Three Fated Hearts

Dinner

~Paul~

I stand in the dining room and turn slowly, trying to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I have two candles on the table, lit. I have wine ready to pour, and the meal is complete. I made my specialty: Mississippi pot roast, roasted asparagus, potatoes au gratin, and white rice. I didn’t bother with dessert because I hope this evening turns out well. If not, well, I’m sure I can find some ice cream somewhere.

I can feel the butterflies in my stomach, which only increases when the doorbell rings. She’s here, and I’m not sure that I’m ready. I take a deep breath and walk to the door. I place my hand on the handle, take one last deep breath, and open the door. I swear my jaw hit the floor. My heart is pounding in my chest and I really can’t breathe. If I thought Nikki was beautiful before, nothing could prepare me for what I’m looking at now. She is absolutely stunning. She’s wearing a black halter dress. It fits her body like a glove and stops mid-thigh. The window from the halter is proudly displaying the best cleavage I think exists in this world. The curve of her hips and ass are on display, and I just want to sink my teeth into them. Her makeup is light and simple, with a pair of red bottoms to round out her outfit.

I can feel myself getting hard, but this is not the time. We have to get through the meal before anything can happen. I start to think about anything that would make my excitement go down. Nothing worked until I thought of my ex-mate, and the blood started to return to my northern head. I sigh in relief and step aside, allowing Nikki in. “I think I’m overdressed.”

“Not at all. You look perfect.” I’m glad I decided to change my clothes. I chose a pair of black slacks and a white button-up shirt. I left the top two buttons open and rolled my sleeves up. I decided to throw on a pair of black suede moccasins since I’m staying at home. I lead Nikki to the dining room, noticing how she looks around as we walk.

“This place looks….nice.” I chuckle.

“It’s okay. I know it looks bare. I haven’t decided how to decorate so I’ve left everything for now. I just made sure I had the essentials.” I pull out her chair for her when we get to the dining room. She sniffs the air as she sits.

“It smells delicious. What did the Omegas prepare for us?” I step back with a hand to my chest.

“You wound me! Did I give the impression that I was one of those useless Alphas that could barely wipe themselves without help?” Nikki looks genuinely regretful about her words, so I try my hardest to hold in my smile. She didn’t upset me with her words. The truth is that there aren’t too many people who truly know me. Most saw me as Alpha, and that was it. I was that, but I was also so much more.

“I….I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I just assumed that as Alpha, cooking was last on your list, if it were on there at all.” I pour us a glass of wine and bring them over to the table. I place mine in my spot and hand Nikki’s to her. She accepts and quickly drinks from the glass, making me want to laugh. Her nervousness is shining through; well, I choose to assume it’s nervousness. If she’s nervous, that means she likes me.

“You don’t need to apologize to me. I know what people think of ranking members and, for most things, they’d be correct. I had many interests and talents that I wasn’t always able to explore because of the demands of the position. I do hope that I was the type of Alpha that was respected and not one that people felt they needed to wait on.”

“I never heard a bad word about you, so I think it’s safe to say that you left the impression you wanted.” I nod and bring the glass to my lips, not taking my eyes off Nikki. The wine has a sweetness, making me wonder if Nikki would taste the same. I place my glass down, trying to right my thoughts.

“Let’s eat, shall we? I don’t want the meal getting cold.” I go into the kitchen and make a plate for Nikki. I thought of leaving the food on the table, but I really wanted as few distractions as I can get. I want our focus to be on each other as much as possible. I quickly make a plate for myself and walk them to the dining room, setting hers down first. I watch Nikki close her eyes and inhale; a smile forms on her face. Goddess, this woman is driving me crazy, and we haven’t even touched each other.

I sit in my seat and try to focus on the meal in front of me. I should have known that would be impossible with Nikki next to me. I watch her lift her fork to her mouth, potatoes all over it, and her lips part to accept the food. Nikki’s eyes close, and I watch her mouth move as she chews. A moan escapes her lips, and my d**k twitches.

I watch her throat move as she swallows and licks her lips clean. Nikki’s eyes are closed, and I’m grateful for that. I don’t need her to see me watching her like a perv. Nikki’s eyes start to open, and I avert my gaze, gulping down the wine in my glass. I’m going to need a few bottles to get through this dinner at this rate. “Paul, this is so delicious. I don’t think a man has ever cooked for me.” I can’t say that I’m surprised by this statement. Stuart never struck me as someone who would do something so domesticated for his mate.

I swallow the lump in my throat, hoping my voice doesn’t give me away. “I learned as a pup, and it’s actually something I enjoy doing. On those few nights when the stress was too much, and I couldn’t sleep, I would remedy that by cooking. I’ve learned to make quite a few dishes over the years.” Nikki nods as she continues to eat the meal. Her eyes close here and there, and she makes sounds while she eats. I don’t know how much more of this I can take. I want to push everything off the table and take her right here. I don’t think I’ve ever been this turned on or wanted anyone this much. Kimberly and I had our passion, but it pales in comparison.

Nikki takes a drink of her wine, and a bit falls from her mouth onto her chin. That was my breaking point. I have no idea what came over me, but I was up and next to Nikki before I could stop myself. I lean close to her and use my tongue to wipe the wine from her face. Her sharp intake of breath brought me out of my trance and I still, afraid that if I move, the physical attack will happen that much sooner.

I’m not moving, and neither is Nikki. We are both breathing hard, and I have to say that I’m a bit scared. I have no idea what to expect from her, but whatever it is, I deserve it. I was completely out of line, and I know that. I’m just about to express just that when Nikki’s face starts to turn. Our eyes meet, and our faces are mere inches from each other. Her hot breath is fanning my mouth and chin. I look down at her plump lips and notice pot roast grease that I want to suck up. I look up at her eyes, and I see them flash black. Her wolf is on the surface, and I know she wants this. I just don’t know if Nikki wants it as well.

I don’t have to wait long to find out. Nikki smashes her lips to mine, and I greedily match her intensity. I push my tongue into her mouth and make sweeping motions. I was wrong; she doesn’t taste sweet like the wine. Nikki’s taste surpasses anything I’ve ever had in my mouth. I grab the back of her head, and Nikki plants her hands on my chest. One of her hands goes into my shirt, and I swear I feel goosebumps under her touch. I moan into Nikki’s mouth, and she plays with my bottom lips, sucking it like it’s my tongue. I moan again, running my hands down her arms.

Nikki abruptly pulls away and looks at me. We are both breathing hard, and Marcus is whining in my head. “We….we can’t do this. What about our kids?” What the hell do the children have to do with us? It hit me like a ton of bricks, and I swear I wanted her even more for being so thoughtful.

“Our children are grown and mated to each other. This may not be the most obvious match, but I want you, Nikki. I want you more than I’ve ever wanted anyone in my entire life. Our kids love us and will understand.” I pull further back, pushing some of her hair behind her ear. “If you don’t want this, I understand, and I will completely respect your choice. You have to decide because I can’t hold off much longer.” Nikki chews her bottom lip while I watch her face for any indication of anything. The time starts to stretch, and I feel like I have made a colossal mistake.

Nikki rips my shirt completely open in one breath, buttons flying across the room. She runs her hands up and down my chest, using her nails and applying pressure. I close my eyes, enjoying her touch. The only thing missing would be the sparks that fated couples always talk about. My eyes shoot open when I feel Nikki’s mouth on my neck at my marking spot. Her tongue is swirling around, and she uses her teeth to make little nibbles. I can’t take it anymore. I stand up, pulling Nikki up with me. I latch her onto me, intending to make my way to my bedroom. Tonight, I will worship Nikki as long as she lets me.