The Sigma Wolf

Chapter 23 - Overstepping

Ajax POV

I am surprised she agreed. Either she wants to be kissed by me, or she is too naive to think I would not try to take advantage of the rules.

I hope it is the first option, but I am almost certain it is the latter.

“Alright, ask away…” She said, taking a sip of her wine. I was sure she wanted to brave up. I took a deep breath,

“Ladies, first…” I winked, and she nodded,

“Mmh…” She furrowed her brows and lifted her gaze to the ceiling, certainly thinking about something to ask me.

“Tell me your favorite childhood memory,” she asked, and I sighed… I really have a lot of good childhood memories. So, after giving it a little thought, I picked one. I decided to start building trust and tell her something truthful…

“Alright, when I was about 8 years old. My father was on a trip, and I wanted to go, so I sneaked onto his private flight… He found out about me being there when we landed and received a frantic call from my mother telling him I was missing.” I paused, and she giggled,

“I can't imagine you as a little boy,” she said, and I chuckled. If we get together in due time, she will have several mini-versions, I am certain.

“Anyway, my father has always been strict, but because he was on a diplomatic mission, he couldn't turn around or send me back… So, that was the first time he allowed me to be in his meetings, and that's when I also learned his job description was not what I wanted to be when I grew up…” I chuckled.

“So, is it true or false?” I lifted my eyebrows, and she sighed…

“I have no idea what your father does, but you come from a high-ranking family…” She looked around the penthouse, “So I say, it is true…” She finished, and I nodded.

“Now, your question?” She asked, and I lifted my eyebrows.

“Haven't you heard the rules of 20 questions? You have to answer the same question before I ask mine…” I lifted my eyebrows, took another piece of pizza, and bit it.

She sighed, “Alright…” She straightened her back, adorable… “So, the first time I went to camp with Diana and Maggie.” She sighed, “My family vacations seemed to be a bit of torture, so when my dad allowed me to go an entire month to a summer camp with my friends, I was elated. I remember never being as happy as that day.” She beamed, and I nodded.

“Was it a good camp?” I asked her, and she lifted her eyebrows.

“Is that your question?” She smiled, and I shook my head, of course not. She giggled… “Anyway, it was the best summer ever!” She finished, and I nodded.

“So, is it true or false?” She asked, and I locked my eyes with her.

“By the way, your eyes glow. I have to say every bit of that memory brings you joy… so true…” I said, and she nodded.

“Alright, my question… How often does your sister mistreat you?” I asked, and she gasped. It was a very personal question, one I knew would bring her pain, but I just had to know. Knowing will give me an idea of how much torture Gracie must endure.

“Really?” She lifted her eyebrows, and I nodded. She sighed, “Always…” She shrugged her shoulders, and I squinted my eyes. It was difficult for her to acknowledge that Gracie had always mistreated her, and even when she told me the truth, I knew she was hiding things from me.

“So?” She said, and I nodded. I didn't want to cause her more stress, so I dropped the subject.

“Truth…” I said, and she sighed with relief.

“So, I don't have brothers or sisters… but I have a complicated relationship with my father… I know it is not the same, but just so you know, I can relate to having a family member who doesn't get you…” I said, and she nodded. “You're up,” I said,

“So, how many official girlfriends have you had?” She asked, and I chuckled… She was way too cute, so much I was wondering how I hadn't leaned towards her to kiss her, damn this f*****g game. I locked eyes with her and sighed. She would think it was a lie if I confessed the truth to her. I have never had a girlfriend. I have never been interested in wasting my time with fruitless hookups.

“Zero,” I replied, and she squinted her eyes.

“You must be lying…” She said, and I shrugged my shoulders,

“That is up to you to determine… “ I taunted her, and she gasped, remembering the rules.

“So,, is it true or a lie?” I lifted my eyebrows, and she bit her lower lip. Yeah, she thinks I'm lying, she pouted.

“Honestly? I think it is a lie,” she said, and I smirked her way; she gasped… "Not fair,” she pouted, and I chuckled.

“Rules are rules… beautiful…” I said, and she rolled her eyes…

She knelt and leaned forward close to me. I held my breath. Having her this close was doing things for me that I was not sure if I wanted to feel or be able to control. Slowly, she came close to my face and pecked my cheek. I could feel her warmth, and I could feel her heart beating a mile per hour.

“What was that?” I lifted my eyebrows, and she blushed,

“A kiss…” She said, “Rules are rules, Ajax… the rules never mentioned where the kiss should be…” She lifted her eyebrows, and I conceded. If she wants to play that card, I will make sure to use it.

“Fair enough, just to be clear… I have never had a girlfriend…” I locked eyes with her, and she bit her lower lip. “Now, answer the question… how many boyfriends have you had?” I said, and she blushed,

She blushed and bit her lower lip, “No, no boyfriend, yet…” She sighed, and I almost growled. Was I f*****g jealous? Damn…

“Alright, my question…” I looked at her, and she took a deep breath, waiting. " Who is the guy you like?” I asked, and she blushed.

She lowered her eyes and took a deep breath. She locked her eyes with mine and then dared say, “No one…” Busted beautiful…

“Bullshit,” I said, “That was a lie, beautiful…” I said, and she blushed. “Now, you will have to pay for lying…” I said, kneeling and closing the distance between us. I was a predator, and she was my f*****g prey.

I remained close to her, taking in her beautiful features and big gray eyes. Her lips parted, and her heart beat hard inside her chest. I was deciding what to do with her…, but it was a hard choice because I wanted to do so many things for her.

“Close your eyes…” I cupped her cheek, and she gasped. The faint tingles filled the room with tension. She closed her eyes, and instead of leaning to her lips, I lowered my face and placed my lips on her marking spot. She trembled.

I kissed her neck, tenderly running my lips and tongue over her slender neck while she responded with a soft moan. She was enjoying it, and I loved her taste, sweet heaven. I could be addicted to her with just one simple kiss.

She leaned her head back, giving me better access, and then she ran her fingers into my hair. I was in heaven. I decided to dare and push my luck. I picked her up and settled her on my lap, straddling me. She remained with her eyes closed, getting carried away by the stress of the day, the wine, and the moment. I moved my lips from her marking spot to her earlobe, my lips sucked on it, and she pressed her front to my chest. My hands rested on her backside, holding her in place. If she started rocking over my d**k, it would be game over, and I wouldn't be able to control it.

I then looked at her parted lips and couldn't help but kiss them. I could tell she had never kissed anyone, but damn if she tasted good. I ran my tongue over her lips, and she parted them. I deepened the kiss, and after getting her properly kissed, I parted ways, and she opened her eyes. She was panting, her heart rate was off the charts, and the faint scent of her arousal was driving me insane.

She slowly opened her eyes. I locked mine with hers and then leaned close to her ear. I whispered, “Indeed, he is no one,” I said tenderly, and she quickly was brought back to what had happened, and she jumped away from me, scared.

She stood up and ran away. I didn't follow her because I knew I had overstepped, but damn it! I don't regret it one bit. For the first time in my life, I am happy I was gifted a mate, not just any mate; the Moon Goddess gave her to me… Closing my eyes, I sighed, now how am I going to tell her she is my mate without breaking her trust?