Chapter One-hundred-and-nine: Punishment and Pleasure

Lukas was told where Hugo, among the others were being held, which was still in the dungeon. The Elders and the ranked members left the room after promising they’ll finish their tasks up before evening. We were left in the room with Markus, Melinda and his sisters, Nolan and Rochelle where we spent some time with them as a family, just enjoying each others company before we leave and dived right into work. An hour or so after being with them, we leave them to have lunch on their own so we can head to the dungeons together.

Before entering, he stops me and turns me round and crashes his lips to mine, sparks running down my body and causing shivers to run down my back. He grabs my hair and pulls my neck back, showing him my mark which he growls upon seeing. He kisses my neck hungrily, wanting more. I can’t help but breathe a hasty breath, wanting more. But here is not the time. I pull away slightly, causing him to pout at me as he looks to me.

“Later.” Is all I say. A sweet promise. He smiles and I shake my head, unsure how he’s got the strength to keep going like this when he was in a hospital bed this morning.

He still doesn’t make a move to go towards the door and looks between it and I.

“Are you sure you don’t want to stay out here or do something around the pack? I’m not sure I can be restrained when I’m in there with him, knowing he’s the reason why a lot of my pack is dead and why we weren’t together for many Moons.” He says grimacing.

I take a breath. “I’m going in with you, there’s no way I’m missing out on his face when he sees you. On top of that, we do things together. I’m not standing down Lukas. I will face anything with you head on.” I respond confidently.

He smiles down at me and kisses my cheek. “Where’s my sweet Aliana now.” He whispers softly in my ear.

I say nothing and he turns to open the door, a guard at it nods to him, obviously been updated that he’s back and stands aside.

“It’s good to see you Alpha. Welcome back.” He says.

“Thank you Gabriel.” He responds, walking past him, taking my hand and pulling me along with him.

We walk and I look into the cell that holds Valencia. I no longer see the spiteful, up-stuck woman that was here last, instead I see a small, dirty, slightly malnourished woman in the corner of the room, looking up at us.

“Alpha?” I hear her croak the question. I suppose she has been told he had died.

“Alpha Lukas?” She says again. I look to Lukas who is eyeing her with a look of detest.

“What is she being tried for?” He asks me, still looking at her.

“She’s admitted to conspiring to murder. She admitted being part of burning the cottages Elijah was in. She was also working with Hugo and knew of his plans.” I respond monotonously.

He continues to watch her reaction as I mention all of her wrongdoing. “Why?” Is all he asks.

“Because I was promised you would be returned to me. You would be mine again.” She whines and it makes my stomach sick.

Lukas scoffs. “I was never yours, you stupid girl. You’ve went to a point of no return Valencia. I’ll deal with you later, but make no doubt, you’ll be banished….at best.”

We walk further along and I hear the wails of Valencia behind us. I think about how I feel about it and I feel nothing. Emptiness. She wanted me dead, and that’s it.

Lukas sees the pack members in the cells along the way and probably is already aware they have the same crimes as Valencia on their conscience.

We get to the cell that’s holding Hugo. Lukas pulls out a key and opens it, showing Hugo is still chained up in silver hanging against the wall. I see he’s been tortured more since I last saw him, Goddess knows how many times more. He’s still strung up by silver shackles, which is evident from the red raw skin around his writs. He’s been severely underfed, as we can see his bones protruding from his skin.

His head raises slightly and I can tell he’s weak. His surprised look betraying him as he sees his Alpha.

“Alpha. Oh how I’ve waited for you.” He chokes, some spittle of blood coming from his mouth.

Lukas just stands there, looking at him. I can’t tell what he’s thinking as his expression is emotionless. I can feel the pity emanating from him. I look to Hugo and understand though. He’s been here for months, since I’ve been gone he’s been tortured. He’s ready for death. Since his Father died, he knows he’s done something terrible.

“Death awaits you, yes. But not from me. I will not kill you, Hugo. You will live with your choices. But not here, not on pack lands.” Lukas says firmly and I stand by his decision.

We start to leave the cell and I hear the shackles shaking aggressively. We go to close the door and Hugo starts shouting.

“Kill me Alpha! Kill me!” He starts shouting obscenities but we ignore him and walk away, through the pack members in the cells and then out past Gabriel.

We exit the dungeon and I see Lukas take in a gulp of air, visibly releasing a lot of tension.

I place my arms around his waist, hugging him. He places an arm around my shoulders and kisses my head.

“I love you.” Is all he says as we stand there for several minutes.

“Let’s go, I have something to tell you.” He says. I look at him wondering what he’s got to say but I don’t respond, knowing he probably wants to tell me somewhere else rather than outside the dungeons. He leads me back home, to the pack house and walks me straight up the stairs and to our room.

He starts stripping and I feel Athena stirring in my mind. I take a mental note to let Athena out and to get Ares out so they can go for a run together.

I watch Lukas as he strips down to nothing, throwing his clothes onto a chair in the corner of the room. I look at his body which is still toned, but there’s just no fat. I frown, but he grips my chin softly and raises my face to look at his.

“My body will return to how it was, little one. Now let me see you.” He says seductively, causing my knees to tremble slightly and my lips to perk up.

I remove my light blue dress gently, not wanting to rip it. Lukas stands back and takes a front seat view on the end of the bed. I take off my pants and bra, leaving me as naked as he is.

I notice him lick his lips as he takes my body in, devouring me with his eyes. He looks into my eyes and stands, pointing to the shower.

“Let’s go clean up.” He says and I happily oblige.

We head into the shower room and he turns it on. I watch the running water and the steam start to rise as the water heats up. He looks at himself in the mirror and I see him grimace.

I walk up to him and wrap my arms around him from behind. I raise my hand up to his beard which has grown substantially since I last saw him. I smile at him.

“I like it.”

He smirks. “I’ve no doubt. Maybe I’ll just clean it up a bit.”

I look at him, and he pulls his toothbrush out. I remove my arms from round him and head into the shower.

He finishes brushing his teeth and comes into the shower. I pick up a sponge and spurt some soap on it, and rub it against my palm to lather it in. I then turn to him who is watching me. I shuffle over slightly and pull him towards me, allowing him to be under the shower fully so he’s being covered with the water. As soon as I’m happy he’s wet, I start circling the sponge over his body, starting at his shoulders. I make my way down his arms, chest, back, private parts and legs. When I start standing back up, I can see he’s hard for me. I see a smirk on his face as he shrugs.

I put the sponge on the stand besides us and I pull out some shampoo and conditioner, and I gesture for him to bend down so I can reach his hair. His hair is long, and I can tell he’s not liking how long it’s grown. I start rubbing it into his hair, making sure that all the dirt and grime is out.

“I’m going to get that cut first thing.” He says in disdain and I chuckle.

I take the shower head and make sure to get all the soap out of his hair, both on his head and his body. Once I’m satisfied, I start to make sure my hair is wet so I can do myself.

“Tsk tsk. My turn.” Is all he says to send my head spinning. He grabs the sponge I used on him and does the same as what I did and lathers it in soap. He turns me round and slaps my ass lightly, causing me to squeak out of surprise.

He then places the sponge on my shoulders and starts circling the sponge down my arms, back and legs. He turns me round and starts above my breasts. His free hand comes up and starts rubbing my nipple with thumb, cupping my breast with the rest of his hand. He continues to lather the soap over my breasts as he rolls my nipple in-between his thumb and forefinger, and I stifle a moan. I hear a deep growl come from his chest as I do, knowing he approves.

He then moves the sponge to my legs, going all the way down to my feet. I feel slightly disappointed, until he makes his way back up and his free hand once again slides up my leg, stopping at the top of my thigh. I see a mischievous look on his face just before he spins me round so I’m facing away from him.

He gracefully moves his hand to my sweet spot and I feel like I’m about to burst as he starts to rub small circles against my clit. I push myself back against him and he bites my neck gently where my mark is.

I feel his erection against my back, so I spread my legs whilst still standing. He seems to understand as he positions himself at my entrance and pushes himself in, his length filling me all the way. I moan as a response, and he starts thrusting into me, himself groaning in pleasure.

It doesn’t take us long before we find our release, together, under the water that’s still running. We’re both panting as he pulls out of me. I turn round and hug him, feeling his seed run down my thigh.

“I love you.” I say, not wanting to let go.

“And I you, little one.”

We clean ourselves up, again, and then head out of the shower and grab the towels on the side. We leave the bathroom together and head across the room and into the wardrobe.

Before I get a chance to look in my side, he turns me round.

“I met the Moon Goddess.”