Chapter 4 - The Offer

AMERIE

I felt the hands snaking my body tightened, bringing our bodies already close closer. A smile crept onto my face as his warm breath fanned against my skin, lulling me back to sleep. Moreover, the sparks ignited from his touch. I felt like I could live this moment forever. If I knew it would be this good, I would search for it harder.

My mate.

Wait.

Sparks.

Mate.

My eyes snapped open at the thoughts rushing through my head. It was impossible that I sensed them. I hadn't found someone to call a mate and give me the sparks.

But then, hands on my stomach brought me to reality. It wasn't sparks, but just warm. Perhaps his comfortable yet soothing touch manifested into something I always wished for in my dreams.

The male behind me suddenly cleared his throat, and before I could react, a soft kiss landed on my naked shoulder. "You're awake." His hoarse voice sent shivers down to my core, making me want him more. And worse, his hand crawled in the same direction, and soon it would reach...

"Stop." I gasped when I felt his finger touch my lips down there. Was it too early for another round?

There was a chuckle before his baritone voice was heard again. "Don't you love it?" His question was straight to the truth.

Well, I would be a big liar if I said I didn't like it. In fact, I loved all the ways he touched me. It was fantastic yet addicting, and I kept wanting more.

However, now wasn't the right time. I meant I just woke up, and if we had to continue our sex, I needed to be fully wide awake to relish everything.

I turned my body to see him, though I knew I would lose his hand down there. But I had a better view. His firm and gorgeous face. Alpha Matthew. "Yes. I love it." As I trailed down his face, I began my words and stopped on his lips, which he caught immediately. "But I prefer to start with kisses. Very hot kisses." I let out a soft moan when he sucked my finger hard.

"Hm. Noted." Then he released my finger only to capture my lips. The next thing we knew, the sound of our kisses filled the room until he suddenly broke it. "Fuck." He cursed, causing a frown to form on my forehead.

Did he hate kissing me?

But my frown soon disappeared the moment I saw his eye flecked with white. He must be talking to his people.

Matthew looked at me for a second before he sighed in frustration as he rose from the bed. "I'm sorry. I should return to Red River. Something happens." He began picking his clothes.

I followed him, getting up from bed and searching for my dress, which I found lying near the sofa. I breathed out a relief after checking and saw it was still intact. "Was it your Beta? Is it urgent?" I asked, taking my underwear from the floor.

"Yes. My Beta is in the lobby. We don't know for sure. That's why we must return to the pack as soon as possible."

I nodded, understanding. I am an Alpha's sister and have been watching my father and brother manage our pack all my life. So it didn't surprise me if Matthew had to go after a call, even in the middle of our foreplay.

"I hope it's not bad," I said when I was done with my clothes. So did Matthew.

"Yeah. We hope so," Matthew replied, but his gaze was fixated on mine.

And I couldn't help but crease my forehead when he kept staring at me a few seconds later as if I was a fish ready to be caught. "What?"

"How about you come with me?"

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MATTHEW

"Fuck." I couldn't help that curse escape my mouth after Paul, my Beta, told me the news. Our warrior found a rogue camp in the neutral forest near our border that we suspected part of the group attacked Blood Moon Pack a year ago. Oh, we were dying to find all of them to give them the punishment they deserved.

However, the moment I saw Amerie dressing, I regretted my decision to leave her. She was only wearing clothes like normal people did, but for some reason, she looked seductive. It was like calling me to stop whatever she was doing to cover her body and just be naked. And the thought I would lose this heaven's sight drove me crazy.

"How about you come with me?"

I knew it was crazy asking the female I just met last night to follow me. She could be dangerous, or I would push her to danger instead. But the fantastic sex we had all night made me shove away the rationality. I needed her.

Amerie raised an eyebrow while crossing her arms, clearly waiting for me to explain more. "We had a great night together, so I think..." I couldn't finish my explanation because she cut me fast.

"So you think you need me to warm your bed?"

I gulped as her question shot me right into the truth. Okay, I wouldn't lie. It was what it was. She gave me sex I had never experienced before. Everything she did to my body seemed perfect, even when she just lay helplessly as I was fucking her.

Fuck! My dick missed her pussy already.

I cleared my throat to control my dick to behave and save my face. "Well, an Alpha also needs a partner."

"A sex partner." She said as if to correct my words.

I smiled sheepishly. Amerie indeed caught me red-handed.

"Are we going exclusive? I mean, you won't fuck other females except me."

I was a bit surprised by her following question. I thought she would nag me for only thinking of my own benefit. "Exclusive, yes. We'll do as you please. Only if you want to come with me."

"I need a status." She kept bargaining, which, surprisingly, I was enjoying. "I don't want your people to see me just your sex doll." She was pouting, complaining something hadn't yet happened.

I chuckled. Somehow, I felt like we had a connection more than a one-night stand partner. "You'll be my girlfriend."

She nodded in satisfaction before saying, "I'm your girlfriend."

Did that mean she agreed to my offer?

The thought we would be spending more nights came to my mind like a wave. We would definitely have exciting days ahead.

But as soon as I felt the joy, she crushed it right away. "But the holiday will end next month." Then she let out a heavy sigh, showing how disappointed she was with the reality, like me.

Red River Pack is over five hours' drive from this city. That meant I had to return her when the moment came. And a month? Would a month be enough?

But I would take it than nothing. "Okay. A month. I promise you'll get everything you deserve as an Alpha's girlfriend."

Her face lit up, and excitement returned to her eyes. "Everything? Will I get a nice room?"

"You'll sleep in my room. But if you need more space, you'll get one for yourself right next to mine."

"So you can fuck me anytime." She continued with my unspoken words.

I laughed heartily. Amerie really could see me through my dick. "Yes. But I'll never force you. When I said you'll get everything you deserve as my girlfriend, it includes my respect."