Chapter 14 My New Home

(Hope POV)

I tried to get off his lap, but he was just too strong. He kissed the hurt away from the finger I pricked then moved my long hair away to nibble at my neck. Each time he would playfully bite my skin, I would tremble. I could feel him smile as I reacted to each of his kisses and caresses, having no control over my body. He gently licked my earlobe and whispered, "Mine." All I could do was nod my head.

He slowly unzipped the hoodie of my track suit. All I had underneath was a sports bra. He pulled down a part of my sports bra to reveal one of my breasts.

"No one else will ever touch you. You are mine. If anyone does, I will kill them," Alexander said, his voice dark and husky. It felt oddly satisfying hearing him say those words while he worked his magic on my body.

He touched my nipple and I melted. I couldn't move. I just waited in anticipation, seated quietly in his lap. I wanted him to do whatever he wanted to do with me. It was like I was under a spell.

"So beautiful. Look how it responds to my touch. Your breast is quivering."

"Alexander, please," I moaned.

"Oh yes. Say my name Hope."

"Alexander. Darling. I want you." I was yearning for him. I wanted more, much more.

He growled with satisfaction. It was what he was waiting for me to say...that I want him.

He cupped my breast with his hand and kissed me. It was a kiss full of longing. I could feel his hand going down, pulling down the pants of my track suit.

His hand was outside my panties, stroking. "You're wet. Let me..."

He whipped my panties to the side. His fingers went through the folds, probing, finding my core.

I had no idea what was happening. I felt this painful need for release where he was stroking me. I could feel the heat building between my legs and I just wanted him to continue rubbing it until I found what I was looking for.

"Uhm, my fingers are drenched." He showed me his fingers. They were wet. My eyes widened as I watched him lick my juices from his fingers. "So terribly sweet." His fingers went back to stroke me and once again he lifted his fingers and tasted me. He growled with such intensity, it sent shivers down my spine.

"Alexander, I need you to..."

"I know, baby. I know what you want."

He stroked my core and he watched me writhed in pleasure. Faster and faster he stroked. His fingers slipping inside of me, caressing me from within. I almost screamed with pleasure. Then, he went back to my core and stroked, playing with the engorged nub until I begged him for release. "Yes, Hope. Say my name."

"Alexander, yes please..."He stroked faster while kissing my neck. I felt myself reaching my climax, I arched my back, and gave into the waves of ecstacy. I was quivering from the release. I let out a jagged breath, utterly content. It was my first time and it was amazing.

He looked into my eyes as I came back to earth. "Your eyes are a color of the red-orange sky during sunset. Those eyes are only for me."

I nodded weakly. I couldn't believe I could be this sexual. I always thought I was frigid.

"Let me help you fix up. We are almost home. Later, we finish our unfinished business." He kisses my nose then helps me with my pants.

"We aren't done?" There was more?

"Far from it. You won't sleep tonight darling, I promise you that." He zips my track suit and fixes my hair. "Beautiful, but of course, I prefer you naked."

The middle partition of the car moved down as we entered Dark Moon Pack territory. Oliver coughs to grab our attention. "Alpha, we are going through the gates."

"Thank you Oliver. Go through the back part of the house," Alexander tells them.

"Alpha, your mother and sister has an entourage waiting for you at the front of the mansion."

"Damn. I don't want everyone fawning over my mate."

"Alpha, they'll fawn whether you like it or not." Oliver chuckled, but his chuckle instantly became a cough when he saw the dirty look Alexander gave him through the rearview mirror.

David stops the car in front of a beautiful mansion. At the steps were a horde of people waiting in anticipation. Oliver jumps out of the car and opens the door for us. Alexander walks out and I follow suit.

Everyone gasped at the sight of me which was followed by a rather uncomfortable silence. A few moments had passed when someone from the crowd bravely asked, "Priestess Adella? Is that you?" I was about to answer the question when I saw movement.

The door of the mansion suddenly opens and out comes a young woman who looked a lot like Alexander - same dark hair and blue-black eyes- waddling as much as her pregnant body could allow her.

"Alex, dear brother, you're here. I thought you were going to take the back entrance," she said amused.

"There seems to be a miscommunication between my Beta and I." Alexander looks at Oliver who averts his eyes away from him.

"Gotcha. I knew you were going to take the back entrance. Nope, I won't let you hide our future Luna."

"I'm not hiding her. I'm protecting her," Alexander argues.

"Nice try. But I know you. You're a jealous sonofagun. You can't lie to me." She turns to me. "Mama was right. You are a beauty. I'm Amanda, this brat's baby sister. Come now, give me a hug." I give her a hug and tell her I love her accent.

"I grew up in Alabama. Nana and I, we were sent there during the War. Had a happy childhood even if I was away from home." She pauses, raises her eyes to the sky like she had forgotten something. "By the way, if you're gonna look for mama and papa, they are busy with the venue, the catering, plus helping Hope's folks move into their new home while I have to make sure your gown is perfect for tonight." She talked so fast, she didn't even stop to breathe.

"I thought I was going to wear my wedding gown tonight," I said.

"Sure, honey, just need a few alterations here and there." She looked familiar, like I've seen her somewhere. I narrowed my eyes, staring at her, trying to figure out where I knew her from.

"Wait, I know you. Amanda Ulrich-Hemming? The famous fashion designer?" I squealed.

"Oh, blessed me. Someone who knows the designer and not the models. I already love you." She turns to the people. " Thank you for welcoming our new Luna. Now, let's get ready for the ceremony. Go on." She gestures for the people to move.

Everyone started moving accept for one. "Emily, you ok sugar?" Amanda asked.

"I saw Priestess Adella die. She can't be her." I felt uneasy as stared at me. She obviously didn't like me.

"This is Hope. Rumor has it she's Adella's daughter. You know, the one who got away." Emily's eyes widened in fear. "Oh Emily, scoot. No need to be afraid." Amanda nudges Emily away who looke back at me before disappearing behind the house.

"Brother, by the way, wipe that lipstick off your face before you go see the folks," Amanda laughs. I blush to the roots of my hair. Alexander takes a hanky from his pocket and wipes off the lipstick from his face. "I'm keeping this as a souvenir. I'll never ever have it washed." I blush again. He laughs. "I love it when I make you blush. Come on, let's go inside to your new home." Alexander takes my hand and guides me into their mansion.

My mouth dropped once we were inside. The mansion, it was huge! Four stories. So many pictures were hanging on the wall and I scanned through each of them. I only stopped when I saw a picture of the Ulriches with a woman who had my eyes and white hair. She was standing beside a big man with jet black hair and green eyes. They were both smiling. The woman had her arms on her stomach in a protective manner and then I saw the locket.

"Alexander, is that who I think it is?" My eyes, wide with surprise.

"Yes, that is Priestess Adella. One of her last photos. She was pregnant with you at the time."

"I have her eyes. Her honey colored eyes."

"Gold darling. You have gold eyes. Red-orange when your..." His voice trails off intentionally.

I slap him on his arm. He laughs. "Well, I'll show you to our room. I haven't started building our home yet. So, we stay here for now."

We climb the grand staircase to the second floor and head to the East wing. There were only two doors on the floor.

"On the left is our room and on the right is my office. So, it won't be hard for you to find me if you need me." He wiggles his eyebrows at me. Opal, gives an enthusiastic bark while I giggle. Honestly, if he keeps thinking like that, he'll never get any work done.

I open the door on the left and I gasp. Like the mansion, the room was huge. I walk inside, surveying the room's vastness, twirling like I was a little girl in a candy store. I open a small door to find a walk-in closet. Half was occupied by Alexander's things while the other half was empty. "I told you I have been waiting for you. This space is yours." He kisses me on the top of my head.

I turn to open the double doors at the other end and find a bathroom bigger than my old room at home. The bathroom had his and her vanities, a huge bath tub, a separate shower and a small room with a toilet.

I walk back to the room, pull away the curtains and I find double doors leading to a balcony! It was equipped with a breakfast table, lounge chairs and a sofa. I clapped my hands with delight. This was definitely going to be my favorite space in the entire room. I could chill here, read a book and watch the sunset! I open the doors, walk outside and breathe in the wonderful fresh air. I decided it was time to relax so I sat down on the sofa, curled my legs underneath me and looked out into the horizon.

I sigh. I am with my mate at my new home with a beautiful view. This is bliss!