Mated to the Alpha Triplets

Chapter 20: Fade to black

Ottilie POV

Alpha Damon growled, taking me by surprise, his eyes swirling to black. He pushed me up against the back of the elevator and buried his face in my neck. Ariana still wouldn’t speak to me but I could feel her stir inside of me as he started peppering light kisses up my neck whilst his right hand curled around the back of my neck, his thumb gently stroking my marking spot.

I moaned softly as I felt him harden against my leg. He pulled back suddenly and looked at me, his eyes bright blue.

“I’m sorry Ottilie, that wasn’t fair,” he breathed, panting slightly as he stared at me hungrily, the veins on his arms popping as he struggled to hold himself back.

“It’s ok,” I mumbled, trying to ignore the empty feeling as he pulled away from me. I was more confused than ever, when I thought he was going to kiss me, my whole body had yielded to him. He couldn’t be my mate although the more I tried to deny it to myself the more I could recognise how I felt. It was the same way I'd felt when I was around the triplets.

When the lift stopped I followed Alpha Damon out of the lift into a brightly lit corridor almost crashing into his back as he stopped in front of a door suddenly.

“This is my apartment, nobody ever comes up here unless invited and even then it’s only ever Jake and Sophie.” He opened the door in front of him and stepped in.

I gasped, the apartment was beautiful, decorated incredibly tastefully in muted tones with pops of colour artfully distributed throughout. Huge sash windows in front of the living area looked out over beautiful landscaped gardens. He led me to a large comfortable sofa and gestured for me to sit down, I sank into cushions, grateful for the comfort they offered. Sleeping on the forest floor hadn’t exactly done me any favours.

“Ottilie, I think we need to talk,” he said as he sat opposite me in a large wing backed chair.

I nodded slowly, waiting for him to continue.

“I think you’re my mate.”

I looked at him in shock as my mouth fell open.

“There’s something there right? I can’t be the only one feeling it.”

I nodded slowly, “I’m so confused,” I whispered. “I’m sorry this is just a lot right now.”

He rubbed his eyes tiredly and nodded, “I get it. I don’t know why this has happened, I don’t know why the bond isn’t as strong as it should be but I can’t deny that I’m attracted to you and that when I’m close to you it just feels right.”

“Are you always this upfront?” I asked, pulling my legs up underneath me.

“No point beating around the bush is there? We may as well talk about it because it's not going away.” He looked at me apprehensively, as if he was scared as to what I would do next.

I sat silent for a few minutes, it was a lot to get my head around and whilst I felt the same way, the bond that I had with the triplets didn’t feel broken. I thought there would have been more pain, more emotion, but it still felt like I was connected to them in some way. I missed them and as more time passed, that feeling was growing.

“What are you thinking?” He said gently.

“I don’t know,” I whispered. “I feel it, the attraction and the pull to you, it’s definitely there, but I think somehow, I’m still connected to Jamie, Harry and Noah.”

I couldn’t look at his face, I couldn’t imagine what he was thinking of me. Some confused wolfless traitor with more mates than was surely considered decent. Tears started to fall from my eyes as I realised that if he cast me out of the pack I would end up a rogue.

“P p p p p please don’t throw me out of your pack,” I stuttered, desperately trying not to cry. “I promise I’ll be no trouble, you can put me to work, I’m good at cleaning and c c cooking.” I looked down at my hands in shame, the feeling of being so totally unwanted overwhelming me.

I felt Damon kneel down in front of me, and he gently lifted up my chin, wiping the tears away with his other hand as he did so.

“I would never,” he said softly, his eyes filled with concern. “You can stay here as long as you want to and I promise I will protect you with my life. You’re safe here, please Ottilie, you have nothing to be scared of.”

I nodded, gazing into his bright blue eyes, almost hypnotised by his beauty. I dropped my eyes to his lips and couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to kiss them. My experience with kissing was limited, only the triplets had ever been near me in that way but for some reason I was desperate to feel his lips on mine. Before I could stop myself I lifted my hand and to his shock gently reached out to touch them. My whole body tingled as I traced the outline of them before he caught my hand suddenly and pulled my face down to meet his.

“I’m going to kiss you now Ottilie,” he whispered, his eyes searching mine for a response.

It wasn’t a question but it felt like he was waiting for an answer. I nodded and he crashed his lips onto mine, pulling me in close as he began to explore my mouth. It was as if something exploded inside of me and I melted in his arms. His tongue began to gently probe my lips open and I opened them, my own tongue meeting his hesitantly at first and then as I grew bolder, joining him in a dance that made my core heat. He pulled apart suddenly, looking at me with trepidation.

“I need to tell you….” he began before something in me took over and I threw myself on top of him, pushing him back onto the floor and kissing him furiously. I didn’t want to talk, I wanted him. He groaned as I nipped at his bottom lip, pulling it with my teeth. He ran his hands down my legs, finding the slit in my skirt. I could feel the moisture pooling in between my legs as his hands touched my bare thighs, the feeling becoming more and more intense as I felt him harden beneath me. I hissed as he let his hand wander lazily up to the top of my leg, reaching the lace of my underwear before moving away again. It was excruciating. I pulled away panting and reached behind me to undo the back of my dress. He lay in silence watching me, our eyes locked as I undid the zip slowly, his hand making its way back up to the top of my thigh. I gasped and bit my lip as his knuckle grazed the outside of my underwear, my whole body shuddering.

“Don’t stop,” he commanded, making my core flood my underwear. I knew he would have smelt how aroused his commands made me and I was right. He growled suddenly and in one swift motion ripped my dress off me.

He suddenly flipped me over onto my back so he was on top of me, the outline of his hard ‘c**k visible. It looked huge but I wasn’t scared, I just wanted him, all of him.

“You’re beautiful,” he breathed as he traced his fingers over my chest, stopping as he noticed the silver diamond between my breasts. He lifted his head and looked at me quizzically.

"It appeared when I shifted," I breathed, my back arching as he traced the outline with his fingers. I hadn't realised how sensitive it was, it was like it had a direct link to my c**t and I moaned as he bent his head to kiss it.

"Beautiful," he breathed, "Ottilie if we start this I don’t know if I’ll be able to stop,” he warned.

“I want you,” I said, reaching for the waistband of his jogging trousers, “I want all of you.” His eyes darkened at my words and he kissed me again, bringing his hand up to my left breast. He gently stroked the underside before running his fingers over the erect waiting bud. I gasped as he began to play with it, sparks shooting through my body directly to my core.

“DAMON, WHY DID YOU SHUT OFF YOUR MIND LINK, YOU’RE LATE FOR YOUR MEETING.” A voice suddenly shouted through the door making us jump.

Damon groaned, and buried his head in my neck.

“F**k,” he breathed softly before bellowing “ FIVE MINUTES JAKE.”

We heard chuckling as his footsteps faded away.

My breathing slowed and I kissed the top of his head, “It’s ok, go, I’m not going anywhere, we can pick this up later,” I promised. He lifted his eyes hopefully and nodded.

“I’ll hold you to that.” He lifted himself off me and helped me up off the floor. Cupping my face in his hands he kissed my lips softly.

“Can I take you out for dinner?” He asked.

“Sure but…..?” I started to say before he chuckled.

“Ottilie I want to get to know you. Don’t get me wrong, I want to do incredibly filthy things to you too, things that will make you unable to walk the next morning but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to know who you are.” His words made me shiver, how could anyone be so sweet yet dirty at the same time.

“Ok,” I said softly. “I’ve got nothing to wear though, you ripped my only outfit.”

He laughed again and pulled out his wallet from his back pocket.

“I’ll send Sophie up with some clothes, she can take you shopping ok?” He handed me a black card.

“What’s this?” I asked as I took it from him.

“My credit card, do you not know what a credit card is?” He looked at me shocked before quickly rearranging his facial expressions. “That’s ok, it’s a card you can use to buy things, my pin is 3479, Sophie will show you how to use it. Make sure you get everything you need ok?”

He turned and opened the door next to the kitchen area.

“This is your room, I’m opposite you.” He jerked his head to the other door that led off the living room. “Help yourself to anything you want, there’s not much in the fridge but I’ll ask Sophie to bring you up some food.”

I nodded hesitantly, before inhaling sharply as he pulled off his hoody. He threw it at me and grinned as I caught it.

“Can you put this on sweetheart? I don’t think I’ll be able to leave this room with you standing there like that.”

I yelped as I realised I was basically naked standing in the middle of his apartment. He laughed as I pulled it on, inhaling his scent as I did so. It was so huge it reached my knees.

“I can’t even begin to tell you how good you look in my clothes,” he said, his eyes darkening to black before taking me in his arms and kissing me. My body responded to him immediately and I pulled him closer to me, running my hands over his bare chest.

He pulled away before smiling at me, “later little wolf.”

After he left, I sank back on to the sofa burying my head in my hands, more confused than ever. Now he was gone I could think clearly. I don't know what had come over me then, it was like a cloudof lust had surrounded me making it impossible to think straight. I groaned as I realised what he must think of me, I'd known him less than 24 hours and already I was throwing myself at him.

After a while of feeling overwhelmed by my own thoughts I went into my room. It was gorgeous, with a huge bay window that overlooked the gardens, perfect for curling up with a book. A four-poster California king stood front and centre with cream semi sheer drapes pulled back on each side. Another door led to an ensuite that had an enormous free standing bath and walk in shower. I stripped and made my way into the shower, turning it on as hot as I could bear and slowly washed myself, the debris from the forest falling away from me as I did so.

I ran my hands over my n*****s and gasped. Closing my eyes I imagined Alpha Damon’s hands on me, bringing my right hand to my core as I did so. Flicking my fingers over my c**t I moaned loudly, before increasing the pressure. A familiar feeling started to build inside of me as I circled the sensitive bud faster and faster until I came undone, collapsing onto the floor of the shower as I did so. Goddess I needed that, I thought, as I rested my head against the cool tiles, I still wasn't fully satisfied but it was something at least.

Stepping from the shower I wrapped myself in a toweling robe and started to towel dry my hair. I couldn't find a hairdryer anyway and Damon didn't exactly strike me as a guy that indulged in a lot of grooming. Don't get me wrong he was gorgeous, but in that rough and ready way, he obviously didn't need to try to look good. A knock at my bedroom door made me jump and I answered it slowly with some trepidation.

"Hi Ottilie," a grinning Sophie looked down at me.She was wearing heeled boots making her even taller than she was before. "I hope you don't mind me just walking in, I tried knocking but I couldn't hear anything." She sniffed the air and grinned at me, clearly smelling the remnants of my arousal. “I wonder why!”

I could feel myself going beetroot red as she laughed not unkindly, “It’s ok, no judgement from me babe. Here I found some clothes. The leggings might be a little long for you but you can roll them up. These trainers should work with a couple of pairs of socks to pad them out, I’ll wait out here for you.” She handed me a pile of clothing and left the room, shutting the door behind her.

I dressed in record time, the clothes were much too big for me but they would have to do until I got my own things.

Sophie was going through the fridge tutting when I walked back into the room.

“Useless,” she said standing upright. “I’ve brought you a grilled cheese sandwich, is that ok?” My stomach growled in response, making her laugh. She threw it at me and I caught it easily.

“Thanks,” I said as I unwrapped it, “I’m bloody starving.” I took a huge bite and moaned, it had been a while since I’d last eaten and this was just what I needed.

Sophie looked amused as I wolfed it down. “Goddess I should have brought you two, come on, we can get something else whilst we’re out. I hate shopping usually but that’s because I always have to go on my own, I have a feeling this will be fun.”

Three hours later and I was started to flag, Sophie had driven me off the pack lands to a human shopping mall, I’d never been around humans before so it had been a bit odd at first but I soon relaxed as she dragged me around what felt like every damn shop in the place. I’d felt guilty at first as I realised how much money we were spending but when I tried to say something Sophie shushed me.

“He can afford it babe, trust me.”

Sophie had thought of everything, I had workout gear, everyday clothes, dresses for going out, shoes for literally every occasion and some very sexy, barely there underwear.

“Sophie can we please sit down for a minute I’m exhausted.” I said, trying to hide a yawn.

“Oh god sorry,” she looked at me concerned, “I can get a bit enthusiastic sometimes, come on, let’s get a coffee.”

She pulled me into a Starbucks which was overwhelming in itself. I’d never eaten out before, apart from breakfast with Noah and Jamie and I’d never ordered coffee. There were so many options and I could feel panic rise in my chest as the guy behind the counter asked me what I wanted. Luckily Sophie saw my discomfort and ordered for me.

“Thanks,” I said as the guy looked at me curiously, “I’ve never been to a coffee shop before.” She looked at me surprised before nodding. I don’t know why but I felt so ashamed, I just didn’t know how to be normal, I had no clue how to do even the most basic of things like ordering f*****g coffee. Tears pricked my eyes and I turned, walking over to an empty table before anyone saw me cry.

“Hey,” said Sophie, sitting down opposite me with our drinks and a couple of muffins a few minutes later. “What’s wrong?”

I sniffed and wiped my eyes with the corner of my sleeve, “I’m sorry Sophie you must think I’m so pathetic. I feel so f*****g hopeless all of the time.”

“Ottilie I don’t think you’re pathetic. I don’t know much but Damon filled me in a little and you seem incredibly strong for someone who has been through so much.”

I smiled weakly, “I don’t know about that, I’ve lost my wolf AGAIN, well I didn’t lose her the first time she just didn’t emerge until a couple of weeks after my birthday.”

"You've lost your wolf?" She said confused, "But I can smell her, you smell like a wolf."

"I do?" How the hell could she smell my wolf?

"Yup, trust me your wolf isn't gone, she's obviously just lying low, what did you do to piss her off?"

I took a deep breath and began to fill her in. Right from the beginning from when my parents had betrayed the pack. I left out some of the more awful details simply because I couldn't bear her pity. When I got to how I’d rejected the triplets she was almost on the edge of her seat.

“Oh my goddess, did it not hurt?”

I screwed up my nose, “No not really. I mean it did initially but I definitely expected it to hurt more than it did.”

She looked at me thoughtfully, “Yeah because when Damon..." She stopped suddenly and changed the subject. "Did they accept your rejection?”

Something inside me stirred as I realised what she was saying. “No, I don’t think so, they definitely knew I rejected them. I could hear them howling in pain but I didn’t hear them reject me.”

“Ottilie you’re still bonded to them sweetheart, that’s why it didn’t hurt, that’s why you’re not in pain. Do you miss them? Like does a part of you feel empty without them?”

I nodded as tears filled my eyes again, “Yes,” I whispered as a stab of pain hit my chest hard. “But I feel that way about Damon too, like I miss him now he’s not here.”

She sighed heavily, “Obviously something's going on, we’ll have a chat with my mum maybe. She has gifts that might be able to help us ok?”

I nodded, relieved that someone was willing to help me figure this out. “Thanks Sophie, I’ve only really ever had one friend before, I really appreciate it.”

“Well now you have another. I promise, I’ll help you, you can trust me.”

I knew I could, she had a great aura, even if she'd terrified me during our first meeting.

“Come on, let’s get you back for this date, Damon will totally kill me if we’re late.”