The Alpha Killed My Husband

16| A Call For Celebration

Two days later...

I groan in annoyance, staring at the vast collection of clothes. How am I supposed to clear it all up in fifteen minutes?

It has been two days. Two-f*****g-days, since the Tug Of War game (the game was exciting with two teams from sixteen cities participating. Unfortunately post announcement, I could hardly focus on the game or those moron wolves. I only know that the Blackeagles won and I lost. Rudransh could not stop grinning at me throughout the ride. I hope I can get back to him in the second innings). The Ministry is yet to notify the promised Official Gazette.

It was put on hold owing to some modifications!

The announcement was vague. I have tried to interpret and analyze it for hours, but I could not catch a single lead or theory.

Luckily, Rudransh's state isn't any different from mine either. He has been as restless as I have been. Last night, he barely ate anything except for two morsels.

In the bedroom, he did not come close to me. In fact, he barely talked. He was busy scrolling through his tablet till two in the morning before he passed out on the couch in exhaustion.

Early in the morning, he woke up early and went on a long jog. Tarifa almost lost the hope of him joining us at the breakfast when he returned. Only this time, he was much calmer and relaxed. The lines of worry had disappeared and a self-satisfied smile played on his lips.

However, the breakfast was quick. Soon after, he disappeared into his study with Beta Shantanu. And till now, I have yet to see him.

I do not know if my annoyance owes its roots to the lack of attention from the ever-annoying Alpha or the unknown Official Gazette that could potentially nullify my plans from the scratch.

'Don't you remember what's today?' The question freezes me in a statue. The beautiful sundress slips through my palms and pools on my shoes.

The wolf has to really be very quiet. I never realized he had entered the room.

I have to be careless and more alert.

'Don't you remember the date, Aary?' He asks again. I go through the whole list of 'must remember dates' I have memorized after almost a year’s hard work. Yes, I am ashamed but I have memorized all the important dates related to the wolf's family.

From his mother's birthday to the day he took over the reign. Ronit's wedding, Scarlet's birthday, the day he brought his first Lamborghini, the day his pet hawk died, almost everything available on the internet is safely stuffed in my head—none of the days falls even in the week or the next week or the week after.

Nothing today? I was about to say, but one look at Rudransh's face makes me bewildered. It has to be important for his eyes to pop out of their sockets.

I gulp, still finding it hard to function. I cannot risk being questioned. I have so much to learn. Moreover, I have so much at stake.

A single personal question can pierce the veil. It's wise to keep my mouth shut when I cannot say something he'd like to hear.

Perhaps, he will retreat when he'd know I am not talking. He will let out a sigh with a slumped shoulder, telling me how much of a nonchalant I am. He will reveal himself to me. Vachaspati always did it. Yeah!

With a nod, I collect the dress from my shoes and hang it back on the place where I think it should be.

He can be the elephant in the room, my blind eyes won't be able to see any of his gloriousness still.

'Aary? I am talking to you.' Rudransh persists, standing right behind me. ‘Why are you ignoring me? Did I do something wrong? The other day, you were pushing me…do you not find me attractive anymore?’

The questions come in aggravation of high-intensity emotions. There is despondency and yearning as if…

He missed me.

There is a warmness in my heart. Almost a hundred butterflies explode in my stomach. A smile involuntarily creeps up on my face.

‘You scared me.’ Another voice echoes in the room beside his annoyed pants. His harsh breaths fans on my neck as I try to recognize them. It was my own. ‘I was just out of the bed after an intrinsic medical treatment. You pounced on me like a predator. You claim to love me yet you show no tenderness. I am a she-wolf, Rudransh. I don’t penetrate. I get penetrated. It hurts! You have to be gentle with me.’

I can feel warmness radiating off him. My heart picks up speed on cue. I have never spoken so freely before him or anyone for that matter. It has been happening all the time now when I am around him. I lose control of my mind and the words almost come out naturally.

He is so charming…I sigh internally.

For two days, I have been trying to figure out the reason behind the comfort. So far I am empty-handed and empty-headed. But my heart is at peace as if it has returned home after a long tour.

'I am sorry!’ He sighs. ‘I cannot believe the thoughts never crossed my head for once. I am so sorry, Aary. I have never thought of it this way. I thought you were being distant because…ah, I am so relieved.' He gapes unbelievingly.

It makes me giggle. He can be such a kid sometimes. He sounds so innocent while so hot.

‘I am such a moron.’ He takes his hands through his dark locks. I find it unbelievingly sexy.

‘So, what’s today?’ I ask, peeping over my shoulder.

There is comfortable silence between us. I resume sorting the closet as I hear Rudransh whine.

'I think the maids were right when they say you have been acting differently for a few days. I believe the stung was really hard on you. Did it affect your pea-sized memory too?' He mocks, shuffling closer and knocking to the side of my skull. His fingers trace the length of my hair. He takes a special strand and twirls it on his index finger.

I involuntarily shiver at our closeness. I can listen to his breath, the feel of his throat vibrating when he growls. The lesser the distance between us, the more nervous I feel.

Congratulations, You are busted! Nagini chuckles mockingly, waltzing at my frightened state. My mind goes numb when a heavy arm snakes around my waist and pulls me to a hard surface that is his chest.

That stupid serpent always has a way of getting on my nerves at the wrong time. f**k you, Nagini. Go screw yourself! I will deal with you later. I retort, desperately rummaging through the list in my head. All the while, I try to ignore the tingling sensation on my arms where a finger is drawing circles.

April 3! April 3! April 3! I cannot remember anything special. Could he be playing with me? I wonder, gasping for breath like a fish out of water.

'Would you like it if I go slow, tender? I promise I will treat you like a princess. I miss you so bad, beautiful. Please!’ He nibbles on my earlobe. His breath fans on my ears softly.

‘My wolf is going crazy. If you keep him lingering longer, he will tear up and lose his mind.’ The huskiness makes goosebumps rise on the skin.

‘Now you do not even look at me, Aary? Are you playing one of those silly games with me? I think I have spoiled you so much with all these pamperings that you don't even remember such an important date. I am hurt and disappointed. How are you gonna make up for it, mate? Huh?' Rudransh coo in a whisper. His voice has come down an octave in seduction. It's slightly seductive and more on the hoarse side.

Unconsciously, I lean on his shoulder as I close my eyes. His heart is right below my head. I can faintly hear the melody of its pumping.

'Tonight, eight years ago…it was the day I marked you. Happy Marking Anniversary love! Only four days more...we will be able to resume our night adventures. I miss playing with you already. I know you are missing me as much, Aary.' The heat is setting me on fire.

My eyes roll in my head in lust at the thought of doing unholy things with a man after so long. I miss being fondled, caressed, loved, and stretched. My knees wobble in need.

In a swift motion, Rudransh spun me around and pinned me against the same wardrobe I had been rearranging when he'd stepped in. He stares into my eyes with so much intensity that I almost melt in his arms. His pupils have dilated again. The look on his face makes me curl my toes.

He is so handsome while holding himself back. His wild hairs fall on his forehead carelessly. It's evident that he has been running his hands on them all this while. His nose is slightly flared. His pink lips are inviting. It urges me to eliminate the distance and feel the moisture upon my own once.

Alpha Rudransh has to be the most charming wolf I have ever seen. Nagini is excited. Lean in faster. I want to be taken care of. She commands.

But I am adamant as a rock.

Love and hate have to be the most subliminal emotions ever. The feelings make one’s heart accelerate to unnatural speed. It makes one feel restless and lose one’s wits. In both the feelings, you are ready to put everything at stake. My stakes are high right now.

Who cares? Nagini urges, getting worked up already.

It’s intense beyond imagination. Moreover, conflicts are complimentary.

I am in such conflicts right now. I desperately want to lean in and smooch him so hard he’d be unable to eat spice for days, but my subconscious is aware of the relationship I should be fostering with Alpha who killed my husband.

‘You want me to be a gentle wolf, right? For the sake of it, I’m asking you, my buttercup. May I?’ His breath fans on my nose now. It’s intoxicating.

‘I…I…I…’ I am in a stuttering mess in seconds. I close my eyes and look at my feet instead, unconsciously inching closer to his face. He tucks a strand behind my ears, leaning closer for me.

For years, I have never been this close to a man. I have missed the feminine feelings. It’s messing up my mind. I do not realize when I peer into his deep ocean eyes and eliminate the distance between us, forgetting all about the murders, the official gazette that is yet to be delivered, Sarp-Samrajya, and my revenge.

At the moment, I am just a hormonal female craving a male's attention be it an Alpha wolf’s. He can be my biggest nemesis for all I care. I hardly give a damn. The emotions I have been holding back have resurfaced. It all comes flooding down instantaneously as I feel the warmth of his lips on my own.