CHAPTER TWENTY SIX

Alpha Julian's pov
Yesterday was hell…
Thankfully it was another day…It was morning already and the sunlight had found a way into my room through the curtains. I rolled over to my side and stared at the reflections of the sun through the window for a while, and then I stretched and let out a low yawn before I stood up and went to have my bath. Maggie came to my mind as I brushed and I saw how red my cheeks became in the mirror. I was something else whenever I was around her or when thoughts of her crossed my mind. She was my weak point, the only thing that filled my head and heart with flowers and ecstasy and I wasn't ashamed to admit it… I had my shower and dressed up then headed straight for her room so we could have breakfast together.
She wasn't there when I opened the door. I just figured she would be somewhere else, probably in the kitchen so I shrugged and went to the kitchen. My stomach was growling already and I hungered for something sweet. I got to the kitchen and there she was in a big shirt that stopped on her thighs as she danced and wiggled to no music or beat while she made pancakes and drizzled honey syrup on each after serving them in their dishes. Her hair was tied up in a loose bun on her head, making me have a perfect view of her neck and all I wanted to do was give her a hickey right there on her neck while she moaned to the feeling.?
I smiled and leaned on the door, watching her so deeply that I feared my eyes would melt holes through her slender body. She suddenly stopped and turned around then our eyes met and we stood like that for almost a minute as the memories of our last kiss found a way into our minds. I didn't expect the kiss from her but I couldn't explain my delight when she initiated it. Tuono was still riling from the effect of the kiss.? I loved the way she tasted and I kissed her back, basking in that sweet, sweet moment with her. I knew she was thinking about it too, as her eyes went wide, her lips were apart and she was breathing hard; my eyes went down to her bosom and it was rising and falling rapidly.
I was having goosebumps and I couldn't deny the sexual tension that hung in the air between us. It was funny how we were only a few steps away from each other but yet felt so far. The strong urge to pull her into my arms and drag in her scent was really strong but that wouldn't happen this morning, I needed to fill my appetite first then I'll concentrate on my growing addiction… Maggie. We were still staring and thinking of things we wanted to do to each other when we perceived smoke in the air. I made a face and broke eye contact with Maggie as she did the same after breaking eye contact with me, only to realize it was the pancakes that were burning.
She tried to take the pan off the fire but the handle had gotten hot and burnt her. I rushed to her side and turned off the fire then quickly took her hand that the pan burnt to check how bad it was "I'm fine, it's not that bad okay" she said giggling but I wouldn't have any of that. I carried her and sat her on the middle counter before grabbing the kitchen first aid box, I opened it and took a plaster that prevented scars and placed it on the finger
?"You're overreacting," she said again while staring at the finger I just plastered and I shook my head?
"You already have enough scars on you," I said before I realized I shouldn't have said that. "I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that," I said and looked at her only to find her smiling. "It's funny?" I asked out of curiosity and she shook her head with a smile?
"Thank you for helping me with the plaster. Surely I don't want a blister on those" she told me, flickering her fingers.
?"Don't say that, you don't have to thank me, sweetie, we're going to have many moments together for a long time and I'm going to be doing such gestures from now onwards so you'd better get used to it" I replied palming her face and she blushed
?"Sweetie?" She asked and I smiled at her.
?"Yeah" I agreed and we stared at each other, the tension returning between us "so how did you sleep?" I asked as my eyes settled on her lips, she was still smiling
?"Well, I slept well… and you?" She replied to me and I smirked before meeting her eyes.
I moved in closer to her as I nestled myself between her thighs and gently held her chin. "It was a long night without you, there was tossing and turning and deep, deep dreams about all the things I want to do to you," I said and I saw her eyes widen. We were only an inch away from each other so I could see all the expressions and reactions flicker in her eyes. She licked her lips and looked down for a while then met my eyes again?
"I'd like to know what you want to do to me," she said and I let out a low growl
?"I'm on a serious self-control here, I don't want you breaking my resolve" I warned and she flashed a mischievous smile before tracing her thumb across my lower lip
?"And that resolve, I wish to break," she said before crushing her lips against mine. It wasn't a gentle kiss, she swiped her tongue against my lips and I opened my mouth for her inviting her tongue and soft succulent lips.
I took my hand around her and dragged her closer to me as we kissed. She moaned and wrapped her arms around my neck while we swiped and sucked, lost and engrossed at the moment that we forgot our breakfast was getting cold. This was the perfect definition of bliss and I wanted to have more of this with her. My heart was swelling with the want for more. I wanted more than this with her, my blood was roaring in my ears and all I could think of was exceeding past what we were doing; to take her here on this counter wasn't a bad idea, to feel her skin against my skin while I held her tender and petite body against me and drove us to climax.
Suddenly we heard someone coughing and tearing away from each other, breathing hard to catch our breaths, and turned to the door. It was Ryder and Clara staring at us with amusement laced in their eyes
?"If someone told me I'd see Julian this way someday, I'll disagree," Ryder told Clara as they both acted oblivious to us both and went to grab their breakfast and made a cup of coffee for each other before retiring to the dining room. I shared a knowing look with Maggie and we laughed as I helped her down the counter and we took our breakfast, made our coffee, and went to the dining room too.
Maggie sat beside Clara opposite me in the dining room and smiled at me. She then turned to Clara and they began talking in hushed tones and giggling like teenage girls while glancing at me in between… They were obviously talking about me.
"You really like her don't you," Ryder said and I nodded while taking a bite of my pancake?
"Too much" I corrected and sent a goofy smile his way. He smiled too and stabbed his pancake "it's obvious though, you two can't take your hands off each other for even a minute" he teased and we laughed; Clara and Maggie laughed at the same time so we exchanged looks and Maggie winked at me.
I mind-linked with her "what?" I asked and she replied "nothing"?
"You know what I'm thinking?" I asked her and she shrugged "taking you against the wall in my room while I make you moan and call out my name" I replied and her eyes went wide making her choke with the coffee going the wrong way.
?"What's wrong Maggie?" Clara asked with worry while she tried to calm her down?
"It's nothing, the coffee just went the wrong way" Maggie told her and laughed while looking at me as I held a victorious look?
"And I'm serious about it" I added with our minds still linked
?"Oh my Goodness, Julian!" She exclaimed and I burst into another fit of laughter.
That was when Clara and Ryder knew what was happening and just shook their heads with knowing smiles on their faces while they ate. Silence followed for a while before Ryder brought up a suggestion "I think Maggie needs training though" he said and it made sense
?"I agree" Clara butted in and I nodded then looked at Maggie
?"I believe I need it too, I need to defend myself," she said and I nodded again
?"Then when do we start?" I questioned Ryder
?"Tomorrow, she'll train every evening till she's good… we can't let what happened happen again," he said and I completely felt at ease with it. I felt grateful to Ryder for caring about Maggie's safety and well-being.?
"Well then, who'll be training me?" Maggie inquired and I was about to say I'll do it when Ryder interrupted?
"Definitely not Julian… you guys will make out more than you're supposed to train and we don't want little kids seeing things that are R-rated," he said and we all laughed again because we knew all what he said was what was definitely going to happen… I definitely couldn't train with Maggie, it won't work out. The sexual tension between us was way too much to ignore.
?"Then it'll be Ryder that'll do the honors of being your trainer," I said?
"bad idea unless you want your mate to be stolen from you, that is… both of them have some unspoken truth that I'm yet to find out," Clara said, laughing.?
'What truth? Do I need to ask Greyson? Should I be worried?" I asked frantically.?
'Nothing to be worried about baby… Greyson wouldn't be a bad add-on. I need all the training I can get" Maggie said, stuffing her mouth with grapes.
We were done with breakfast so we all stood up and deposited our dishes in the sink with Maggie volunteering to wash them while I assisted her in drying them up. We kept on stealing glances at each other while doing the dishes and I could tell what she was thinking about.?
"So about what I said" I started and she shook her head, a blush slowly creeping up her face from her neck
?"No more talking Julian, just do it," she told me and I was the one to get speechless this time. She had this demeanor of being a pure, gentle, and innocent person so saying that to me threw me off guard. I thought I was going to be the teaser all the time between us both but I didn't know she was more beneath that cute and beautiful face. "What Mr. Julian? Cat got your tongue?" She questioned with a smirk and came closer to me then looped her hands around my neck, making her stand on the tip of her toes so she could bring her face close to mine as she gave my mouth a lustful look.
"Cats seem too plain for me. I'd prefer the pussy that comes before it" I replied with a wink, wrapping my hands around her waist and pulling her up a bit, resting her weight on my hands and not her toes.
"That can be arranged through'' she told me and I nodded gingerly like a little boy about to be given candy which made her laugh before her eyes grew hooded and she brought her lips so damn close to mine "kiss me" she ordered in a whisper and I smirked "gladly" before kissing her slowly this time as we both smiled against each other's lips… I honestly didn't want this moment to end. I enjoyed the feeling of butterflies in my belly whenever I was around her.
"For fuck sake you both should get a room!" Clara yelled as she walked into the kitchen and saw us making out. Maggie stuck her tongue out at her and I chuckled before initiating our kiss again like we weren't just yelled at. Clara groaned and took a glass of water before storming out of the kitchen while murmuring to herself.
"Ryder, we have horny teenagers in the house!" We heard her yell later on and we burst into laughter for the umpteenth time while staring at each other with so much adoration.? 'Greyson is lucky to not be here right now. Now I regret not going with him"