Just Human
"I want to announce our relationship, Rain. Everyone has to know that you belong to me, that we're a couple. We can't go on like this, sneaking kisses and pretending to be colleagues instead of lovers when others are around." Ralph is impatient, in the past weeks, I've noticed that in everything. Last night his kisses became more demanding, I allowed him to grope me but couldn't go beyond that. Jasper and I have yet to formally reject each other and technically, I am still part of his pack. And he is still the man in my heart, I need more time to get over our breakup.
Currently, we are on the beach, walking along the waterline with arms around each other's waists.
There is a cool breeze, fortunately, the full moon has passed. Thus no reminiscing about the past. "Ralph, I know what you mean. It's that I still need to get ready to go public with a new relationship. Remember I had a mate, I have yet to get over that," I say softly. My excuse doesn't sound very convincing. In the letter I left for Jasper, I already broke off our relationship, it no longer exists. We are both free, just the rejection has to be done. "You've had two years to get over it. How much more time do you need? Isn't this the right time to move on with your life? You can't keep grieving for that which is no longer available".
And he is so damn right.
But why can't I manage to move on? I haven't seen or spoken to Jasper for so long, still it feels like I'm tied to him. I need to open up to Ralph instead of thinking about the past all the time. "Let's leave here for a few days, just spend time together," I suggest on impulse. "When we get back, I'm sure life will be much clearer to me. I am stuck here, after fleeing the pack, I have never known anything but the familiar faces here". Pleasantly surprised, Ralph turns me toward him to look him straight in the face. "Are you serious? That would be great, baby. Yes, I'm sure that's what you need, a change of scenery. Why didn't I think of this myself?" He takes me in his arms again and kisses me on the forehead.
Ralph is silent for a moment as he presses me against his chest, I know he is deep in thought.
"Let's go to Miami for a week and then to the Kingdom the weekend. We can make arrangements there on how to continue our relationship. You know my home is in the Kingdom. When you are there, you can find out if you like the area and the people, and it can also become your home," he suggests. "How about that?" I hesitate for a moment; it has been a long time since I was among werewolves, and Lycans are a race with a stronger personality and power. Jasper also inherited Lycan traits from one of his ancestors, which is visible in his wolf. He too, possesses a higher aura and authority than the average Alpha, all thanks to his Lycan lineage.
This reminds me right away that with Ralph, I actually hardly notice the intense Lycan energy. There are only minor indications that he is a werewolf and of higher ranking at it. Only because of my Beta origin was I able to recognize that. "Ralph, why do I sense almost nothing of the Lycan genes on you? I did notice that you belong to the supernatural species but couldn't really place you before you confessed to belonging to the Kingdom and being Lycan," I state.
My friend chuckles but strangely dodges my gaze.
"I didn't want the staff here to freeze with fear. The energy that usually hangs around me is so intense, I see both humans and werewolves stiffen just when I talk to them," he laughs now. "So, I decided that as soon as I dwell in Human Town, I would limit it. My father taught me how to do that and it comes out handy every time". I chuckle along with him, often wishing I had the knowledge to do this too. "Don't forget to teach me the secret when we are in Miami. In case I encounter a werewolf, I want to relax and really just be human. It will be really entertaining, Ralph, I'm looking forward to it," I sigh happily now. Now that I've made the decision, a heavy burden has fallen off my shoulder. And I don't seem to be the only one in that.
Suddenly Ralph picks me up, smiling happily, tosses me into the air and catches me again.
Startled, I stare at him at first, disbelief plastered on my face. "Hey, how strong you are!" I shout in awe as I fall around his neck for support. Now Ralph is almost dying with laughter. "Come on, you barely weigh anything. I could catch you easily. I'm really used to more weight," he boasts. Quickly I extricate myself from his arms and set off running. If he wants to play, I'm in for it. He had not counted on this, keeps looking stiffly at my disappearing figure for some seconds before he started moving.
And then I realized how foolish I was to challenge a Lycan.
With the speed of a bolt of light, he is with me, grabs my waist and we both tumble into the sand. He wraps his hands around me as we roll in the washing-up water. We are soaking wet in no time, but we don't care. We're having fun and that's all we want. Ralph hovers above me and his lips get closer to mine. When he has captured them, we lapse into a breathtaking makeout. Ralph sinks his hips between my legs and right away I can feel his hard member against my crotch. Meanwhile, my dress has slid up, making my underwear visible.
As the kiss deepens, he rubs his rod against my crotch, driving me to craziness.
My fingers claw at his hair as his movements accelerate, my breathing now rasping. This is not the same hot feeling I used to get with Jasper, the fierce sparks and goosebumps are missing. Ralph is not my second chance, mate, but neither is it required. I am just a human and those just have a boyfriend they have great sex with. And here I am, lying romantically on the beach with the man who has so much to offer me...