know Jake very well and this would be easier if you just do as he says. Defying the alpha never ends well for anyone." He says raising his in a defending manor. Not budging on the subject and being fearless I was still adamant that he was going to change this punishment. "Bring my mate to me, right now." I say with little patience. "I'm sorry Jane but he is in a meeting with a neighboring ally, I can let him know for later on tonig-"
"I said bring.me.my.mate" I finished, sneering in his face about to explode. The fear was evident on his face and he quickly stood back staring at me. "Well?" I ask annoyed. "I have just mind-linked him to be here for urgent matters and he is on his way now." He says looking nervous. After a few moments large footsteps came rushing to where we were. "Aaron, is she okay?" Jake asks, worried rushing up to us. "Yes, about that, she's just upset with-"
"Jane, are you hurt? Not feeling well?" He grabs my waist urgently, pulling us chest to chest, forehead to forehead. Surprised at his tenderness and caring side I almost forgot why I was upset in the first place, almost. "Yes actually, I have a bone to pick with you. Do you care to explain why your half of a brain idea is to lock me away?" I say pushing out of his grip waving the key in his face. Narrowing his eyes and darkening his facial expression, Jake took in a deep breath before exhaling. "You interrupted a very important meeting between a potential new gain to whine about a punishment that you deserved?!" He sternly says, balling his fists by his side. "Aww boo-hoo, the big bad Alpha didn't get to start another war!" I say, briefly throwing my hands into the air. Instantly I am slammed against the wall by a hard body pressing against mine with a red-eyed and infuriated Alpha glaring at me. The pressure had almost knocked out every ounce of air within my body, I knew that there was no turning back now.
"Such a sharp mouth you still have. Looks like our talk did nothing for you about respecting me." He says losing his fingers in my long hair.
He harshly grips my brown locs and forces me to look him in the eyes. To see the authority and seriousness that he was using against me, to show me who was the only one here to make decisions. He wanted me to cower in fear, to bow down with obedience, but I couldn't manage to give that to him. "Do you e-ever think that I h-have a right to an opinion? A right to qu-question things that aren't acceptable?" I strain out through the pain. By that point there were tears falling down my cheeks from his force. As if my words were a challenge to him, he slowly begins to slide his hands down to my waist breathing heavily, digging his nails into my skin. I quickly whimper at this new sensation of burning and discomfort.
"Alpha Jake!" Aaron worriedly says stepping up to us.
"Stay in your place and know when it is not your business! This is your fault too, listening to her and mind-linking me for this cheap nonsense." He says turning his attention to his beta. "Protecting my Luna will always be my business, and as for my place, the beta is only as strong as his leader, his Alpha. Don't be weak in a moment of foolishness and absurdity." Aaron reasons sternly with Jake. "How I carry-on with my mate doesn't need comments from the side lines or the peanut gallery." Jake says clenching his jaw trying to calm himself. I could tell that he was fighting his Alpha demeanor and didn't want to fight his beta. He knew that Aaron was right. "Forever and always you will have that smart-ass mouth. No wonder you two are perfect for each other." Aaron smiles, softly laughing to himself.
Jake closed his eyes, taking in deep calming breaths to control his discomposure towards this sudden situation. I felt guilty in a way seeing Aaron defend me, trying to calm down my overly aggressive mate. I pondered a moment and thought if I helped settle his inflicting thoughts that it might end sooner. I placed both my hands on Jake's shoulders and lightly massaged them as he still faced Aaron. I watched as he immediately began to relax at my touch, reacting to the sparks and addicting sensations that our bond brings. Slowly my hands trailed from his shoulders down his back and then around his strong waist. I laid my cheek on his back, deeply inhaling his addicting scent as he wrapped his hands around mine. Finally after a few moments, opening his eyes, Jake releases a less exasperated sigh before turning towards me.
"Two guards." He states short and curt.
"Excuse me?" I ask lost.
"You won't be locked in your room anymore. You will be given two guards that constantly guard your door and know of your whereabouts or needs." He says lowly. I instantly perked up at his words seeing that our tough Alpha just made his first exception with an order. "Are you making an exception for little ole me?" I ask, smirking at him. "Ugh, don't ruin it, little wolf." He says, rolling his eyes. I unconsciously wrap my arms around his neck pulling him close, our lips brushing each other's.
"Thank you." I say mere inches away from our lips connecting for the third time today. We stood there waiting for someone to make the next move. Almost capturing my lips, We pause to an uncomfortable beta clearing his throat.
"So Alpha, who will I need to inform to be on duty?" Aaron asks quickly.
"Well since you fancy protecting your Luna so much, you and our third command will do great for the job. Twelve hour shifts between the two of you for now. Pick who is in the morning and who will be doing the evenings." He says satisfied grinning. I know he did this as a way to lightly punish him for going against his authority. But hey, it's better than blood shed. Maybe my mate can be calm and collected with a little more help.
Aaron, looking slightly annoyed, kept his composure and agreed to his new assigned duty as babysitting me throughout his next few days. As Jake takes my hand and leads me towards the room I am anticipating to see, he starts to lay down some rules. "You will tell Aaron and Carter whenever you need anything, they will bring it to the room. You are not to leave this area unless approved by me and accompanied by someone I trust as an efficient protector. Your room has everything you need from the bed, a full bath, there's a mini fridge, a tv, a desk with a nice laptop, and even a good sized window to graze out of." He says opening the door revealing my new holding cell. It was very spacious and two times the size of my room back home. Everything inside looked so expensive that I almost didn't want to ruin or touch anything. "So I can't go anywhere? Just to piss and come back from the bathroom?" I ask, crossing my arms. "Yes, even your meals will be brought up here. Hopefully next time you'll think before you slap your superior. You're living pretty lavishly compared to past prisoners of mine, be grateful that you are my mate." He says walking towards the window. "How long will this last?" I ask slowly following him.
"How long will it take you to respect me and stop fighting me on everything?" He says turning to face me.
I playfully tapped my chin and started humming at him. "Only time can tell."
He slowly walks up to me and grabs me by my waist, both our intimate areas pressing against each other. His hands slide down to my ass and he gives me a tight squeeze, earning a small yelp from me. His deep blue orbs penetrate through mine as he doesn't look away. "Be a good girl for me, just once. I don't want to have to tame my little wolf. Or maybe that's what you want. You want me to grab that little waist and bend you over my lap. Beating that plump ass of yours red, marking you with my hand print. Forcefully turning you to face me and attacking your breasts next, flicking and squeezing your little nipples until you whimper out that you'll be a good little mate." He says quietly in my ear. I shivered at the thought and my panties started to moisten at the thought, and I knew that he could smell my arousal.
I shyly looked at the ground turning bright red. Jake softly grips my chin and forces me to look at his teasing expression. Next he leans towards my face placing his soft lips to my cheek. Then he grazes his thumb there and I lean into his touch staring up at him. I wrap my arms around his torso and pull us completely together. The sexual tension started growing as we stared at each other's lips and the erotic feelings of touching started becoming unbearable. Our breathing started getting heavy as he ran his nose up and down my neck, taking in my scent. "I need to leave before I make you complete this mating process without a choice." He says into my neck, gripping the back of it. His hands are now running up into my hair and I am lost in lust, unable to respond. Soon Jake makes the first move to back away and heads for the door.
"One of my other men will bring the rest of your things to the room. I hope to end your little punishment soon, little wolf. I'd rather have that little ass laid against my needy front, teasing me to release it." He whispers as he finally walks out the door. Finally gathering my thoughts and reclaiming my senses I turn to see a smirking Aaron leaning in the doorway.
"Don't look at me like that!" I say pointing a finger at him, blushing.
"Hey, I didn't say anything. You two did with all your sexual unmated tension that you have. I find it very amusing though and interesting." Aaron says, still standing in the doorway. "What is?" I say overly curious.
"Oh you know, how once mates find one another it's nearly impossible to get a good night's rest sleeping alone." Aaron says casually. "Oh please, that's just a myth." I say waving him off. "Jake and I both know that it's true, and honestly I am curious to see which one of you caves first. My money is Jake, he has a little more resistance and fire than you." He says laughing while walking away. My jaw dropped at his accusations that I needed him more and couldn't resist his touch. "Yeah well, fun fact for you Mr.Beta! I've never been touched and can withstand a little longer than my nymphomaniac of a mate!" I yell his way down the hall. Realization struck my face after registering what I had used as my comeback. "Ugh, why would I say that?" I say to myself frustrated. I rush back into the over-sized elegant bedroom, slam the door shut, and fall flat onto the bed on my back.
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Three days had passed, three miserable and tireless days. I hate that Aaron was right, but sleeping peacefully or at all has been inevitably impossible. I honestly think I am going to start hallucinating from the sleep deprivation. Every day has been the same routine of sleepless nights, showering, eating, and watching the same movies over again. Early in the morning before leaving for his pack duties and every night before going to bed, Jake comes to see me. Each time a moment of temptation and me almost begging him to take me with him to bed for a good night's sleep, but I don't waiver. The tension gets worse as each day goes by, and the heat from our desires are eating at both of us. Being the stubborn couple that we are, neither one of us will swallow our pride for this ridiculous game.
Some days I keep the door open and hold short conversations with Aaron and the third in command I've met as Carter. He was around 6 foot even, dirty blonde hair, deep green eyes, slightly fairer skin, and had a more slender fit build than the other two. I got to learn that Carter is also a childhood best friend of Jake's and comes from a family of strong warriors. He has a mate that I met here named Sophia that was eager to "meet her Luna"; Gladly she didn't make it too awkward. Laying on my giant bed scrolling through social media apps, I finally call for Aaron.
"Yes, Luna?" He asks, entering my room. He's been calling me that more commonly again instead of Jane. Ever since one morning Jake heard us casually getting along he felt it was disrespectful for him to call me out of my positional name. Or in other words, he had gotten a little jealous. "Let's change up things today. I want to go outside for a run, maybe let my wolf out. Or let's go shopping! I'll even do chores around the packhouse just to not have to stare at these four walls again today." I say putting my hands together begging. Before Aaron can disagree with my plea, Carter walks up.
"Hey man, are you ready for a brief switch for your lunch break?" Carter asks, stopping to look at what's going on. "What's going on here? And do I want to get involved?" He asks again.
"Oh nothing, just our Luna here-"
"Jane." I quickly voice cutting Aaron off. Aaron just rolls his eyes before finishing.
" She wants us to allow her outside of not only this room, but the packhouse." Aaron states crossing his arms across his fit frame. Carter's eyes grow ten sizes listening to this idea. "Is Alpha Jake aware of this proposal?" He asks cautiously, looking around.
"Hell no, Carter. Of course I wouldn't ask him a question that we already know the answer to." Aaron says in an annoyed tone.
"It's not that bad of an idea. If you both come with me it's obvious protection, and he trusts you both." I say, like it should be an obvious yes. "Sorry Jane, I don't think this is the best idea without informing Alpha Jake first." Aaron says seriously. " Why?" I ask sadly and softly. "Because he'll be worried sick about you if he's not there and doesn't know where you are." Aaron says trying to make it seem more like affection and not possessiveness.
"Yeah, he'll also skin us alive if something happens to you behind his back." Carter says, shaking from the thought of Jake's wrath.
"Well I don't think he'll actually skin you alive." I try telling them persuasively.
"Ha, you're right. He'll just kill us on the spot with one claw to the throat." Carter retorts back frantically.
"Yeah, if I am going to die for my Luna I'd prefer it be from battle." Aaron butts in agreeing with Carter.
Sighing in defeat that they were too scared to risk things and change their minds, I let the topic go. Just as we were going to continue our normal daily routine, the front door downstairs slammed with the sound of bags dropping to the floor. "Jakey! Your favorite person has arrived home!" she yelled throughout the house. Aaron and Carter outwardly groaned simultaneously. "Not today. I could have sworn her plane was to land here tomorrow." Aaron says, laying his forehead against a wall. Ignoring him I rushed over to look over the railing to match a face with the voice. Instantly I made eye contact with a blond with beautiful blue eyes, a thin figure with wide hips, and tanned skin. "Oh my gosh! So what I heard was right?! He found his mate and I have a new sister!" She squeals, jumping up and down excitedly.
Next thing I knew she was running up the stairs almost tackling me into a bear hug. Struggling to breathe through her tight grip I finally managed to say something. "H-hi, c-can't breathe." I strain out.
"Oh, of course! Sorry, sometimes I get a little bit ahead of myself." She laughs letting me go.
I softly smile at her wondering who she was and why she was looking for "Jakey". "Where are my manners?!" She quickly says. "Forgotten by the Moon Goddess when she sent you from above." Aaron mumbles loud enough for us to understand. This mystery girl only gave him a death glare which he responded with a matching one. I can feel an obvious history of tension between these two. "Anyways, my name is Sara, I'm Jake's younger sister." She says turning around excited again. I was pretty surprised that they were related seeing as she is nothing like her brother. Full of life, happy, and-and is that a smile I see?!
"You look like you've seen a ghost Hun." Sara says looking a little worried. "Oh, I'm truly sorry. It's just that it's hard to process how you two are related, you're like night and day." I say with my mind settling.
"If I had a dollar for every time I heard that I'd have a house fancier than this one." She laughs more to herself. "So what's your name mate of my hard to handle brother." She says casually walking past me into my room. "Um, Jane. It's nice to meet you." I say as I watch her sit on my bed. She starts humming and staring my figure up and down. "Turn around for me." She says squinting her eyes and looking in deep thought. As I twirl around in a 360 she stops me with her gasps. "Wow, my brother's got himself a little virgin! How sweet, not everyone waits, and how you two have waited three days without mating is unheard of as well. What are you waiting for? The Moon Goddess herself to tell you when!" Sara says in disbelief. I take back what I said, she's exactly like her blunt and humiliating brother, she just does it in a facetious way.
"How did you know that?" I ask, turning red.
"Oh, I didn't. Just a wild guess seeing as you're both sleeping in separate rooms. Thanks for the confirmation though!" She chirps laughing on my bed. It was my turn for a death glare now. "You know, you're not making the best first impression. And honestly, you're damn near close to being exactly like your brother for me, torture and humiliation." I finish furrowing my brows and clenching my fists by my side. She quickly sits up and begins to slow down her laughter, wiping a few tears away. "Look, if you're going to survive this family I need to be a little less easily offended and a little easily with it. But I am sorry for prying into your sex life with my brother." She says more seriously at the end.
Staring at me for a few seconds and grabbing her chin thinking, Sara finally spoke. "How about I make it up to you Jane." Sara says looking mischievous. "With a look like that I don't know if I like where this is going." I say looking nervously.
"That makes three of us." Aaron and Carter both say entering the room. I almost forgot that they were guarding the door. "Oh buzz off you two. She can escape one time for a night of fun. I know about her little punishment of being locked away in a castle until my Prince Charming of a brother frees his princess." She says dramatically with her hand laid across her forehead. Ugh! Why does everyone keep knowing about this? I mentally ask myself. "Not a chance Sara, you know that Alpha's rules stand and I don't want to be the guy who defies him. We all know how that will end up." Carter adds in.
"Look, I just want to show her the town. I'm sure that Jake hasn't given her the grand tour." Sara states, crossing her arms. "Oh yeah, what part of town?" Aaron asks, glaring at her. "The eastside." Sara mumbles incoherently.
"Come again?" Aaron asks.
"The eastside." She mumbles lowly.
"One more time but audible, please." Aaron states clearly hearing her.
"Damn it Aaron, the east side! I know you could hear me you asshole." She yells annoyed. "True I could, I just love pushing all your buttons. Oh, and the hell you are taking the Luna to that shady part of town. I don't care how many "look-outs" that you have." Aaron states sternly. She knew that he wasn't going to give in and that he would tell Jake if anything came of this. I admire his loyalty but geez, let a Luna breathe here. "Have you even asked your Luna here what she prefers? She does still have authority over you both." Sara shoots back cockily. "That may be true but I am more terrified of furious Alpha more." Aaron replies standing his ground.
"We could always mind-link Jake and see what he thinks." Aaron edges on trying to get a reaction. I quickly slide in between Sara and him, afraid of my punishment worsening from this situation. "Ugh, Okay okay, no fun for me, you win. Now leave." I say annoyed, shooing my personal bodyguards away. "By leave you mean standing outside the door until further notice." Aaron says pulling Carter along.
"Yeah yeah, thanks for the reminder." I say with an eye roll.
As Sara and I were finally left alone in my room, I noticed her mischievous grin on her face reappear. "You know, we can still go out tonight. They don't have to know." She mentions putting an arm around my shoulder. "What do you have planned?" I ask scared to know the answer. "I'll be by your window later tonight. You'll sneak down, we'll head for the town, and we'll be back before my bossy and possessive brother finds you missing in the morning." She says casually. "How can this possibly work without Aaron and Carter hearing me sneak out. They are always using their enhanced hearing snooping on me."
"Easy! Just blow some of this in whoever's watching you tonight's face, and then boom, they'll be out like a light!" Sara lowly says excitedly, taking a small bag of white looking dust from her pockets. "Is this sleeping dust?" I ask, shocked. "Only the best! I know a hot witch. Well okay, I fucked a hot witch, but either way I got him to make me a small batch." She says dropping it into my hands. Looking at the bag and thinking about the idea, she noticed my skeptical face. "Come on Janey, you only have to use a little bit and it won't hurt them. They won't remember a thing and we'll be back before sunrise. Okay?" She says staring into my eyes.
"Ugh, fine. I guess let's go live a little." I agree with her. Sara begins to silently mouth a scream and jumps up and down with excitement so the boys wouldn't hear.
"I'm assuming Jake still gets home in the later evenings and will come check on you before heading to his room. So be ready by nine o'clock tonight." She says turning to walk away out of the room. "Why did I just agree to planning my own funeral?" I say to myself shaking my head.
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Chapter 4 will have a little more action, and as always thank you for reading and supporting this book!
How do we feel about Sara? ha ha, the messy sister right?