The Rogue Alpha’s Claim

“Can I sleep here, please?” Ariel asked in a soft voice, afraid that Kane would turn her down. But that was one fear that could never materialize.

However, Kane took some seconds to reply, only because he was still trying to process his thoughts, and Ariel took his silence for rejection. “I promise I will not disturb you. I just had a horrible dream, and I don’t think I can sleep in my room for now. You were the only one I could think of, hence the reason I am here.” The words were pouring out of her mouth like a flowing tap.

Kane, however, was beside himself with joy, unable to contain himself as he heard his mate’s request, and he chuckled, his laughter reaching his mate’s ears.

Ariel scrunched her face in a frown, holding the blanket tighter as she braved herself for a rejection.

“Of course, darling, you don’t need any reason to be here. You are welcome anytime.”

Ariel melted from his kind words, and her lips tugged upwards, revealing a small smile. “Thank you.”

Kane watched as she came towards her, looking much like a lost sheep.

Ariel hurried to the bed, lowering herself onto it. She laid down still, her head facing the ceiling. This was the first time they were actually lying close to each other, and she didn’t know what to make of it.

One thing was sure, they were only going to sleep, nothing else.

“You can relax, Ariel; I am not going to eat you in your sleep, if that is what you are worried about.”

“Hmm.” Ariel turned to face him, her eyes wide open. It wouldn’t be a bad idea if he ate her, though.

It has been too long since she was eaten out, and now she can barely get decent thoughts around him. One would think she was always a horndog.

“Are you comfortable like that, or do you need me to help you with anything else?”

“It is fine; your bed is nice.” Ariel almost facepalmed as she heard what came out of her mouth. What the hell was that? She took her blanket to cover herself, trying to hide her embarrassment, but Kane stopped her.

“I think my blanket would be more comfortable.”

“Alright.” Ariel murmured, agreeing easily. I mean, what more could she say?

They settled into a comfortable silence, and Ariel shut her eyes, the peaceful environment luring her to sleep.

“I am sorry for what I did and what I said to you.”

“Hmm.” Her eyes flew open at the admission, not sure she had just heard him. Maybe her ears were playing tricks with her.

Kane slid his arms under her, pulling her closer. “I should have told you the truth from the onset, and we would have avoided all this, but I just want to apologize for everything. Will you forgive me?” Kane pleaded, nuzzling his mouth close to her body, but she invaded it, her mouth set in a pout.

“That was really rude, though. You shouldn’t have touched my phone without permission, and when I asked, you should have apologized.”

“I know, baby, I know. It is just that I am an alpha, and as cocky as it sounds, it is a big deal. I don’t really apologize; I don’t even think I have. You are the first person I am apologizing to.”

“Err, do you want me to clap for you or give you a medal?” Ariel asked, looking at him through her lashes, and Kane shook his head, amused.

“You are quite funny, darling. But I know I was wrong, and I am apologizing now. Forgive me.” He leaned closer to her, littering kisses on her face, until she squirmed from his hold.

“Ewww, you haven’t even brushed your teeth.” She shifted, trying to invade his touch, but he held her tighter, peppering kisses all over her.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“I won’t stop until you yield.” Kane laughed even as he continued kissing her, this time inching closer to her breast.

“Fine.” Ariel shrieked, unable to contain her laughter again. “You are forgiven.”

Kane raised his head to look at her, his eyebrow raised in question. “No, that wasn’t from your heart. You will have to say, I, Ariel, forgive my love Kane for all his misdoings.”

She rested her head on her palm as she looked at him. “Really? Are you a child or what?”

“Yes, I have to hear it to know you have forgiven me. Else…” Kane’s fingers found the side of her stomach. Ariel didn’t know how he found out she was trickling there, but she burst out in laughter as he began to trickle her.

“Fine.” She whizzed from under him. “No more, you win.” Kane’s lips widened, a smug smile on his face. “The beautiful Ariel forgives her love, Kane, for all his misdoings.”

“Thank you, baby.” He smiled, planting a kiss on her collarbone, and they settled well on the bed. “Let us go to bed; it is still late, and we need to wake up on time.”

“Yea.”

Ariel fell asleep in Kane’s warm embrace, and that was the best sleep she had ever had in a long time.

***

Ariel woke up to a rather lonely bed-no surprise there; Kane was probably the busiest person she knew; hence, it was justified-the sun shining brightly on her face, the birds chirping sweetly in their trees, or maybe it was just her imagination.

She shook her limb in a full stretch, a wide smile on her face. His bed was the most comfortable she had ever slept on, and she never wanted to leave it again.

She reluctantly left the bed, her eyes catching the bright neon stick note on the nightstand. As usual, her curiosity won over, and she picked it up.

‘Hey baby, I believe you had a good rest. You look so beautiful in your sleep that I was afraid to wake you up. I figured out you might be hungry, so I made breakfast for you. Be careful; I may have added a bit of a love portion. Kane.’

A soft blush crept up her neck, painting her face with a gentle warmth as she stared at the beautiful penmanship. She read the letter again and again until she could recite it offhand.

Who knew Kane could be so romantic?

She hopped all the way to his kitchen, and she returned back, balancing the tray of breakfast made with love in her hands.

And just for show, she took a picture of the tray and sent it to Kane with the caption, ‘I will eat it in love.’

I guess this relationship thing isn’t so bad. Ariel mused as she took a bite of the pancake.

Maybe it was because it was Kane, but that was the best breakfast she had ever had.

***

Ariel made her way to the training room, her feet light on the ground as she walked.

Today was going to be a good day; she could feel it in her bones. Or maybe not…

“I hate her so much; she is such a whore, a fucking whore. She is so pathetic that she seduced my alpha, and now she is acting all high and mighty…”

Ariel didn’t need a soothsayer to tell her that they were talking about her. She was grateful for the fact that the training room had a transparent door, and she could see the lady that was yapping her mouth.

Ariel opened the door gently, white with rage, but she held on, letting it fuel her as she marched towards the person.

Thwack!

Her palm connected to the lady’s cheeks squarely, the sound echoing through the room and driving fear in the hearts of everyone that stood there.

The lady held her face in disbelief, unable to fathom what had just happened, but Ariel’s didn’t give her any breathing space.

“What did you call me?”

The yapper was tempted to say something in retaliation, but she was well aware of what Kane would do, and she swallowed her words. “Nothing,”

Thwack!

“Say it to my face!”

There was no response from the lady, and Ariel struck the reddened cheek with a resounding slap, not caring for the pain it caused her.

“I thought you were a werewolf. You should have a good sense of smell, and you should know when he did fuck me.”

Thwack!

This time, she put all her strength into it, and it landed with a sickening smack. So hard that the lady’s head was snapping back with the force.

“I know you don’t like me, but I can assure you that Kane will never like you.” Ariel said each word to her face slowly, taunting her. “You can do whatever you like, but you will NEVER GET HIM!”

And that was the straw that broke the camel’s back.