Chapter 9 GRANT
GRANT
My body is out of my control as it pulls me toward the girl on the exercise mat. I wasn't standing there for long, but seeing her in this state is far too much to resist.
Everything about her is absolutely perfect. Her hair, the way sweat glistens on her skin, all of it.
My brain pushes me to reach for her, to touch her. Nothing is left in me to fight these urges, and I silently pray that Leena runs away again.
That's what saved us last time, but she doesn't look strong enough to do it anymore.
She gets up on the mat, keeping her eyes on me. I reach her, standing just as close as I did the day before.
Seconds pass between us as we wait to see who gives in first. What little control I have left fades quickly, but Leena's restraint is gone.
She jumps on me and I catch her easily. Leena kisses me, and it instantly feels like I'm in a dream. The taste of her lips is one I've been longing for.
Those beautiful lips rest furiously on mine, and seconds later, I'm kissing her back. She moans into my mouth as the kiss grows more urgent. I return her affection with just as much enthusiasm.
My hands go under her ass, squeezing as her legs wrap around me. My tongue travels deep into her mouth, and I feel her smile form around it.
Leena's hands get lost in my hair, and she angles my head for a deeper kiss. All our longing has led us to this point. We're seconds away from devouring each other completely.
Leena is incredibly athletic, and she shows this by how securely she has clamped around my waist. I support her back as the tank top comes off, ending our kiss for a second. My eyes go to her perfect breasts while the fabric is tossed over her head.
“Beautiful,” I say, before I realize the word is uttered.
I lay her back on the exercise mat, covering her with my body. She pulls my lips to hers again, kissing like she needs me to survive.
Our lips part again, and this time, I'm the one who takes off my shirt. I watch her, a little amused by the surprise on her face after seeing me shirtless.
Leena stares at my chest, reaching out to touch it. She digs her fingers into it a little before tracing them down to my abs.
“You're built like a Greek god,” she says in awe.
I smile before closing the gap between us once more. I lean my face closer, merging at the lips. Soon, this isn't enough for me. I move to the right, traveling to the side of her neck.
Leena moans softly as I give her tiny bites. Her fingers clasp my hair as I continue to trace these soft bites down to her collarbone.
“I like that,” she encourages.
My hand moves to her chest, cupping her tits and squeezing firmly. She smiles as a satisfied purr escapes her mouth. I squeeze even more, giving the nipples all the attention they deserve.
“Fuck,” she moans.
My kisses start to travel down, moving to her chest. I quickly kiss between her breasts before deciding to move my tongue to the right one while my palm remains on the left.
Leena lies flat as shivers of pleasure move through her entire body. Her back arches as I suck hard on her nipples. She struggles to stay still, but the restlessness in her legs and hips increases.
Every moan that escapes her mouth acts as encouragement. Making her feel good stirs up a desire deep within me.
I love seeing her face when she gasps with pleasure, knowing I'm the one doing it. I slide my hand down from her breast and trace a line that ends at her pants.
It doesn't take long to get rid of them. I tug at the waistband while she lifts up her hips. My mouth moves from her breasts so I can fully remove the yoga pants. My lips and her nipples reunite soon after.
Leena’s legs part to accommodate me. I suck hard on her nipple as one finger slides into her, shortly followed by another one. Her breath hitches as she fights for air.
The wet warmth around my fingers feels amazing as I slide in and out of her. My body longs to be inside her. Just the thought of it threatens my sanity.
“I need to feel you,” I confess, “all of you.”
Leena's fingers grip my bare back as her eyes begin to roll back and her hips begin moving faster. This encourages me to increase my pace as I thrust my fingers against her walls. Her body calls out to me, and soon, her lips do the same.
“Grant… I want you inside me.”
I pull away from her, going back to a kneeling position. From here, I manage to tug down my own pants, leaving my length bare. Leena gasps when she sees it.
I adjust her, letting her lie flat while I lift both legs to my shoulders. She bites her lip in anticipation as I center myself between her legs.
Leena closes her eyes when I start to slide into her, taking in every inch of me. She moans loudly as I move deep within her. The feeling of her walls around my member is the best thing I've ever experienced.
I release soft groans as I slide deep into her. My hands travel from around her legs to her chest while I drive my hips into her—again and again. Her lips curve into a smile as I continue to fuck her with everything I have.
Leena's fingers dig into the mat while she takes me in. Each thrust pushes her further over the edge. My length drives into her body, unstoppable, and she releases the loudest moans with each thrust.
“Oh fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” she cries, begging for more.
My vision slowly becomes fuzzy as I fuck her. I have never felt anything this good in my life. My cock throbs inside her and I realize that I can't go on for much longer.
It must be the same for Leena because she cums violently only a few seconds later. I keep moving into her though, fucking hard until my load shoots deep into her body.
Leena shivers slightly when I slide out of her. We fall side by side, sweaty, breathless, and completely satisfied. As much as I try, I can't stop the smile on my face.
Suddenly, Leena turns away from me. She reaches for her clothes and begins to put them on. I watch her for a second before doing the same thing.
She doesn't run away, but the fact that she's no longer looking my way isn't a good sign.
“Are you alright?” I ask.
She shakes her head. “I let my wolf side take over too much.”
I let out a sigh, knowing that she's just trying to make up an excuse for giving in to her urges. We don't need to tap into our wolf side to want to sleep with each other.
Since the second we met, there has been an underlying attraction between us. It's just too strong to resist forever.
I don't argue, though, letting her believe whatever helps. It'll be better for the two of us if she doesn't feel terrible after we just had such incredible sex.
“You shouldn't feel embarrassed,” I assure her, “especially not with me.”
This draws her attention. “What do you mean?” She turns to me, even though her face is a deep shade of red.
“Sex for shifters like us is more casual than it is for humans. We're open about it because it's part of our nature. When we're attracted to someone, there's a drive to go all the way, and sometimes, it's easy to give in. If it's not clear already, I'm very attracted to you.”
I'm surprised her face can get any redder, but that's exactly what happens. She glances at the exercise mat, then back at me.
“Is this how it is for you people? I thought there was something about mates and stuff. Is your mate okay with you just sleeping with anyone?”
My mood drops in an instant. I watch as Leena's face goes from curiosity to surprise in real time. I adjust my clothes and stand up, and she does the same.
“Did I say something wrong?” she innocently asks. The fact that she didn't mean any harm helps with my annoyance, but I'm already back to myself, unwilling to talk about it.
“I do not have a fated mate,” I state, making sure each word is clear to her. “My wife was the one who got that honor and left me for him.”
“Grant, I'm—”
I walk away before she can say anything else, leaving her stunned as I exit the gym. I don't stop moving until I'm back in my bedroom. There, I take my clothes off once more to take a shower.
The cool water is very welcome on my body. It replaces the sweat on my skin, refreshing me. Still, I can't believe I am still hard for her. My mind is still flooded with thoughts of Leena.
Her naked body keeps appearing in my vision, and all I want to do is bury my length in her again and watch her face as she takes it all in.
I stick my face straight under the jet, hoping it relieves me a little. When it doesn't work, I just give up and step outside of the shower.
As soon as I walk out, there's a knock on the door. I've gotten enough of Leena's scent to know she's the one standing on the other side. I sigh slightly before opening it.
Leena is standing there in a fresh shirt and pants. Even though she has clearly showered, I can still smell myself on her. I'm sure my scent is intermingled with hers as well.
She looks up at me before looking down. “I'm sorry for what I said,” she apologizes. “I didn't mean anything by it. I really don't know anything about how this works and I—I don't want to feel used.”
“I'm not using you,” I say. I place my hand under her chin, urging her eyes to meet mine. “I promise.”
For a second we're stuck in each other's gazes, trying our best to look away. I finally gather up the strength to look somewhere else, only to realize I'm standing there in a towel.
“It may be best for both of us if I change into something.”
Her beautiful gray eyes scan my chest again. She bites her bottom lip before quickly shaking her head like she's trying to clear it. “Uh, yeah, that's probably true.”
I close the door and throw on some clothes before opening it again and letting Leena into my room.
She goes to the bed, looking out the window at the view of the woods. “I didn't mean to get upset like that,” I state. “Talking about mates is a sore spot for me because of how my ex-wife and I ended things.”
Leena nods in understanding. “That makes sense. Can I ask what happened?”
“She formed a mate bond with someone and left me,” I say in a plain voice. I move close to the window, not wanting to sit on the bed with Leena. That would just be a very dangerous game to play.
“That's terrible,” Leena says.
“Yes, but not for the reasons you think.” A small breeze from the open window brushes across my face. “I was hurt, but I had just become the alpha when it happened. Imagine a leader who can't keep his own home in check. It was humiliating.”
“But it looks like you were able to sort things out in the end.”
“It doesn't mean it's not a slap to the face. That's why this isn't a topic I like visiting. I hate disrespect, and it doesn't get much bigger than that. I was upset, but I ultimately had to let her go.”
“Damn,” she muses. “This bond thing must be such an inconvenience.”
I chuckle. “I guess that's a good way to describe it. There are members of my pack that would disagree, but yes. For me, it was definitely inconvenient and life-changing. There is no argument when it comes to fated mates.”
She remains quiet for a bit, but her eyes remain on me. “Thank you for telling me about this.”
“Of course.”