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Chapter 15: Theo 288 Vouchers Chapter 15: Theo I had finished making all the necessary arrangements and was waiting in the kitchen for Ayla to get back home. I brought up some lunch since I knew she likely hadn’t had time to eat anything. I had packed a bag already, so I didn’t have to worry about it when she returned. I only had about an hour before I would need to get on the road, and I wanted to spend it with her.

“Theo,” Ayla called as she came in the door.

“I’m here, babe,” I replied, heading to meet her in the living room.

“What’s wrong? Is everything okay?” she said as she rushed to me, throwing her arms around my neck.

I squeezed her tightly, holding her as I savored her scent.

“Babe, what’s going on?” she pressed. “Your text didn’t sound good and you’ve been stressed all day.

The corners of my lips twitched. “I’ll be okay, love,” I told her as I let her go. “But I do have some bad news.” I took her hand and led her around, pulling her into my lap as I sat on the couch. “I have to go out of town for a few days, babe.”

“Oh,” she said. “What’s going on?”

“We’ve had another rogue attack,” I said. “I need to go down and figure out what’s going on. I’ll be gone a couple days, but I’ll be back in time for the ceremony this weekend.”

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288 Vouchers “We lost one,” I said solemnly. “There are several still in the hospital.”

“Baby, I’m so sorry,” Ayla said, hugging me again. “Maybe I should come, too.”

I held her tighter. I was so proud of her compassion and wished she could be there with me.

“No, babe,” I said. “It’s too dangerous. Plus, so much is going on. We all need you here.”

“When do you have to leave?” she asked.

“Soon, but I have a little while.”

I pulled her up, looking at her. She looked tired. My brow furrowed with concern.

“Ayla, are you feeling okay?” I pressed a hand to her forehead and cheek. “You’re really pale.”

“Yeah, I’m fine,” she said with a smile. “Just sad, I guess. I hate that our pack is suffering.”

My hand held the side of her neck and I could feel her pulse racing. Her eyes were dilated.

“Baby, you’re not fine,” I said urgently. “What happened today? Did you have contact with anyone you don’t know?”

“Theo, calm down,” she insisted with a smile. “I promise. I’m okay. I’ve just been on edge all day. Your message had me thinking some scary things, and I rushed home. But I’m perfectly fine.”

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Chapter 15. Theo 288 Vouchers I wasn’t convinced. I was worried.

“I’m taking you to see the pack doctor,” I insisted as I moved to stand. “I’ll find someone else to go down and take care of this.”

Ayla pushed me back. “Theo, no. You need to go.” She repositioned so she was straddling my lap. “I am probably just a little wiped out. But I‘ m done with class for the day. So once you head out, I’ll take the rest of the day to relax and rest. But until then, can I just enjoy these few minutes with my mate?”

She leaned in and kissed me sweetly, deepening it quickly as she opened for me. My hands slid up her back, pressing her against me as my fingers weaved into her hair. I took what she was giving, tasting as much of her as possible as if I hadn’t already memorized every scent and flavor.

Ayla’s hands dipped between us, tucking under my shirt to trace along my skin. She tugged my shirt over my head. Her lips returned to mine as her fingers undid the button of my jeans.

“Ayla,” I hesitated, “you need to rest.

She didn’t listen, slipping her hand beneath my waistband and gripping my length.

“I told you I’m fine, baby,” she breathed. “And I want to show you just how much I’m going to miss you.”

Her hand moved along my shaft, making me groan as she kissed me again. Her lips moved to my neck, my head falling back with a groan. Her weight shifted from my lap. I lifted my head and opened my eyes, meeting hers as she knelt before me.

“Babe,” I growled.

Chapter 15. Theo 288 Vouchers She tugged my jeans and boxers lower, releasing my c*** for better access. Her fingers wrapped around the base as she leaned in, her tongue darting out to lick along the seam before taking me in her mouth.

“Fuck, Ayla,” I rasped out.

She hummed her approval, making me moan at the sensation. I pushed her hair back, gathering it in my hand so I could see her beautiful face as her mouth devoured me eagerly. I cursed at the incredibly erotic sight before me. Her eyes filled with excitement and satisfaction.

I groaned as her tongue swirled around the head just before she took me deep in her throat, swallowing any resistance. My fingers tensed in her hair and she took it as guidance, quickening her pace.

“Holy f***, baby,” I gasped as my lower back tingled and my balls tightened. “I’m going to come, babe,” I warned.

She didn’t stop. Instead, pushed faster, forcing a growl from my chest as I burst into her delicious mouth. She took it all happily. I worked to steady my breathing. I looked down to see a smug little grin directed at 1. me.

I grabbed my mate and threw her on the couch. I ripped her leggings down her legs before she could say anything, diving between her thighs. She cried out as I took her in my mouth.

There was no way she believed I would just leave after that.

I gave her everything I knew she liked, pushing her to the brink fast and hard. I lapped her up as she shook. I moved up her body, my lips taking hers roughly as I thrust into her. She cried out, wrapping her legs around my waist. I adopted a frenzied pace, both of us desperate for the other.

Chapter 15. Theo 288 Vouchers “Theo,” she called my name as she came again, wringing my own orgasm from me with her.

I collapsed onto the couch, rolling Ayla to avoid crushing her. Our breathing was labored as we clung to each other.

“That’s not what I had planned,” I whispered.

“That’s a shame,” Ayla teased. “I’m glad I took things into my own hands.”

I chuckled. “I won’t argue your tactics.”

She pushed up so she was looking at me. Her hair fell in her face and I pushed it out of the way. She still looked tired but seemed a lot better than before.

“Have I thoroughly convinced you that I’m fine and you don’t need to be worrying about me?” she asked.

I sighed with a grin. “I suppose so,” I conceded. “But I do expect you to take it easy the rest of the day.”

“I promise,” she replied, giving me another kiss.