Forbidden Alpha - Chapter 173

Adea

The cold air kissed my skin and goosebumps rose all over my body. One thing I didn’t like about hot showers but what’s a girl to do? The room was filled with the light from the rising sun. Ethan stood by the table, he was dressed in black slacks and a white button-up shirt. He was distracted by a message on his phone and I got a second to take him in.

His sleeves were folded and my eyes lingered on the exposed tattoo sleeve. His full lips lifted at both corners and dimples in his cheeks teased me. I walked across the room quietly as I took in the rest of him. My eyes trailed up his strong smooth chest, his hair was slicked back. His strong jawline was as sexy as the first time I’d seen it.

My mate turned towards me and his eyes trailed seductively down my body. We haven’t touched each other since the morning I got my ass kicked. I’ve been so hurt and Ethan insisted on not hurting me. I told him he wouldn’t but he didn’t listen. I loved how he loved me. Would I ever be good enough for him? The fact that I got to spend the rest of my life by his side made my heart explode.

Silence filled the room as I reached him and he stared down at me. Could he read my thoughts? His eyes followed my movements as I reached up and poked one of his dimples. He smiled more, the action only deepening the dimple. I doubt a day would come when I wouldn’t swoon over his smile.

“You’re beautiful,” Ethan breathed. His fingers caressed my cheek gently but I didn’t flinch. My swollen cheek had almost completely healed, it didn’t hurt anymore. I leaned into his hand, it was warm and firm like him. He leaned down a few inches until his lips were by my ear.

“If you were completely healed, I’d take you, right here, on this table, now,” Ethan growled. His breath tickled my ear and I turned my face so I was facing him and kissed his cheek.

“Don’t threaten me with a good time,” I said cheekily. “And… I didn’t hear a reason for you to hold back.” He straightened his back and gave me a look. Ignoring it, I stood onto the tips of my toes and wrapped my arms around his broad shoulders. His warm cinnamon scent filled my nose and clouded my senses; it was as sweet as him.

One of his arms snaked around my waist and pulled me close. A noise between a gasp and a grunt escaped past my lips. I pressed my soft chest against his hard one and could feel the sexual tension start to build in the room.

My eyes zeroed in on the top three buttons of his shirt, they were undone. I smiled as a devilish idea crossed my mind, I leaned forward and pressed a kiss to his exposed skin. His breathing grew shallow as I peppered his skin with kiss after kiss. Ethan groaned and something hard bulged against my belly.

“Well, that was fast,” Korra purred.

“I know,” I sighed.

“I miss Elijah,” Korra pouted.

“I’ll talk to him about planning a run so the two of you can get some time together.”

I smiled proudly at the effect I still had on him. Ethan’s head dropped back slightly and I took that as a welcome sign. My hands slide down from his shoulders to his chest. When he doesn’t say anything, they slid lower and it was my turn to groan as my fingers grazed over muscle and dipped in between ridges.

“Adea,” Ethan growled. “I will not take you while you’re hurt. You’re testing my control and it’s not as strong as usually is when it comes to you.”

“I don’t know what you mean,” I said as my kisses turned to licks. “What are you doing today, my King?”

“I’m meeting Beta Odis in the lobby and here you are, tempting me into bed. If it wasn’t important, I’d listen to the siren’s call and have my way with you.”

“I’ve got plans too,” I murmured, “but what’s important enough to keep you from taking me?”

“Adea… it’s business… I have to attend to,” Ethan murmured.

“Mmm, what kind of business?” I asked.

“Well,” he sighed. “An emergency meeting has been called. All of the Alpha’s from the surrounding packs have been summoned. It’s crucial that I show, I can’t miss it.”

“What’s it about?” I asked. I stop teasing him with my lips and mouth. I lifted my head to look my mate in the eye as he spoke. Something has to have happened if an emergency meeting is called. Only something bad could warrant the alpha’s being summoned.

“I’m not sure, I won’t know until we get there,” Ethan said. “Odis has been pressing me to hurry up but I wanted to make sure you were okay before I left.”

“I’m fine,” I laugh, “I was only showering, love.”

I stood watching my mate for several long seconds as our breathing slowed and a smirk spread across his lips.

“What?” I asked.

“Someone’s being obedient,” Ethan said. I pushed against his chest and took a step back.

“I’m not a child.” I sighed. I turned from him and started pacing. “I’m honestly worried. I hope it isn’t a war. What do we do if it’s a war?”

“Hey,” Ethan said, grabbing my arm. He pulled me back towards him, “You don’t have to worry. There are a few things it could be, an issue with an heir, possible rogue attacks, a new pack could have formed, maybe an issue with one of their mates.”

“That last one doesn’t seem like a reason to call the neighboring alpha’s to a meeting,” I said.

“The point is,” Ethan said, as he wrapped me into an embrace, “It’s nothing for you to worry about..” Leaning my head against his chest, I sighed, I hoped not.