I pretended not to hear that and rubbed Helena’s stomach. “If you feel ache, tell me.”
Helena nodded. She didn’t winch again, so I was relieved since there was no pain other than Helena’s waist and feet.
“I’ll leave you now so you can rest for a while. I will send your dress back when it is dried.”
“Thank you.”
Then without glancing at Helena again, I walked outside of my room. Being close to my half-naked mate wasn’t easy, especially since the wolf inside me urged to claim her. After half an hour, my maid brought Helena’s dress to me. So, I finally returned to my room.
“You can wear your dress again.” I gave Helena’s dress.
Helena then took her dress. Blushing since I still stared at her, she muttered, “Don’t look at me.”
I let out a long sigh, then turned my body.
Helena immediately wore her dress. But then, she whispered, “Help with the zip, please?”
I held my breath again since I was tempted when I saw Helena’s white and spotless back. I pulled the zip slowly and kissed her back.
“Ethan?”
“I wish things were different.” I kissed her back again. “I wish I could have you.”
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~ Helena ~
I couldn’t explain an urge inside me, but I said, “Yes, you can.” I gasped afterward since I had never been so bold like this, even with Kenneth.
“No, I can’t.” Then in a fast move, Ethan pulled the zip. “Done. Rest for an hour or two until your feet and waist recover. Then I’ll send you home.”
A loud voice suddenly came from my stomach when I laid my head on the pillow. My face blushed immediately.
He laughed out loud. “When was the last time you ate?”
“Uh, in the morning.”
“No wonder. Wait here! I’ll bring some meals for you.” Ethan left the room, but this time he didn’t rush.
Later he brought a tray filled with five plates of meals and a glass of orange juice. “Now, eat it. You’ll need a lot of energy.”
“Do you cook it yourself?”
“Of course not. I have a cook and a maid who helps me here.”
I nodded. “You can pay a cook and a maid. Then you must be a rich man.”
Ethan shrugged. “Well, I’m a leader. My people call me Alpha King. So, it’s normal, I guess.”
“Oh! Is that the reason you don’t want me? Because I’m just a nobody?”
Ethan didn’t answer. “You should eat now.” He pushed the tray closer to me.
Since I was too hungry, I didn’t go after Ethan for an answer. There was roasted chicken with honey sauce, beef with black pepper sauce, fried fish, spaghetti carbonara, and broccoli sauteed with mushroom sauce on the tray. So, I ate and then licked my lips and hummed. “It’s delicious!”
He smiled as he watched me chew the meals. Next, he sat in front of me, wiped sauce on the corner of my lips, and licked it. I blushed and stopped eating because his gesture was too intimate.
“Why do you stop?”
“You are distracting me. Why don’t you eat together with me?” I looked at the table, too shy to stare at him.
“I already ate my lunch. Don’t worry. I’ll leave you now so you can eat peacefully.”
“No!” Then I blushed again. “I mean, please stay.”
“Then you should continue eating.” Ethan picked up a spoon. “Open your mouth.”
I followed what he said and opened my mouth. When Ethan fed me, I smiled. Then he continued providing meals for me, touched my cheek once or twice, and wiped my lips when the sauce covered them. As if he seduced me without words but only with gestures.
Since the meals were too much, I couldn’t finish them all. I rubbed my stomach and shook my head. “I’m full already. Thank you.”
“Drink your orange juice then.”
Obediently, I did as Ethan asked.
“Good girl. Now, take a nap. After sleeping, you will feel better.”
I bit my lower lip. “Will you accompany me?”
Ethan groaned and sighed. “You don’t know what you asked, girl.”
“No, I know what I want.” I stopped for a while. Then, I blushed after thinking for a few seconds since what I said was so bold. “I want you to be with me. I want you,” I said, without staring at Ethan.
Again, Ethan groaned and shook his head. “You're playing with fire. It will burn you alive.”
“Then burn me. I’m not afraid.”
He said nothing and reached his hand to my shoulder, but he stopped in the middle. “You don’t know what you said.”
I looked away. Why did I suddenly become so bold? It was weird. Before, I felt hurt because of Kenneth’s betrayal. I thought I loved him. But I was unsure anymore. Since how could I feel something so strong with Ethan if I loved Kenneth? Then I glanced at Ethan’s bare chest. Uh, his chest was broad and comfortable. I wanted to lay my head there.
“What?” His black eyes stared at me.
I shook my head. “Nothing.”
Ethan startled me as he gently caught me above my waist, then he pulled and placed me on his lap as he sat and brought me with him. My heartbeat was so fast now. What would he do? He looked into my eyes and stroked my hair. I licked my dry lips.
When Ethan saw that, as if it was an encouragement he couldn’t resist. He pulled my body toward him, inhaled deeply, and growled, “Mine! My mate!” Then he crushed my lips, coaxing my tender lips to open with his tongue. At the same time, his hand touched my sensitive upper body.
I moaned and opened my mouth a bit. That was when Ethan invaded my mouth with passionate and vigorous tongue strokes.
“E-Ethan?”
“Sssh, don’t talk, my lovely one. Let me taste you.” Ethan caressed my neck with his fingers while his tongue played inside my mouth.
I moaned again and tilted my head to the side. It was overwhelming, and I had never felt like this before. It was as if fire rose within my body, burning me alive.
Ethan bit my neck and then whispered, “Now, you are completely mine. My mate!”
~ Ethan ~ I slowly pushed Helena until she laid on her back while I was on top of her. I touched her neck and then went lower, but she shook her head. “E-Ethan? W-what are you doing?” That was when I stopped. Then, as if a flashlight lighted on me, I moved back a little and looked at Helena’s swollen lips and disarrayed clothes in horror. But it wasn’t as much as when I stared at the bite mark on her neck. Later, I immediately released Helena’s body. “What have I done?!” I held my head with both of my hands. “Ethan?” I immediately opened the cupboard, took a shirt, and wore it. Then I returned and scooped Helena into my arms. “You should go home now!” “B-but, what did I do wrong?” “Nothing!” “But then, why do you want to get rid of me?” Helena bit her lower lip, and her tears fell one by one to her cheeks. “I know I’m inexperienced, but ….” She couldn’t continue her words. I sighed. Regret always came later, but I couldn’t undo what had happened. Then I hugged Helena. “Ar
~ Helena ~ I gasped. The ache was no more. What happened to me? Realizing that Ethan was waiting for me to answer his question, I said, “Strange, when you touch it, the ache is gone.” Ethan removed his finger. “Thank goodness. Maybe you should rest more. Go to sleep. After dinner, I will bring you home.” The relief lived shortly. I screamed since the pain came again, “Ethan, argh! It hurts!” Ethan grabbed my body and held me in his arms. He kissed the mark. “Does it still hurt?” “No ….” “How about this?” He touched my cleavage with his finger again. “The ache is gone.” I glanced at Ethan. It was the first time a man touched me intimately. My face was hot. “What happened to me?” Ethan sighed. “I think I know what happened.” He opened my bra and panties and started touching me. “E-Ethan?” What was he doing to me? But I didn’t want him to stop. It was amazing. I felt burning inside, and his touches torched the flame bigger. “Trust me, mate. I won’t hurt you.” “I-I trust you.”
~ Helena ~ I awoke after maybe a few hours of sleeping. I blinked my eyes and then sat on the bed. When the blanket dropped, I just realized of my nakedness. So, I gasped, and my face blushed immediately. I wrapped my body with the blanket while patting my hot cheeks. “Oh, that’s what having sex is. Now I know. No wonder everyone was telling me how incredible the experiences were,” I mumbled. But then I frowned. It felt like something was wrong. Why didn’t Ethan undress? Why was it only me? Since I didn’t have any experience before, it confused me greatly. Before I could think further, the door was knocked. I gasped and tightened my grip on the blanket that wrapped my body. Then, a young woman came with a lovely smile on her face. “Luna Helena, our Alpha King told me you may need my help. I’m Ernie Wright. You can call me Ernie. I’m your maid.” “M-my maid?” “Yes, Luna. Please don’t hesitate to tell me whenever you need me.” Then Ernie stared at my clothes on the table. “Do you n
“Please, tell me the truth, Ernie,” I said. “Well, usually both will be undressed for a complete mating, Luna. Maybe our Alpha didn’t want to startle you.” I nodded. “I see. Ethan was so considerate and gentle with me.” I smiled as I touched the bite mark. “I guess I’m lucky to have him as my mate.” “Oh, yes, Luna. Our Alpha King is the best!” Ernie rinsed my hair. “I’m glad that you are our Luna. You are nice and warm.” Suddenly, someone asked, “So, what are both of you talking about me?” “Ethan!” I gasped. “How can you come so suddenly?” Ethan grinned while his eyes stared at my naked body. Those eyes were shining. “Well, you called me.” “No, I didn’t.” “Yes, you did, my beloved one. Didn’t you touch the mark?” “Oh, how do you know?” Ethan smiled. Then he said to Ernie, “Please leave us alone, Ernie.” “Yes, Alpha King.” Then Ernie left the bathroom. I covered my breasts with both hands and turned my body so Ethan could only see my back. “I’m taking a bath. Please leav
I blushed again. “No, Ethan is the first man for me. I mean, well, I had a boyfriend before, but Ethan is the first man who bedded me.” Then Ernie gave a long sigh. “I see. No worries, Luna. Please eat first. Maybe our Alpha will come soon.” “Okay, but you should eat too.” I smiled to see the meals on the table: corn soup, salad with a thousand island dressing, medium steak, chocolate lava cake served with fresh strawberries, and fresh orange juice. “Help me eat these. The portions are too much for me.” “Well, if you say so. I will take a plate and a glass first, Luna.” Then Ernie left the room. I touched my neck and smiled as I rubbed the bite mark. Not long after Ernie came back, Ethan went to the room too. Ernie immediately stood. “Alpha, L-Luna asked me to help her eat since the portions were too much for her.” “Relax. Sit and eat again.” Then Ethan stared at me. “Do you like the dress?” I nodded. “Do you pick it yourself?” “Yes. I went to a boutique here and chose it for
I immediately removed my hand from Ethan’s chest as if the fire burned my hand. My face was hot. “Uh, I want you to meet my mother. She is my adoptive mother, but she loves me, and so do I.” “Adoptive mother? What happened to your real mother?” I blinked my eyes a few times and then looked at the dashboard. “My parents have passed away. So, my adoptive mother raised me.” “I see.” I gulped to lessen my sadness. Grief filled my heart every time I thought of my late parents. This time was no different. “So, what should I tell my mom about you?” “What do you mean?” “I mean, what are we now?” Ethan reached out his hand to my neck. Then he released my seat belt and carried my body onto his lap. Afterward, he stroked my neck on the bite mark area. “We are mates, spouses, husband and wife in my world.” “Oh!” “Yes, darling. But if I told your mother like that, she might faint. So, let’s tell her that I’m your boyfriend.” I said nothing. Would my mom accept it? Considering she would kn
“Yes, please.” Freya took a deep breath. “It’s shocking to hear Helena drowned in the river.” “So I jumped and saved Helena. At first, she couldn’t breathe, so I gave her CPR. Finally, she could breathe. When I wanted to send her home, her feet and waist were aching because she had fallen from the bridge. Before falling, her body hit the bridge side.” “Oh, no! My poor baby!” Freya closed her eyes, and her tears were flowing. She took a deep breath, trying to control herself. Then after a while, she opened her eyes again. “Wait a minute! Helena seemed okay now.” “Yes, because I took her to my villa and tended her wounded feet and waist.” “Oh, I see.” Freya closed her mouth with her hand. “I think I owe you an apology. I’m sorry, Ethan. I don’t know you saved Helena.” I smiled. “I forgive you, Mrs. Ross.” “Please, call me Freya.” She said nothing for a moment. “Though you saved Helena, I still want to know. Why did Helena come so late?” “After taking care of her wound, I asked He
~ Helena ~ I prepared to go to work the following day. I worked as a librarian at the Moon Public Library (MPL). My work time varied from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on other days. I had a day off only on Sunday. I got used to being at my workplace a half-hour before my work hour began. I wanted to organize everything before the first visitor came. Like now, I tidied the books in the politics section. Then I picked some books from the visitors’ tables. I sorted them according to the book sections and placed them in the cart. Later, I pushed the cart and put each book back on its shelf. Afterward, I checked the list of book borrowers. I was responsible only for the book collections (the new books and express books) though the library also had DVDs, VCDs, VHSs, etc. The loan period for new books was two weeks, while it was a week for express books. If any borrowers exceeded the loan period by three days, I would email them to remind them to return