22.You want to be a bitch? You can die like one!

**Eros**

"Eros, I love you. I have always loved you. Since the day I first saw you, I've been waiting, fantasizing about this moment to come true. I thought it would never happen, especially after that miserable excuse of a soul came into your life. I was sure that you wouldn't give up on her, but I didn't lose hope. I'm here, ready to give you all of me, just take it. Accept me, take me and mark me, I'll be the perfect mate," Kali grabbed his hand, pushing it slightly away from her throat. The woman's eyes were full of longing and determination, just for a split second, he felt pity for her miserable state. A she-wolf, begging to be accepted, one of the most powerful creatures of the night, acting like a desperate brat. He pushed his hand back, against her throat, toying with her like a cat with a mouse. Eros had no expression on his face whatsoever.

"Is that so?" He hadn’t spoken much; most of his words were formed as a question. Kali furrowed her brows, curious as to why he kept talking in riddles. She was aware that Eros knew, by now, the effect he had on her. The rougher he was- the more she wanted him. The harder he pressed his hand against her throat- the more aroused she became. She felt as if her body was on flames, burning down each fiber. Kali raised her hips, trying to grind herself against his crotch. He might have chosen his mate, but he doesn't matter to her- this was her last chance to get between them. If she acts fast and manages to seduce his inner wolf, Kali has him till the end of her days.
"You look puzzled, have you changed your mind already?" Eros said, dragging Kali back to reality, out of her "deep in thoughts" state. She kept staring into his eyes, suddenly wondering why he hadn't taken his mask off. Would he drop it, after they get mated and live together? Is he hiding something under it? Kali always thought that Eros must be incredibly handsome, taking in as much as she was allowed to see, yet a hint of doubt danced in her thoughts- fearing what's beneath the mask.

"No, I haven't. I'm just wondering," Kali sighed, finding trouble breathing. She tried to wiggle her body again; Eros wouldn't budge or set her free.

"About?" he asked. Kali felt a little disappointed in his answer, hoping that he would be a bit gentler, and maybe catch up on where her eyes were focused.

"Your mask, take it off. I'll see your bare face sooner or later, especially after we get mated. I want to see the man beneath that mask. Don't hide your true self from me," her voice was gentle, silky, and full of understanding. Eros chuckled, thinking about her ridiculous facial expression when her eyes landed upon his face. He had known Kali for a while, and Eros knew that she would never accept him the way he was. Nor did he want her acceptance, by any means. Truthfully- Eros had a little crush on her when she started working at the bar. As time went by, he found way too many things wrong with her to keep liking the little brat. She was a vixen, seducing men one after another. For Eros, her behaviour was unacceptable; he valued family more than anything. And now, Eve was his family.

"You have no idea what you are talking about, do you?" Another question. Kali kept quiet for a while, trying to hide how irritated she had become. Why can't he speak like an average person does? Is it so hard to answer the question without asking one back? She raised her hand to his cheek, gently caressing it.

"Eros, love, we're about to become mates, I don't see a problem in you showing me what you're hiding. I'm the one with whom you will share your life and bed. I'm the one from whom you shouldn't keep any secrets. I'm the one who will give birth to your pups and build a family with you. Don't act like I have no right to find out your reasons for wearing that hideous thing. I want to see," Kali whined, trying to think of more reasons as to why he would need to take the mask off. There's no way in Hell she would ever let someone wear a mask to fuck her senseless.

"Interesting... So, you are trying to imply that you're sure about becoming my mate, right?" She was near to losing her mind over the constant questions this man was asking. At first, she wanted to add more reasons but decided to nod her head- to avoid more questioning. He leaned closer, his lips nearly touching her earlobe.
"Listen now and listen carefully; this might become a valid lesson for you. I am not, yet, thinking of becoming a father, don't think I'll be ready for that in the next couple of years. Being a parent brings a lot of responsibility for those little bundles of joy. As for my life, I'm very much fond with how it is now, thank you," he smirked, letting his hands form into claws, rather slowly, putting a little pressure against her skin. If not now, she will never understand that he's playing a game.

"But- but we're getting mated, aren't we?" She bit her lip, nearly breaking down in tears. What kind of a sick game was he playing? Why would he ever toy with someone's feelings?

"Depends," he chuckled, increasing the distance between their faces.

"On what?" Kali sobbed, fighting to keep calm. Just a little more, and he will give up on his act, just a little, and she will have him eating from her hand.

"Will you tell me what happened at the bar earlier?"

"But I already did," she frowned.

"I want to know the truth, not some made-up excuses. Tell me the damn truth," Eros growled, growing impatient. He had enough fun with her, now all he wanted was to end this show and go after his mate.

"I told you the truth already. I'm sure she likes seducing men, going from one to another. She might seem innocent, but she is not. I overheard her flirting with that man before you appeared out of nowhere. I swear you have to trust me; I'm going to be your mate; I'm going to share a bed with you. I wouldn't dare to lie!" Tears filled her eyes, desperate for his understanding and trust.

"You think that I would believe that bullshit?" Eros chuckled, somehow finding himself loving where this conversation was leading them both.

"I'm not lying, listen to me, please," she begged. Eros laughed, pressing his claw against her neck strong enough to break her skin, and feel the smell of fresh blood filling the room. He smiled, delighted by the fear visible in her eyes.

"I'm curious as to why you keep mentioning my bed and how you're supposedly about to share it with me. Are you so much into yourself, actually thinking that it would happen? It's quite miserable. Have you lost all your self-respect? Have you forgotten the values we live by? Are you even a shifter anymore?" With each word spoken, the tone of his voice raised, becoming more profound. Eros was no longer in control. Ares had become impatient, trying to fight his way to the surface- to take over his body. Oddly, Eros gladly gave in, letting his beast deal with the woman they kept captive.

"Why? What? No?" Kali tried to put his words together like pieces of a puzzle. He made no sense. Didn't he promise to mate her?

"Darling, if the pack still had ancient ranking systems- you'd be an Omega. How can you miss the fact that you're not facing the human anymore?" Ares brought his other claw to her face, tracing his long nails over her cheek, in a somewhat threatening manner.

"I- I n-noticed," her voice trembled.

"I'm quite upset. You're not only weak but dumb at that. Giving up on my destined mate, for a lying piece of shit, would be the worst decision to make. Don't you agree? Even more- wouldn't it be wrong to let you sleep in the bed, in which I pleasured my mate, just hours ago? Holy Moon Goddess, if only I could find words to describe how divine she is. You're nothing alike, nor near to the perfection my Eve is," Ares growled, half angered- half turned on. Just the thought of Eve’s moans made him hard in seconds.

"If that's so, why is your cock rock solid now, huh? I'm the one, laying under it, not your mate," Kali smirked, sure that she had won. The beast wanted her.

"Probably, because I can hear her screams of pleasure in the back of my mind. Possibly, because I can still feel the taste of her on my lips. Might be because I want to fuck her? Who knows," his answer left Kali stunned, she never thought such an outcome.

"Eros promised to mate me; there's nothing you can do! Suck it up and accept the facts, wolfy," out of nowhere, a wave of courage overtook her.

"Not exactly. He said he would mate you in his own special way," the beast showed off his canines, making him look terrifying and dangerous.

"That human is not worth your time! I'm the one you should mate! I'm the one who should be called your bitch! If only you wouldn't be so blind and could see that she bewitched you! Do you have any idea of how hard it was to find someone who would fuck that human up in the time I was given? But no, you had to ruin everything and save that whore!" Kali screamed. Just when she noticed the sinister smile on his lips, she finally understood what she had said. The confession- it left her lips because of her enraged state. Her eyes widened in fear; now it was up to the beast, to decide what would happen to her.

"You want to be a bitch? You can die like one!" Ares growled, grabbing onto her neck, and snapping it within a second. He straightened his body, looking down at Kali's lifeless body- her eyes wide open.

"Eros!" A terrified scream filled the room. Someone was standing in the door frame. He had been so occupied with the woman- he didn't notice the person being near. Talk about being distracted. Slowly, he turned around, facing the person.

"You?"