Time is up

I lightly pushed his hand away, “Ace, stop.”

He chuckled, his deep voice music to my ears, still not done teasing me, “You’re wet and I’m hard. Want to continue this later in bed?”

I slightly shoved his face, his oh-so-tempting face but I didn’t give in.

The next thing I know, his strong hands wrapped around my waist as he pulled me up and he went under me.

So it looks like we switched positions. Him sitting on the sofa as he looked up at me while I leaned toward him, my hands resting on his chest.

“You turn to lick me then.”

His cheeky grin gave away, and instead of feeling embarrassed, I took it as a chance to intimidate him.

There’s no way I would lose like that. He was so used to teasing me, I think it is my turn to reciprocate his actions and make him shy.

I raised my eyebrows, “We’ll see about that then.” I don’t know if it’s the alcohol talking that I managed to get all this courage.

I slowly poured the wine glass and dripped it on his chest trailing down to his hard abs and down his pelvis. His denim jeans didn’t even make an effort to hide his hard-on, which was visible to anyone who could watch.

And at this time, I didn't feel any hint of embarrassment. The fact that we are in front of other people who could see my actions was nothing to me.

I only focused on his mesmerizing gray eyes.

I licked my lips, looking down at his chest, and said, “Time to lick you clean then.”

I swear, the moment he heard my words, it was like Ace almost choked on his saliva. He was salivating, almost drooling at my words and his eyes were waiting in anticipation.

Right, just as the right expression I was expecting from him.

I felt empowered knowing that I had this effect on him and I slowly and teasingly rolled my tongue to his chest.

It was subtle, but I could hear his ragged breathing under me. He released an unrecognizable sound.

Good. The great Lycan king, the Alpha Ace, is at the tip of my hands, being controlled like a dog.

I realized the power I had over him and how I could use this to my advantage shortly.

I guess I’ll take note of this.

I continued doing what I was doing and I stopped midway to his abs, him trembling over my touch.

Since he teased me earlier, then I will get my revenge now.

I purposely stood up and saw him closing his eyes, savoring the moment and his eyes opened when he noticed that I wasn’t licking more.

“Why’d you stop?” There was disappointment lacing over his tone, his voice sounding like he was still in a trance.

“Time is up.” I reasoned out, even though I didn’t set the clock or any timer for that matter

He raised his eyebrows, forcing himself to recover as he sat upright, “Oh, Kira, you just awakened something inside me, baby.”

He then stood up and gripped my hair as his hands grabbed mine and put it on his hard-on, “There is a price you must pay for not finishing what you started.”

Oh uh.

Damn it.

I was acting as if it didn’t affect me but I was melting inside.

How else can I meet Ace after this?

I won’t trust going with him in a room later on. I know that his thoughts were running wild now, just by his eyes gazing at me.

“You don’t know how much I’m planning on taking you in positions, Kira.” He said, “Be glad that you can’t hear my thoughts now.”

Yes, I am very much glad that I am indeed incapable of hearing his thoughts because I don't think I would be ready to face all of those and act normal.

I spotted Alpha Magnus and Alpha Kamilah beside us who also finished. They were looking red, both mouths filled with smiles and looking at me.

“I love this game, Kira.” Said Alpha Magnus, “I’m glad you introduced it to us.”

I smiled at them, happy how I managed to get all these mates closer, except Arya and Kai who looked like the gap between them only became wider. I decided to stop the game now and as soon as the game was halted and felt Ace’s arms snaking around me.

His lips planted a gentle kiss on my forehead, “Let’s go to the room and finish what you started.”

I lightly hit him to the side, seeing Alpha Kamilah coming to Arya and having a talk with her.

Deciding to give them space, I went outside to freshen up my mind. I met Ace doing his business with Alpha Magnus with some of his pack members. I wondered, knowing the area is safe when I could hear the bushes shaking.

I almost jumped in shock when I saw Mark, standing there quietly as he was observing me.

The wind blew against the silence and

“Mark,” I called out his name since he doesn’t have any plans of talking with me soon.

“You didn't join us.” I started the conversation, feeling like he still was feeling awkward with me. Gosh, I miss the past Mark who was carefree and talked his mind to me.

He was still standing by the bushes, looking like he was afraid to come near me.

Just because of that incident, the Mark standing right in front of me seemed to have lost his sunshine.

“I don't have a mate so I won’t have any partner.” He replied to me.

I nodded, so he was thinking about that. “Gusev joined even if he doesn't have any.”

He nodded, staying silent now.

“Do you want to say something to me?” I asked, wanting to break the tension and ice-cold barrier.

“No.”

I sighed, “Then why did you come here to me?”

“I don’t know.” He shrugged, “Do I need to have a reason just to see you?”

I bit my lip, “Well no…”

“Then can you…stay longer?” He suddenly asked. “Here…it’s just…I don’t know anyone here other than you and the Alpha.” He muttered meekly. “You seem to get along with the other alphas.”

I nodded, “They are nice. They offered to help us, so I feel like knowing them too.”

He nodded, “I see, that’s great…you adjusted to this world much better than I thought.”

“Well, what did you imagine my life here would be?” So that was why he was keen on wanting to let me escape that time with my aunt….

“I thought you would not…survive.” He answered honestly.

I chuckled, “I thought so too…well, I had accepted my fate long ago. The moment Ace got me in this world, I was ready to receive death.” I paused, “but instead of death, my life only became colorful, ugh, that sounds a bit cringe.”

Mark chuckled at that, “Did you know that you have a way of making people around you comfortable?”

My eyebrows cocked at that, “Really? So you feel comfortable around me?”

“Perhaps.” Mark responded, “But I was wondering about that time when you firmly believed in me as a beta, even when no one was.”