“We ended up just talking for a couple of hours. She told me it was okay to wait until I was ready to have sex and gave me pointers on how to please a partner when I had one. I took notes so I would remember everything she told me.”
“They wanted to force you to have sex at sixteen?” Josie exclaimed angrily. She tried to push herself up from my chest, but I wrapped my arms around her more tightly, keeping her body flush against mine.
“I know, love. It’s all messed up. When I came home, I pretended that I’d done it. My father slapped me on the back in congratulations. It was one of the rare times he was proud of me, and it was all a lie. I spent the rest of my time in North Woods, pretending to have a slew of partners. It felt like something was broken inside me. I didn’t feel sexual attraction like other alphas.
“I went back and saw the same beta woman a few times. She was only a couple years older than me, and I thought she seemed lonely. She liked having someone to talk to, and I took down notes each visit. Even back then, I knew that one day I wanted to find my partner… my mate. And when I did, I wanted to please her.
“I realized I need a strong emotional connection with someone before I feel attraction. I’ve wanted to have sex, just haven’t had someone I wanted to do it with. But, love, I need you to know—I was so attracted to you in that Trader Joe’s. I was following you around like a fucking stalker because you’re irresistible. I get hard when you walk into the room. I have never wanted someone like I want you, and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have you, my mate, my omega.”
Josie pulled me in for a fierce kiss, washing away any lingering fears of her judging me. After a few moments, we were both gasping. She pulled away and ran her hands through my hair.
“I’m angry at your parents for putting that on you, for making you feel like your sexuality had to look a certain way. And I’m jealous that you spent time with another woman, even if nothing happened.” Her lip jutted out in an adorable pout.
“I love you being possessive of me,” I said. “But I’ve only ever had eyes for you.”
Josie smiled and wiggled happily into my embrace. “Have to say, though, the note-taking paid off,” she said cheekily.
I barked out a laugh and pulled her close.Fuck, I’m so gone for her.
ChapterThirty-Nine
Theo
Asoft hand ran down my bare chest, and the scent of sweet vanilla surrounded me. Gentle lips pressed down my jaw. This was the best dream I’d ever had.
“Theo,” the sweetest voice in the world said.
I shifted, pressing my face into Josie’s hair.Not a dream.
“Need you,” she whispered, running her hands down my chest to my cock.
Fuck. Now I’m awake.
I cracked my eyes open and saw Josie’s face inches from mine. Once my eyes adjusted to the dark room, I could see her eyes were glassy with need. I ran my hands down her bare back. Her skin was hot. Having sex earlier had probably caused a spike in her hormones, like a mini version of a heat.
“Roll over on your side, love.”
She whined.
“Shh, it’s okay, angel. I’m going to give you what you need. Do you trust me?”
“Yes, alpha,” she said, and fuck if I didn’t almost blow my load right then. Her trust was a drug.
Josie rolled onto her side, facing away from me.
“Good girl,” I murmured, pulling her body flush with mine. My cock jerked as it pressed against her soft skin. I couldn’t help running my hand down her front, tweaking her nipples before dropping my fingers to her core.
“Fuck, love, you’re soaking. Is this all for me?”
“Yes,” she whimpered, arching into my hand.
“Lift your leg,” I said, grasping her delicious thigh and pulling it back over mine. I played with her clit as I entered her from behind in a slow thrust.
We both moaned. Her tight pussy squeezed me, the angle allowing me to push even deeper into her.
Josie reached her arm back until her hand was entwined in my hair. I vowed never to cut my hair short, wanting her hands in it always. I kissed her neck and throat, savoring her taste and the sound of her sweet whimpers.
I returned my hand to her nipples, pinching them harder than before. She gasped, pushing back into me. I smiled into her shoulder, dragging my teeth against her skin. I wanted to bond her more than anything, longed to sink my teeth into her soft, sweet skin and mark her as mine forever.
