Lyra's POV
Shock first came to my mind while I remained frozen stiff at the feeling of this stranger's lips snatching mine. Confusion came after slowly processing what was going on.
But once I felt his soft lips, I was almost in complete surrender, allowing all the tension of my body to be released at his mercy.
This man—no, this m-monster—kissed me, desired me with the way his hand caressed my nape while he deepened the kiss.
And I allowed it.
My eyes widened from his warmth as his experienced lips devouring mine gave me a foreign heat that was about to be released.
"Hng!"
I gave a small gasp but it gave him an opportunity to slide his tongue between my parted lips, exploring the caverns of my mouth. I felt his playing around my tongue, enticing me. It only made me release throaty mewls and it encouraged him to deepen this French kiss.
Ah, fuck it.
I gave up. I returned the kiss, fighting for dominance and I felt the faint delight hearing him groan from my inexperience.
But he refused to cave in. His teeth bit my tongue and I stiffened, moaning at the slight stinging pain before he sucked it with his mouth.
Oh fuck, what was this feeling? Th-this wasn't normal, is it?
Loosening his grasp on my nape, my head shifted aside, breaking the kiss as I choked out of breath before I started panting.
"T-That is h-hot…"
I blushed, ashamed at my admittance. Yet, I was infuriated as I gave him my deadliest glare. The man only stared with an indescribable expression.
"Get off me!" I yelled and before my hands attempted to push him off, he grabbed one of my wrists. "D-don't touch me, you hear?!"
It was a weak attempt to hide my weakness.
My body froze on spot. His eyes–crimson red from this strange phenomena of the Red Moon, stared coldly yet I could see a hint of lust glimmering on those domineering eyes.
"Tell me, have you eaten the berries there at the buffet table?"
"No?" Confused with this question, I answered instinctively.
He smirked. "Then, you are not intoxicated. The berries are meant for humans who are not affected by the Red Moon." His hold on me tightened. "You are indeed my fated mate."
"Fated…what now?"
He stared at me with an indescribable expression.
"We'll continue this in private," he uttered and my heart raced from both fear and my unusual attraction to his handsome face.
Oh no.
I immediately shook my head but the man pulled my wrist, dragging me away from the function room.
"No!" I screamed. "I don't want this, please!" If I struck him, would he bare his fangs and maul my neck? I didn't want to provoke such a beast!
Wait, he wasn't as muscular as a wolf, he wasn't a dwarf or god–forbid an ogre…so what was he?
What kind of monster is he?
I scanned around the room and the whole scene was more of a porn fest.
None were paying attention to my wails for help as even the humans like the hotel staff were now joining this frenzied lust.
Even at this fancy hotel, no one batted an eye on the helpless.
This place was no different from Slumber Hound City.
We headed to the small spiral staircase heading to the huge VIP lounge booths.
W-wait a second. If he was from there, would that mean he was a big shot Alpha like Nolan Bates? What was he going to do with a human like me?
Different morbid scenarios flashed through my mind and I was feeling light-headed from the anxiety in each agonizing step.
As we reached the top, a man in a black suit turned to us, visibly confused after looking at me.
"Sir?"
"Move aside."
He blinked. "This is reserved by Alpha—"
He shot him a glare and he cut his words immediately. Pursing his lips, he stepped sideways for us to enter.
"As you wish, my lord."
He grunted as he pulled me inside the VIP room and all I could do was silently pray that I had an opportunity to escape.
As we entered the room, the stranger shoved me to a King-sized bed. My body immediately relaxed to experience a comfortable feeling of its cushion for the first time.
But I didn't have the time to enjoy the feeling as I immediately scurried until my back was leaning against the bedpost.
My eyes widened with fear as he crawled in bed as well.
"Listen, you won't gain anything from sleeping with me! I h-have a husband!"
"You are a virgin, aren't you? Your blood smells like one." There was amusement in his tone.
My cheeks turned a darker shade of red. "Then, my point hasn't changed. You gained nothing from fucking me!"
"But I do, human," he snarled as his face was inches closer to mine. "I've been searching for you all this time."
"What d-do you mean?"
Seeing those red eyes filled with lust frightened me. I immediately jolted to release his hold but he wouldn't budge. His hands were now sliding through my shoulders, trapping me in place. "Enough talk," he growled. "Don't test my patience anymore for I've been waiting for decades to finally mark you."
Decades…what? Seriously, what was this creature talking about?! I'm only fucking 27 years old!
I was more confused with his words as the distance between us was getting smaller while I was distracted.
Unfortunately, the more I dwelled on these confusing thoughts, the more it distracted me from his next plan. He smashed his lips to mine for another round and true to his words, his hands made their way to reach the sleeveless hems and pulling them down from my shoulders.
But I wouldn't fail the second time.
I attempted to push his chin with my hands yet he managed to snatch my wrists with one hand without pulling away. The action only made him press his weight on me, grinding his hipbone on mine.
"You can't escape me, human. You are mine tonight," husky voice uttering in my ear made my body shiver and he went on kissing me again…and again.
Until I melted once more.
Next thing I knew, I wrapped my hands around his neck, returning the kiss.