Alex turned off the shower and stepped onto the silicone mat that laid on the floor next to the tub. He lightly dried his hair and body before wrapping the complimentary navy blue towel around his hips. He paused before turning the knob of the closed bathroom door. Alex didn't mind sleeping with Seraphina at first but after taking his shower, all he could think of was food and sleep.
Seraphina sat on the king sized bed on the other side of the door, awaiting the Alpha. She wasn't unfamiliar with spending time with him in his room. The previous times he had visited, they always slept together before he had to leave. She knew he slept with other women in the palace as well, but she didn't care too much as long as she would become his Luna. Besides, she knew promiscuity was common with Alphas. But she hoped that once he made her his chosen mate and marked her, the mate bond would activate and his lustful ways would be no more.
Alex stepped out of the bathroom and saw Seraphina sitting on the bed in nothing but a bra and underwear. It was black lace and sheer. Nothing was covered.
"Alpha! You're done. I've been waiting for you."
Alex stared at her with unreadable eyes as he slowly walked over to the bed. He stopped at the edge of the bed and took her image in. He was aroused at her plump breasts and her nipples that barely revealed themselves through the sheer fabric but something didn't feel quite right. His wolf finally spoke to him.
I smell something sweet.
Alex froze at the sound of his wolf's voice.
You smell something sweet? Is your nose malfunctioning?
My nose is perfectly fine, boy. I don't know exactly what I'm smelling but it's real and I want to smell more of it.
Alex looked at Seraphina who wore a confused expression on her face.
"Are you okay? I've been waiting for you to ravish me."
Alex frowned. He felt weird but didn't know why. He slept with her many times before but couldn't bring himself to touch her now.
Beast. Does she smell sweet?
No. She smells like desperation.
Alex chuckled.
"I'm not in the mood for sex. But I don't mind your mouth", he told Seraphina.
She winced at the bluntness of Alex's words and felt disappointed that only he would be getting off. She got off the bed and stood,
"Where do you want it?"
Alex smirked and walked over to the mini couch near the windows. He dropped the navy blue towel that hung on his hips and Seraphina's breath hitched. She had seen his manhood many times before but she couldn't ever get over how well endowed he was. Alex sat on the couch and beckoned for her to come. Seraphina could feel the wetness between her legs as she stared at his erection. She slowly walked over towards the handsome Alpha that looked at her with greedy eyes and placed herself in between his legs.
A knock sounded on the door. Seraphina and Alex both looked towards the door. She was annoyed at the interruption and planned on scolding whoever stood on the other side of that door.
Open the door!
Alex's wolf began panting and wagging his tail in anticipation and restlessness.
Another knock sounded on the door.
"Excuse me, I have food for the Alpha, requested by Raphael."
At the mention of food, Alex quickly put on a pair of shorts and gave Seraphina a look that signaled that she should cover up. She got up from her knees, annoyed, and quickly put her dress back on. Alex opened the door to see a servant with silver hair and violet eyes. He had never seen such beauty before, despite the rags she wore and the bruises that decorated her skin.
Mate! She is our mate!
Alex froze at his wolf's words. He wanted to tell the beast that he was crazy and ask him if he was turning senile. But the intoxicating scent of vanilla cupcakes slapped him in the face. It felt good.
"Hello Alpha, your food is ready."
Priscilla looked at the ground as she spoke to Alex, making sure not to make any eye contact.
"Look at me."
Priscilla froze and wondered if she heard the half naked man correctly. She hesitated before looking up to see the Alpha staring at her with wide eyes. His eyes were amber, like honey. She stared into them for what felt like an eternity before snapping out of it and remembering her task. Alex couldn't explain it but whoever this woman was, he had the unexplainable urge to pounce on her.
And claim her as his.
He opened the door for her and she rolled the serving cart inside. Seraphina watched as Alex followed the servant's every move with wide, mesmerized eyes. She didn't like this display, not one bit. She sat up on the bed in her disheveled dress and spoke.
"You can leave the food there and leave. Alpha and I are busy and don't appreciate the interruption."
Priscilla abruptly stopped and shrunk. Alex snapped out of his trance to look at the spoiled woman that laid on his bed. A warm, fiery sensation bubbled up inside Alex's chest. He couldn't understand why, but he felt angry at Seraphina's words.
Shut her up! Do not let her talk to our mate like that!
Alex agreed with his wolf.
"Get out," the Alpha said.
Priscilla's head flew up to find the Alpha's eyes on the beautiful lady that sat on the bed.
"What..?" Seraphina was shocked at Alex's words that were directed at her.
"I said, get out. I will be eating now. I don't need you to help me eat so you can leave."
Seraphina was flabbergasted and Priscilla stood frozen in place at this display.
"Do not make me repeat myself. I am an impatient Alpha." Alex spoke through gritted teeth.
Seraphina scrambled to her feet, clutching the dress that hung loosely onto her body. She gave Priscilla a disgusted look and shut the door behind her. Alex sighed before turning back to the silver haired beauty that stood inside his room. He was never shy around women as he experienced too many to count but he couldn't help but feel flustered and exposed in front of her.
"You can place the food on the desk over there.", he spoke softly.
Priscilla nodded and rolled the cart over to the desk and placed the plate of food and cup of juice on it. All she could think about was getting the heck out of there and back into the kitchen where she was safe.
"You are a servant here?" Alex suddenly asked.
Priscilla wasn't prepared for questions but knew if she didn't respond, it would be seen as disobedience.
"Yes amongst other things."
Alex cocked an eyebrow at the woman, curious as to what those other things were.
"Other things like what?"
Priscilla was sweating as the Alpha's undivided attention was on her. He sat on the mini couch and began cutting into his food.
"I do a variety of tasks within the palace. Slaves do not get the luxury of picking and choosing."
As Priscilla finished her sentence, she gasped and covered her mouth with her calloused hands. She over spoke and feared she had revealed too much. If the Alpha told any of the nobles of what she had just said, she would be sore for a week.
Alex stopped mid bite as the woman called herself 'a slave'. He had only met her but he couldn't help but feel sympathy. The sympathy quickly turned into anger. His mate was a slave and here he was digging into steak. He felt the urge to defend her and rip the heads off whoever played a part in her enslavement. He noticed the bruises that covered her neck and legs and felt sick with fury.
"Who enslaved you here? Where do they keep you?"
Alex's wolf roared with rage and determination.
"I'm sorry but I must leave!"
Priscilla quickly courtised and fled through the room door.
"Come back!", Alex roared after her.
Go after her NOW! If you lose her, I will NEVER forgive you, boy!
Alex kissed his teeth at Beast and flew through the door. He looked around the hallway but it was empty. He cursed the Moon Goddess and went back into his room to get fully dressed. He had no plans of running through the palace in just underwear.
There would be no time for steak or juice, he had a mate to find.