"This evening, brothers and sisters, we are going to celebrate our good fortune." Cayden's voice could be heard all the way across the field. Selena attempted to avoid becoming captivated by his oratory, but it was hard for her to maintain her composure.
"This last week has been filled with many wonderful gifts for us. The members of our pack continue to show tremendous strength and excellent judgement."
The crowd erupted in applause. Cayden went into detail about some of the other achievements this week. Selena felt eyes on her. She tore her gaze away from the Alpha and swept it around the assembled people. Bart was almost fifty feet behind her, and there were at least ten people standing between the two of them. His attention was completely fixated on her. She thought him to be really creepy. She began making her way through the throng as they gave out another round of shouts, intending to increase the space that separated her from him. Next came Natasha into the picture. She had been attempting to be more friendly, which was a red flag.
Last of all, she felt Cayden's eyes on her. When she looked into his eyes, she felt her heart speed up. Almost instantaneously, she lowered her head. She experienced a peculiar sensation all over her body. She was unsure if the sensation she was having was dread at seeing him; yet she was certain that it did not seem normal.
"Tonight, we are going to race together, hunt together, and feast together!" As soon as Cayden ended his sentence, the entire pack erupted in shrieks of joy.
The pack proceeded with their routine of stripping their clothes amid the open field. Cayden was seen putting his shirt over his head when Selena turned around to look at him. As the moonlight rippled across his muscles, they looked almost photo-shopped. Selena turned away. She felt a tightening in her chest. He was her tormentor; he terrified her. She wanted him gone from her life.
When people started moving, Selena didn't want to lag. She concealed herself behind a tree and stripped off her clothing before making her escape as swiftly as she could. Once she had transformed into a wolf, she ran out to join the other pack members, who were already following their Alpha.
Selena loved being a wolf. It is impossible to describe how good it felt to run in the moonlight and speed through the trees. She only had a few goals that kept her mind busy. She didn't need to worry about where she lived or about the dangerous alpha. As the minutes stretched into hours, the number of people in the pack gradually decreased as people grew distracted by various pursuits and activities. Some of them started playing with each other, some wanted to run on their own particular favourite paths, while others drifted off to hook up with each other. She continued to follow the sounds, which turned out to be members of the pack having a great time in each other's company.
Millie was being serenaded by a young wolf who was biting her on the neck. Millie was quick to comply with his request, and soon after, the two of them separated off the main track. In the shadows of the tree line, Selena witnessed them revert to their human forms before jumping over each other. It was soon followed by Millie's shriek and her mom's scolding. Selena laughed and ran further.
Half of the pack had their mates while the other half engaged in casual hookups with one another. Selena stood out as the only woman who was off limits to everyone, and she wasn't interested in being with her mate.
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Cayden's pulse was racing. He had made a pledge to himself that he would avoid Selena at all costs, but he just couldn't stop himself. She had a magnetic pull on him. His conviction had little chance of succeeding after they changed their position. He desired to have physical contact with her, to fuck her, and to lay claim to what was rightfully his. The emotions were giving him a sick sensation in the pit of his stomach.
Even while he knew that her speed was remarkable, he had not expected seeing her sprint in such a manner as that. She was so imposing that it was difficult to keep up with her. The recollection of her scent made him crazy. He desired to inhale her aroma and sample her flavour. Images of her writhing in delight to him came before his eyes as he thought about her. If she gave him permission, he could offer her all of that and much more.
Cayden didn't waste any time going back to the mansion because he was terrified of where these thoughts might take him. He transformed back into his human form and, without bothering to get dressed, hurried up the stairs to his suite. He had been gone for quite some time. He ran as fast as he could to the bathroom, where he turned on the shower and adjusted the temperature to a freezing level.
As the cold water washed over him, he attempted to settle himself down. In front of him, images of Selena twirled and moved. Her milky white skin made her long hair, which was wrapped over her head, appear like it was made of silk, and her beautiful blue eyes were filled with wonder. He desired to bring his lips close to hers and run his hands all over her body. It resurrected the memories that he had been working so diligently to suppress over the last few days.
Their first time meeting one another. The jolt of energy that ran through him each time he contacted her. The spark that convinced him she would be his. His mate. The feelings were eerie, nearly to where it was hard to determine if they were genuine or not. They were like phantoms. He needed to experience them once again.
Cayden exited the shower without turning the water off and without trying to dry himself. It had no effect on calming his emotions or stifling his drive to act. He didn't need to glance down to know that his erection was massive; everyone realized around him. Instead of trying to fulfil his own needs, he wanted Selena to take care of them for him. The mental image of her cute tiny mouth wrapping itself around him caused discomfort in his cock. She would be willing; he knew about it. After all, she had started their last two encounters.
He recalled racing after her earlier tonight, and how the way she slowed down gave him the impression that he was getting close to catching her. She was playing with him. It's possible that this was just her way of playing tease? They were mates. After all, she must want him just as fiercely as he wanted her. His thoughts were completely taken over by his wolf. Again, he did not care to dress himself and raced to the door of his suite. He went to her room and wait for her there. When she returned, he would talk to her and try to convince her that the two of them would be together. Perhaps, if he stayed, it would lead to more. The moment he pulled open the door, there was a barrier in his way. He stood there dumbfounded, unsure of what to do or say. Finally, he spat out the first thing that had been running through his head.
"What are you doing here?"