Distraction

Cora

From the moment Tess left me alone, my head and emotions have been in a whirlwind. I have SO many questions, worries, and anxieties that I now have a mild headache.

I’ve just finished blow-drying my long, wavy hair, and I frown, inspecting it. It’s a lot brighter than what it said on the box. For the last six months or so, I have been dying it red instead of my usual jet black, and I love it.

However, recently, for some unknown reason, my natural brown hair began changing to blondish/white/silver, and now the red dye is a little too bright for my liking. It will make me stand out way too much, and that’s the last thing I want.   

I go to the bathroom, look through my stuff, and find an old black one.

Hmm…Maybe if I mix them? I guess there is only one way to find out. I pull out the bowl and brush, empty the box's contents, put on the disposable gloves from the box, and start mixing with some of the leftover red dye.

I honestly don't know what to do. One part of me wants to pack up and run because I really don’t want to be in charge or even be associated with that stupid title, but the other wants to help Freya and the others I’ve heard about.

Thankfully, I’ve never completely lost my wolf, but I’ve been dangerously close. I can’t even begin to fathom what it’s like for them.

‘Luna, what do you think?’ I ask while checking the color.

Yup, that will do.

I put on the garment to protect my clothes, clipped it around my neck, and started parting my hair in sections and rubbing the dye in, first with my fingers and then with the brush, while Luna took her sweet time to answer.

‘I am taking my ‘sweet time’, human, because I am like you. I also don’t know what to do.’ She huffs.

‘I wish we had someone to ask.’ She sighs.

I also sigh and nod. I need some noise. I take off one glove and head to the radio, turning it on to a random station. I put my glove back on to finish putting the finishing touches on my hair. I then put my hair up with an old clip and tossed the gloves.

I’ve just set my timer when I hear a knock. I pop my head out of the bathroom and tilt it.

Was that for me…

I heard it again, and that was definitely my door. Before I could move to answer it, I saw something slip under my door, and then quickly moved away from my door.

I opened my door, hoping to catch them, but I couldn’t see anyone. I lift my nose and sniff. Huh, the scent was somewhat familiar, but whoever that was sure moved fast. How strange.

I shrug, close my door, and look at what they slipped under my door.

It’s a folded note with the same scent as whoever knocked. I take a closer whiff and wrinkle my nose. Other than knowing it’s a she-wolf and familiar, I can’t place where I know her scent from. 

Again, I don’t know everyone who is living here. Maybe I’ve smelled her in the lobby or something. I shrug and open the note.

‘Don’t be scared, my dear. Embrace the changes happening within and out of you. Just be careful; as you grow stronger, the danger will come, but don’t fear it. You have more allies than you realize. Trust them. I look forward to seeing you soon, my lovely Queen.’

What. In. The. Actual. Fuck?!

Okay, I take it back. This is fucking strange.

The sound of my timer makes me jump. I look at the note one final time before setting it aside.

Alright, that’s it! This is too much. I have officially reached my limit. I need something to take my mind off from everything. 

I click my fingers and walk over to the phone while turning off my timer. I quickly scroll through my contact list and wince when I realize I didn’t answer Lucas's last text.

I know I should feel bad for what I am about to do, but out of all the guys, even some of the chicks I’ve fucked around with, he’s the best one, and that’s the kind of distraction I need, like now.

I mean, I could always go to Amber like before, but it wouldn’t be enough, and I am in the mood for dick…

Fuck it, let’s try and see what happens. The guy is one big, goofy puppy who can’t stay mad at me, and I’m pretty sure I could get him to agree to almost anything.

I texted him before getting into the shower and removing this dye. I hope it turned out okay.

I quickly but carefully wash out all the dye. I take a quick look in the mirror, and so far, it looks alright, but we shall see when I have dried it.

As I am drying it, I hear my phone.

‘Aren’t you a sight for sore eyes, red? To what I owe the pleasure after a week of silence?’ It reads, and I chuckle.

‘And here I thought you would be mad at me.’ I reply.

‘Who said I’m not?’

I bite my lip. ‘Can I call?’

As I wait for a reply, my phone starts ringing. I answer, and I hear Lucas’s sigh. ‘What do you want, Anna?’ He says, husky from sleep. I guess I woke him up.

‘Luke, I’m sorry. I’ve just been really busy with the double shifts and my son. I barely had time to sleep. It has nothing to do with what you said, honestly.’

‘So, do you have an answer for me?’ He asks, hopeful.

I sigh. ‘Lucas, I like you—I do—and we have lots of fun, but what you said makes it sound too serious, and I am not ready for any of that. Can we just keep going as we are?’

‘Yeah, I guess.’ He sighs. ‘I guess it’s just because you are the first I really like.’

‘Awh, that’s sweet. So, uhm, I have some free time before I have to pick up my booger. Can I come over?’ I ask, making what I want obvious.

I swear I can hear him straighten up as he clears his throat. ‘Sure. 20 minutes?’

Oh, yeah, he’s awake and alert now. Perfect.

‘That works. I’ll see you soon.’

All giddy, I quickly dry and style my hair, putting it in a casual, messy, low ponytail with a few loose strands framing my face. I need to do this concoction again. The color turned out great.

I walk to my closet and settle on a tight, long-sleeved, plain black top, faded black shorts, and long, thigh-high boots.

Perfect. It hides most of my scars but still looks sexy without being too obvious.

I go to my vanity, pull out a pair of colored lenses, and put them in. I blick a few times to get them to settle before moving on to my makeup. I apply my usual heavy eyeliner, softening it a touch with a brush on the top lids, mascara, and light pink lipstick to finish my overall look.

I stand back and check myself out in the mirror. Oh, I love a good sharp cat eye.

I give myself another once over as I spray myself with the stuff that hides my scent. I know I don’t have to use it, but then I wouldn’t be able to focus during my time with Lucas, and I need to forget everything for a little while. I also spritz some of my favorite perfume.

All ready, I nod to myself one last time and grab my stuff on the way out. I need to make sure he’s too distracted for any talks, and honestly, I don’t want to talk about shit cause nothing will change my mind.

He recently opened up about being a wolf, like it was some big secret, and wanted to take me as his mate, not knowing I was also a wolf. I let him carry on, talking as if I were human. Thankfully, I was able to play on that.

A small part of me feels bad for using him like this, which is why I am not going back after today. It’s unfair.

Ten minutes and a taxi ride later, I stand at his back door. I only knock once the door opens, and I get pulled in by the wrist to meet his lips.

“Well, hello to you too,” I mumble, smiling.

He chuckles, closing the door behind us without pulling away. “Goddess, Anna, I’ve missed you. I’ve never had blue balls like this before.” He says.

I pull away, dropping my bag before moving further into his place. I turn around, biting my lip seductively as I pull my top off. “Well, we best take care of that problem.”

Lucas’s eyes flash, and he softly growls in appreciation, watching me take off the rest of my clothes, leaving me only with my panties on, before he finally moves, picking me up, and starts kissing me.

I wrap my legs around his waist, returning his kiss. The next thing I knew, I felt my back hitting the bed.

It’s not long before he has me panting and moaning through my very much-needed orgasm, and that pushes him into coming as well, but knowing him? He ain’t done yet.

Thank Artemis for that.

That’s the one upside to human men versus wolves: wolves have the stamina to keep going for a long time, and right now? It's precisely what the doctor ordered, and I am going to enjoy it as long as I possibly can.       

After Lucas finishes, he pulls out and starts kissing my jaw, neck, and collarbone while his fingers play with my nipples. I let out a small moan when I felt his warm tongue on my nipple. He gives both my nipples the right amount of attention until I am whimpering under him. He starts moving down to where I really want to feel his tongue. 

“Oh, how I missed you.” He whispers against my thigh, but before I can feel guilt, knowing this is probably our last time, I moan when I feel his tongue invade my pussy. 

“Ah, yesss.” I hiss out, fingers going through his hair.

He skillfully brings me to the precipice, and I moan out his name as my orgasm hits once again. He starts growling as he eagerly licks the evidence of my orgasm. The vibrations of his growl make it last longer. Before I can catch my breath, he slams back into me, and I moan out at the intrusion.

I cling to him as he gives me everything he’s got.

I’m just about to reach another orgasm when a phone starts ringing. Lucas doesn’t answer straight away, just focuses on his movements, and with the third quick but hard thrust, I let go. He lets out a grunt and then growls as he reaches over to answer the phone, slowly thrusting a little, letting me ride out my orgasm.

He puts his hand over my mouth and answers. “This better be fucking important.” He growls into the phone. 

I’m too blissed out to be paying attention. Or I was until I felt him pull out.

“I’m sorry, baby. I will be right back. I have to take this.” He says apologetically.

I give him a ‘’are you kidding me right now’’ look, and he hangs his head.

“Trust me, baby, had it been anyone else, fuck the phone, and I would be coming inside you as we speak.” He whispers and sighs. “I will be back, promise. Your pussy is too good for me to forget.” Still whispering, licking his lips. 

I raise a brow and open my legs, running my fingers through my lips, giving him a good view and teasing him.

He groans. “Fuuuck. You’re so gonna pay for teasing me like that.”

He disappears from his room, and I deflate onto the bed.

Of all the times to get interrupted. After what feels like 5 minutes, my hazy, orgasmic, horny state has clearly subsided now. I get up from the bed, following his muffled voice. I think I deserve to know who so rudely interrupted a good time.

Is he in the bathroom?  

I walk closer to the bathroom, hiding by the wall, and listen in.  

And what I hear runs my blood cold.

He not only knows my mate, but he’s his Gamma?!

Whaaaat?!

But how?! He smells like a lone wolf!

‘Analyse later and get out now!’ Luna springs suddenly in my mind, all alert, and I jump into action.

I hastily dress myself and quickly run out the door. I keep going even after I hear Lucas’s voice yelling my name.

When I’m finally at a safe distance, I hail a cab.

I let out a sigh of relief as the car started pulling away. I run my hands through my hair.