Chapter 3

Alpha Axel’s POV   

When Samantha’s Luna dress arrived, I grew anxious. My anxiety grew as my mom went into full Luna organization mode as she began arranging my mating ceremony. She even had a dressing room made specially for that damned dress. Only a select few could go into that sacred room, and Mom said to keep it locked. Ever so compliant, Samantha agreed without hesitation. 

Gunner was ecstatic, knowing the day was approaching for him to claim his mate. But every time I walked past that room, I got a sense of dread and wanted to rip the door off its hinges and destroy the dress. I hadn’t grown to love Samantha like everyone thought I would. I didn’t even like her.

But that morning, as I walked past the dressing room on my way to town, I noticed the door was ajar and a woman breathing in there. I was curious, as I knew Samantha would do anything my mom asked of her. I also knew she was at basic training with Garth. I pushed the door to see who had the cheek to disobey my mom. As it swung open, I stared at the woman inside wearing the white gown, Lily. I had no notice, and Gunner saw her. He growled in anger.

I quickly blocked him out, fearing what he would do to her. As I entered the room, I couldn’t help but stare at Lily in the full-length mirror. The dress hugged her in just the right places, and the corset was so tight that her breasts were nearly spilling over the top. I loved Lily’s breasts; they fit perfectly in my hands and were so soft. “It looks good on you, much better than it does on her,” I said, drawing her attention.  

Lily turned and smiled at me. “I don’t look good, I look stunning,” she said seductively before she walked over to me and kissed me. Then, while wearing my mate’s dress. Lily knelt before me, unfastened my pants, freed my hard cock, and sucked it until I came in her mouth.

I looked into her eyes as I helped her stand. The goddess has made a mistake. Lily was the one for me. 

Keen for her satisfaction. Lily placed a chair in front of the full-length mirror. Lifted the skirt of the dress and leaned over the chair, exposing herself to me. “I want to watch as you fuck me.” Despite only coming a few moments earlier. My cock stood to attention immediately. “Take me hard.” She said as I stripped out of my shirt and socks. This woman awakens something in me. I love how she makes me forget my life. The only thing that mattered right now was her pussy and me filling it.      

I positioned myself behind Lily, digging my fingers into the flesh of her hips. As the head of my cock hovered at her entrance, I could feel how wet she was. Her expression in the mirror gave me great delight. “Do you want this?” I asked teasingly, knowing how aroused she was. In the mirror, I watched Lily bite her lip and nod her head slightly. Not wanting to keep Lily waiting, I leaned forward slightly, allowing the head of my cock to slide inside of her. “Fuck yes,” Lily moaned. Fuck yes indeed. The feeling of her soft pussy around my cock was unreal.     

I kept my eyes on the mirror as I began sliding in and out of her. I watched her reflection in the mirror. With each thrust, her facial expression made me aware of how much she loved me fucking her. “Harder!” Lily gasped. If she wants me to fill her with everything I have, I will. I gripped her hips harder and thrust myself further into her, as deeply as I could. My balls slapped against her clit with each thrust.  

“Faster,” she then cried. Oh, goddess, this woman, I thought as I closed my eyes. “Fuck yes. Fuck.” Lily screamed. That’s how she likes it, rough. “Fuck Axel, I’m coming.” She cried out. My eyes flew open as I wanted to see Lily’s face as she climaxed. Her pussy clenched around my cock and throbbed as her orgasm ripped through her body.  

I was close myself and with a few more thrusts into her tight pussy. I released everything I had into Lily for a second time, all while she wore my mate’s dress. Samantha would never make me feel the way Lily does.  

That’s when I heard clapping from the doorway behind me. The fact that someone had seen us made me panic. I’m not mated, but I have a mate. As the Alpha, I can’t look like I’m being unfaithful. It sets a precedent for the pack. 

I pulled out of Lily and turned, not quite believing Samantha was the one who had caught us. “That was quite a performance. Please don’t let me interrupt.” She spat before she turned and slammed the door behind her.      

“I have to stop her,” I yelled at Lily. Racing toward the door, grabbing my boxers off the floor. “Samantha,” I called out her name as I sprinted after her. She doesn’t respond, but I can hear her on the stairs. I rushed and vaulted over the banister, landing in front of her. Samantha looks me in the eye and pokes me in the chest. “You disgust me. You unfaithful piece of shit. I can’t believe I saved myself for you and you. You were fucking her the whole time. You don’t deserve me.” She pushed past me. I reached out and grabbed her arm.

She can’t tell anyone about what she saw. If she does, my reputation will be ruined. She tried to pull herself out of my grip. But I don’t plan on letting her go, not until I silence her. I grabbed her by the throat and pushed her against the wall, looking her in the eyes. “You will tell no one what you just saw.” I sneered at her in an authoritative tone.  

“Like hell. I won’t. I’m telling everyone what a cheating bastard you are. You’re ruined. No one will respect you.” She threatens as she hits my arm. Shit, why isn’t my alpha command working on her? That’s when I remember Gunner is blocked. It’s he who has that power. What the hell do I do now? “I reject you, Axel Thorne. You cheating piece of shit. I reject you as my mate.” She shouts as she hits me. Her punches had no effect. 

Her words of rejection woke Gunner, who pushed forward, taking control of my human body. He had never done this before. I watch from the depths of my mind as my nails extend and pierce Samantha’s neck. “What did you say, mate?” He challenges Samantha.      

“I, Samantha Hollywell of the Shadow Pack. Reject Alpha Axel Thorne as my mate. He doesn’t deserve me for what he’s done.” She completed her half of the rejection. All I had to do was accept, and our mate bond would be severed. I try to push forward, but Gunner is too strong because of his anger. 

“What did you do?” Gunner’s voice booms around me. If I can’t get to be the one in charge, this may be the opportunity I have been looking for. I must take control of this situation before she tells him the truth. “The dress. Samantha was pissed that Lily wore her Luna dress. Now she refuses to mate with me as the dress is tainted.” I lied to Gunner, causing him to growl.    

“You should have banished Lily months ago.” Gunner snaps angrily.

I am going to protest. “Zola’s human would reject her mate over a dress? How childish and pathetic is?” He snarled. Then, with all of my strength, and before Samantha could tell him the truth. I force my consciousness forward, blocking him out.

Samantha continues to fight against me. “I reject you. Let me go,” she gasps as I tighten my grip on her throat. I do not know what I am going to do or what I am doing. Then, a vase is smashed over Samantha’s head, knocking her unconscious. I dropped her limp body to the ground.    

I looked at Lily, who was standing beside me, still wearing Samantha’s ceremonial dress. “Get into town and do your job, Axel. I have a plan and will take care of everything.” She says with a smile on her face. “Wait for my mindlink before you return.” I looked at Samantha, slumped on the ground, then I looked at Lily. She has just as much to lose if anyone finds out what we did. I have to trust her.