Spare Me Alpha but I Want Your Beta

Chapter 9- Next Move

Alexa's POV

His lips were soft put firm against mine. I felt desire pounding in my veins. I'd never felt like this for anybody-I'd never even been with a guy like this before. He gently tugged on my hair, making me gasp. Then his tongue dipped inside, teasing me, drawing me out, and I responded. We tangled together, giving each other leisurely licks, tasting each other. He knew exactly what he was doing. He was definitely skilled at handling me, with just the right amount of aggression turning me on to the core.

He picked me up so that I was straddling his lap, and I ran my fingers through his hair, making him groan. His firm hands made their way down the globes of my ass. Mmm, and he smelled so good. My body was hot all over. My mind was blank and pleasingly numb-- I couldn't even remember my name. He picked me up, wrapping my legs around his waist, never breaking the kiss. He placed me down on the sofa, and I arched my hips to press my body against his, burning with the desperate need that was now growing inside me. I gasped as I felt the stiffness in his pants. He pulled away then, leaning his forehead against mine. His heart beat loudly in his chest, and so did mine.

"I want you, Alexa," he whispered breathlessly. I tugged on him bringing him closer not wanting him to stop. My mind ignored him as I heard the words come out of his mouth. My wolf sighed, giving in to the much needed warmth and protectiveness that he and his wolf offered to us.

"Nate," I whispered.

He took my lips kissing me again, and I forgot whatever I was going to say. "I like the way you say my name, the way it bounces of your lips, I love these glasses on you-- they make you look extra sexy," the huskiness of his voice sent tingles down my body, all the way to the tip of my toes.

My mind was screaming at me to stop him, but my body wanted him, loving every minute of it. His mouth moved down from my lips to the dip of my neck, where his tongue made laps around my marking area, and sucked gently on my skin. His hands traveled up my shirt, cupping my breast. I jerked from his touch, and the reality of what might happen sunk in before things could go too far, I found the strength to speak.

"We can't do this, Nate," I whispered, pulling my hands from his silky hair to lay them on his chest to push him away. He didn't budge-- he was a sold brick wall.

"Nathaniel! Please, we can't do this."

His body tensed. He moved back, getting on his feet. His eyes focused in on my neck, his lips forming into a thin line, his jaw bone tightening. What just happened?

"Alexa, I didn't mean it to go this far, but I couldn't control my wolf. He wants you as much as I do. I'm sorry," he said while turning his back to me. I wasn't sure what to say to that, because it wasn't entirely his fault. Surprisingly, my wolf was enjoying herself as well.

"What are we doing?" I questioned. One minute he didn't want anything to do with me because I was a rogue, and the next minute he was telling me that he wanted me. I was so confused! I had so much on my plate right now, with everything else going on around me. He turned to face me, and closed the gap between us. I felt a little weak by his stare, and felt the heat rise to my face. I looked towards the floor, unable to face him, because this man in front of me was doing things to me I couldn't even explain to myself. He put his index finger under my chin, tilting my face up so that I was looking at him.

"I don't know what we're doing, but I do know one thing. You're not leaving."

My eyes bulged out of my head. What did he mean by that? Was I in trouble? Did Alpha Julian change his mind? With so many questions running through my mind, I was getting nauseated.

"What are you saying?"

"I am saying that I want you to stay...with me."

Whoa, I was not expecting that curve ball. "You want me to stay with you, where? In your house! What about Alpha Julian? I can't just stay here, because his offer is not something I'm going to accept," I said firmly.

I stepped away from him, shaking my head. Why would he want me to risk my life by defying an Alpha's order?

"Listen, what just happened between us, it was two people in the heat of the moment. We can't ever be together, Nate!" I told him.

"Damn it, Alexa! You can't tell me that you didn't feel the connection we obviously have."

Of course I did, but what that meant, I didn't know. "Yes! I felt something, but what does that mean? Are werewolves are out of control. You know that. Besides, what happens if you find your mate? What then? Ha! you kick me to the curb. As simple as that, right?"

"No! I don't have the answers to those questions, but I do know what I want now. I am twenty four years old. I should have found a mate by now! What if I never find her? Right now it's you I want. I've been with other women I never felt anything for, but it isn't like that with you. We obviously have a thing going for us."

This was too much. I felt trapped; I couldn't give him an answer. This was a big gamble with my heart, and I needed time to process this. I watched as he silently waited for me to respond. His chest rising hard and fast, his wolf had surfaced, and his eyes were liquid black. I flinched away from him. I think he caught that, and his features softened on his face. He tried to step forward, but I put my hand up to stop him.

"Nate, I think you need to go," I said, my voice heavy as a knot formed in my throat.

He looked taken aback, like it wasn't what he was expecting to hear. "Give me time to figure things out. I know I don't have much, but maybe I could wait till Alpha Nicholas returns," I offered him a small smile, and he nodded in return.

Walking him towards the door, I grabbed the handle to open it, when his hand fell on mine to stop me. I looked up, and let out a small whimper of protest when his lips met mine again. This time, it was more gentle and promising. Unable to help myself, I responded to the kiss. Before things went any further, I pulled away.

"If time is what you need, then take it. But I will come back tonight, because I don't like you living here, and Mason told me he was going out with Dahlia, which would leave you alone in this shitty motel. So whether you like it or not, I am not leaving you alone. That way, you can get to know me, and I you," he smiled.

I smiled, he was ridiculous. "Oh, really. What if I don't open the door for you?"

He wrapped his arm around my waist and easily pulled me off the ground. I yelped. He laughed, the tension from earlier gone from his face.

"Then I'll huff and puff, and blow this motel down," he raised both eyebrows up and down mischievously. I started laughing. "That was the stupidest wolf reference ever," I said while holding back a laugh. “But I liked it”

"Well, dimples, just know that you're not getting rid of me anytime soon."

He set me down on the floor again. I couldn't help but admire his beauty.

"I'll call you later to check up on you and to make sure you don't need anything," he said while opening the door and walking out then something dawned on me.

"Hey, when did you get my number?" I yelled.

"I have my ways, little one." Shaking my head, I closed the door, leaning myself against it and closing my eyes. What was I going to do now?

'If you keep this relationship going, we're just going to get hurt in the long run,' my wolf said.

'We're not in a relationship, and I didn't see you complaining when he had his hands on me!' I hissed.

Hearing her whimper, I knew I had her there-she'd enjoyed it, and so had I. Walking to the kitchen, I started to prepare chicken stir fry. Since Lia wasn't coming for dinner, I thought about making just enough for me, but instead I ended up making a little bit more. Just in case Nathan did keep his word and came back. I smiled. He was growing on me. Who would have thought that the mean looking gorilla could be such a care bear?

Nathaniel's POV

Walking away from Alexa was the hardest thing I had to do. I wanted to turn back and take her in as many different ways as possible. The way her sweet lips tasted, her small little petite figure fit perfect with me even though I was six, eleven and she five four. I chuckled to myself. I knew she was not our mate, but deep down, I knew she was out there, and I was never going to find her.

'She's our mate,' my wolf growled.

'I know you're attracted to her, and that's fine, so am I. But there are no signs indicating that she is my mate,' I stated with a firm tone, shutting him out of my head.

I just had to figure out a way for her to stay. Why couldn't she join our pack? What was Julian's deal with this omega? The only one who could help me is was Nick. Grabbing my cell, I quickly dialed his number.

"Nate, what's going on, bro?"

"Always in a chipper mood, Nick. How's Hannah doing?" I questioned.

"Let's just say, you're going to finally be an uncle!" he shouted.

"Get the fuck outta her! Congratulations, Nick! That's so awesome. Hannah must be ecstatic," I said, surprised and happy.

"Dude, when they called us into the office, I was shitting bricks, after so many miscarriages. She was tired of trying, when the doctor told us everything was normal, and the sperm stayed in the egg. So since that was six weeks ago, she's almost two months! I am going to be a father, Nate! This is crazy. Oh my god...I'm going to be a father," Nick said. I think it just hit him. I laughed. You could hear the anxiety in his voice.

"Dude, calm the fuck down. You are going to be a great father!" I said.

"Thanks, Nate. That means a lot, you know? You're like my brother, and I'm happy you're going to be a part of this with me." I was really happy for my best friend and his mate, but I had a problem that I needed help with.

"Nick, I don't mean to rain on your parade, but do you remember that girl you were supposed to meet with? She had wanted to ask permission to stay on the land so that her sister could go to school?" I asked him, wondering if she ever told him her story.

"Yeah, I spoke with my dad. He told me she decided she wasn't going to stay. Why?" He questioned. Obviously he didn't tell him the whole story. Something wasn't right.

"Well, I want them to be members our pack. Her sister went to her first day at Crescent Falls High and found her mate," I stated, wondering what his response was going to be.

"Nate, you know how that works. The mate's family is supposed to present them at a pledging ceremony in front of the pack," he sighed. "Why is this so important to you? You never worry about pledging because rogues are a sore spot for you." I growled. I knew my feeling towards rogues, I didn't need a reminder. But Alexa and Dahlia were different.

"Well, I will take on this pledge, because Mason is her mate," I stated not saying anything more about it.

"Wow, that's crazy. Well, since we have big news to celebrate for, our families will do it together when I come back. We should be home Saturday morning. How does that sound?"

A smile played on my lips. "That sounds great."

"Alright, bro, I'll talk to you then, and don't tell anyone the news about the baby." I laughed.

"Alright, man."

By the time the call with Nick ended, I pulled up to my house. I couldn't wait to tell Alexa tonight.