MELISSA'S POV
"Melissa! Wait!", I heard Alexander's voice but there was no way in hell I was going to wait for him.
I picked up the pace ready to leave but just as I made it out to the parking lot, I was immediately turned by the arm and faced Alexander.
"It's not what it looked like." His eyes looked panicked, and at first it flattered me that he would care that much, but I remembered my words then."What part of 'we're done' don't you understand, Alexander? I don't care what you do with that skank anymore. I hope you had a nice time." I looked up at his hair and it had been ruffled, surely from a quickie in sheets.
What a pig!
I shook my head and turned toward my car, but he stopped me again.
He raised his bandaged hand up, and I instantly felt worry for what happened to him. What the hell did he do?
"I hurt myself, she was just cleaning up the cuts." He watched me, waiting for some type of reaction, but I wasn't going to give him one. I was too stubborn. "It wasn't what you thought," He added."And what did I think?" I held up a hand. "Wait don't answer that. Remember? I. Don't. Care." I stopped him when he opened his mouth to answer.
He sighed. "Melissa, why are you being so fucking stubborn about this? I fucked her one time and all of the sudden you don't want to be with me? What about all those other women from our runs that I've fucked? You didn't bring up with me then, so why now?"
I took a deep breath and fought with every ounce that I had not to scream at him, letting him really have it. Just the fact he brought up the other women that I may or may not have known about, pissed me off even more. He acted like sleeping around was no big deal; that what two people shared together in the bed was just like any other activity to pass the time.
"You don't think any of those other times didn't destroy me? Well, you would be so fucking wrong. I used to lay awake every night wondering what you're were doing, or who you were always with while I was sitting at home all alone! I put up with a lot of your bullshit, Alexander, because I thought I loved you, but it wasn't love at all ....." He flinched at my words. "Then why didn't you say anything sooner? Maybe I would have stopped."
I let out a strangled laugh.
"It would have taken me to say something for you to realize that you're a piece of shit? That you shouldn't fuck other women when you're with someone? Are you fucking kidding me right now?"Unbelievable. I turned and walked toward my car again.
"I didn't mean it like that. I just didn't know it bothered you as much as it did. Most of the old-ladies around here understand their man's needs. As long as...."
I spun around and poked him in the chest. " I know the fucking rules and the understanding they have! But, how can you not think it didn't bother me?! You keep forgetting that I am not just your lady, Alexander! I am actual member of the club, too. I am...." I broke off. Shaking my head as I laughed.
There wasn't anything l could say to shine a light on this for him. "Fine, you want to understand?" I added.
"Yes! I really do! I don't get what the big deal..."
"I fucked Gearhead," I blurted out, knowing that I didn't, I wouldn't have been able to tell him.
His eyes widened as he stepped back. "What. The. Fuck?"
"Hurts, doesn't it?" I cocked a brow at him. I thought I'd feel triumphant when I told him, like I got revenge on him, but it only made me feel sick. The way he looked at me now only made it worse.
"When?" He asked shocked.
"Does it matter..." I snorted.
"When?!" He shouted as his hands fisted up at his sides, making his knuckles crack.
"When I walked in on you and Jane. You never saw me walk in, did you?" He shook his head, his eyes never leaving mine. "I was so angry at you. I wanted to hurt you like you had hurt me," I whispered, afraid to talk any louder.
"Well, you succeed," He coaked as he stared at me for a long moment before he turned and headed toward the clubhouse.
I have never seen Alexander look so destroyed before that moment. I have never realized how much he actually cared about me until that moment. His face said it all, but I shouldn't worry about that anymore. I ended things and that was that. I told him the truth, even if it wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be.
When I unlocked the car and threw my purse in the front seat, I had a scream and a loud crash come from inside the clubhouse.
Shit! I turned and took off running back inside.
Bar stools were being thrown across the room as my eyes settled at the culprit. Dust. Gearhead. Shit!
"I should kill you!", Alexander shouted at Gearhead, trying to round the pool table to get at him, but Gearhead was dodging him.
"Dude, I am sorry! She came into my room while I slept! I mean, who can say no to that?" When he pointed at me, Alexander met my gaze for a moment before his eyes turned to pure fire. Then he went back trying to get his hands on Gearhead.
Gearhead, AKA Gabe Martinex, was the club's secretary and worked hand-in-hand with me most days. He had been patched into the club for nearly five years now, and served his time thoroughly. Axel drug him through the mud when he was a prospect, and he was in easy target being only five foot, four inches and scrawny at the time. He has since filled in in all the right places. Muscles bulged from his tee shirts and his jeans we're fitting snugger these days against his trong legs. He was the complete opposite of Alexander Smith with his dirty blond hair, dark eyes and goatee.
And he was just about to out-dodge Alexander, but Alexander was quick-witted and threw a pool ball at Gearhead's knee before he jumped over the pool table. Gearhead went down like a sack of potatoes and cried out in pain.
"Dude, what the fuck?!" He was on the floor holding his knee.
"You fucked my girlfriend, you mother fucker!" Alexander boomed.
Then I saw Alexander grab Gearhead's shirt collar as he pulled his arm back and then started to pound him in the face. The sound was awful as Gearhead's bones crunched beneath Alexander's blows. Grunts echoed through the bar. Gearhead got the upper hand as he got up at his feet and punched Alexander straight in the mouth as blood splattered on the wall nearby.
"Hey!" I screamed, making my way to them, but the other club members were quicker and began to pull them apart. They were both breathless, sweaty, and bloody.
"Dude, fuck you! You had a great fucking thing, but you couldn't keep your dick in your pants! You don't deserve her!" Gearhead spat on the ground at Alexander's feet.
"And do you think you deserve her?!" Alexander retorted, his fists still balled up at his sides.
"Maybe I do!" Gearhead held his head up with pride, staring Alexander down and not giving a shit that he was small compared to Alexander's six foot inch stature.
"She's mine," Alexander growled before he lunged at Gearhead again, but the guys held him back.
"What in the hell is going on here?!" Everyone jumped and turned at the sound of Axel Dunkens' deep husky voice filling the room.
He walked up to the bloodied idiots and grabbed them by the shirt collars."Acting like this, neither of you deserve my daughter"
Knock this shit off!" Then he let them go, shoving them apart. "Where the fuck is Melissa, anyway?"The club's eyes all stared behind Axel toward me as he spun and stared me down.
"Melissa. Office. Now!" He growled, crunching debris under his boots as he headed down the hall.
I was right on his tail, panicking about what he was going to say to me. He might be my dad, but he was fucking terrifying when it came down to club business.
Ever reluctantly picked up the last one, his mouth turned down into a pout."Wait a minute," I looked at Brian. "I'm going to need a shot of whiskey to chase this down.""Me too," Ever piped up and added miserably, "and a glass of milk...a big fucking glass of milk."Brian disappeared, only to reappear with another tray containing three more shots and three glasses of milk. Once we gathered the additional shots and milk, Brian said cheerfully, "Cheers, gentlemen."I tossed the hot sauce down my throat, purposefully keeping it out of my mouth, and gulped it down in one swallow. It still burned like a mother in my esophagus. I grabbed the shot of whiskey and drank it slower, letting it wash away the remnants of the hot sauce.Ever coughed and sputtered. I looked over to find tears rolling down his cheeks while he cursed and sucked down milk at the same time. When he could finally catch his breath, he eyed Gwen and threatened, "I am sooo spanking you when we go home, woman."I laughed, "
"Oh yeah, we got it," Ever replied. His lips were curled into a smug expression as he also watched Hycinth's responses. His confidence was high. Clearly looking forward to the game.Hycinth noticed his stare as well, but rather than reflect irritation as she had earlier, her lips curled back, flashing him a brilliant smile with fang.And fucking winked at him!Fuck, she was bold. Her confidence not only met but exceeded his. I was dying to know if she could back it up. Either way, her ballsy response threw him off. His expression froze. He blinked. But then he recovered, licking his lips, looking even more eager.Brian continued explaining the rules, "If a ball hits the ground, it is retired, and a fresh ball is put into play." He pointed toward a small bucket of gleaming white ping-pong balls on a countertop behind him."For the shot to count, keep your elbows behind the edge of the table."Hycinth listened attentively."No fingering or blowing."At this, she squeezed Gwen's hand and
LEANDER'S POV Surprisingly, she gave it to me. She kept one hand on my shoulder, and raised the other, letting it sway freely in the air. Her body molded to mine, pliable, willing to let me move her as I wanted. And oh, I wanted to move her...in many ways. Most of which, we couldn't do on a dance floor surrounding by an audience of strangers. But it didn't stop me from forcing my knee between her legs and jerking her lower body tight to mine until no space remained. The movement caused her dress to slide up, but I still couldn't see whether or not she wore panties. However, the heat of her core was unmistakable against my leg."Oh!" she gasped loudly, chest heaving. And then began grinding herself against my thigh, her hips moving in time with the music...using me for her own pleasure. I wondered if she even realized she was doing it.My breath caught in my throat. The image of her was almost too much. Eyes closed, mouth slack, hips moving wantonly against me, her belly rubbing pleas
I raised an eyebrow. "Out of all of them, alcohol is the one you fixated on? Should I be worried?"There was a sparkle in her eye, a hint of mischievous I'd never seen before. "Certainly not. I enjoy dancing and music just as much.""Uh huh," I replied, not at all convinced by her innocent act. It seemed I was definitely going to have to keep an even closer eye on her during the evening.When we reached the living room, Ever and Gwen were waiting for us, as well as Asher and Willow. Gwen wrapped Hycinth in a bear hug. "You look gorgeous!"I was surprised to see Hycinth blush. But she recovered quickly. "Thanks so much for letting me borrow it!""Ready?" Asher grinned.I gave a hard nod. "More than ready."We decided to use drivers rather than drive ourselves. Knowing myself, Ever and Asher, none of us would be in the best shape to drive later. When Hycinth and I climbed into the back of the Cadillac, she settled comfortably into the plush, oversized leather seat next to me. The driver
Sit Up & BegLEANDER'S POV After I touched base with Ever to confirm our plans, I quickly made my way up the stairs.My Wolf was flying high on his mate. Completely blitzed and full-out addicted. Spending hours running, playing and lazily lying around, was exactly his definition of perfection. There was nothing better than having her close to him...well, except for under him. I couldn't agree more. She was better than any drug. Everything about our mate was intoxicating.Rounding the corner and heading down the long hallway, excitement coursed through me, leaving my skin tingling, and my manhood itching to get free. That particular part of my anatomy only ever had one goal- to forever bury himself in Hycinth's hot and tight flesh. Pure bliss. But alas, as much as I wanted to indulge that train of thought, I had more to focus on than just my carnal desires. Not to mention it would be hugely uncomfortable and inconvenient to walk around with a hard-on all night, so I exhaled and forcef
HYCINTH My Wolf was in heaven. The wind whipped through her fur as we flew by tall trees rising out of the earth to kiss the sky. Her nostrils flared with the scents of moss, bark and wild mushrooms. The spongy surface beneath our paws gave away easily, still damp from the recent rain showers. Acorns, pine cones, and fallen leaves were strewn about the well-worn path like spilled trinkets.And her mate by her side.There was nothing better for her. No other place she would rather be than right where she was. Leander's Wolf was magnificent. Powerful and sure, sleek and dominant-a potent elixir to our senses. Primal.Addictive.We were running at the front of the pack. He was pushing her endurance and testing her ability. His big paws powered ahead, silently gliding over the uneven ground, pitted with rocks and roots, easily leaping to clear dead logs, and maneuvering around encroaching thick brambles -a virile display of his strength and agility. My Wolf had to put forth considerable