CHAPTER 15: CHAPTER 15 DIRTY TEXTS

Draven’s POV

I had been in a terrible mood since Caroline declined our dinner invitation.

Ryan knew it and couldn’t resist prodding me. "So, Alpha, you think Caroline has a mate? The way Clara was talking about it..."

"And what if she does, Ryan? I already told you she’s off limits." I growled, rubbing my face with both hands, Alaric pacing restlessly within me.

"I won’t touch her, but her future Alpha seems very interested, and by the way, he already had his hands all over her today."

I snarled and turned to him, my eyes flashing violet. "What the hell are you talking about?"

"Come on, I’ve known you since we were pups! You were practically salivating over Caroline. And I noticed how you grabbed her waist and wouldn’t let go, then closed the door, staying with her in your office. When I came back, the tension between you two was electric, and I couldn’t help but notice how your eyes followed her every move while discussing her new position. So, Alpha, are you going to tell me what happened in that room, or should I imagine you taking your assistant to the couch and fucking her?"

"You’re such an idiot!" But I couldn’t hide my smile thinking about fucking Caroline on the couch.

"Damn it, Draven, control yourself! Alaric, settle down!" I cursed myself.

Alaric shot back, "I’m perfectly calm. You’re the one who’s craving her now."

I knew I was going crazy missing her, and I couldn’t hide anything from my Beta and oldest friend.

"Ryan, what if I tell you I got a fucking boner when I grabbed Caroline to keep her from falling?"

He looked at me, shocked.

Alaric howled in agreement as I smiled, remembering every detail.

"Draven, my friend, you’re absolutely done for. Because Caroline Bennett isn’t like those she-wolves who strip naked to seduce you the second you walk into a room."

"She’s not, and she’s incredibly competent. I want to keep her working here for a long time, but I won’t deny it, she ignites something in me that drives both me and Alaric crazy. It’s like nothing I’ve felt since..." I trailed off, not wanting to mention my failed one-night stand.

I met the love of my life at a masquerade ball. Her sweet scent... the way it felt to be inside her. Alaric was thrilled, overwhelmed even, but confused. He couldn’t tell if that mysterious woman was our fated mate.

And by the time I went looking for her, she was gone. Vanished. Not even a trace of her scent left behind.

We stayed talking about my magnificent assistant during dinner. Then we parted ways, and I went back to my packhouse.

In my bedroom, I paced back and forth, Alaric too restless to sleep, wondering who my assistant might be sharing her evening with. I decided to work a bit to distract myself from thoughts of my employee. It was past midnight when I picked up my phone. I knew I shouldn’t be texting her. I’d already crossed the line when I grabbed her earlier. I shouldn’t have touched her. But fuck it, I couldn’t get her out of my head. If her mate was still around, maybe I’d ruin their night.

I typed.

[Did you tell your mate tonight that your Alpha left your panties soaked?]

I grinned like a bastard. I knew exactly what effect I had on her. The goosebumps. That little gasp. The way her legs tensed when I held her. She wanted me just as badly as I wanted her. I wasn’t one to sugarcoat shit, I called it like it was.

I didn’t expect a reply. She was usually so composed. Cool. Professional. But then my phone buzzed.

[Yeah, I told him. And you, Alpha, did you manage to control that desperate hard-on yet?]

Well, fuck me.

A slow, feral smile spread across my face. Alaric growled in approval, pacing in my head like a caged beast. Oh, little wolf... you’re playing with fire. That smart mouth’s gonna get you pinned to my desk.

I replied.

[Barely. Had to jerk off thinking about your tight little ass pressed against me.]

Bet that got her cheeks burning.

[If you keep thinking about my ass, you’ll be useless tomorrow at work.]

She was right. I wasn’t getting any sleep. Still feel her thighs brushing mine.

I typed back.

[If I’m up all night with a raging hard-on, so are you. Let’s see how well you focus when your pussy’s dripping through your panties.]

Alaric was going feral.

[You’re disgusting.] she snapped.

[And you love it.] I shot back.

Then, just to twist the knife, I added.

[Be in the office an hour early tomorrow. Don’t even think of being late. If I see even one flinch of attitude, I’ll bend you over that damn conference table and teach you what obedience means.]

She didn’t reply for a moment. Then,

[You touch me at work and I’ll knee you in the balls.]

I laughed out loud, already half-hard again.

[You won’t. You want this. Just like I want to bury my cock in you so deep you forget your own name.]

Still no reply.

[One more smart remark, and I’ll use the Alpha command to drag your wet little ass back to my territory tonight. Test me, baby.]

She went silent after that. But I knew she’d read every word.

Now I could finally go to bed and dream about my assistant. Maybe I’d even fuck her in my dreams.