Gavin's pov
My alpha and I have been away from the pack for over three months, helping one of our allies, the Moonshine Pack, with a rogue problem they have been facing. We were excited to return home tomorrow after winning the fight against the rogues this evening. My wolf, Jr, was howling in happiness. I knew why he was eager. He wanted to see his mate. Last year, I discovered that the alpha's unloved daughter, Apphia, was my mate, and I planned to reject her but never came around to do it.
' No, you can't reject her. The moon goddess gave her to us. She's our gift to treasure!' Jr growled. He was crazy about her.
' But she's the reason Luna Harper is dead. Everyone hates her, and my parents sure won't accept her because of it," I reasoned with him. My parents were close friends with our late Luna; mom hates Apphia and blames her like everyone else.
' No, she's not the reason. Everyone is a fool for blaming a child,' he retorts. I'm weary of arguing back and forth. Whatever, I wasn't going to accept our bond. I can't risk my position as the beta of the Ivory Moon Pack for her. Apphia Aeson is not worth it, yet I was drawn to her like a moth to a flame.
I entered the guest room I had been staying in at the Moonshine packhouse and took a hot shower. I needed it after killing off those dirty rogues.
After a few minutes, I got out with a towel wrapped around my waist. I wasn't surprised to find the beta's daughter, Tania, lying on my bed in sexy red lingerie. Her lust-filled eyes roamed over my body.
She has been coming to my room since my arrival, offering her body for my pleasure, and I didn't say no. How could I? Tania was pretty, with a curvaceous body that made me feel hard instantly. However, I found myself picturing my mate as I fucked her. Apphia was... exquisite. Her beauty differed from this world: sleek white hair, almond-shaped eyes that were clear like glass, and natural rosebud lips. She has a beautiful face that women would go to great lengths to acquire.
" Are you going to stand there daydreaming, or will you fuck me, beta Gavin," the woman in my bed purrs. I shake my head, removing all unbidden thoughts of my mate as I crawl on my bed. I pull the woman towards me and discard the towel around my waist.
I tear her lingerie and caress her pussy.
" So wet. I like it,"
" Of course, beta. I'm always ready for you," she smiles salacious. I grab a condom from the bedside drawer and remove the foil, wrapping it around my dick. She scowls but doesn't complain. No way in hell I'm fucking her raw. I enter her with one thrust, and she screams my name.
" Gavi!"
I pound into her, wanting to get this over with. The beta's daughter is a whimpering mess.
" Fuck, it's so good,"
I continue to fuck her hard. I feel her tighten around my cock as she reaches her orgasm with a long whimper. I continue chasing my own release. I thrust wildly and growl as I reach my peak, spilling my seeds in the condom. I pull out of her and get to my feet. I need to take another shower to rest well as I have a journey ahead tomorrow.
Tania rolls out of bed, too, with a grin. Her fingers caress my sweaty chest.
" That was fun, wasn't it?" she sighs, kissing my torso. I take a step back from her,
" Hmm,"
" It doesn't have to end, you know. I can come with you to your pack and be your mate, beta Gavin,"
" I have a long journey ahead. I need my rest. Please leave," Tania gasps and glares at me.
" But, but-" she stutters.
" We fucked, that doesn't mean anything more. Shut the door behind you when you leave," I say, returning to the bathroom.
" Fucking prick!" I hear her scream as I shut the bathroom door. Women are so complicated. It is why I haven't been dating.
I was pleased to find she had left after I left the bathroom again. Now, I can rest.
' I can't wait to see my lovely mate tomorrow,' Jr says. I ignore him and close my eyes to get much-needed rest.
Apphia
"Hey, freak, the chef is looking for you," Rory, one of my greatest assailants, says. He is evil and once beat me to a pulp because I rejected his advances. He left me in the cold streets, bleeding. I still don't know how I survived that night. I found myself in the hospital the following day. However, I couldn't continue with treatment because I was not allowed any medical care.
" Dickass," I growl.
His eyes flash. Damn, I angered him again. Rory grabs my hair and pushes me against the wall. He raises his fist to punch me, but I kick him in the balls with my knee. He doubles over, cussing at me, and I run to the kitchen.
"Where the fuck were you? Dinner isn't going to make itself!" Jeff shouts as soon as he sets his eyes on me. "We have many dishes to prepare. Alpha Amir is coming early to attend young Alpha Duncan's inauguration next week,"
I frown at the mention of that alpha. Amir is an insufferable, creepy Lycan from a neighboring pack who does business with my father. He is always staring or smirking at me. It makes me uncomfortable. He has a daughter named Aya. She is 24 years old and an unmated brat. Aya clings to my brother like her life depends on it and is desperate to be his future Luna since my brother hasn't found a mate.
"Apphia, move your ass!" Jeff shouts in my face. I clench my fist and glare at him. "Don't glare at me with those cursed eyes, stupid girl!"