Alex caught Aidan's wonderful scent nearby and turned to look for him. He stood before her, more handsome than ever in a dark grey suit and fitted white shirt. She felt a tightness in her core just standing there with him.

'Hi', he breathed. 'You look absolutely sensational.' He was staring so intently at her now that she felt herself become slightly flushed.

'Thank you,' she replied awkwardly. 'You look very dapper yourself.'

To keep up appearances, she took a step forward, reaching up to kiss him on the cheek. Aidan turned his face and found her lips instead, placing his hand on her back to pull her closer to him. Alex was filled with pleasure at the kiss and his touch on her bare skin. It was as if they were the only two in the room. The kiss was so tender at first. Aidan's hand ran through her hair with the other keeping her tight to his torso. Alex became lost in the moment. Her arms wrapped themselves around Aidan's neck, locking them into a more demanding kiss, desire and lust burning inside her.

The dinner bell rang a second time. Alex's senses came back online and she pushed Aidan gently away from her, breaking away from his touch. She brushed her lips unconsciously with her finger, relishing the feeling of his mouth on hers. But she was also angry. Angry that he would kiss her like that when things were so broken between them. Angry that she had really enjoyed it and was left longing for more.

'I'll see you later,' was the only lame sentence she could muster, needing to move away from him to clear the fog in her head. Aidan didn't respond but let her walk away. As she passed a waiter carrying a tray of filled champagne glasses, she grabbed one. 'I'll need frequent refills, thanks,' she said as she knocked back the first glass in one go, taking a second to sip as she took her seat.

The dinner was outstanding, especially considering the extraordinary level of meals turned out on a regular weekday. The chef had incorporated the favourite foods of the Alpha and Luna, with each course topping the one before. Alex did her best to put on a good show despite her upset and discomfort. She could feel Aidan's eyes boring into her but she ignored him as well as the pleas from her wolf to go back to him and let him touch her again. She and Cain gave a joint best man speech, retelling many tales from their youth; sharing their joy at his match with such an amazing mate and gave a toast to their mother, who everyone had loved and respected so highly. A few tears were shed and many hugs were given around the table before Alex sat back down, relieved now that her responsibilities were over for the evening. All she could think about was how to make a quiet exit as soon as possible. Robbie wasn't about to let this happen, as he bounded up to her pulling her onto the dancefloor. He was keen for Alex to give up the details on which of her cousins he should try to take home that night. This amused Alex for a while, so glad she was that her friend was open to at least enjoying some female company again. Alex ordered a double whiskey from the bar and sipped it as she gestured towards various cousins and friends in the room who she thought would be up for a good time with Robbie.

Nolan and Pete caught her for a dance next, just as she was downing another whiskey, hissing slightly at the strength of the shot this time. She was enjoying the slightly unsteady feeling the alcohol was giving her. Her troubles certainly seemed to feel far less real now and she was happy to spend some time on the dancefloor.

When the DJ asked everyone to clear the floor so the newly mated couple could take their first official dance together, Alex took advantage of the moment. While everyone's attention was on the dancefloor, she slipped out of the back of the marquee, around the pack house and meandered home. She wanted her bed and for her brain to stop overthinking.

Alex had just turned to close the front door behind her when a hand stopped it. She groaned. Aidan had followed her.

'I'm going to bed Aidan,' she said crossly, as she marched down the hall and up the stairs, kicking off her shoes violently as she walked.

Aidan followed close behind her, catching her hand as she entered her bedroom and forcing her to turn around.

'Alex, please, I just want to talk to you,' he pleaded. She hadn't heard that tone in his voice before and it made her stand ready to listen.

Again, he said nothing. 'For fuck's sake Aidan, spit it out,' she roared at him. 'What do you want from me? I have spent the last week not knowing where we stand or what the fuck you are even thinking. Why did you follow me? Answer me,' she had stepped close to him now, feeling as though her wolf was about to attack him.

Aidan lunged for her, wrapping her in his arms and pressing his lips hard to hers. Alex was taken by surprise at first but quickly started to reciprocate the passion of the kiss. Aidan's hands ran up her back and down to squeeze her firm ass. Alex's hands wound themselves around his shoulders, pulling him deeper into the kiss. She gasped at the intensity of her arousal and how wet she had already become. Her panties were drenched, and Aidan breathed in the scent deeply, moving now to kiss down her neck and across her collarbone. His fingers slid the straps from her shoulders and Alex's dress crumpled to the floor. Her breasts were bare and her nipples were hard, pressing into Aidan's chest. They resumed kissing and Aidan lifted her onto the bed behind them. He ripped his own shirt clean away from his body and dropped his trousers before climbing on top of her, beginning his mission to kiss, lick and nip every part of her body.

Alex's entire being was overloading with pleasure. She could feel Aidan's erection pressing hard against her leg. She moaned and squirmed as he took her breasts in his mouth, sucking the hard nipples and licking them all over before descending down her body.

Her panties were no match for him. They were discarded from her body without effort and he opened her legs to position his face at her wet pussy. The smell of her desire was driving him wild. He had fantasised about feasting on this pussy so frequently and was not disappointed with the taste. He started licking up her folds lightly and sucked her clitoris while watching her body move, assessing what she was enjoying. Alex's hand reached for Aidan's head, keeping his face as close to her as possible. He pushed two fingers inside her entrance as he continued his oral pleasure on her. He curled his fingers inside her, hitting a pleasure centre that Alex was not expecting. She let out a scream of ecstasy, clenching around the fingers inside her and rocking her hips. Her other hand was grabbing fistfuls of the sheets beneath her and she continued moaning her appreciation of Aidan's work. He pumped his fingers harder as his tongue continued to circle her clit, causing her entire body to shudder as she climaxed, loudly.

Aidan's cock was so hard now that it was practically bursting from his boxer shorts. He pulled them off, positioning himself at her steaming entrance. He kissed up Alex's body, taking a moment to enjoy her breasts before licking up her neck and landing back at her mouth.

'Do you want me to stop,' he asked her seriously, as he looked into her eyes.

She shook her head and whispered, 'No', before pulling him in to kiss her and wrapping her legs around his waist, forcing his cock to her pussy. He thrust his erection in obligingly, stalling when he had entered to allow her time to become accustomed to the size. Alex's eyes had widened on entry and she gasped in delight. He moved his hips slowly at first before thrusting into her faster and deeper. Alex's moans were like a drug to him, spurring on his thrusts. He pulled out of the hot, dripping pussy flipping Alex over onto her stomach, causing her to cry out in surprise. He lifted her hips and shoved his hard cock back into her, reaching deeper inside her as he pulled her hips back towards him with every stroke. 'Yes', Alex screamed almost breathlessly, 'harder, harder.'

He wanted to pleasure her forever if he could hear those screams. He could feel his own orgasm starting and commanded, 'Come for me Alex.' Her body immediately started to shudder in reply. She threw her head back, crying out as he pounded her pussy until he spilled inside her.