The moment Alijah emerged from his shower, I pushed every negative emotion down into the abyss that was my heart. Before I knew it, I was on my feet, running to him, only to be engulfed by his arms.
My name left his lips when I drew myself up to meet with them. A passionate kiss soon followed, incited fully by me. He could barely shake the steaming shower before I was on him, as his skin was hotter because of it, leaving a pleasant feeling on my lips.
Ah... how... No, I have to. I must let go. Keep it to the plan, Rem. Tonight will be the last day for you and me.
I tugged away from my wolf, clasping my hands into his.
"Rem?" He breathed as I led him towards the private spring outside our room before I peeled off his robe.
Trailing kisses down his body, I wanted to memorize every feature he offered.
Even though we woke up together every morning, these past six months weren't enough. I need more!
He met my affections by drawing me up to meet my lips with his before taking off my robe, triggering me to trace my hands up his chest before wrapping my arms around his neck. There, I deepened the connection we were sharing.
My tongue explored his cavity, prompting a small moan to leave his lips. However, nothing ever went to plan with my wolf. The kiss was sweet before he shoved me into the water behind me.
I splashed right into its warm embrace as I found myself under, staring at the surface. It was like a moment to breathe. However, soon, my body flared hotter than the liquid surrounding me.
Stupid… This isn't the moment to waste time!
When I surfaced, I growled at him loudly as he chuckled, dipping his feet into the spring. His tail was slightly wagging, too. I couldn't help but gaze at his hair, which was wet and loose from the shower.
I had always preferred him that way, no matter how majestic and appealing he was to my eyes. It didn't change how he had just handled me.
"Why did you do that for?" I grumbled, glowering at him.
His eyes narrowed for a moment, freezing me right where I was.
Crap, do you suspect me? Or is it something else? I…
He was always keen to discover my turmoil before I knew it existed. Somehow, he knew when I was jealous, angry, or sad, but I wanted to keep it to myself this time.
Please, just one last night with you is all I want.
All I needed was closure to let him go when we saved Lilith from Edna's grip.
"Well, you tried to take a dip into a lava yesterday. So, I thought maybe water would suffice your habit of falling from places," Alijah smirked playfully, leaving me to grumble under my breath.
Oh… It's because of yesterday's debacle.
I was a klutz and careless, but I didn't want our few last memories to be involved in a fight, as they were about to be.
How do I avoid… No, I just need to act like myself before you notice something wrong.
I wanted to avoid discussing the ritual and the potential of his old flame coming into the picture until I had to let go for real.
After all, this is all a rumor.How I wish it would stay like that.
"It's fine! I'm fine. You were there to save me, Alijah-tan." I smiled, hoping he would leave it at that.
Instead of letting me lead him out of the situation, his eyes shimmered brightly as a frown formed on his lips.
Crap… Have you been thinking about it this whole time?
By now, he had gotten used to my nickname, and it barely bothered him anymore. Although every time it rolled out of my tongue, I could see his eyes twitch.
"Hah, you're a moron. Yes, I was there, but what if I had looked away for a moment? Rem, you could've been..." He winced, trailing off.
Oh no… I…
I returned to him, pulling myself out of the water to sit beside him. Polished rocks surrounded the spring, making for perfect seats.
You really care for me in some way to express it like this.
Grabbing onto his hand, I tugged it to my cheek, rejoicing in this one moment that he was mine alone.
Ah... this joy… I'll miss it soon.
"You still would've saved me, even in all the scenarios the dreaded ifs will bring." I simpered, prompting his crimson eyes to gloss before dropping his forehead on my shoulder.
Steadily, his arms wrapped around my waist, releasing a heavy sigh from his lips.
"I can't lose you, Rem." Alijah breathed, voice trembling.
Those words... Ah… You probably mean them now, but they will be invalid once you see her. But… you mean them now!
This wolf didn't want to lose me, making me euphoric.
It's probably because of the bond, but I… I want to believe it's because of me.
It would've been enough if I had conquered a piece of his heart.
Hey, think of me every now and then, okay?
"You'll never lose me, Alijah," I reassured, tugging him to meet my gaze.
I knew full well that if he wanted to fuck, even after he had Lilith, I would probably gladly spread my legs for him.
What a disgusting woman I've become.
Probably the worst kind, but I also knew he wasn't that type of man. No, unlike me, he would be faithful to his true love. I lost count of how many women threw themselves at him when we got to the places we visited.
They sought Lycans as lovers since they were 'great' in bed. Their stamina was outstanding compared to most other races when it came to sexual activities. The suitors seeking him didn't have advances in romance as they sought a fling for fun.
Even though our physical relationship started because of a mistake, Alijah never once accepted any offers for a good time from anyone else. He was fully faithful to me, and that caused me to lose myself in bliss when a lady asked my wolf why he was rejecting her offer of a fun night.
His response was one to behold.
"I already have someone. A skank won't please me as much as my girl will." He huffed.
This happened when I grabbed bags of famous chips to munch on from a shop. Somehow, he avoided getting slapped, but the lady called him a few things back. That was in our last village, out of Niamoor.
I want that person to be me, but you probably hold me out of convenience rather than affection.
In comparison to his love for Lilith, I was a pastime. Not wanting to drown in those thoughts, I kissed him again, only for him to respond by pulling me onto his lap, leaving me to straddle him as I focused on the tango of our soft, spongy muscles.
One of his hands traveled to my crotch, making me flinch when he pinched my bell. A whine left me, allowing saliva to drip down my chin. He licked the trail up my chin until sealing my lips with his again.
Holding the back of my head, he caressed my vulva before invading my walls soon after. Mewls escaped me as he kissed me feverously, prompting my mind to muddle as always while in his arms. I wanted this moment to stop, but time waited for no one.
This will be one last memory… one last fuck… one last love. I wish to do everything I can for you on this one night I have left as your substitute lover.
His fingers sent pleasure through my body, triggering me to lean towards him. Knowing this was the last time, I felt bolder than ever before. Clasping onto his member with my hands, I stroked him for the first time since we had started.
I always tried to keep my hands to myself, but I would be selfish this night. A nervous chuckle left his lips, tugging away from our kiss as saliva dripped down his chin, darting his eyes toward where I had him.
"Rem, stroke me harder." He breathed as I did, just as he wanted.
Even though I was clumsy, a moan left his lips, giving me a glorious reward that made me even more ballsy. His kisses had left me with barely any air to find, but how his eyes were scrunched up and his rapid breathing made me desire much more.
How I wish you'd always gaze at me like hearts are coming out of you. Ah… I want to make a mess out of you.
"Can I?" I asked, pumping him faster as his hips bucked towards me.
Alijah tilted his head, a bit confused by what I had said. A playful smile rose on his lips soon after, though. He was already guessing what I desired but wanted me to say it clearly.
"Can you what, Rem?" Alijah murmured, grabbing my hand that ravished him and eyeing me down.
From the tip of his hardened member, I could see clear liquid building up. Before I could say anything, though, he tugged his fingers out of my depth as he leaned to lick my lips. A soft gasp left me when he trailed kisses down my chin and onto my bosom.
Once there, he suckled onto my little nobs as if he were trying to milk me again. I traced my fingers over the back of his head while my back arched because of his hand trailing behind it. He wasn't giving me a break to collect my thoughts.
I could feel his fangs graze the skin of my breast with every suction from his lips. However, the sensation of his saliva on them was much more alluring. Even though they were sharp, he never sunk them into me as he had done in Wyatt's cabin.
Is that only reserved for Lilith?
It was a stupid thought, as she couldn't heal like me. No matter what popped into my mind, it didn't stop the desire to be marked by him, but that was something I wouldn't ask him to do. No, I sought to do something else this time, but nothing would stop me.
"Alijah, can I make love to you?"