Chapter 32

AURORA

“I don’t understand,” I said, turning to face him. “How can that be right? Isn’t having a beta like having a wife? If so, why would I ever be free to be with another alpha, especially your twin brother? It contradicts everything you’ve told me since we met.”

“I know, but that’s how it is. I never wanted you to be in the same situation as my mother, but it’s not my decision now that we’re here. Nor would it have been out there since Rayne found us. Ultimately, it’s your choice whether you decide to explore other options, or not, when it comes to me and him,” Rin explained.

I frowned at him. “I’m not exploring other options, Rin. Even if I despise all the stuff my parents drilled into me for years, I still believe in being with only one man, and I chose you. I’m not changing my mind about you, no matter what anyone else says,” I declared.

A smile spread across Rin’s face, and he walked over to the bed, sitting on the edge.

“I know you say that, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you stuck to your beliefs, but I can’t blame you for whatever happens. It’s the nature of the beast, so to speak. Betas are free to do what they want with alphas until they truly choose the one they love, regardless of what the alphas do to keep them,” he continued.

A surge of determination welled up within me as I listened to him. ~No way.~ He wasn’t going to sit there and suggest that I’d turn away from him for Rayne, even for a few experimental nights. Despite our rocky start, I wanted this fox more than anyone else.

With that thought, I walked over and straddled his lap, giving him what I hoped was my most defiant look.

“If that’s what you believe, then fine, but I’m not choosing that. You’re the one I want, and I’m not abandoning my beliefs just because I’m supposed to be able to. I chose to be with you after we met, even if you thought you were tricking me, and you’re who I want to stay with,” I told him.

I pressed a kiss to his lips to emphasize my point, wanting him to understand how much he meant to me. He’d saved me from being sold as a slave and took good care of me. Why would I ever want to leave him for another?

Rin looked very surprised as I pulled back, and I felt a blush spread across my cheeks. ~Damn it.~ I’d really hoped I could be more convincing by doing this.

“Maybe I’m not that good at this seduction thing,” I muttered.

Rin finally snapped out of his daze, his eyes softening as he ran his fingers through my hair. “You’re better than you think, and I believe you.” He chuckled softly. “It’ll be okay. You’ll always be my beautiful Amore, no matter what happens.”

Our kiss was wonderfully familiar, igniting a fire deep within me. I pressed against him, craving the feel of his body against mine even through our clothes. Lust clouded my mind, and all I could think about was how much I wanted this fox.

A soft breeze rustling the curtains brought me back to reality. I had completely forgotten that the window was still open, and although it was unlikely that anyone would see or hear us, I didn’t like the possibility.

“Maybe we should close that,” I suggested.

“Might as well.” Rin kissed me again. “Why don’t you get comfortable while I do?”

I agreed, letting him up and undressing before lying on the bed. Any hesitation I’d had when Rin and I first met was long gone, replaced by the desire to let him possess every part of me. I did wonder if this was because I was in love with Rin. I had read in those novels that love and lust can often be confused. But I chose not to worry about it. Being here with Rin meant that I had someone who wanted me, and that was enough.

Rin closed the window, then quickly undressed and came over to lay beside me. I ran my hand over his cheek as we kissed again, letting it roam down his shoulder to his muscular chest. I could feel his hands running over my sides and hips too, my skin tingling with every light touch of his fingers.

My hand continued to wander down his body, finally reaching his erection. It seemed like Rin got aroused very easily when we did this. He was already hard and rigid as I wrapped my fingers around him, and he let out a soft moan as I began slowly stroking him.

A satisfied smile crossed my face as I continued. I liked knowing that I could do this to him, that he could want me so much.

“You like this?” I softly teased, nuzzling the side of his neck.

“I do. Keep touching me,” Rin whispered back.

I did as he asked, slowly running my fingers up and down his shaft and head. He was getting harder as I did, and I couldn’t resist moving down to take him into my mouth. I didn’t hesitate on this anymore either. Although I’d never thought I would before, I actually enjoyed giving him blowjobs.

Rin turned onto his back, letting out soft moans as I ran my tongue around his head. He was starting to leak now, and I dipped my tongue into his opening to taste it.

“Oh, yes…,” I heard him groan, his hips arching for me.

I continued what I was doing, taking him into my mouth again and sucking on him. I wondered if he’d climax like this. He seemed aroused enough to do so.

Rin finally sat up and stopped me, kissing me slowly. “That’s enough. I don’t want to end this too quickly,” he whispered against my lips.

“Rin!” I gasped, feeling his fingers teasing me.

“You’re so responsive. I love that,” he murmured, his voice a low purr.

My head fell back as a moan escaped my lips, my body reacting to his touch. His fingers, his lips on my throat—it was all so intoxicating. I couldn’t imagine anyone else making me feel this way.

I barely noticed when he laid me back on the bed, my eyes closed as he lavished attention on my nipple while continuing to tease me.

“Rin…,” I whispered.

“I need all of you,” Rin murmured back. I felt him move lower, his breath warm against my skin. “I love everything about you.”

A cry escaped my lips as his tongue explored me, my legs trembling. His kisses grew more insistent, and I reached down to run my fingers through his hair.

“Oh God, more! I need more!” I pleaded.

Rin complied, his tongue working magic as he held my hips. I leaned back on my hands, not caring about the sounds I was making. It felt too good to hold back.

Just as I was on the brink of release, he stopped, sitting up with me. My frustration was short-lived as he positioned my legs over his shoulders. Anticipation coursed through me as I felt him against me, and a groan of pleasure escaped my lips as he entered me.

“My beautiful Amore,” Rin murmured, leaning over me. “You’re mine, and I won’t let anyone take you away.”

“And I won’t…leave you…ever…,” I managed to reply, though it was difficult as he filled me. All I wanted was for him to move, to bring me to the edge.

A wicked smile crossed Rin’s face as he thrust into me, drawing soft cries from my lips. His hand rested on my lower belly.

“One day, I’m going to give you our children.”

“Ah…!”

“But for now”—he thrust into me again—”we’ll enjoy these nights together. I can be patient for such things, and I hate the thought of waiting for these moments.”

All coherent thought fled as he began to move, each thrust slow and deliberate, reaching the deepest part of me. My hips moved in rhythm with his, my fingers tracing his back as his mouth found mine. Our tongues tangled as he lowered my legs and I wrapped them around his waist, feeling him inside me as we moved together.

I was close again, the pleasure building within me. Just a little more…

“Please, don’t stop. I’m so close,” I whispered.

“I’m almost there. Come for me. Let me feel you,” Rin whispered back, his lips brushing against my ear.

A cry tore from my throat as he pulled me up with him, holding me as he continued to move. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders, my head falling back as he kissed my throat. The pleasure built to an almost unbearable point, and my hips moved frantically with his as he quickened his pace.

My climax hit me hard, my head spinning as my body trembled around him. I heard Rin moan, his thrusts slowing before he released inside of me. I ground against him, reveling in the sensation of being filled by him.

“Ah, yes. I do love that,” Rin murmured, his breath ragged.

I stayed still as he held me, trying to come back to reality. I was vaguely aware that he was still inside of me.

“Were you that pent-up?” I asked softly.

“Maybe, but there’s another Alpha’s Moon starting, and I love how intense we are during that,” Rin replied.

“You mean you get extra horny during that time of the month,” I teased.

“Maybe.” Rin smiled, laying me back and settling beside me. I gasped as he pulled out of me. “It’s more of a time when our instincts to breed kick in, but I took care of that right after we met.”

“But you still want kids eventually,” I pointed out.

“I wouldn’t mind. I like kids, and the idea of being a father one day appeals to me. But as I said, nothing too soon. We haven’t had much time together yet, and I hate rushing things,” Rin said.

“I can live with that.” I snuggled against him as he held me. “But are you finally going to let me try to become a strong beta, or are you going to keep me as I am?”

Rin sighed. “I can’t force you to do anything, and I’m not too proud to admit when I’m wrong. Just don’t get so strong that you think you don’t need me anymore,” he said.

“I won’t. You’re the one who saved me when I was brought here, and I told you that you’re the only one I want to be a beta to. I’ll never leave you,” I promised.

Rin smiled softly at me, and he kissed me gently between my eyes.

“I’ll accept that,” he whispered against my skin. “As long as I can always have you.”