Jason looked at Alicia and saw tears shimmering in her eyes. “The bastard,” he growled.
Alicia chuckled. “Thanks for the loyalty.”
“I’m serious,” Jason insisted, and he knew his gaze was intense as he spoke. “Even if it wasn’t you telling me this, I’d be angry. If you’re engaged to someone, you don’t treat them like that. Hell, you don’t treat friends like that, let alone someone you intend to spend the rest of your life with. Loyalty means something to me.”
Alicia smiled and leaned in close to kiss him softly. “It means something to me, too, so it’s good to hear you say it.”
“I meant it. Even if nothing develops between us, and we just remain friends, I’d never betray you in any way.”
“You can’t guarantee that,” Alicia said fiercely, shifting back so Jason felt the distance between them. “You can’t see the future. You can’t know what will happen tomorrow, or in a week, or in a year, in five years.”
“It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if we remain friends or become something more, or never speak to each other again once all this is over. I swear, I will never betray you.”
Alicia fell silent, her lips pursed thoughtfully. She took a sip of wine and then asked, “Even if it meant choosing between me and your pack?”
Jason looked at Alicia steadily, never breaking eye contact. He had to show her how much she meant to him. “I’d choose you, every time.”
“You can’t know that,” Alicia insisted, staring deeply into his eyes.
But Jason could. He could feel it, even now. They were destined to be together. But it was more than just some supernatural force that made him certain. He loved her.
“I can and I am sure. I promise no matter what happens, I will always choose you.”
Alicia’s eyes widened in surprise. “Even if I’m hundreds of miles away? Even if there’s someone more attractive in town? Even if you want to settle down with someone more like you?”
Now it was Jason’s turn to be surprised. “What are you talking about? I know I’ve been with a lot of women, but none of them compare to you. You’re stunning, but it goes beyond looks. I want to be with you for more than how damn hot you are. It’s your soul and your courage I’m drawn too as well. And the distance doesn’t matter. I’ll do whatever it takes. When I want to settle down and start a family, I want it to only be with you. No one else.”
He meant it too. He wanted her and a future together, no matter what it took. Even if it meant stepping down as alpha and moving to Boston. He’d do anything to be with her.
Alicia blinked away tears as she put her wineglass down on the coffee table. She leaned closer once more and crushed her lips to Jason's, giving him all the answer he needed. She wanted him just as much.
78
Alicia
As Jason made promise after promise, vowing never to betray her, even if it meant forsaking his pack, the walls Alicia had built around her heart since Todd shattered it all those years ago, started to crumble away.
She knew the relationship was still very new, and there were many hurdles to cross yet, but Jason was giving her more than any man ever had - especially Todd. Even when her ex had proposed, he hadn’t made promises like Jason had, and she’d experienced first hand Jason’s strong loyalty - to her, to his pack, to humans who didn’t always deserve it.
Alicia had known from the start Jason was a good man, and she was sick of living in the past. Holding her own heart hostage to prevent it from breaking was causing more damage than Todd ever had.
So she gave into the desire that had been building since the night in her room at the Maple Inn when she’d kissed him. She poured everything into the kiss, showing Jason she wanted him, mind, body and soul.
In response, Jason pulled Alicia back so he was pressed against the couch, and she was practically on top of him. She liked the position, nestled in his lap, as his strong hands gripped her waist, and her own trailed down his muscular arms.
Alicia slowed the pace of her lips and tongue, kissing Jason slowly, enjoying the moment. They’d beaten the Carnegies, they had all the time in the world and she wanted to savor every minute of it. When she nipped Jason’s lips, he growled in a way that sent a shiver of desire down her spine. She did it again, and he growled once more, before breaking the contact.
Jason’s eyes glimmered with mischief, and he maneuvered Alicia off his lap so he could stand, then scooped her up in his arms. He carried her over to the bed, then lay her down. Alicia’s heart hammered as Jason pinned her in place, and a thrill shot through her body as she anticipated his next move.
Through heavily lidded eyes, Alicia watched as Jason claimed her mouth, her hands instinctively clenching in his long, dark hair. She clutched his head as Jason’s lips trailed from her mouth and down her neck, where he gently grazed the skin with his teeth. Alicia’s eyes fluttered closed as Jason reached the neckline of the borrowed shirt she was wearing, but sprang open again a moment later when he ripped the clothing open.
“That was Beth’s,” she said breathlessly.
Jason shrugged, a wolfish grin spreading over his mouth. “I’ll buy her a new one.”
All Alicia could do was giggle as Jason threw the ruined shirt to the floor and turned his attention back to her, a hungry look in his eyes.
“How about this? Will I be in trouble if I ruin it too?” he asked huskily, his hands cupping her breasts and stroking her nipples through the fabric of her bra.
This time it was Alicia’s turn to shrug. “Rip it off,” she commanded.
Jason obliged, lowering his head and ripping the material with his teeth so that Alicia’s bra snapped in the middle, and the two cups fell aside to expose her breasts. Then Jason’s mouth trailed across her skin again, as he licked circles around her nipples until they were stiff peaks. Alicia moaned low in her throat and Jason gave her nipples a quick tweak, before his mouth made a path down from her breasts until he reached the waistband of her jeans.
“Here, let me,” Alicia said, gently cupping Jason’s head to lift it. She bought his mouth back up to hers and kissed him as her hand worked to unfasten her jeans and remove them. Jason’s mouth remained locked on hers as his hands swept over her thighs to cup her ass. He gave it a good squeeze, before his fingers trailed around to her mound, still clad in cotton panties. The clothing didn’t deter Jason though, and he started to stroke her folds through the material of the underwear. The cotton caused a delicious friction that made Alicia’s heart rate spike, and she thrust her hips up, needing more direct contact.
“Patience,” Jason whispered huskily, his mouth leaving hers to once again lavish attention on her breasts. He grazed her nipples with his teeth as his fingers crossed her sex, still seperated from skin-on-skin contact by her panties.
Alicia moaned again, feeling the pressure build in her core, but she knew they’d be no release yet. It seemed she wouldn’t find release unless Jason allowed it, and he was determined to take his time. As her hips thrust upwards, his fingers moved away from her mound, to gently stroke her thighs and Alicia’s body longed for his touch even more deeply.
Jason continued playing this game, stroking Alicia through the fabric of her panties until the cotton was wet and she was aching for him. All the while, his mouth alternated between her breasts and her lips. It was enough to drive anyone insane.
“Please,” she begged breathlessly.
Jason smirked and pulled off her panties, throwing them to the floor with the rest of her clothing, but did not resume his ministrations, instead lavishing attention on the rest of her body. He kissed down her torso and back up, before moving to her arms. Jason kissed every inch of Alicia’s body that he could, though he made a point of avoiding her breasts and mound so that he was driving Alicia crazy with want.
Then, just as Alicia was beginning to think this sweet torture would last forever, Jason’s fingers found her naked sex and caressed the folds. He stroked her clit slowly, moving down to her openin
g and back up again, and Alicia felt the nerve endings come alive.
“Oh God,” she hissed through gritted teeth, but no sooner had the words left her mouth that Jason stopped and pulled away. She looked up at him questioningly.
“I said patience,” he said with a devastating smile that made Alicia’s heart beat even more strongly.
She raised an eyebrow and smiled. “Oh, so this is your game huh? Let’s see how you like being teased.”
Alicia tried to push Jason off, but he was much stronger than she’d assumed.
Damn supernatural abilities, she thought as she pushed again with all her might until she managed to flip Jason over so that he was laying flat against the mattress and she was straddling his lap.
Alicia figured he’d probably let her flip them over, but she was still going to take advantage of the change in position and pressed her lips against his. She sucked on his bottom lip until he groaned low in his throat, and then she moved her attention to his neck, alternating between kissing and nipping the skin with her teeth until she reached his T-shirt. Jason helped Alicia remove the garment and threw it to the floor, as she played her hands across his toned torso, loving the feel of the taught muscles under her fingertips.
Alicia tweaked Jason’s nipples, eliciting a throaty growl from him, and continued her journey south, coming to the waistband of his jeans. She paused only for a moment before unbuttoning the fly and pulling the denim down his muscular legs. As she threw the Jeans to the floor, Alicia took a moment to appreciate Jason’s almost naked body. His skin was slightly bronzed and a layer of dark hair covered his chest and trailed down to the waistband of his boxer shorts. His body was muscular and well looked after, with muscles that would make any bodybuilder jealous. What really caught Alicia’s attention though was his thick cock, that already strained against the material of his boxers.
Grinning, Alicia pulled off Jason’s underwear and admired his body in its full glory, before bowing her head to take his length into her mouth. She felt the tip of his cock hit the back of her throat and kept going, deep-throating him as best she could, while her hands caressed his balls.
Jason groaned and his hips jerked. His hands gripped Alicia’s hair, forcing himself deeper down her throat as he fucked her mouth. Alicia swirled her tongue around his shaft and head, feeling Jason’s thigh muscles twitch. Just as she thought he was about to come in her mouth, Jason pulled her away, and with amazing speed, flipped them over, so that she was firmly sandwiched between him and the mattress.
“You’ll pay for that,” he said wickedly, his hand seeking out her folds once more. This time, Jason’s actions were merciless, and the earlier teasing was replaced with frantic caressing as he rubbed her clit. Alicia’s hips thrust upwards to meet his hand.
“That’s it,” Jason coaxed. “Come for me.”
All Alicia could do was tighten her eyes closed as the organsm built and Jason quickened his pace so it felt like her whole body was vibrating. She felt the release building and cried out as the climax hit, her legs quivering. But Jason didn’t stop. He slowed for a time so she could regain her breath, and then resumed his frantic actions so that Alicia felt her pleasure cresting again. This time, the orgasm hit her full force, and she let out a breathy scream. Once more, Jason slowed his pace, but didn’t stop. Alicia could hardly believe it. Her legs were like jello and she knew she wouldn’t be able to stand even if she wanted to, but Jason persisted, his fingers plunging inside her and stroking her inner walls until she clenched around him, then he pressed the pad of his thumb to her clit, and Alicia came for a third time.
“Holy fuck,” she cried out, seeing stars, and even with her eyes closed, she knew Jason was grinning.
Not giving Alicia even a second to catch her breath, Jason pulled her legs apart, and kneeled between them. Then, gripping her hips, he pulled her to him and plunged his hard cock inside of her.
Alicia’s whole body felt like it was on fire as she and Jason joined in the most primal of ways. Her legs instinctively wrapped around his waist, forcing them closer together. Her eyes opened and she saw he was watching her as he slowly thrust his cock in and out.
“Gods, you’re beautiful,” he said, reaching out and pushing a lock of Alicia’s curly hair behind her ear. “I want to do this forever.”
Alicia’s eyes widened but she smiled. “That sounds amazing. But we’d have to take breaks to eat and shower.”
Jason smirked. “I’ll have someone bring food to us. I am the alpha.”
Alicia laughed and looped her arms around Jason’s neck, bringing his head down to hers so that she could kiss him as he continued to move inside her. As their lips met, his pace slowed from the frantic speed it had been when they’d started to a slow and sensual rhythm as their limbs tangled.
“I love you,” Jason whispered against Alicia’s ear, and her heart almost burst with happiness.
“I love you too,” she said back, pressing her lips to his neck.
Jason made love to her slowly, their combined passion building as they both grew breathless. Alicia’s body started to quiver. Jason sat up a little so that he could stare into her eyes as they climaxed in unison, her body tightening around him as she curled her fingers through his long, dark hair. They never broke eye contact as they both found release, and a moment later, Jason collapsed onto Alicia.
It seemed like time stood still as they lay, coming down from their post-climax highs, and their breathing returned to normal, limbs tangled and bodies pressed together.
Finally Alicia broke the silence when she said quietly, “I’m really sorry, but I’ve got to pee.”
Jason laughed and rolled off her with a lazy grin. “Let me know when you're done and we can take a shower together.”
“I’d like that,” Alicia said, climbing out of bed and making her way to the bathroom.
Alicia used the toilet and then turned on the shower so the water could warm up, then called out to Jason, “Come join me.”
He was in the bathroom with her in a matter of seconds, his lips on her neck as he guided them under the spray of hot water.
Alicia took the body wash and loofah, but before she could start lathering her body, Jason took the things from her and washed her gently. He covered her body in soapy suds, paying particular attention to her breasts, as he massaged them and lightly tweaked her nipples. Then, when Alicia was rinsed off, he insisted on washing her hair.
“Don’t worry,” he said when she raised her eyebrows skeptically. “With hair like mine, I have all the products you need to keep it looking sleek and shiny.”
Alicia simply giggled and shrugged as he got the shampoo and lathered it in her curls, massaging her scalp, before rinsing the bubbles away and doing the same with conditioner.
When he’d finished, Jason started washing himself, but Alicia insisted she return the favor. So she took the body wash and loofa, and lathered the soap across his chest and down his toned thighs. She even washed his hair like he had done for her. When they were both clean, Jason stepped out of the shower and covered himself in a towel, before handing a fluffy robe to Alicia.
Alicia took the robe appreciatively and stepped out of the shower, shutting off the water. They dried off the best they could in the bathroom, before moving back into the bedroom. Once again, Jason insisted he take care of her, so Alicia let him smooth the leave-in conditioner and argan oil into her hair, before he combed it gently and pressed it dry with a towel. She returned the favor, as she had in the shower, taking care of Jason’s hair in return. Then he found a shirt she could wear in bed, and he threw on a pair of clean boxers.
Alicia climbed into Jason’s big bed and snuggled under the covers, inhaling his musky scent. He snuggled up behind her and pulled Alicia back against him, his arms wrapping around her waist.
Jason pressed a kiss to the crown of Alicia’s head and whispered, “Good night. Sweet dreams.”
“With you here beside me, they’re certain to be,” she replied, taking his
hands and raising them to her lips to press kisses to his palms.
Wrapped in each other's arms, Alicia and Jason drifted off to sleep having no idea of the chaos the following day would bring.
79
Jason
Jason woke the morning following his fantastic night with Alicia to find the space beside him in the bed empty. For a moment fear gripped his chest as he worried Rebecca Carnegie had done something terrible, but then he remembered she was locked in a prison cell. Besides, even if she did escape somehow she’d never be able to break into the estate with it full of wolf-shifters.
Then Jason was afraid perhaps Alicia had experienced second thoughts about their relationship and had left in the middle of the night to spare his feelings. As soon as the idea entered Jason’s mind he shook it away. He knew that was ridiculous. After last night, he knew Alicia loved him. If she did have any doubts about their relationship, he felt certain she’d talk to him about whatever was on her mind.
As Jason’s eyes adjusted to the morning light he noticed a folded note on the bedside table. Unfolding it, he read the neatly-written note:
Good morning Handsome!
Sorry to have to run out on you like this, but Captain Alcott called me. Apparently Rebecca is causing some trouble, so I’ve been asked to come in and interview her before she’s securely transported to Boston for processing.
Why don’t you drop by the station at lunchtime? Hopefully I’ll be done with Carnegie by then and we can spend some time together.
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