A Luna for the Lycan King

Chapter 11

Allissa

A tingling warmth embraced me. It was so comforting and I felt so ... safe. I realized I had not felt this safe in a long time. Not since I was a child living with both of my parents. It felt nice. A heavenly cinnamon scent enveloped me, and that was when the memories of the day began to flash through my mind. I slowly became aware of my surroundings and that I was no longer at the packhouse. I opened my eyes, seeing Lyle’s blue sapphire eyes looking at me. His black hair matched his brother’s, and they would look very similar if it wasn’t for the eyes.

I slowly sat up and turned my head to look next to me. I had been sleeping on the Lycan King for who knows how long.

“I’m so sorry.” I didn’t even remember falling asleep. It just happened.

“Don’t be sorry. He’s been cheesing the whole way home.” Lyle laughed as I heard Darren snort beside me.

I watched as he leaned in closer, his green eyes locked onto mine before they fluttered closed. Then, his lips covered mine. A sweet, tingling warmth moved against my lips. His kiss wasn’t urgent or demanding, but light and sweet. I immediately missed his touch when he lifted away but didn’t want to come across too needy.

“You woke up right on time. We’re home, beautiful.” His honeyed words seemed to draw me in as his thumb brushed over my cheek. But then I realized what he had just said. We were at the Lycan Kingdom!

I felt the vehicle rock to a stop and the engine cut off. A moment later, the door opened and Tim popped his head inside. “Next time we do a trip like this, let’s fly. I don’t know why you insisted on driving,” he snorted. Lyle placed his hand on Tim’s head and shoved him back.

“We were traveling with the pack warriors. You know, being leaders and all that shit.” Lyle chuckled, stepping out of the vehicle.

“Ready?” Darren asked and I bit my inner lip, chewing on it nervously. I had never been here before, and now I was arriving as his potential mate. He must have seen I was a bit anxious, because he traced his fingers over my jawline and then titled my chin up to him. “You aren’t just anyone. You are my queen ... my mate, and my everything.” He pressed his lips against mine again, and this time with no audience, I reached my arms around him and held his face against mine.

I wanted more than just a brief kiss. I wanted him to intoxicate me and wrap me in his electrifying touch. The kiss was still soft and sweet until I lightly bit his bottom lip. I hit the magic button as he growled and fisted my hair. I gasped and his tongue assaulted my mouth, plunging in to take over and claim residency. He pulled me to his lap, straddling my legs over him. I whimpered as I felt his bulge between my legs.

He held my head in such a grip that there was no way I could pull away even if I wanted to. And I didn’t. I just wanted this. I wanted him. I needed him to burn me with his heat. Gods, it was everything. I rocked against his bulge, eliciting a throaty groan from him as he continued to attack my lips.

“Darren, let’s go. Keep it in your pants. We have company coming our way.” I heard Lyle’s voice, full of mirth.

My head was spinning as he finally pulled us apart. I let out a small whimper in protest. I wanted to stay lost with him. Judging by his lustful eyes, he didn’t want to stop either.

“Soon,” he muttered, reaching up to smooth my tangled hair before kissing the tip of my nose lightly. He scooted me to the side and then slid out of the vehicle. He then bent down and looked at me with a smile, extending his hand.

“My king.” I heard a voice but his eyes never left mine.

“Do you want me to come back in there with you?” he teased, bringing a smile to my face.

“Would you hide in here with me?” I laughed, noticing his lips curl up.

“I would if you want me to.”

I was curious about what this place looked like, even if I was a bit nervous. I slid over more and took his hand. Effortlessly, he pulled me out of the vehicle, placing me securely at his side. His arm moved around my waist as he smiled down at me.

“My king, if I could have a word.”

My eyes flashed to the man dressed in uniform. It looked like he had something pressing on his mind.

“Not right now,” Darren growled, holding me close.

“If there’s something you need to take care of, it’s okay.” I looked up at him with a reassuring smile. He was my safety net in this new place, but I would be okay on my own. And if there was a problem, I didn’t want him to neglect it because of me. His green eyes wandered over my face, a small frown forming at the creases of his lips.

“I’ve got her, Darren.” Lyle came up beside me, placing a hand on my shoulder. I wasn’t expecting the snarl that came out of Darren’s throat but Lyle seemed unphased by it. “It’s not like I’m going to steal her away. Unless she wants me to.” He winked at me as he continued to ignore his brother’s lethal snarls.

“Don’t get too handsy with her,” Darren snapped, brushing his hand from me, pulling me into his chest for a full hug. “Give me five minutes,” he whispered against my ear, placing a small kiss on my lobe.

I watched as he stepped away from me and started to walk up the path with the soldier. I could see two more men standing up ahead, and it looked like they were waiting to speak to him too.

I listened as Lyle chuckled, and I looked up at him curiously.

“I’ve never in my life seen him push his duties to the side. I mean, NEVER.” He flashed a white, toothy grin at me.

“I don’t want him to neglect his duties.”

“Eh, it’s good for him every once in a while. They can learn to wait.”

“Lyle, how was the trip?” I turned my head to see a woman with dark red hair walking toward us. She was wearing a burgundy colored dress that extended to the floor. Her green eyes moved from Lyle to me. She looked at me curiously and then back to Lyle. “Who is this?”

“Mom, what are you doing out here?” Lyle leaned in to give her a hug but returned back to my side.

“I was having tea with the ladies.” She turned her head. “Here they come.”

I followed her gaze to see four beautiful women, dressed in gorgeous dresses walking toward us. They looked polished and well groomed. Their makeup was perfect, and I suddenly felt a bit insecure. I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt, casual clothing. I at least managed to change shirts before I left to one that wasn’t covered in blood, but still, I didn’t compare.

“Lyle!” One of the women with black shiny hair waved her hand and then glanced around. “Where is Darren at? I want to ask him about dinner tonight.”

This woman was addressing them informally, which meant they were close. Darren told me earlier it would be inappropriate to call him lord or king because I was his mate. It would look like I didn’t accept him. I noticed her glance at me but only for a moment as she continued to look around.

“Hi, I’m Dara, welcome to the kingdom.” One of the younger women with chocolate hair extended her hand toward me.

“Allissa.” I smiled and shook her hand. She seemed very nice, and her eyes looked genuine and not fake.

“Allissa?” Lyle’s mother looked up at Lyle and arched her brow. “Is she your mate?”

“No she isn’t, mother, but thank you for asking,” Lyle snorted with minor irritation. I was getting the impression that Lyle didn’t get along with his mother as much.

A man suddenly jogged up toward us. He had copper-colored skin, dark brown hair, and brown eyes. He was looking directly at me as he approached.

“Lyle, is that Allissa Hart, Luna of the Quartz Pack?

“This is Rodney, our delta.” Lyle looked at me and then back to the man. “Yes, she—”

“I would like to ask her some questions—” Rodney reached out toward me and Lyle pulled me back, gnashing his teeth at Rodney. Growls ripped through the air and I took a small step back from both men.

They seemed much more violent and feral than what I was used to. Everything escalated straight to ten. No wonder my mother never wanted to come here.