The Mating Games

Chapter 5 (NEW)

For the first time since this ordeal, I hesitated. I was considered a near perfect example of power in my wolf form but in my human? I had confidence and grace, and maybe I was considered decent looking, but where my wolf was undeniable, I was not.

Looking at him only made me more insecure. His eyes, still near black, were framed with lashes I could see from here and perfectly arched eyebrows sat above them. Black hair was slightly long, something I wouldn't usually find attractive on a man but he made it look desirable. Again, those lips. Lips that made we want to do sinful things, made me want him to do sinful things to me.

He was taller and although I couldn't tell exactly, I knew his height was over six feet. His shoulders matched his wolf's but proportional to his human body, and his arms looked strong enough to snap me in half. It definitely would not be the worst way to go.

His stomach was well-defined and his belly button was hidden by a rather large appendage that led my eyes down, down, down. Oh, my. Instantly, my pheromones permeated the air and my tail pushed to the side, preparing for a potential mating. I tried hiding my reaction the best I could but when a ferocious growl escaped his chest, I knew he had smelled it.

Yes, he was a perfect creature, and I was not.

"Shift. I will not ask again."

I did not appreciate orders much but all of a sudden I was greedy to finish something that hadn't even been started. My anxiety had been replaced by something more... carnal and almost instantly, I found myself shifting.

Claws receded, skin tightened, and bones molded back together to form my natural body. When I had finished, I stood from my kneeled position on the ground.

I did not cover myself, not even when a sudden rush of air caused my nipples to harden and reach towards someone they knew could warm them up. If he could be confident, so could I. It wasn't like nakedness was abnormal for either of us.

I met his eyes in this form and the feelings were almost as intense as the first time. Time stood still yet again, and the only thing I could focus on was my intense need to go to him. It was unnatural for true mates not to be together and standing even ten feet away from him physically hurt.

But he wasn't making any moves towards me which was unheard of for an alpha male.

My anxiety came back full force and I almost crossed my arms over my chest when a sweetness filled the air, forcing the hairs on my arms to stand up. Only it was not my desire this time but his. Mine was very quick to add to it, though.

Hesitantly, fearfully even, I took a step towards him. My eyes were attuned to his every move, so it didn't go unnoticed when he stiffened. I stopped for a few seconds to gauge his reaction. His fists were clenched by his sides, and his breathing was deep and uneven. Yet his eyes remained gazing into my own.

Another step.

My stomach was in knots but my insides were burning, begging for something I have not experienced but want to now taste. A slickness was starting to coat my thighs, filling the surrounding air with a honey like scent. Cole's nostrils flared, and his hand unclenched to reach slightly out to me.

Another step.

I was only a few feet away from him now, and my canines were partly extended in order to mark what was rightfully mine. But my wolf was still uneasy, slightly offended by the fact he was not coming to us.

Another step.

And I stopped.

Immediately, he snarled, lips curling to reveal his own elongated teeth. "Come."