The Sigma Wolf

Chapter 34 - Mine!

Susie POV

Working on the project with Ajax is easy. He is smart, practical, and a great leader. He gives me room to express my concerns and work around my and his vision. It is as if we are a match made in heaven. It could be because I am starting to have strong feelings for him, or maybe because while working, I am discovering new virtues in him that I absolutely adore.

I spaced out and bit my lower lip. He was focused on his screen while I openly ogled him. I could be that embarrassing, but I couldn´t believe he liked me. His words kept reeling in my head, and for the first time, I wanted all of them to be true. I deserved it all to be selfish enough, and I believe I deserve better.

“Beautiful, you are distracting me…” he said without leaving his screen, and I blushed. I bit my lower lip and tried to focus on my screen.

“Sorry,” I muttered back, and he chuckled.

“If you cannot concentrate, maybe I can help you…” He stood up and walked behind me. He touched my shoulders and rubbed his thumbs in soothing circles.

“How does that feel?” he leaned down and pressed his lips in the crook of my neck. I tilted my head back and moaned in pleasure. He sent shiver after shiver of delight all around my body, setting me ablaze.

“Good…” I said, and he chuckled, pressing his lips on my exposed neck. He kissed my neck, slightly peeled my shirt to expose my shoulder, and ran his lips around my skin.

“Ajax…” I sighed, and he grunted,

“Yes, beautiful?” I said in a husky voice,

“Please…” I moaned, and I was surprised to know that my plea was not exactly for him to stop his delirious assault on my skin, it was more of a plea for him not to stop doing it.

He moved away, and I whimpered, yearning for him to be closer. I told him I wanted to wait for my mate, but I was too attracted to him, and it was hard not to want more.

“I am sorry, I didn´t mean to provoke you…” He blushed, and I stood up in front of him.

“You have nothing to be sorry about. I didn´t want you to stop…” I cupped his cheek, and he tilted his face into my touch, kissing the inside of my hand.

“It is not easy to be around you… I like you a lot…” He confessed, and I smiled at him,

“I like you a lot, too,” I said, and standing on my toes, I pecked his cheek. He didn´t allow me to move away from him, so he took advantage, and he sneaked his hands around my waist and pulled me into his firm chest. I have seen him shirtless, but I have never touched him. His chest is a work of art. He is full of well-toned and marked muscles. Not bulky but strong, firm, and powerful. He is sexy and exudes confidence.

I leaned into his chest and rested my head, pressing my ear into his left side and hearing his strong heartbeat. I took a deep breath and sighed. He felt like home, like mine. My eyes lifted, and my wolf took control. “Mine!” she growled, and Ajax gasped.

“What did you say?” he gasped. I blushed. It was entirely unusual for my wolf to take over without permission, less to claim someone as ours, when we didn't know if he was our mate. Several signs match, but the intense pull is missing.

“Sorry,” I stepped back, and he held me in place, pulling me into him again.

“Don´t be, because I am yours,” he tilted my head up and lowered his lips into mine. The kiss was tender and intense, and above all, I couldn't get enough of him. I loved how his lips felt on mine, but I wanted so much more.

After we parted ways, I yearned for more, and he rested his forehead on mine. “I want so much more, Susie… but I won´t pressure you, especially knowing your desire to wait for your mate…” He said, and I slowly nodded.

I didn´t know, but it felt as if we were meant to be, but at the same time, we were holding each other back. It was weird because my wolf just claimed him as hers, and that only happens when they are in front of their mate. Maybe she just got carried away because, without the bond there, there was no way to be sure about it.

I took a deep breath, “I understand…” I sighed, “And maybe we should work separately and then join the paper later?” I said, and he shook his head.

“No, please. Let´s work together… Being close to you calms my wolf, and I can concentrate better,” he said, and I nodded.

“Alright, but no more funny business… I giggled, and he laughed,

“Of course not, at least not during working hours. I don´t make any promises for our break time or meal times…” He bit his lips in a sient promise that made my body tingle.

We worked for another hour, and suddenly, my phone rang. “Hey, Ddd…” I greeted my father. Ajax lifted his eyebrows, and I gave him a soft smile. I was sure he was paying attention to my conversation.

“Hi kiddo,” My dad greeted me, and then said “How is school going?” He asked, and I chuckled,

“Doing god, daddy…” I sighed, and he chuckled,

“Good, that is good…” He paused,

“I was wondering if you could come home this weekend. There is something I need to talk to you about…” He said in a solemn voice.

“Is something the matter? I need to deliver an important paper this Monday, and I am working overtime, so this weekend would not be the right time…but certainly, I can organize my schedule for the next one.” I said sincerely, and my father sighed,

“Alright, next weekend works…” He sighed, and surprisingly, he sounded excited. “I will see you then…” My father said, and I said my goodbyes and finished the call.

“Are you leaving me next weekend?” Ajax said, his voice full of concern and pain.

“When my father calls, I have to answer his call…” I sighed, and he nodded,

“Do you mind if I drive you back to your pack? I mean, do you mind if I join you?” He asked, and I shrugged my shoulders. I would have loved for him to tag along, but then, he was not my destined mate, and until I get my affairs in check, I don´t think having him around my family would be a good idea.

“What am I going to say to my family?” I sighed,

“That we are in love…” He said, and I bit my lower lip.

“Ajax… can we talk about this closer to next weekend? I am not sure if going together is the right decision… I have no idea what my father wants to talk about or if Gracie would be there.” I paused. Let me dig a bit more information about this, and then we can make a decision.” I said, and he slowly nodded.

“If my presence in your pack stresses you out, I am willing to sit this one out on one condition…” he said, and I lifted my eyebrows. He was a bossy and demanding man. What could he possibly want?

“Let´s hear it…” I sighed, defeated because I knew I would miss him the entire weekend.

“That from today until you leave, you stay here with me…” he said, and I laughed. Is he joking? I would probably have to spend most of my time with him due to Mr. Costas's project. He is just being silly.

“Day and night…” He added, and I gasped.

“What?” I softly said, unable to cope with what he was asking.

“Yeah, I want to spend as much time with you before you leave me for three whole days…” He said, stepping closer and leaning into the crook of my neck, disarming every argument about why his request was such a horrible idea.

“Alright…” I shivered, and he sucked tenderly on my neck.

“Good girl…” He praised me, making me tremble. Why does he have this effect on me? He is not my mate, although I pray to our Goddess to forge a blessed bond between us on the next full moon.