| CHAPTER 58 : RAT ASS |

Water gushed into my nostrils, into my ears, into my mouth. My eyes flew open as I thrashed then popped my head out with a huge gasp of air.

Wiping my face with my hand, I looked around in confusion. That's when I spotted him.

The devil who pushed my head into the water.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" I glared, wiping more droplets of water that slid from my head to my face.

"Nothing in particular," a smirk lifted his face, "I'm usually perfect to every single person."

I didn't even realize when I had fallen asleep in the tub.

"Are you planning on making this your new home?" King Alpha asked, his hands stuffed into his jean pocket, "Some people like privacy when they piss. Just saying."

"You? Privacy? Har-har." I rolled my eyes.

A near-smile crossed his face.

I looked down at my body still enveloped in the water. The water that was freezing cold now. My fingers were wrinkled and looked as if someone sucked the life out of them. A sigh escaped my lips as I pulled my heavy limbs together and stood up making abrupt noises as the water around me sloshed around.

"Be useful and hand me the bathrobe will ya?" I asked, shivering as the cold air nipped my wet skin. I was still clad in my clothes and just thinking about how hard it's gonna be to peel them off me made me annoyed.

When King Alpha didn't move, I turned my head to look at him to see his eyes glued to my body. My heart stopped beating for a second as his eyes slowly gazed from my legs to my chest. I was super aware of the fact that my clothes clung to every part of my body but him staring at me made me more than aware.

I cleared my throat, "I'm gonna freeze to death you know?"

His eyes didn't move from my body, "Then I can finally get rid of you." 

"I asked you to be useful, not a jerk." I crossed my arms against my chest. Wrong move. His eyes fixed on my chest.

"My dear sir, I know you can't stop staring at my beautiful bod of a god, but please, I'm actually starting to freeze. Get me the bathrobe."

His eyes moved to my face, and I shot him a serious look all the while my heart was doing all sorts of acrobats in my chest. He finally turned away, peeling his eyes off me and tossing me a bathrobe.

More like launched it at my face.

I quickly grabbed it before it fell into the tub of water.

"Thank you my kindest sir," I spoke sarcastically unfolding the bathrobe. I first unplugged the bathtub clogger, letting all the water flow away before slipping my arms into the huge fluffy bathrobe which engulfed me like a cloud.

After tying the bathrobe securely around my body, I lifted my gaze to see King Alpha leaning against the wall, his arms crossed against his chest, his eyes fully trained on me. An unreadable expression on his face.

"What?" I asked.

"You look edible."

My jaw slackened as my cheeks flamed at his three-worded sentence.

"E-excuse me?"

His expressions remained blank.

"I guess you like marshmallows then," I spoke despite my face matching the colour of a tomato, "Cos I look exactly like one in this bathrobe."

"I do love marshmallows."

Was that some kind of innuendo?

A nervous laugh came out of my lips, "Well you ain't getting any here in the bathroom." I stepped out of the tub and walked out of the bathroom, trying not to start hyperventilating cos of his gorgeous blue eyes following me. When I walked past him on the way out, I swear I got electrocuted when my arm brushed his. I got electrocuted so hard that the cogs in my brain are zapping.

I walked over to the wardrobe and opened it. One side of the wardrobe had all of King Alpha's white shirts and other t-shirts, the other side of the closet had all my vintage t-shirts. I moved to the racks and grabbed my silk camisole and pyjama pants.

A yelp almost broke through my mouth when I turned around and found King Alpha standing out the bathroom door now, silently looking at me.

"Geez, way to give a girl a heart attack, Creep-o." I placed my hand on my heart, rolling my eyes.

When he didn't say anything I walked toward the bathroom and shut the door behind me.

Once the door was shut and locked, I started panicking.

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

What was that?

Why was everything so quiet, silent and different?

Is this just because of my thinking or is something really happening?

I definitely got too much bathtub time. You know what else? I'm pretty sure King Alpha tried drowning me, succeeded, realized what he did and called Arsenio to bring me back from the dead. and instead of the original Ezlynn, a much more awkward, freaky and exaggerating Ezlynn came back.

Or maybe this is all because of the heat?

A groan came out of my mouth as I put my head in my hands.

Why the hell was I even so awkward?

Because he looked so handsome and hot, standing near you and watching you.

Is he gonna persuade me into having that with him? That's not allowed, right? Of course, it isn't otherwise it would actually be rape. 

Did I even shave there? How long has it been since I shaved?

Nope, nope, nope. I'm not even gonna look. There's no need to look because I'm not having that with him.

Without thinking too much, I quickly stripped off the bathrobe and my wet clothes, putting on my night clothes, successfully stopping myself from taking a peek there.

I ran my fingers through my damp hair, looking at myself in the mirror. A small feeling of disappointment spread through me.

Does he even really want me? I mean he's a seven-hundred-year-old werewolf with the experience of a swimming fish and I'm just...me. No experience, no confidence, no maturity.

Okay, I should stop before I start feeling more put down.

Giving one last look at myself in the mirror, I dragged my feet out the bathroom door.

My breath hitched. The room's lights were shut off except for the small night lamp. King Alpha lay on his bed, his back leaning against the headboard. His smooth hard pecs out and displaying because of his missing shirt.

His eyes were staring ahead as his fingers traced patterns on the bed. Even in the darkness, his eyes glistened like two pieces of broken shards.

A gulp went down my throat as I timidly walked over to the bed and climbed in under the covers. I forced myself to the edge of the bed, trying to keep as much distance as possible.

My attempts were failing slowly as King Alpha's presence itself made me go crazy.

A moment of silence passed, and I grew super aware of everything around me. My heartbeat could be heard, fast and anxious.

"I'm leaving tomorrow."

At first, I wasn't sure if I heard him or not. But after a few seconds, it sank in that he had spoken.

Trying not to act so jumpy, I slowly turned my body around to face him.

His long body stretched out under the covers distracting my eyes from his beautiful face.

"What?"

His eyes didn't meet mine, "I'm leaving tomorrow."

A furrow crossed my eyebrows, "Leaving where?"

"Out of country. Some mishap happened between the werewolves there and the Alpha can't handle it. So I'll have to go and sort matters."

"Oh," I said, "When will you be back?"

"Two weeks."

My heart sank.

Two weeks?

Two freaking weeks?

Fourteen days?

"That long?"

"Going to miss me?" A small smirk crossed his face.

My heart was beating loud again, and I couldn't help but say the next word.

"Yeah."

His head turned in my direction, eyes meeting mine. Everything around me melted away.

His eyes bore into mine with unreadable expressions. I bet I looked the same too. 

Before any of us could go on, King Alpha cleared his throat.

"I got you something."

Confusion enveloped me, "Me?"

He nodded.

"What?"

He slid off the bed and I had to hold in my breath at his marvellous abs. The muscles on his arms flexed as he walked towards his dresser and pulled out a drawer, taking out a hand-sized box from it.

He walked back to me and I sat up as he climbed back onto the bed, holding the box in front of me.

"A phone?" I asked.

He shrugged, "Figured you would need something if you got bored," another smirk, "people do get pretty bored without me."

I stared at the latest model of the iPhone in his hand. My eyes flickered to his and I caught the small empty look on his face.

I should have just taken the phone and said a 'thank you'. I should have just smiled and laid back down. But my mouth had other plans as it went crashing onto his, taking him and I both by surprise.

So much surprise.

His soft lips immediately molded with mine.

I expected him to push me away and laugh at me saying that I'm crazy. Instead, his hands came around my waist, hoisting me up until I was on his lap and straddling him.

He tasted of sweet wine, mints and a whole lot of softness that definitely did not suit his hard and rock-type body.

His hands tightened around my waist, desperate, as he deepened the kiss. My mind went soaring above the clouds and my stomach exploded. My hands trailed from around his neck to his face, as if trying to get more of him. 

He abruptly pulled away from my flushed face, looking deep into my eyes, "Tell me you want me."

Urgh that huskiness, that deep throaty voice...

My mind went over how much do I really want him. He's going to be gone for two weeks and the thought of that only made me want to latch myself onto him and never let go. Also, the situation here makes me want to dissolve into the ground and slap myself for making the bold move and kissing him.

But it felt so good. It felt so right. It felt so perfect.

"I haven't shaved." I blurted.

My cheeks were definitely competing with the tomatoes about who's the reddest.

His thumbs unknowingly were circling a small pattern on either side of my waist sending tingles up my spine, "What?" he looked confused.

"You know?" I spoke, "the dark forest."

He picked up on what I was saying and rolled his eyes, "Come here." He grabbed my face and connected his lips with mine again, leaving me stumped and dazed. 

He pulled away, smirking, "You think that's going to turn me off?"

Almost immediately, my eyes dropped down to his pants. Oh boy, there was definitely a bulge.

My cheeks flamed all over again and I sputtered, "Maybe."

"Rat ass." He kissed me all over again, cutting off my scoff at his words.

"Want to go to sleep now?" He asked, pulling away.

Sleep?

After that?

I think the hell not.

But he was already sliding me off him. I quickly grabbed onto his hands taking him by surprise once again. His eyes connected with mine.

"I want you." I blurted, scaring myself from the boldness in my voice. His eyes blinked in surprise as his pink lips parted open.

Yup King Alpha definitely drowned the old Ezlynn.

"You sure?" He asked.

I bit my lip, thinking this all over again. Do I really want to have that right now? Do I really want to do this? Yes and yes. He's gonna be gone for fourteen days. Two weeks. And I don't think I can live that long without me thinking that I should have done something tonight instead of backing away just because of my insecurities and cowardness.

I looked back at King Alpha, giving a slow nod of my head.

An instant blaze fired in his eyes filled with lust and I thought he would attack me there and then. 

"You sure?" He asked instead, his voice throaty which made me want to clench my legs.

I remembered Levi telling me that how werewolves feel emotions stronger than humans and looking at King Alpha was pure evidence of that.

Instead of answering, I leaned in and locked my lips with his in a fierce kiss. He quickly took that as a 'yes' and pushed me down on the bed, his body hovering over mine, never once breaking the kiss.

His hands snaked under my waist, lifting me up to him while my hands roamed around the unyielding planes of his smooth chest.

"I'm asking once more," he pulled away, looking at my face, "are-you-sure?"

My chest was on fire as I kissed his nose, "Yes-I-am."

He broke out into a smile, surprising me. He freaking smiled!

His lips came down on me again and it was hard to keep a track of how many times we kissed.

His hand tugged on the camisole I was wearing, and I lifted my hands up, letting him pull it over my head. He broke the kiss for a moment, his eyes gazing at my upper body covered with only my bra.

I immediately felt insecure about what he might think. My hands moved automatically in an attempt to cover myself, but King Alpha noticed and grabbed my hands, pulling me up and wrapping them around his neck.

I internally groaned at the feel of our half-naked bodies pressed against each other. Chest-to-chest, stomach-to-stomach. My chin was on his shoulder as his mouth kissed my neck, sending butterflies in my stomach.

Somewhere in between, he managed to slide off his sweatpants, lowering me down again on the bed.

His fingers came onto the waistband of my pants, giving me a questioning look. I nodded and he pulled them down my legs, leaving me only in my underwear. The number of times he was asking me if I was sure sent me over the hill. That was something I wouldn't have expected from King Alpha.

His hands were on my waist, on my stomach, on my thighs, sending a path of destruction wherever he touched me.

I've never been touched before. Not like this. And it made me feel crazy. His hands overpowered me, overwhelmed me. Absolutely crazy.

"You drive me fucking crazy," King Alpha groaned, his mouth on my neck as my hands roamed over his hard back.

"Feeling mutual." I smiled.

"I can't take it anymore." His voice resembled a growl as he pulled my underwear down and unclasped my bra. My breath hitched and I felt insecure all over again. My knees tightly pressed together with not an inch open between my legs. What if I'm not enough?

Apparently that's not what he thinks with the desire glazing his eyes as his tongue darted out to lick his lips.

His hands came back on my waist as he left soft nibbling kisses all over my stomach. I bit my lips to stop the embarrassing moans trying to come out.

Part of me wanted to have this with him to kind of prove myself that I am capable of surviving the next years if I have to spend them here in Saludom. Another part of me wanted to get over my insecurities and see how bold I could be.

The amount of patience King Alpha showed by placing soft kisses on my chest, my stomach, my thighs, my knees made me overly surprised. The last time he showed this affection, his beast had broken through his body.

His actions made me nervous, anxious, pleasant, contended all at once.

My knees slowly loosened as his hand coaxingly rubbed over my neck possessively. King Alpha placed his knee between my legs the moment they loosened, making himself comfortable between me.

His finger trailed up and down between my breasts, "You're so tensed," he whispered tentatively, smiling, "Relax, Marshmallow." 

That nickname made me smile too, relaxing me surprisingly.

His hand trailed down over my stomach, to my thighs then on my most sensitive area between my legs, brushing it delicately.

I gasped at the contact and grasped at his arms, wanting to bury my head into his chest. His hands continued teasing me down there as I bit my lip. King Alpha's lips came down on mine, biting and licking my bottom lip.

Very slowly, he pushed into me. I cried out. Although he was being the most careful he could possibly be, I couldn't help but feel the sudden sharp pain. I grasped at his arms tighter, squeezing my eyes close.

He placed soft kisses on cheeks, "It's alright," he murmured softly, "it'll only last for a second."

And it did. The pain lasted only for a few seconds until pleasure pooled at the pit of my stomach making me want more of King Alpha. I opened my eyes, meeting his hooded blue ones.

"You okay?" his voice was strained.

I gave a nod.

He nodded back and pushed deeper into me. I gasped and dug my fingers into his flesh in response. My body was lit on fire, and it felt like being on the moon. My back arched as his thrusts became faster. I panted, trying to not let my eyes roll to the back of my head. King Alpha's lips captured mine again, muffling my gasps.

His skin sent sparks throughout my body like I've never felt before, making me throw my head back. His lips came in contact with my neck, marking me possessively.

I fell back to the bed as his thrusts became faster and rougher when I got used to him being inside of me. The feeling of warmth in my stomach made me cling onto King Alpha tighter as my breath quickened. The feeling of us exploding pleasurably together made me gasp out and to him bit my lip, closing his eyes.

We both panted against each other, his head moved to rest on my shoulder, still inside of me. My arms held him above me. Our breaths synced as we relished in the moment.

After a very peaceful moment, he slowly pulled out of me, kissing my lips again in the process. Getting off the bed, he walked towards his bathroom, leaving me to relish in the aftermath of this moment alone.

I felt joy, pleasant, excited, good, happy and God knows what, but I feel good.

King Alpha came back, holding a damp towel. He slid into the bed, consuming me with his warmth as he laid on top of me, wiping me down with the towel gently.

"You okay?" he asked for what seemed the hundredth time.

I nodded. He nodded back in response. My eyes drooped but I didn't want to go to sleep. My hands snaked around his neck pulling him close. He rested his head on my chest, near my heart where he could hear the peaceful drum of it.

"Ezlynn?" his voice sounded soft.

"Yeah?"

A moment of silence passed before he shook his head, dismissing it.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing."

"Tell me."

He took in a deep breath, "While I'm gone, please, for everyone's and including God's fucking sake, don't get into trouble."

A smile masked my face and my hands tightened around him, "You know me."

"I'm serious," he lifted his head, looking at me dead serious in the eye, "if I find you hurt or dead when I come back, I'm shooting myself in the face." 

"Your poor, poor, face."

He narrowed his eyes. His beautiful eyes.

I laughed, "Okay, fine, fine. I won't get into any trouble."

"Now go to sleep, rat ass."

My smile dropped, "Hmph."

He grinned against my skin.

My eyes drooped again and this time I let them close.

Everything felt perfect.

So, so perfect.

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Date: 1st September