*** Aiden ***
The Omegas carry Eva’s stuff upstairs, including the clothes and toiletries off Amber, to my apartment and I ask Preston to ensure the way through is cleared so Eva doesn’t have to deal with gawking pack members just yet.
I want to sweep her up in my arms and carry her, but I keep a respectful distance so she doesn’t feel intimidated. When we get to the lift, she holds onto the rail and I notice she winces.
“What’s up?” I ask her, genuinely concerned.
“My back and leg are hurting from being stuck in that position for so long. It will be ok soon; I just need to walk it off.” However, contrary to her assurance, she stumbles when we go to walk out of the lift.
“Woah, easy there, Shortie,” I say as I pull her back onto her feet. After that, she allows me to hold her hand and keep her steady. A small concession, but it feels like heaven to finally hold her hand and to feel those tingles and sparks from our mate bond that I have been told about since I was a little boy.
I open the door and let her into my apartment where I quickly show her around and point her in the direction of the bathroom.
“Aiden.” I love the way she says my name, it’s almost like she sings it to me. “Aiden, will you check the bathroom first please?”
Anger rises in me as I realise she is scared. I’ll have Ellis’ throat and bollocks for that. “Sure, of course I will. I can show you where the clean towels are and how to use the shower if you like?” She gives a small nod and so I take control.
I get out fresh towels and show her what dials are best on the shower and she picks out toiletries. I am just about ready to leave when she speaks to me again.
“Aiden. Please will you stay here with me? I’m frightened. I’d need you to turn around or close your eyes, but don’t leave me here, please.”
Sweet Moon Goddess, what did I ever do to you? Why do you torture me? “I’ll wait right here; I won’t let anyone else hurt you. I promise.”
I turn my back to her to allow her to undress and get into the shower with a tiny amount of privacy. Roman is purring in sheer satisfaction.
Our mate is ready for us, take her, take her now.
Fuck off buddy, I have to take it slow, we have to romance her, woo her. Slowly.
He whines away inside me and to be fair, I want to join in. Eva’s alluring scent magnifies in the steam of her shower, drugging me into an aroused stupor. As I stand with my back to her, my eyes closed, I allow myself to think of how my mate would feel under my touch right now. Would she be a willing lover? Would she be open and honest or shy and contained?
I feel my body react to my thoughts of her. Fuck it… I open the shower cubicle and her eyes widen in shock and surprise, but I am overwhelmed with need for her beautiful body. As I slam her up against the tiles and kiss her passionately, I feel the hardening peaks of her breasts through my shirt. I run my hand up her body and she shivers in response to my touch. Her skin is soft, smooth, and supple under my fingertips.
I invade her mouth with my tongue, and she makes a little whimper in the back of her throat when I do. Goddess, she provokes my desires, I have never felt need or longing the way I do for Eva. As I palm her breasts, I rub my thumb over her rosy nipples and take my chance to taste them when she throws her head back in pleasure. I tease each one with my mouth and tongue, the smell of her arousal floods the cubicle. Her feminine juices coating her inner thighs, I want to taste her for myself, I want to taste the blessing the Moon Goddess sent for me and only me.
“Mine!” I murmur. “Mine!” As I kneel before her and lift her left leg and place her foot on my shoulder. “Mine,” I repeat before plunging my tongue into her hot and wet womanly chasm. I use my tongue to explore her and find her hidden delights.
“Aiden!”
I hear her shouting my name, she loves me touching her and licking her, just wait until I am fucking her too, she will scream my name then.
“Aiden?”
A gust of cold air penetrates my thoughts.
“Aiden?” My eyes snap open. “Aiden, could you pass me another towel please?” Roman rolls around laughing at my confusion, that felt so real! I am astonished by the vividness of my own daydream.
I point out where I left the extra towels for her, unable to move from my current spot owing to the enormous bulge in my pants. Could real life be anywhere near as good as my fantasy? I don’t see how and yet I am eager and excited in anticipation of what may come if Eva allows me to claim her as mine.
*** Eva ***
I am kind of hurt that Aiden did not at least attempt to peek at me while I was in the shower. I faced him the entire time just in case he did, and he never once moved and as time went by, I started to feel more and more self-conscious. Maybe the mate thing doesn’t necessarily mean he is attracted to me sexually? I was sure I had seen desire in his eyes, and yet it’s been so long that I doubt myself now, I have obviously got it wrong. He doesn’t fancy me.
I was scared of him leaving in case another wolf-man came in. They are so big and strong, yet they look completely human. My options were pretty clear to me. I could get showered and dressed alone and in fear, or I could ask Aiden to stand guard with his back to me and not be afraid.
I suppose I have to be honest and admit… I did want him to want to look at me. I feel the connection between us, and I can’t explain it, it's unlike anything I have ever experienced before. My body is by no means anything to write home about, it’s average, with the tell-tale signs of having carried and bore a child, but I don’t think I am completely ghastly.
I don’t have a lot of experience outside of my marriage to Ryan. I guess marrying at nineteen years old does that. With Ryan I didn’t feel any instant attraction to him, he sort of grew on me. With Aiden, I feel myself flush just thinking of him. He is so handsome and fit, and the way he looks at me gives me butterflies that start in my chest and finish in my core, creating feelings and desires I have given no thought to in such a long time. I don’t think I ever felt like that with Ryan. I don’t feel like we ever got past that awkward, bumbling stage.
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*~* Flashback *~*
~~~ 4 years ago ~~~
“Eurgh Eva, why is it so wet? You are so disgusting,” Ryan shouts at me during one of our sporadic attempts at sex. Shame washes over me; I can’t control what happens with my body, but aren’t I supposed to get wet when we have sex? It certainly doesn’t hurt as much when I do.
Ryan rolls off me, looking at me in disgust. “How am I supposed to get off when you’re slopping about down there, it’s horrible. Wank me off before I have to go.” He lays back on his pillow with his hands behind his head, waiting for me to service him.
I get up off the bed and lock myself in the bathroom. I’m embarrassed, but a part of me feels angry too. I am his wife; he shouldn’t treat me like I’m shit on his shoe, and yet as time goes by, the mask Ryan painted to initially get me into bed has fallen and now, I see him as everyone else does. He is a pig.
“Are you crying again? For fucks sake, Eva, we have been married for over three years, you should be getting better at this by now. It’s like fucking a corpse.” My anger gets the better of me. I open the door and slap him across the face. The stinging sound echoes all around us and I am both appalled at my outburst and proud I finally stood up to him.
“Maybe that’s partly your fault. It’s not exactly exciting for me either, you know,” I scream at him. However, he grabs me by the chin and forces me back against the wall, leaving me frightened and exposed. Ryan has never physically hit me before, although the way he talks to me insinuates that he will.
“Don’t ever fucking hit me again or I’ll break your neck, Eva. It’s not my fault at all, you were always frigid. Which was ok but now it’s not. I am your husband; I shouldn’t have to wank anymore. Learn how to satisfy me soon or I’ll find a tart that will.” He pushes me back by the chin and my head bounces off the wall. As he walks away from me, he laughs and simultaneously strokes his still hard member. I think he got off on that.
I run back into the bathroom in tears. I married a monster.
~*~ End of flashback ~*~