Her only Alpha

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Adrian scoops me up in one swift movement, spinning me around as I squeak in suprise.

"I am so happy for you my little wolf!" he congratulates in his deep voice.

I find myself lost in the moment and I snuggle my face into his neck.

"Mmmm... keep that up my little wolf and I might find it hard to resist..." Something about the moment shared between us made me giggle and look up at him. My eyes met with his piercing gaze. And then... unexpectedly he presses his lips to mine... for a moment I lose myself in him, kissing him back. I break away from our kiss putting my fingers to my lips. He looks at me with concern written all over his face, his forehead pulled into a frown.

"Did I do something wrong?..." he asks.

"Uh... no... not at all. That was... wonderful... It's just..." My eyes seek his as I try to find the words. Adrian puts me down to sit on the side of his bed while giving me his undivided attention, sitting beside me.

"It's just... I have never... kissed anyone before..." I look down at my hands in total embarrassment.

"...How lucky I am... to be given such a precious gift." Adrian's eyes are glowing with happiness, his smile bright as he cups my cheek in his hand. This hulk of a man, once cold and serious is starting to warm up and relax when we are alone, just the two of us.

"You are my perfect little princess... How lucky I am to have found you." he continues, smiling from ear to ear.

"But I am so plain, and inexperienced..."

"No my sweet little Cora, you have it wrong... you are pure and innocent, and in truth, I am the one undeserving." he says softly

"Get a room you too..." Aria jokes as she walks through the door. The most delicious smell accompanying her.

"This IS my room..." Adrian rolls his eyes at her, clearly irritated by her intrusion.

"Oh my... that smells AMAZING!!" I add, suddenly painfully aware that I haven't had anything to eat today.

"I told you... I know the best place, that just so happens to have the sexiest italian chef! It's a tiny Italian restaurant in town, it's called La Capaninna, and it's TO DIE FOR! I brought an assortment of dishes, since I couldn't guess your preference." she smiles mischievously. She was dressed to impress, wearing red stilettos and a black sequence mini dress that sparkles like a million tiny stars when she moves. She left her hair down and pinned back slightly, her makeup was done in smokey charcoal which made her eyes stand out even more than they did when I saw her earlier.

"This is my gift to you!" she continues.

"Aren't you joining us?" I frown

"Nope... I have other plans. I feel like going dancing and that's exactly what I am going to do! And besides... I'd rather not be a third wheel."

"Thanks sis" Adrian says, and I have a feeling he is thanking her more for leaving than for our dinner..

"You won't be a third wheel! Please join us..." I say, hoping she would stay a little longer to rescue me from Adrian's intensity.

"Cheerio lovebirds! Don't do anything I wouldn't..." she laughs as she closes the door behind her on her way out.

"We should clean up before dinner." Adrian says standing up, holding his hand for me to take. He smirks as I place my hand in his and I feel my heart skip a beat. I get up to stand on my one leg in front of him as he slowly picks me up and cradles me in his arms.

This seems overly sensual for washing our hands. I think to myself

Girl, sometimes I wonder if you injured your head along with your leg. My wolf smirks as she rolls her eyes at me.

You don't think... I ask as I feel my heart rate speed up dramatically

No I don't think... I KNOW... She almost falls over as she laughs at my ignorance.

Reaching the bath, Adrian sets me down on the couch as the runs me a bubble bath as he did before.

It smells even better than it did two days ago? I think to myself as I close my eyes in enjoyment.

Mmmmm yes... I like this a lot too. Now that I am a little stronger we can enjoy it even more. My wolf clarifies.

"Let me help you out of those clothes..." Adrian's voice is husky and his eyes dark with desire. I feel my throat close in anxiety of whats to come as he walks over to me.

He kneels down in front of me, removing my slippers one by one, looking into my eyes as he trails his hands up the sides of my legs.

My breathing becoming shallow as electricity sparks through my body at his touch. I try to remain quiet, not to let up how he is making me feel, but I feel as though I am failing miserably.

Why does this feel so good... I am supposed to hate him for keeping me here against my will... I wonder to myself.

Is this really against your will Cora? Just stop thinking and feel... for once.

His fingertips catch the waistband of my yoga pants and pulls them down slowly. Listening to my wolf, I close my eyes, obediently allowing him to undress me. When I open my eyes I notice that he had slid my panties off along with my pants... My heart skips another beat as I swallow loudly.

"You smell so good..." his voice deep and husky. I looks up from between my knees as I notice his eyes were almost black.

"I better move on up, before you become my dinner..." he smirks, a playful and seductive expression across his face. My eyes widen at his words, not quite catching their meaning. He notices my expression and let's out a deep chuckle...

"Only when you are ready my princess" he assures me. His hands trailing gently up my sides as I obediently raise my arms, feeling a tingling in my core as my body betrays me. He lifts my shirt over my head exposing the only item of clothing left, my pink lacey bra.

"You are so beautiful..." he whispers in my ear. Gently guiding my long dark hair over my shoulder, he reaches behind me to undo my bra. As my bra pops open he peppers kisses from my neck to my shoulder as he guides the straps off to fall to the floor. Bringing me to a point where I am practically panting, he straightens himself to remove his own shirt, revealing his muscular body and his pants that were resting dangerously low, showing a V going down towards... I snap my eyes away from his belt buckle as I feel my cheeks turning red.

Pulling me into his arms I am pressed against him, skin to skin. I hear his deep breathing and see his eyes dark with desire. Going against my better judgment I throw my arms around his neck and kiss him passionately. As I open my mouth to catch a breath, his tongue claims my mouth.

Don't think... just feel... I hear the voice in my head saying.

Letting out a gentle moan I caress his tongue with mine and he deepens our kiss. His hands running up and down my back as mine are around his neck and in his hair.

"Cora... we should stop." He says out of breath

"Why... what's wrong?" I ask surprised, also catching my breath.

"If we don't stop now... I won't be able to control myself for much longer." His voice deep and serious.

"Oh..." My eyes widen with realization.

"Let's take our bath and go enjoy our dinner together." He suggests gently.

"OUR bath?" I ask

"Only if you will have me..."

I slowly nod in answer as I watch him take off his dark blue jeans and then he pulls down his boxers... I quickly look away as I blush uncontrollably again when I hear him chuckle at my reaction.

"My sweet, innocent little wolf... I will have you howling in pleasure someday soon, but not tonight"

I get into the bath, looking away from his gorgeous body, I have never seen a man naked before. I feel him settling in behind my back as he follows me in. He reaches both hands around my body, cupping my breasts, gently pulling me back towards him until I rest against his bare chest. We soak together in this large and luxurious bath as his fingertips run up and down my arm. Closing my eyes I can hear his heart beat against by ear and feel his chest expand with every breath. I have never truly experienced peace before today, but being here with him, in complete silence, is the single most amazing moment in my life thus far. Being around Adrian, as infuriating as he can be, has a calming effect on me... a weird contradiction in itself.

"I think our food has gone cold" I say sleepily

"See the worry in my eyes..." he replies sarcastically

"I would agree with you... but... I am so hungry..."

"S**t! I am so sorry Cora. I completely forgot to feed you!" he suddenly says

"Feed me?? I'm not your pet you know!" I turn around to glare at him.

"But you are MINE." He says bluntly with both brows raised.

"Have you never heard about the phrase... don't count your chickens before they hatch..."

"Your point being?" he asks

"I'm not yours yet." I surely wasn't going to tell him that I was considering it.

"Are you threatening to leave me little wolf?" he asks... cool and calm. I can almost see the invisible wall coming between us.

"Not a threat, just a fact. I do have a choice don't I? Or am I to be locked in your room forever?!" my voice raised to almost a scream.

"If that's what it takes to keep you! So be it! I will never allow you to walk out on me." He delivers his words with such conviction it scares me.

"I think we are done here" I say as I get up and out of the bath, grabbing a towel and wrapping it around me.

"Cora!" he shouts, trying to grab me, but I dodged him to avoid his intoxicating touch.

"What!" I shout back startled.

"You're standing! And WALKING! I thought you were going to fall..." His reaction had been out of shock instead of anger, and I was relieved. I look down at my leg in awe...

Am I good or am I good? My wolf says smiling at me.

Where would I be without you! Now I can go to New York with Anna.

No you don't, you are going to make up with our Alpha. She says sounding so sure of herself.

I won't leave on bad terms, but, I am leaving! I tell her and I can sense her anger towards me.

Tell me clever Cora, how would you explain your miraculous recovery to Anna?

I will figure it out, but I can't be his captive, I need to be his partner. I tell her decidedly.

Snapping out of my conversation with my wolf, I suddenly notice Adrian behind me, with his towel wrapped around his waist. Water still dripping down his sixpack and running in lines to meet his towel, his wet hair curled and dripping onto his broad and strong shoulders. This man could possibly be the most beautiful creature to walk the earth, and here he was, standing behind me, demanding MY attention.

"I am not against being yours, but I am against being OWNED by you." I say softly.

"I don't want you by force Cora, I want you to be mine willingly... but I will have you either way." He assures me sternly before continuing...

"What would it take for you to feel better?" he asks.

"Let me go..." I answer.

"Your request has been noted and taken into consideration... for discussion at another time." he says emotionlessly.

"Ok, accepted... thank you for considering it." I say touching his chest.

"Let's go eat, my little wolf, we can talk about this again tomorrow."

As I open my eyes, I am surrounded by pitch black darkness, only very faint outlines of the furniture in Adrian's room were visible. Under normal circumstances I would feel unnerved by the absence of my most reliable of senses, my vision. The only sound distinguishable is that of Adrian's heartbeat as I lie with my ear to his chest as he sleeps, his arm wrapped around my waist and my leg comfortably draped over his. It had been 3 days since I was discharged from the hospital and placed in Adrian's care. During these 3 days Adrian has doted on me and indulged my every need. Lying here in his arms, I feel another thing I have never felt before... I feel safe. We still have quite a way to go, but I am beginning to trust him more and more. My wolf is delighted as she purrs at being close to Adrian.

I wriggle free from his grip, but just as I feel I am free, I hear him say...

"Where are you off to princess..." in a rough and sleepy voice.

"It's still dark... is everything alright?" he asks.

"Yes, I just need to go to the bathroom quick."

Adrian always makes me feel safe, beautiful, cherished and at peace... but he never allows me to feel free. I feel trapped by him, my delicious yet terrifying captor.

"Alright..." he says as he rolls over and falls asleep again in an instant.

This is my chance! I think to myself.

No! My wolf scolds me.

He is never going to let me go.

How do you know? He promised that you could discuss it. She tries to change my mind.

Thats what he said more than 28 hours ago, and everytime I try to reopen the subject he changes it. I argue

He is our Alpha! she beggs

I know he is, but I would be his Luna or his escapee... never his captive. I say decidedly

Alright... do it then... but I don't like it. Neither do I, but its the only way.

Taking a piece of paper from the desk on the other side of the room I decide to leave him a note.

"Adrian, I am so sorry for leaving you like this. I know you would never let me go, but I need some space to gather my thoughts. Cora"

I grab my phone, and slip on my joggers. Sneaking towards the concealed door I had used before, I take another deep breath.

Don't leave me now. I need you. I ask my wolf. But she remains silent.

Gently closing the door behind me, I start to run. I find myself running towards the clearing where the festival was held less than a week ago... in a sense I was running from Adrian and towards Adrian at the same time, as I am drawn to the place where I first met him. While running I notice the trees pass much quicker than before, I am more agile than before, all my senses are heightened and my chest is not burning from fatigue.

You are helping me!? I cry

Always and forever dear, you are my painfully infuriating first choice. She rolls her eyes.

Do you think I am making a mistake?

Yes, without a doubt. She answers in short.

Why are you helping me then? I wonder.

Because our Alpha will search high and low for us anyway, and because if this is what you need to feel free in order to embrace him... I am all for it. Plus, I know you have the hots for him too. The sooner you admit it, tge better. She smirks.

I ran past the tall trees surrounding his mansion, leaped over the dirt road we drove on, over boulders and furrows until I reached it... the place we met. I stop in my tracks, falling to my knees in the sand crying... I cry due to the shear exhilaration from the run and the relief it brings, I cry because of all the frustration that is spilling out of me and the emotional release of it, I cry because of the aching feeling in my heart from leaving him and knowing what this is going to do to him when he finds me gone... but then I stop crying instantly. I suddenly feel like I am being watched, I feel eyes on me everywhere. Squinting my eyes and searching the trees I walk backwards towards the water. Walking out from under the cover of the trees I see him, he is tall, but not as tall as my Alpha. He was wearing a black hooded jacket and black pants, the hood of his jacket pulled over his face so I couldn't see it. I know he is a man due to his broad shoulders and his big hands that are clutching a hunting rifle.

No, no, no, no, no...

Don't make a move Cora... There are atleast 8 more hiding in the trees. My wolf warns.

What do I do? I ask her help

I dont know... She says before sobbing loudly in my ears.

"Hey there little she-wolf..." his sly and disgusting voice purrs

"Do you really think she is one of them?" Another younger man says stepping out from where he was, carrying a crossbow with him.

"Hell yeah! Didn't you see it run?!" the first and older one answers.

"But she is so tiny... surely she can't be the one from the sighting..." a third says coming into view.

"They come in packs, even if she isn't THE ONE, she certainly will be valuable to us." the first answers again.

"Ok... drug her and load her up then." a fourth says and I feel a sudden sharp sting in my neck and I fall to the floor, dropping my phone in the sand.

I'm sorry! I say to my wolf, but I get no answer in return.