Another Kind
Ralph didn't lie.
The yacht is impressive, it's like a floating penthouse. We dive in the open sea, snorkel the reefs and run carefree on the beaches we come across. We had romantic dinners in high-end restaurants on the islands, not to mention those hours of shopping sprees. Ralph insists that I use his credit cards. He believes it's a mate's job to care for his woman. And of course, what woman doesn't like to be spoiled! I am all in for that.
Wherever we go, Ralph attracts the attention of the most beautiful women. He is drop-down gorgeous, his confidence, damn, attracts women like honey to the bees. Come on, a hunk of nearly three feet, athletically built, masculine and handsome face with dimples, and also without a ring on his finger! No sane woman will leave such a specimen undisturbed. Nah!
But he holds my hand firmly in his, sends out a statement to everyone that he is taken. Proudly I then step beside him, my face brimming with joy. And whenever I can, I give him a quick peck on the lips, which he clearly enjoys. In the shops, he sits there relaxed on a couch as my sole advisor, helping me make the right choices When I come out of the fitting room in one outfit after another.
Everywhere we go, Ralph introduces me as his fiancé.
He still needs to give me a ring, so far, he has only made one invalid proposal. I guess he wants to give me time to think about becoming his wife before he goes out on one knee. And yes, I need that, it's about my future and I don't want to take that lightly. But for now, I want to enjoy myself, about the serious side of life I only want to think about until we are in the Kingdom. To me, everything depends on his family, I don't want to face any more evil in-laws.
Close to Canada, we stopped again on one of the islands.
A luxurious Rolls Royce awaits us at the dock. "Ralph, how come we keep getting picked up like we're expected?" I ask him in amazement as he takes a seat next to me. "These aren't cabs. Everywhere we go, I see men standing. They do make lots of efforts to go unnoticed, but it's too much. Did you hire bodyguards at all the islands?" I look around and once again notice a car following us. This is not the first time, in the previous ones I was too busy with my business to say something about it.
Ralph laughs away my comments.
"Don't forget that I represent a multi-million dollar business. I am susceptible to kidnapping and attacks of any kind," he replies, looking out the window. We are on our way to one of this island's exclusive clubs that belong to a friend of his. "But you said you just manage the Kingdom's businesses," I turn to him questioningly. Still with a smile on his lips, he faces me. "Aaahhh, Rain. Not today. We're on vacation, remember?! No hard conversations, we'll do those later when we're in the Kingdom," he laughs away my comments.
I let it pass, Ralph is right. We're here for fun.
We arrive at the club, it's packed in there. Ralph takes me to a VIP lounge where his friend is waiting for us. A heavy werewolf scent meets me as soon as I enter the room. This friend is undoubtedly a werewolf and not of a lower rank. Curious, I look at the man. The lights are dim, but fortunately I can still see him well enough to make out his sharp features. He is an Alpha. Since I've never been in a pack other than Storm Forest, I don't know the other Alphas. "My K... friend. How are you?" he asks my boyfriend with an outstretched hand. The quick correction to his greeting is not lost on me. Curious, I turn to Ralph who is now giving the man a bro hug. "This is my fiancé, Rain. We're on our way to the Kingdom. I hope to persuade Rain to live there with me for the rest of her life," he declares dryly.
The man's eyes light up.
"Finally! Oohhh goodness, I had already given up hope on you. Is there a she-wolf that meets your requirements after all? Man, let me see her!" exclaims the friend, shoving Ralph aside. When our eyes meet, he stiffens for a moment. "The scent on you is so familiar. It's fading but still there. What pack are you from?" he asks cautiously. But before I can answer, Ralph intervenes. "Man, are you trying to change my fiancé's mind? Meet her and offer us a drink. You are a poor host," he exclaims. The man chuckles and extends a hand to me. "Alpha Esis. I am from the Midnight Moon pack. This is one of my overseas businesses. Welcome, Ralph's fiancé". We shake hands.
"Call me Rain, please. This club is great. Not that I've visited many, but of all the ones I've seen on this trip, yours is really special," I compliment him, and I absolutely mean it. Appreciating my compliment, he presses my hand for a moment and then turns to my boyfriend. "Same as always?" he asks him. Ralph nods. "And Rain likes to drink liquor. Isn't that right, love?" he inquires me. I nod and Ralph walks over to the couch, where he relays the order through an intercom.
"As always, Ralph? Really? So you're a notorious clubber. The Alpha already knows your usual drink," I tease him. "So, do you take your women here, too? Is that why he hesitated when he saw me? Am I a new one?" He stiffens and slowly pulls me toward him. But when he sees the grin on my face, he relaxes.
"I won't lie, I often visit my friends when I go outside the Kingdom. And then we spend some time in clubs to talk and relax," he admits. He leans toward me until his lips reach my ear. "But you are the most beautiful woman I have brought with me. Esis was amazed by your beauty, you are a different kind of gem"....
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