Chapter 121
Claire's POV
My eyes widen and I gasp quietly
"You mean it?" I ask and he nods slowly
"They are being moved to the border , to a home close to Lolly's. I don't want them close to me or you" I didn't know he even knew Lolly but I guess the alpha has to know everyone
"the pack knows what they did and even though humiliation isn't as good as a punishment if this makes you happier it's worth it" he says cupping my cheek
I can live with that. They deserve for people to know what they did.
"Thank you Martin....I know they don't deserve it"
"You're right" he tells me but pulls me into his lap
"you're too kind to them" he frowns
"they've done nothing but been cruel to you" his temper rises but I calm him by cupping his cheek
"I don't want to sink to their level..I want to be the better person and just forget them. I want to live for now, for here, for you" I stare into his eyes hoping he knows how much I mean that.
"Can I kiss you?" He asks after a long pause
I smile and feel my cheeks heat "yes Alpha, you may" we both smirk and he lays me down, following after me
He hovers over me for a moment and examines my features carefully
"do you forgive me?" He asks, brown eyes boring into mine "I'm sorry I yelled at you this morning, I'm sorry I was more worried about my reputation than I was about how you were feeling. I would never hurt you on purpose. And you know the only reason they aren't moving out of my pack tonight is because of you"
"I don't want to sink to their level..I want to be the better person and just forget them. I want to live for now, for here, for you" I stare into his eyes hoping he knows how much I mean that
I raise my hand and place them on his stubbly cheeks, pulling him closer to me. I make him look at me and don't break eye contact as I try to read into his soul and feel his emotions. How could I not forgive this man? I need him. No matter how badly I don't want to. I want him. I want him near me always, I want to hear his voice in my ear, I want to feel his soft skin against my finger tips. I frown, I had no idea someone would ever have this much affect on, not only my emotions, but my heart.
"I do" I say ever so softly, the feelings I know I have no doubt developed worries me.
His hand comes up to my face and leads my lips to his. His kiss his gentle and lips move slowly. He stops and pulls away "Claire......I love you"
I'm stunned by his words but I feel my lips forming the words my heart already knows to be true
"I love you too Martin"
A smile so big grows on his face and I can't help the goofy grin that pains my cheeks.
"You have no idea how long I've waited to hear that" he lays down on me and relaxes against me
I can't wipe the smile off my face as he lays his head on my chest and my fingers run through his soft hair. His lips kiss down my neck and collar bone and I smile weakly. His tongue moves over my neck, lips sucking on my skin and my teeth clench and lungs hold in the air. His hands move under my shirt and again his fingers caress my chest, making my heart pound.
He looks up at me with dark eyes and then shifts down to my shirt, mentally asking permission. I hold in a blush and nod, sitting up a little Martin quickly peels off my shirt. I never stop looking at him as he scans my naked chest. My arms unconsciously move over me, self conscious of the way I look compared to others.
He frowns but doesn't say anything; he simply takes my wrists and moves them by my side. He looks me over and I feel hot under his intense stare. His lips find mine once more and his hands continue their heavenly message over my breasts. I try to stay calm but the way he's touching me and making me feel is nothing I've ever experienced. I feel wanted.
His mouth leaves mine and a quiet whimper escaped my lips. But soon I feel them again moving down my chest, mouth and tongue licking and sucking across areas that makes me clutch his hair in between my fingers and the soft sheet below me. His hand moves down the curve of my ribs and then down to my hips, playing with the hem of my pyjama shorts.
I lose breath in my lungs at his teasing and fight to open my eyes, my brain begging to see him. The sight of him makes my back arch. His dark brown eyes stare up at me from my chest, his lips skill doing wonders, the muscles of his back move smoothly as he bends closer to me, his dark hair looks hot and messy a so continue to take my fingers through it.
I fall back as his hand slips under my waistband and he continues to tease me. I feel his lips move up around the tender skin of my neck and my mind automatically goes to him marking me there one day. His lips are soft yet demanding and hungry once they meet mine again. Our tongues intertwine and he pulls me closer to him, allowing me to center us and grind myself against his hardness.
I make the bold move to flip us. I straddle his wait and continue to move my hips against him. My lips follow in the path of him and I kiss down his thick neck, biting the skin softly. His grip on my waist gets tighter and I can't help but look up at him. His eyes are closed, eyebrows pulled tightly together and he looks like a god.
I hear him growl against my lips and I shiver at the dominating sound. He guides my hips against his and my mind goes blank at the feeling. His hand once again slips under my waistband and slowly caresses my flesh. I bit down against his lip and he sucks my lower lip into his mouth.
My body ignites hotter than ever before and a primal instinct takes over to be with him. My nails dig into his skin as his fingers move through me. I struggle to keep in my moans as he moves down, kissing my neck, shoulder, stomach. A shrill sound wakes me from the trance I'm in and I jump. I hear Martin growl. His phone rings again and I lay my head back down craving the way I was feeling seconds ago.
"Ignore it" I demand and close my eyes, attempting to push his head down
He moves from my body and I whine, he looks torn but picks up the phone
"what" he barks
I lay there, the fire slowly dimming causing me to pull the covers over me
"I turned off the mind link for 2 minutes....I was busy" he growls the last part
"Wait, what?" He says and his eyebrows crease
"fuck, I'll be there soon" he says and hangs up
My heart races as he looks over at me
"what is it?" I ask in a hurry
"Their's a unknown wolf on the border, border control just captured it-" he goes silent for a moment with glazed eyes "I'm going to check it out, and I just told 6 of my warriors to watch the house" he says as I put clothes back on
one wolf pops into my mind and my breathing stops
"Is it...is it Tara?" My heart lodges itself in my throat
"I don't know, I'll tell you as soon as I do and if it's her don't worry...She won't be a problem after tonight" he growls with dark black eyes, I shiver at the look
I don't argue as my throat tightens around itself. I almost ask to go with him, not wanting to be apart, but I don't know if I can stand to be so near to Tara if it is her "come back soon" I plea quietly
He kisses my forehead and nods "I'll be back, I love you"
I savor the tingle of his lips on my head and nod
"I love you, be careful"
He leaves with one last lingering glance and I'm left alone. I stand from the bed and go over to the window, looking down I see Martin walk out in his shirtless glory as warriors, as promised, walk towards him. They talk for a moment then disperse surrounding the house. I pad back over to the bed and sink under the covers...sensing I won't get any sleep until Martin returns. Every sounds sets me off as I await for him. Every minute feels like hours and the possibility of my old best friend so near causes my heart too pound against my rib cage in a violent manner.