The Alpha's Thirst (temporarily on hold)

Chapter 10 - Covered Up

NICK'S POV

I woke up with my arms wrapped around Ella's waist, holding her against me.

She finally told me.

It wasn't what I was expecting, and I was honestly surprised she wasn't even more damaged from that sort of trauma. She was a strong person.

She rolled over, waking up and I released her from my arms to stretch.

"Sleep well?" I asked, my voice still raspy from waking up.

"Better than ever." she yawned and scooted closer to me. Her body was warm under the covers, and I felt all of her as she pressed against me.

I felt myself becoming aroused at her presence, wearing nothing but my t-shirt. She was so sexy, I wanted to take her right here right now.

But, I couldn't.

I pushed away and got up from the bed, her face longing for me as I headed to the bathroom. I noticed her staring at my boxers and my body while I walked, and I was glad she felt comfortable enough with me to admire.

"I talked to the clinic director last night after you fell asleep," I started.

"The girl's name is Dalia, she's got one fractured rib and a broken nose. I offered to pay for her rhinoplasty and other medical bills, but she said the only way she's keeping quiet is if she gets an apology from you." I explained.

"Me??" Ella sounded shocked from the other room. I walked out to face her, still curled up under the covers.

"Yes, you, little mate." I said.

"She's the one who kept harassing me! Maybe if she learned to keep her big mouth shut—"

"That's enough. You'll come with me later to apologize and that's that." I interrupted.

She bit her lip and a smirk formed on her lips. I raised an eyebrow in response.

"Sorry," she shook her head, "I just think it's kind of... hot.. when you tell me what to do like that." she said quietly.

Oh.

"Don't say things like that until you're ready to take my cock." I said sternly. She looked surprised and then her cheeks turned bright red.

It was good to know I had some sexual power over her as well. And now that we were being more open, it gave us the opportunity to become closer sexually as well.

But I didn't need her saying things like that until she was ready for me to act on them. My wolf was going crazy for her and I knew I had to keep myself under control before I pounced on her.

Hopefully it wouldn't be much longer. And now I knew a way to turn her on. Excellent.

"Anyway, before we go visit Dalia, I've arranged a little surprise for you." I smiled looking at the time. Dean would be here with his supplies any time.

"Surprise?" she looked nervous. I nodded and gestured for her to come get dressed.

She got up and came to choose an outfit. She pulled out a bra and set of panties from the drawer before entering the closet, and then shuffled through the hangers.

Eventually she landed on a long-sleeved floral shirt and a pair of dark slightly ripped jeans.

She looked at me expectantly with the clothes in her hand. I knew what she was waiting for.

Her eyebrows raised and her mouth opened a bit like she was going to say something.

I'd been with her for almost a week now and nudity was a normal part of being a werewolf. I was tired of not getting to see her original form.

"I'm going to see it eventually, little mate. Might as well let it be now." I smirked.

Her cheeks were flushed and she set down her change of clothes. She reached my long t-shirt over her head and revealed her smooth, naked body.

Her waist was slim and her breasts were full. She had curves in all the right places and I felt myself becoming aroused. God only knows what I wanted to do to her.

"You're perfect, Ella." I told her. She gave me a stand-offish smile, and proceeded to put on her bra and panties. I changed alongside her and when we were both dressed, a knock came from the door.

I answered the door while Ella stood slightly behind me and answered it for Dean.

ELLA'S POV

A man who looked about Nick's age entered our room with a large duffle bag.

"This is Dean, my childhood friend." Nick introduced.

"Nice to meet you, Luna." he smiled and shook my hand.

"Likewise." I gave him a light handshake and he walked over to set his duffle bag on the couch.

He started pulling mechanical parts and dark bottles out of the bag and setting them next to each other.

"Dean's here to fix your tattoo." Nick said behind me. I whipped around to face him.

"What? Fix it, really?" I asked, kind of in disbelief.

"Of course. We're gonna get rid of that number three like my men are gonna get rid of your captors when they find them." he winked at me.

I looked back over at Dean and he had put together a small tattoo gun.

"I'm the best, baby!" Dean said comically and continued to put together the gun.

"I can't believe you thought to do this for me. I kind of figured I'd be stuck with that three the rest of my life." I said, turning back to Nick.

He smiled warmly.

"Of course not. Now go sit on the couch and let's cover that thing."

I immediately made my way to the couch and sat down next to Dean as he dipped the tip of the gun into some disinfectant.

"Anything you want in particular?" Dean asked.

"Just something small and simple, I guess," I smiled. He nodded and I pulled up my shirt a little for him to see the tattoo.

He put his hand down and I winced at the pain at first, before being able to ignore it. After several minutes of uncomfort, he wiped over the skin with a wet cloth and Nick smiled.

I looked down to see what he had done, and no longer saw a three.

Now it was a detailed little flower.

And it was beautiful.