The Sigma Wolf

Chapter 38 - Home

Susie

Reluctantly, I peeled myself out of his death-grip embrace. I managed to get dressed, and when I was about to scurry away, he groaned. “Are you leaving me without a goodbye kiss?” he said in a groggy voice that called me like a mermaid's chant.

“Of course not…” I paused on my steps and turned around. I leaned over his face, and he quickly wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into his firm body. “Ajax…” I chastised, “I need to go…” I sighed and he nodded.

“First, my goodbye kiss…” He pouted, and I giggled. I intended for the kiss to be chaste, but I realized then and there that we had crossed a line where nothing would be chaste between us. Even the faintest touch felt electric and exhilarating.

He kissed me fiercely and passionately. I reciprocated with tenderness and love. I felt at home, safe, and, for the first time in my entire life, beautiful.

We broke a kiss, and I sighed. “I must leave…” I mumbled and he nodded.

“I will see you on Sunday,” he said, and I nodded.

“I will see you then.” I winked his way, and he growled in appreciation. I finally made my way back to my place. I entered my room and walked straight into my bathroom. I needed to shower urgently, pack a bag, and be on time at the airport. My flight was scheduled for noon, and it was already 8 a.m.

On our way to campus we drove because I wanted to take my car along, but to visit my parents over the weekend I was definitely flying. A road trip of over 13 hours was not worth it for a weekend trip.

I stepped out of my bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe, when I saw something shuffling on my bed. I jumped, startled, and then I realized it was Ajax. “What are you doing here?” I lifted my eyebrows, wondering how in the blue world he was inside my room.

“I miss you already…” He purred, and I rolled my eyes.

“Ajax. How did you get in here?’” I asked, and he sighed. He looked at the balcony door open and my jaw fell.

“You jumped? We are in a f*****g Penthouse! What is wrong with you!” I barked and he chuckled.

“An easy jump…” He replied, and I sighed.

“I am getting dressed and still need to pack my bag.” I said, walking into my walk-in closet. He jumped out of bed and leaned against the door frame of my closet.

“Ajax,” I said, and he sighed.

“Sorry, but I can't seem to be away from you,” he said, taking a step closer to me and lowering the robe from my shoulders, kissing my exposed skin tenderly.

I trembled, “Ajax, I need to go…” I said, moaning, and he nodded.

“Of course…” He said, but he continued his exploration of my body. I trembled and shivered. Every soft touch, every demanding one, sent jolts of electricity and pleasure all over my body.

“Please…” I said, and he sighed.

“Just remember, my wolf and I, we see you as ours…” He sighed, resting his forehead on mine, and I pecked his lips.

“I will never forget,” I said, and he nodded. He took a reluctant step back, and left me to finish dressing and packing.

After a couple of kisses, he decided to jump back to his place, not without stealing last night's underwear from me. This man is driving me crazy. Not a bad cray cray, loonie bin crazy, but a good crazy… the kind that has you smiling during the day and moaning at night.

Diana and Gio drove me to the airport. She gave me a side glance that told me she knew what I had done with Ajax. I blushed, and that was enough confirmation for her to know that something other than kissing had happened between her mate's best friend and me.

“We will pick you up on Sunday!” Diana yelled, and I nodded…

“Thanks!” I said and headed to the counter to check in and proceed to board.

I boarded the plane, and it was a pleasant flight. Once I landed, I stepped out of the plane and headed towards the arrivals gate. My father's Beta was there.

“Hey Uncle Joe!” I greeted him, and he chuckled.

“Hi, kiddo!” He gave me a tender hug. My dad's Beta was the best! "I can tell the school for big kids suits you!” he joked, and I pouted.

“And I thought I would always be your little princess…” I joked, and he laughed,

“Always…” he chuckled. Let's go; your parents are waiting for you.” He sighed, and I followed him. My parents were waiting for me, but they were too busy to come and pick me up… how ironic!

The ride from the airport was comfortable and silent. Once I turned my phone on, I received several text messages, most of them from Ajax.

“Are you boarding?”

“Is your plan on time?”

“Have you already left?”

“Please, if you can, send me your flight schedule…”

“Never mind, Diana already shared it with me…”

“Did you arrive? Was someone there to pick you up?”

“Please, just want to know you are alright…”

I closed my eyes and sighed, Ajax was a sweetheart, and I could see he meant well, but at the same time, he was being too much. I was not used to reporting every movement, not even to my parents. I mean, I didn't care about reporting my whereabouts. They didn't care enough about asking me to do it, which has always been painful.

We arrived at the Packhouse, the place I have called home. It was customary to greet visitors at the front door, but no one was there to greet me—not even my father, who had requested I come back this weekend.

I bit my lower lip, took my phone, and texted Ajax. “Sorry, I just turned my phone on… I am already at home,”

“You are at your parents' house, sweet cheeks… Home is where your heart is, and I know your heart is with mine…” he texted, and I chuckled. His message was romantic and corny but oh so right!

“Settle in your room; your parents will meet you for dinner…” Uncle Joe said, and I picked up my duffle bag and headed towards my room. I have always taken pride in not being clingy or a mellow romantic woman, but somehow, when it concerns Ajax, I am everything I claim not to be. I want to know about him every minute. I yearn to see him, kiss him, touch him…

How could I not? He is hot and handsome, smart and tender, not the typical Alpha who likes to flaunt and flash his powerful self. He has a shy leadership that is so appealing. He is reserved and assertive. He sees me—the real me, the flawed, curvy, chubby me… and somehow, he likes it!

I picked up my phone and texted Ajax, “Then be careful with it because you are right… you have stolen my heart…” I confessed. Instead of getting a text back, he called me. I immediately picked up my phone.

“Hey…” I said, staring at the screen, that he had video-called me.

“Hey,” he said, and I could see him lying on his bed—cozy, warm, tender, and so good at doing naughty things.

“I can't stand up from my bed; it is where it smells the most of you,” he sighed, and I bit my lower lip. His was too much, too soon, too fast, too wonderful… Show me your room…” he said, changing the longing subject of us being apart.

I flipped the phone and showed him my room. It was different from every other Alpha daughter's room, which is mushy, princessy, and pink. Mine was primarily white and beige with a few touches of feminine colors: mint, pale yellow, lavender, pink, silver, and gold. It was cozy and girly but not overly sweet and cloying.

“So you…” He sighed, and I chuckled.

“Really?” I lifted my eyebrows, daring him to elaborate on that comment,

“Yeah, cute and stylish… soft and bold… feminine but not frilly… just you…” He said, and my heart melted. In such a short time, he has uncovered every layer of me.

“Fair enough…” I sighed.

“I should go; dinner will be served soon.” I sighed, and he did the same.

“Call me when you are done?” He wiggled his eyebrows playfully, and I chuckled.

“Bye, Ajax…” I laughed.

I changed my jeans and shirt into a lovely dress. My mother always chastised me when I didn't wear something fashionable and girly during dinner. So a dress would have to suffice.

I stepped into the dining room, and my steps faltered a little. This was not a family dinner. I could hear more people around. I bit my lower lip and sighed. Whatever this was, I couldn't hide in my room forever.

“There you are!” My mother beamed, and I stood there, getting every curious glance directed at me.

“Thank Goddess, for once, you complied with dressing properly for dinner…” My mother pointed out, and I snorted.

“Thank Goddess for pointing it out…” I said with sarcasm.

“Oh! You and that attitude!” She huffed, and I gave her a broad smile, one that told her with few words to f**k off.

I scanned the room and saw a familiar couple. I sat down at my place, and soon, dinner was served. My father looked at me and smiled. I knew he wanted to tell me something, but I had no idea what. He cleared his throat.

“Susie, I called you in tonight because I have great news to share with you…” He said, and I squinted my eyebrows. What kind of news did he want to share with me?

“Well, I have received a proposal from Lykos Pack…” my father paused, and I squinted my brows. Wasn't Alan from Lykos Pack?

“And?” I lifted my eyebrows defiantly. I wanted to know what the f**k was going on?

“Alpha Alam, Alan's father, has approached me with an exciting proposal. We are already business partners, and with Gracie soon to be engaged to the Prince, it is the way to go…” My father paused, and I squinted my eyebrows. Gracie, engaged? I looked at the familiar couple and realized they were Alan's parents.

“I am sorry, I am not following…” I paused, “Well, Alan will be a superb husband and Alpha for both Arcadia and Lykos pack once you marry him.” My father dropped that f*****g ice-cold bucket of water on me.

“What?” I yelled, and he sighed,

“As an Alpha-female, you would make an excellent Luna. If you put your mind to it,” My mother added, and I shook my head in disbelief.

“What about what I want? What do I desire? What do I need?” I said, tears welling in my eyes.

“Alan and you have had a good friendship. And you like the guy… This is the best case scenario for you considering no one else is lining up asking for your hand…” My mother and her oh so f*****g sharp tongue.

“But, I don't want to!” I stood up, and my father banged his fists on the table,

“You will marry Alan, and it will be announced at the mating ball in two weeks, same as Gracie's engagement to Prince Ajax Aubunrwülf…” my father said in a commanding voice, and I froze.

The only thing swirling in my head was: is Ajax the f*****g PRINCE? Has he been playing with me all along? Stupid Susie!