Aurora
The last couple of weeks had been a complete blur.
Ever since I decided to give Wolfgang another chance, our mate bond had been getting stronger with each passing hour.
I really could not complain about him, though. He had been a complete gentleman.
Total opposite of what I was used to.
He was sweet and attentive.
But Iâd been keeping my guard up because, well, youâd never know when heâd shift back to his old stoic self.
Yet, I still wished that day never came.
He was still staying with me at my parentsâ place, but he respected our boundaries.
Even though I could see it was tough for him to keep his wolf in check, he avoided touching me.
Since heâs the alpha, he woke up before Eleanor and I did, so by the time I was up, heâs already gone, but not before leaving a special breakfast just for me with adorable notes.
Like ~I hope this day ends quick so I can come back home to see your lovely smile on, ~or ~there has been no bigger blessing than you being my mate.~
~âOur mate is sooo sweet!â~ Rhea cooed as she fangirled about him.
But what could I say, he really was sweet.
Emma and Aspen often joked about how unusual it was to see Wolfgang asking for love advice from Max and Remus. I couldnât picture the alpha seeking his men and asking them how to be the perfect mate.
Normally, weâd see each other back at the leaderâs house since Iâd been training there with Eleanor. I hadnât improved much with controlling my emotions.
I was a total nerve wreck already, and when Wolfgang joined in the arena to âtrain his men,â I got even worse.
I meant, how was I to control myself if my mate was prancing around me shirtless, showing off his incredible body.
~âNot to mention that weâll probably go in heat pretty soon,â~ Rhea reminded me of that horrible situation I must face every month since I hadnât completed the mate bond with Wolfgang.
Itâd been four months since I had my first heat and was marked by Wolfgang, but since we hadnât completed the processâmeaning I hadnât marked him yetâI still got my monthly heat, making me vulnerable to other unmated wolves.
I am marked as Wolfgangâs mate, but I never truly accepted the bond, so itâs almost as if it never happened. So, when my heat started, I had to seclude myself at home for the duration of it.
âFocus Aurora! Quit looking at that alpha, pup!â Eleanor shouted at me, exacting my attention.
I hadnât realized I was staring at Wolfgang all this time, so now everyone was snickering at me while I blushed.
âEveryone, drop and give me 500!â Wolfgang ordered and everyone groaned before falling to the ground and starting push-ups.
I looked at Wolfgang, who gave me a quick wink before turning his attention back on his men.
~âHe did it for us!â~ Rhea said, and she was right. He did because he knew how much I hated being the center of attention. I felt my cheeks burn brighter with blush.
âCâmon Aurora! Quit daydreaming like some school girl and focus on what Eleanor is trying to teach you.â
Emma came out, taunting as Max and Aspen followed behind.
âShut up!â I shouted at them before turning back my full attention to Eleanor, who had a bored look on her face.
After training, I headed back with Eleanor to the house and got a quick shower. Usually, Mrs. Kala had our dinner ready, so we didnât have to worry about cooking.
Eleanor usually ate and left the house, saying she had to seek some sort of distraction for another stressful day of training me.
Iâd always wait until Wolfgang came home, which was not long after.
Heâd have a quick shower and then come and sit at the table with me. Weâd eat dinner together and then sit and watch a movie or go out for walks.
Iâd become so used to him that I couldnât seem to imagine life without him. Wait, did I just think that my life would not be the same without Wolfgang?
~âYes, you did,â~ Rhea taunted in my head.
âUh, shut up.â
I rolled my eyes at her. But I had to take the time to take it in and realize how much Iâd fallen for Wolfgang since I decided to give him a second chance. This mate bond was really something to take seriously.
~âI canât wait for my mate to come home quick.â~
I couldnât either. I was actually eager to see him and be near to him.
I decided to sit in the living room and watch something while I waited for him.
I didnât even know when I dozed off when I felt someone gently nudging me awake. By the sparks that ignited with the touch on my arm, I knew it was my mate.
His distinctive pinewood smell had me entranced already before even opening my eyes.
I opened my eyes and came face-to-face with those beautiful baby blue orbs Iâd fallen for. My mate was so freaking hot.
Wolfgang was the epitome of the perfect alpha. His skin was tan, but that was mostly because of the constant patrolling he did under the rare sunny days we got here.
He had thick eyebrows and full lashes over those beautiful blue eyes. His jaw was sharp, and his face was always clean-shaven.
His dark hair was always a messy mop that seemed like it was combed through with his hands, as if he just got out of bed, but in a sexy way. He had high cheekbones and a straight nose. His lips were thick and so delectable.
I found myself looking at him for long when he cleared his throat, making me aware that I was ogling him.
âIâm sorry. I didnât mean to stare.
âI was waiting for you to get back home, and I didnât even notice when I fell asleep,â I sheepishly said as I turned to look elsewhere, trying to hide my crimson cheeks.
âYou must be hungry. Let me warm up your dinner,â I said and was about to get up when his hand grabbed mine and caused me to sit back on the couch.
âWhatâs the matter?â I asked, but when I looked at him, I realized his eyes had gone darker and his cheeks were also coated red.
âAurora⦠Are you perhaps beginning your heat season?â he asked as he looked away, but I could see his Adamâs apple bob up and down as he swallowed hard and his nostrils flared as he tried to keep an even breathing pattern.
Shit! My heat! I had completely forgotten about that.
âUmâ¦â I said as I looked at his hand that had an iron grip on my wrist. Shivers ran up my arm as the sparks burned me at his touch.
Suddenly, a flash of the day we were together crossed my mind, and I remembered how he had marked me that time. My body involuntarily shivered at the bitter-sweet memory and he noticed this.
He quickly let go of my hand and almost jumped out of the chair as he made distance between us.
âIâm sorry, Aurora. I didnât realize it was already that time of the month. I swear Iâm not willing to touch you without your consent,â he blabbered out as he spoke.
âI usually try to keep away when youâre passing through this phase. Iâll leave right away. Iâll tell Emma and Aspen to come over to keep you company,â he said as he made his way to the door.
For some reason, I didnât want him to go. I didnât want him to leave me.
He was about to step out of the now open door when I closed it shut in his face. I got out of the couch and walked over to him as he looked at me, dumbfounded.
âAuroraâ¦â he started to say as I stood before him, but I didnât allow him to say more.
I attacked his lips.
I ravished them like a hungry wolf who had just caught her prey, only letting go of them when I needed to catch my breath. He was out of it too, but he still seemed in shock about what had just happened.
âPlease donât goâ¦â I whispered against his lips as I stared into his eyes, noting how the baby blue was slowly turning darker as lust took over him and his wolf.
âAre⦠Are you sure?â he stammered uncertainly as if this was all real or just a dream.
I barely got to finish nodding my head when he suddenly had me captured against the wall as he devoured my lips with the same ferocity I had just attacked him with.
He held my waist, trapping me further between him and the wall. I had his head in an iron grip from his messy black mop of hair, making sure he couldnât get away from me.
We were in a fight for dominance as we kissed each other vigorously. Our bodies were so close to each other that we were practically molded into one another.
We were so lost in each other it seemed as if the world around us had ceased from existing. It was only Wolfgang and I. My mate and I. Nothing else matteredâ¦
Until someone cleared their throat.
There at the door stood Eleanor with a smirk on her face.
âWell, as much as I love a public display of love, Iâm not into voyeurism. So, Iâd recommend you guys take this to the room.â
Oh crapâ¦