Chapter 6
Lovers
Of course she did. They’d gotten to know, and dare she say, like each other over the last couple of weeks. There was a red hot attraction there just sizzling under the surface. She wanted to explore it, but it scared her after what had happened with Mickey. Still, the need to touch, to kiss, and explore him was there.
They stood at the door to her room unsure how to proceed. She could tell he wanted to come in as much as she wanted to invite him in. The male exuded a sexiness that filled her with desire. There was a saying, to get over a man just get under a man. If she did that now, Mickey would be little more than a bad memory.
So what was the problem? If Mickey had caused her pain, JC would devastate her. He would rip her heart apart if he wasn’t serious about a relationship. There was also the location problem. He was a pack alpha. There was no leaving here for him. It was true it wasn’t far from her home, but it was far enough to be inconvenient.
He looked into her eyes deeply. The sapphire blue of his eyes melted her heart and soul. JC leaned forward almost in slow motion until his lips touched hers. The heat lit a fire inside her. Somehow during the kiss, her door had been opened, closed, and they were lying on her bed.
Dez knew she should be concerned that he managed all that so artfully. The problem was she couldn’t string two words together with his hands strumming her breasts while his lips teased hers. His package pressed against her pussy, hot and hard. Heaven help her, she was a goner. Passion carried her away like it never had before.
Neither of them thought about anything they should have. What did they want out of this? Was it one night or the beginning of something more? The before sex talk was completely lacking including the condom talk. Desire ruled the day with no room for common sense or much of anything else.
Clothing disappeared almost as if by magic. She felt his hot silky skin rubbing against her. His fingers moved over her body eliciting an incredible response. Her moans and whimpers drew groans from him. Dez spread her legs as his fingers found their way to her entrance. They plunged into her wet center as his mouth worked its way down her body skimming over her belly. By the time his mouth reached her nether lips, she was ready to jump out of her skin.
It was hard to believe she was in bed with JC doing the horizontal tango. Other males faded in her memory. All she could think of was him and the way his body felt as his mouth worshipped her. His tongue strummed her clit as his fingers drove inside her. Her body tightened as the orgasm loomed over her. JC sucked her bundle of nerves into his mouth setting her body off.
A scream tore from her mouth as her body arched up against him. Wave after wave of passion rushed over her body as she clenched on his fingers as wetness coated them. As she lay trembling beneath him, he stared into her eyes as he lifted his fingers to his mouth to suck every savory drop of her honey from them.
JC spread her legs over his shoulders as he sank into her. He filled her up to near bursting, so big he eclipsed anyone she’d ever had before. Pausing, he let her adjust before he began to move in and out of her slick entrance. Her muscles tightened around him. It felt heavenly having him deep inside her. Her body arched up to take in all of him.
JC sped up as he began to pound into her. She wanted to move, but he held onto her legs keeping them in his chosen position limiting her ability to move. Dez could only arch upward to force him in just a little deeper.
“Oh, JC!” She screamed as she felt herself moving to the edge of release. It only made him move faster until he pushed her over then joined her as he yelled her name out loud.
Dez collapsed against the bed sated for now, but not him. He rolled her over. “On your hands and knees.” He instructed.
She complied as he shifted his position then placed his cock at her entrance. One arm moved under her to hold her up while the other one moved to her clit. Was it even possible to come again? Her clit began to send thrills through her alerting her that it was indeed possible. JC was hammering into her when he suddenly smacked her ass. It stung, and she started to protest, but he drove in hard and deep.
Now she was close to another orgasm reaching for it with all she had while he pounded into her. “Cum for me, Dez!” He urged
Yes! She wanted to so badly. On the edge, she hurt with the need to come around his big cock. He leaned over her nibbling on the back of her neck. It felt good pushing her closer still until he pinched her clit. Something she normally would say wouldn’t set her off, but it did. Dez slammed back into him her channel clenching hard. Her eyes were closed as fireworks lit up under her eyelids.
Did she lose consciousness for a moment? She couldn’t say for sure, but as he exploded inside her, it was all she could do not to collapse under him. He pounded into her until he’d filled her with all his essence then he began to slow down. JC rolled off her onto the bed. He lay still, but his cock still looked hard even though he seemed to be resting. She collapsed next to him wanting to rest just for a moment.
When she woke up, JC was gone. It was no surprise. She didn’t mind either because it spared them both the morning after embarrassment that still being in bed together would cause. Dez felt good. JC was alright, she liked him, but the stronger feelings weren’t there, not yet anyway. There was a potential to feel more, but if everything stopped right now, she’d be fine. He’d helped her over Mickey so there had been a positive result. It had also cleared away her tension making her relaxed.
If they let things go, she wouldn’t develop that pesky affection for him that would cause a heartache. On the other hand if they pursued their feelings, she knew deep down something good could develop. Maybe even something lasting. Dez got up to take a shower. She dressed for work ready to go downstairs to eat her first meal of the day. Sometimes she ate a traditional breakfast, but sometimes she ate lunch.
It was nice to have a choice. Today when she sat down in the area where food was often served, a waitress brought her a plate of food. “Boss ordered it for you. It’s already paid for. What do you want to drink?”
“A big cup of coffee, please.” She smiled at the waitress. Dena was a nice girl. She was a wolf like most of the females around here. The young she-wolf had a killer crush on Grant who never seemed to notice her. Dena was training to be a nurse working as a waitress to put herself through school.
Dena brought her coffee back setting it next to her. “What’s it like away from here?” She asked.
“It depends on where you go. A lot of small towns are like it is here. Big towns are different, but they can be hard on people not used to them.”
“You live in a small town don’t you? Isn’t it near the white wolf?” Dena’s voice was hushed in awe.
“Ariel is a great person, but she’s just a female like you and me. I think you’d like her if you met her. Did you know there’s a program where you can ask to visit other packs to meet people there?”
“Really? What are the chances she’d pick me?” Dena asked.
“Pretty darn good. No one seems to know about the program except Ariel’s people. She’s got a lot of room as long as you don’t go during summer when school’s out or Christmas holidays.”
“Why not then?”
“She has a big summer camping thing with all the little white wolves. They’ve been doing it since Ariel was a kid and Great Aunt Daisy started it. In the winter, all the white wolves that can make it attend a big Christmas event at Ariel’s. Last year, we all got snowed in and no one could leave. Ariel opened her house up to her neighbors too because some of them had no power or water. She makes things like that fun even with people camping out on the floor. Everyone made s’mores and told scary stories.”
“She sounds like a lot of fun. Will you help me put in a request for spring break?” Dena asked shyly.
“Of course. You’ll love it there. I miss it a lot. It’s a tourist area, did you know? It’s surrounded by lakes and there are several caves.”
“I didn’t know that.”
“Maybe I’ll be back by then and I can show you some of the neat places to go. Eureka Springs is full of gorgeous Victorian houses and some of my favorite restaurants. You’ll love it there.”
“Trying to lure away some of my wolves?” JC asked.
“I didn’t know you were there. Thank you for breakfast. I was just telling Dena about the exchange program so she could use it to have a nice vacation.”
“Exchange program?” JC asked.
“Yeah, you know. The one where wolves can ask to visit with another pack. Several of your wolves would love to do that. It was started for two reasons. One is that not all wolves feel comfortable out among humans. This way they get to see other places, but have a pack backing them up. The other reason is so single wolves can meet other singles. Some packs need the fresh blood.”
“I’m sure I knew about that, but I don’t remember.” He observed.
“It’s good to let your wolves out a bit. Ariel’s travel all over. I know some of them have stayed here in the past.”
Dena had slipped away unnoticed while they talked. JC sat down across from her. “You know a lot about wolf business.”
“I know. I have a cousin married to a wolf. I also was lucky enough to work a summer for Marissa. She’s so cool.”
“Damon’s mate?”
“Yes, she has an online business.”
“I didn’t know she did anything outside the home.”
“She doesn’t. It’s a homebased business. Marissa is extremely successful. She began the business as a teenager. It has franchises all over the world.” Dez explained.
“Those white wolves are amazing.” JC observed.
“They are just people too.”
“Maybe to you since you know some of them. To wolves, they are legends.”
It was too bad JC seemed to have that obsession for white wolves many alphas did. Dez would never want someone to be with her because of her bloodline. She loved her family, she was even proud of them, but it wasn’t the right reason to mate someone.
“How is everything going with tracking down your criminals?” Dez asked changing the subject.
“We’ve figured out who runs the organization and we will be applying some wolf justice.” JC offered.
“That will see them punished. Human justice doesn’t always get the job done.”
“That’s why we made that decision. Can I see you after work?”
“I like you. The thing is right now I can walk away with my emotions intact. You know what I mean?”
“I guess.”
“If you pursue this, it needs to be a serious thing. It won’t just be sex anymore.”
“Are you sure that’s what you want?” JC asked.
“The choice right now is yours.” Dez granted. She hoped he made the right choice.
“I want to see where this leads. I’m ready to settle down. I’ll admit I had some specific ideas about what my mate would be like, but I’m ready to put that aside to take a chance on you.”
“Okay. I’ll see you after work.” Dez agreed. She hoped JC was serious and not playing with her heart.
She went to sit at the bar killing a little time while she nursed a cranberry fizz and talked to the people around the bar. Had she not started this relationship with JC, she would have gotten a part time job at the restaurant or somewhere else nearby. Her business didn’t take much time, about thirty minutes a day.
The night started fast as customers came in buying drinks like crazy since it was happy hour. It was a good deal for them as well as a good deal for the house. It didn’t hurt the bartenders or waitresses either since happy drunk customers tipped well. The pay and the tips here were better than expected. The bartender tip jar was full plus Dez had some customers tip her personally. Dirty old men liked playing in her pockets.
The night heated up with some dancing and a cutthroat pool game that kept everyone entertained. Her night sped by making it seem fast when JC showed up. He sat nursing a drink as she cleaned up the bar. He shot her heated glances as she finished up.
“Ready, Sweetheart?” he asked. She just nodded as he escorted her to her room.
There was no point in being shy or coy. They’d been here before. Both of them were ready to let the passion out for a run. As soon as the door was closed he pulled her into his arms for a searing kiss. His hands slid all over her body preparing her for the possession to come.
“Strip!” He instructed. She did as he asked because she wanted this too.
They were both naked now with their breath coming fast. Stepping up to her, JC grabbed her pulling her against him. ”You’re so fucking sexy.”
“You’re not bad yourself.” She replied.
Grabbing her hair, he pulled her into his kiss unwilling to let her go until her lips were raw. “On your hands and knees.” He directed. She complied.
Maybe it was the wolf in him, but he seemed to love doggy style. The male was damned good at it too. She felt his arm slide under her to support her as the head of his cock pressed to her channel. He slid in so slowly she tried to push back. His hand pressed against her ass preventing her push.
“You just wait until I’m ready.” He instructed.
“Hurry!” She demanded, but he seemed to slow more when she tried to speed him up.
“I’ve got all the time in the world.” He observed.
She was beginning to believe he’d never be all the way in when he finally pushed the last inch. He filled her so full, it was glorious. Her muscles massaged him as he paused to let her adjust.
“Naughty girl.” He said, but it sounded like he was enjoying it.
Now he began to thrust in earnest. He was tapping out a quick rhythm as he pounded into her. Her moans filled the air as she enjoyed each thrust. Her channel was sopping wet as it welcomed his large package over and over.
“Cum, Dez. Cum now!” He told her and it was like he pushed a button. She exploded all around him. JC followed her to bliss pounding into her fast and hard.
“Ready for more?” He asked after a short break.
“Of course.” She said, but she was still a little sore from last night. The male was big.
He pulled her on top of him. Looking down, she could see every expression on his handsome face. As she lowered herself on his hard shaft, she moaned. “So good.” He whispered.
Once she had him fully seated, she began to rock on him. It felt so damn good as she moved hitting the hot spots that would eventually help them both find their release. Tension mounted and before long they were both screaming their release.
It was a lot like last time, she woke alone. They next week or so went the same way. Dez wasn’t sure what to think about it. In her past relationships, they had dated. She didn’t consider anything she and JC did to be a real date. They ate together once in a while, but he usually joined her after she’d already started eating or he was already eating when she came down before her shift.
It made her wonder if he had understood what she’d meant about only pursuing this if he wanted more. This looked like friends with benefits, not two people dating to test the waters for a stronger relationship. Dez had no idea how to bring up the questions she had about what he wanted from her. Maybe the truth was she was afraid if she asked he’d run.
“You can’t let him get by with it.” Mitzy said.
“Who get by with what?” Dez asked. She and Mitzy had become good friends.
“JC, I can see what’s happening. Let me be honest with you. JC and I had a relationship for a three years. It was like what I see happening with you only he was honest with me. He told me all the time, I’m never going to mate you.”
“I guess things didn’t work out?”
“I didn’t believe him. He stayed so long, how could he just blow me off?”
“I take it that he did?” Dez asked.
“Just before you came. It wasn’t because of you. Tanner had a relationship with the last bartender. When he broke up with her, she had a meltdown.”
“They fired her?”
“No, she got mad then quit. She wanted to come back, but JC said he could no longer trust her to be reliable.” Mitzy explained.
“A good ole boy’s club?”
“No, I don’t blame JC for not taking her back, but Tanner was relieved she was gone. JC broke up with me. I heard he said he wasn’t getting involved with an employee ever again, but when he saw you, he said you didn’t count because you were temporary.”
“Males seem to be a whole different species, don’t they? They’ve got no heart at all. Some of them anyway. I know some that are different. Damon and Blake are great guys. Some of Damon’s brothers were rough, not Mac, but they all settled down. What should I do?”
“I don’t know. Has he ever said he’s not in it for the long haul?”
“No, but he’s never said he is either. I told him I didn’t want to just play around. I should have made him answer me. I may have to leave in a hurry. If I do, I’ll get in touch with you eventually. Don’t worry about me, okay?”
“Maybe I shouldn’t have told you?”
“I needed to know. Clearly I can’t see where he’s concerned. Tonight, I’m going to ask him straight out. If he won’t give me a straight answer or I don’t like the one I get, I’m outta here.”
“How will I find you?”
“Ariel always knows where I am. If you can’t get her then try Marissa.”
“Anyone who is not a white wolf I can contact?”
Dez gave her a lost look. Her life was tied up in her family, almost all of them were white wolves. She already had a bad feeling about what was on the horizon. It seemed clear he’d wanted her enough to mislead her, but not enough to have a relationship. Almost two months had passed, she was sure she could hide at home now. There was no need to stay here any longer if JC didn’t want anything, but sex.
The night dragged, but it finally started winding down. JC came and sat at the bar nursing a drink. It was time to figure things out. “Tell me something.”
“Sure, what do you want to know?”
“Are we going anywhere?”
“Where do you want to go?” He asked clueless.
“Do we have a relationship or is this just sex?”
“Where is this coming from?”
“I told you before I didn’t want to do casual sex more than once. If that’s all this is, I’m out.”
‘Come on Dez. Don’t you enjoy the time we spend together?”
“Answering with a question doesn’t work. Is this a relationship or not?” Dez asked swiping a rag over the bar one last time.
“No, it’s not.” JC said firmly.
“Alrighty then. There’s nothing here for you to be waiting around for.”
“Come on, Dez. We have fun together.”
“I can have fun with any lying prick.”
“I never lied.”
“I told you what I expected. You proceeded anyway. This,” She waved her hands at him and her. ”Is done.”
“Fine. I’ll talk to you tomorrow when you’ve calmed down.”
“Not if I see you first.” Dez whispered.
She watched until he was out of sight. Mitzy and Sheila were still sitting in back talking. The two had become good friends since Dez had started here. “Need to talk to you two.”
“What’s wrong?” Sheila asked.
“He was playing, wasn’t he?” Mitzy asked.
“You were right. Now I need to leave. Sheila, come in tomorrow to tend bar. I won’t be here nor will I be back. When you go to see Ariel, I’ll come see you. Mitzy, I’ll miss you. You need to come visit sometime. Once I get over the jerk.”
“Are you sure you want to just walk away?” Mitzy asked. “I think he’s more invested than he knows.”
“I’m not playing any games with him. He had a chance, he blew it. Too bad so sad. As soon as I get my stuff packed and loaded, I’m gone.”
“We’ll help you. I don’t want you worn out for the drive.” Mitzy wiped at her eyes.
Sheila sniffled. “I don’t want you to leave.”
“Sometimes it’s just for the best.” Dez insisted.
Both of them went upstairs with her to help pack and load up. Mitzy was packing things from the dresser when she saw a picture. “Who are these people?”
“That’s my family. My parents and siblings. This right here is Ariel and Blake before they had the first baby. Marissa is here, she didn’t know Damon yet.” She went through the who’s who of the white wolf clan.
Neither Sheila not Mitzy asked her, but she could see they were dying to know. “I worked for Marissa one summer and I’ve known her and Ariel all my life.”
They finished packing then took two trips carrying everything down. “One more time just to be sure. Are you? Sure that is?” Mitzy asked.
“Sometimes a girl just has to go.” Mitzy and Sheila were both crying while Dez fought tears. “Quit it you two before you make me cry.” It wasn’t like it would take much to set her off.
She got in the car waving goodbye like crazy then drove off without allowing herself to look back. Why look back when there was no way she’d be going back?
Once she got home would be time enough to call Ariel to tell her about the change of plans. She would understand, she always did. It looked like she’d be moving into her new place faster than expected. Hopefully there wouldn’t be much work to do. Dez was in Missouri when dawn began to break. The road was good until she got off the interstate.
The roads then were curvy as hell. At least her anger was keeping her from feeling tired. She was close enough to call Ariel around seven. The phone was answered immediately. “You’ve made someone very unhappy.”
“Not as unhappy as they made me.” Dez replied.
“I figured as much. They only told me half the story I’m guessing.”
“I suspect that’s true. I’ll be there in less than an hour. Save me some breakfast?”
“Sure thing. I’ll keep an eye out for you.” Ariel declared.
She felt better now that she’d heard Ariel’s voice. It didn’t change anything, but it gave her some comfort. After all, Ariel was the head matriarch of their family. Generally, Ariel knew what to do. When Dez finally arrived, it was a relief to pull in to park. Walking up to the door, she opened it and went in.
Ariel greeted her with a plate of food and a big mug of coffee. “Now tell me what’s going on. A she-wolf named Sheila called me crying. She said you left your job suddenly. I think she was upset you left.”
“It’s true. I didn’t leave because of her.”
“I never thought you did. Tell me about the pack alpha.”
“You already knew? Why didn’t you warn me?”
“Sometimes things have to play out however they will. You know that. Will he be coming after you?”
“I doubt it. If he does, I don’t want to see him.”
“Are you sure that’s the right decision to make?”
“It is for me right now. I told him I wasn’t looking for a fun time. If he wasn’t serious to leave me alone.”
“Which obviously he didn’t.”
“No, he didn’t. I assumed that meant he was looking for something more. One of the she-wolves warned me that I should insist on an answer.”
“Sheila?”
“No, Mitzy, his ex-lover. She said he was always honest with her, but she didn’t see that with the way he was with me. I have to admit I’d noticed things that worried me. So I confronted him. I’m such a fool, Cuz. This right after the Mickey fiasco. I’m so naïve I should be locked up for my own good.”
“It’s not your fault. We can’t enjoy life if all we do is look for the bad in it. I suspect you’ll soon have something to make you appreciate life more.”
“Come on, Ariel. That’s not fair. Tell me what’s coming.”
“You’ll know soon enough. Now finish eating. I’m putting you in one of the rooms to sleep for a while then taking you to the new place.”
“Alright.” Dez said as she finished eating her food. It sucked to have a family of women that had foreseeing dreams, but never told you anything.
Ariel took her to a guest room so she could sleep. Once she settled in bed, it was amazing how everything came crashing down on her. Sleep came swiftly. It seemed like she had just went to sleep when there was a knock on the door.
Peeking in, it was Ariel. “Hello. You’ve slept four hours. I thought you might want to get up to see your new place now.”
“You were right. Let me take a shower and dress.”
“No problem. We’ll eat lunch before we leave.” Ariel offered as she turned to leave.
Dez hurried to get her shower done so she could dress. Her stomach rumbled causing her to wonder what lunch would be. Once she was ready, she headed out of the room. Ariel was in the kitchen nook with food on the table.
“We have Mexican food today. I know how you love nachos supreme.”
“I do.” Dez said as she sat down then began eating. Ariel’s cook made a special nacho supreme where layers of chips were alternated with layers of Spanish rice, refried beans, enchilada meat, and everything was drowned in cheese. “I love this.”
“Me too. It’s a guilty pleasure since I already had lunch.” Ariel giggled.
They ate their fill finishing off what was on their plates. The special fruit punch the cook made was a favorite too. “I guess we’ll go now.” Ariel said as they both took their dishes to the sink. “I think you should follow me there so you can stay if you choose.”
“Okay. Sounds good.” Ariel led the way in her Hummer while Dez followed in her car. They went about five miles down the road Ariel house was reached by. Then they went down a long dirt driveway. The house was a native stone mini-mansion.
“It’s so large.” Dez said as they both stood in front looking at it.
“The price and what was available determined what I could get for you. The back portion could be used for guests or even to rent out at your discretion. It was added as a mother-in-law suite to the main house. It’s a house all by itself. Either a two bedroom or a one bedroom with a large office.”
“Would it be feasible to rent so far from the lake?” Dez questioned.
“I wasn’t thinking of you renting it to tourists. There’s a shortage of rentals in this area. If you wanted to rent short term, I could send you wolves that are relocating to this area.”
“Have someone in mind?”
“I actually do. A family of three is moving here from Blake’s old pack.”
“Okay. Give me a day to get used to the house then I’ll call you to let you know.”
Ariel grinned. “I’ll be waiting for your call. There’s food in the fridge and some clothes in your bedroom. I assumed you would want the master.”
“You really were expecting me, weren’t you?”
“I was. Just remember, there’s nothing we can’t help you through. The clan takes care of its own.” With that mysterious comment, Ariel left. Dez watched her as she drove away.
She turned back to begin checking out the house. Ariel had even turned all the utilities on. Everything looked so cool. It distracted her from her pain for a little while.