SWNOVELS Chapter 33
Chapter 33
Willow
In the gentle embrace of slumber I languidly shifted, drawing comfort from the delightful warmth enveloping me. It was an embrace so reassuring that I yearned to immerse myself further, to dissolve into its familiar, inviting embrace. Amidst this comforting cocoon, an unmistakable masculine scent mingled with the familiar warmth, wafting up to greet my senses. Gradually, I roused from my somnolent state, my gaze meeting the blurry apparition of Reuben’s countenance. With a series of deliberate blinks, clarity seeped into my vision, revealing his peaceful repose; his eyes gently shut, deeply ensconced in slumber.
Our faces were in such close proximity that the slightest movement on my part threatened an inadvertent meeting of our l*ps.
Stationary and contemplative, I directed my gaze–upward, registering the unfamiliarity of my surroundings. I was in Reuben’s bed. How had circumstances conspired to place me in this condition with him?
As I tried to piece together the events of the previous night, my mind felt like a foggy puzzle that was missing crucial pieces. However, when my gaze locked onto Reuben’s l*ps, the memories flooded back. I remembered him rushing to the riverbank to rescue me, escorting me back to the sanctuary of the Emerald Bright Pack, then enveloping my cold shaking form with his warmth. I hesitated, pausing in my recollection as my mind touched upon the segment where he stripped me, leaving me bare as we shared the warmth of his b*dy. My pulse quickened at the recollection of the fervent heat that coursed between us. His lustful eyes held the depths of his desires as he warmed me with his b*dy heat. Just thinking about his self control from the previous night when it came to his lust for me, drew my attention subconsciously to his crimson–hued l*ps.
I found myself compelled to graze my fingertips over my own lower l*p, still tender from the lingering imprint of his k*ss.
He had k*ssed me.
Not once, but twice throughout the night. Then to make matters worse I could not resist it even though I did not k*ss back. After six long years, I was once again back in his
arms.
The memory of our n*ked bodies tucked beneath this blanket brought back the vivid recollection of Reuben’s arousal from the previous night, his desire to be intimate with me. Even in the throes of undeniable desire, he refrained from laying a finger upon me
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after my refusal. His self control surprised and attracted me for some reason.
I couldn’t resist the impulse to lift my hand and brush a fingertip over Reuben’s eyelashes. The contrast between the Reuben I knew from six years ago and the person laying before me now was surprising.
How profoundly he had transformed over these six years? If this were the Reuben I knew six years ago, he would have employed any means necessary to coax my compliance whether it was pushing me, cajoling me, or manipulating me to have a S*x with him but this time…
“He accepted his punishment,” Ceri’s voice reverberated within the recesses of my mind, her words resonating with my thoughts.
My heart raced hearing her words. Reuben was never one to concede fallibility or entertain the notion of making mistakes, let alone accept a punishment. Yet, last night, he acquiesced. He cradled me in his arms, exposed and vulnerable, yet abstained from any S*xual advances, embracing me solely to impart warmth upon my chilled form.
The boundaries between being a married couple and lovers had blurred for Reuben and I long ago, especially after we learned we were mates. Our n*ked entwined bodies. throughout the night had become our version of a marriage bed, his whispered intimate confessions served as our vows. The warmth radiating from his b*dy had woven itself into my very being, creating an addiction that persisted even after six years apart.
Throughout our time together, there had rarely been a day when we refrained from physical proximity. Our hands seemed to have a mind of their own, seeking each other out instinctively. However, this time despite the familiarity and history between us, he respected my refusal and kept his hands to himself. It was a departure from our usual closeness, a testament to his restraint and respect for my boundaries at that moment.
My fingers, seemingly guided by some subconscious impulse, grazed his long beautiful lashes. Suddenly, his eyes shot open, catching me off guard. Startled, I withdrew my hand but his swift grip captured my wrist midway.
“Where did you learn this bad habit of touching me in sleep, Willow?” His voice, slow and seductive, penetrated the air as his gaze bore into mine.
“I… I was just…” I bit my l*p, unable to think of an excuse. I did not know why I touched. him either.
A small smile appeared on Reuben’s l*ps as he rubbed his nose against mine softly, “Do you want me to die of morning hardness?” he whispered.
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His mention of “morning hardness” brought a sudden awareness to the firm presence pressing that had been against my belly since the beginning. My face flushed crimson. in realization. “I… I’m sorry,” I stammered, quickly averting my eyes in embarrassment.
Wait a minute! Why was I apologizing and feeling guilty for his hardness? Ceri suddenly shot me a meaningful look at this thought. As I pondered this, I could not help but wonder was he awake all along? Had he merely closed his eyes, waiting to see how I would react?
Reuben chuckled warmly, pulling me into a tight embrace. “It’s alright, you can try out every possible bad habit on me one by one. Your ‘torture‘ brings me pleasure too,” he teased, lowering his face to nibble softly on my flushed ear.
Unexpectedly, a soft moan sl*pped passed my l*ps, eliciting a reflexive flinch, and a rush of embarrassment. I glanced at him with wide eyes, cursing myself for sounding so needy and explicit. Shit, I hadn’t meant to reveal that side of myself. His smile in response to my reaction only deepened the redness stealing over my cheeks. He still knew exactly how to find my weak points even after all this time. A mere nip from him sent a flood of sparks through my entire b*dy especially between my legs, increasing my achiness of my wet channel.
This man… he was intentionally turning me on!
“I… I should go,” I stammered, attempting to push him away, feeling a surge of panic that he might notice my arousal.
“No, you’ll get cold, he pulled me back, refusing to release his tight hold on me. Ceri got lost in his embrace, relishing the attention of our mate, I however felt a conflicting rush of sensations. My n*pples responded to the contact with his bare chest, stiffening at the touch. I bit down on my li
trying to suppress the forbidden sensations and my rising arousal.
“I’m really fine now, I should go,” I insisted, squirming in his grasp, urgency pushing me to escape the room before things escalated.
“Shh… His sudden movement caught me off guard as he gently pressed me back onto the bed, his b*dy hovering over mine, maintaining the closeness between us. “It’s not something you or I can decide, Willow,” he murmured, tucking my hair behind my ear. The warmth of his touch a shiver down my spine, his gaze locked onto mine, observing my every reaction as our bodies remained intimately entwined.
Then who gets to decide?” I asked, averting my gaze from his, feeling the intensity of his presence combine with the awareness of every curve and contour that our close proximity allowed him to feel.
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A knock on the door broke the charged atmosphere, as Mia’s voice filled the room, “Alpha, it’s Mia. You called for me?”
Startled, I became acutely aware of our n*kedness, feeling like I had been caught in the act while Reuben remained unfazed. “Why did you call her?” I questioned, shooting a disapproving glance at him. Calm as ever, he rose from my b*dy then from the bed. Panicking, I hastily pulled the blanket over my chest, sitting up on the bed.
“Don’t worry, the doors are locked,” he chuckled, tossing one of his clean white shirts at my head. I looked at his shirt for a second then realized it was the shirt that I had gifted him for graduation. He… he still had it?
“Wear it for now,” he playfully ruffled my hair, reminiscent of the way he used to treat me when we first met eleven years ago. My hands paused before I could pull the shirt over my head, the tips of my ears turning red at the familiar gesture. Back when we were together he had acted like my guardian, treating me delicately, and my feeling couldn’t help but be stirred by his nostalgic behavior once again. It made:
tingle.
my heart
“Stop it…” I began, pushing his hand away and gazed up at him with a serious expression. “I haven’t failed to notice how handsy you’ve been all morning, I gave him a serious look. “Have you misunderstood something? Just because I slept with you last night doesn’t mean you can-
“Can not what?” he interrupted, leaning down and silencing me with a sudden, passionate k*ss. I gasped in surprise, my eyes widening as he deepened the k*ss, leaving me breathless before gently breaking it.
“Don’t threaten to snatch something away that is already mine, Willow,” he whispered, his thumb possessively rubbing my lower l*p. His eyes burned with desire as he continued, “You know how easily I am provoked, right?” I stared into his intense gaze as my breath caught in my throat, uncertain of his cryptic words. “Put the shirt on, opening the door,” he stated, withdrawing his hand and heading towards the door.
I am
I sat there buttoning the shirt still processing the intensity of the moment and meaning behind his words as he opened the door for Mia.
“Check her,” Reuben ordered Mia, prompting her to approach me. However, my attention was drawn to the wide–open door, through which Ella had passed with another pack member. Her eyes locked on the scene, me in Reuben’s shirt with messy bedding tucked around me and Reuben halfway dressed in front of the wardrobe. She paused abruptly as I witnessed a pinched expression on her face.
“How are you feeling, Willow?” Mia’s inquiry grabbed my attention.
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“I’m fine.” I replied with a smile, glancing back at the now–empty doorway where Ella had vanished.
“Hmm… I doubt it. Mia murmured while checking my eyes. “Are you feeling weak?”
“Yes, a little,” I shyly admitted. Reuben, who had been standing by the wardrobe, immediately glanced in my direction.
“Why is she weak?” Reuben frowned, walking back to the bed.
“She seems to be skipping meals, Alpha” Reuben’s eyes immediately snapped back to me which I intentionally ignored. He used to become brutishly overbearing when it came to my meals whenever I skipped them. Even six years later, I could feel the same intensity in his gaze over the matter.
A sense of panic rose in my heart, I felt that If I did not give a proper explanation allowing Reuben to fully grasp the situation that he was going to do something crazy over this trivial matter. So I replied to Mia, “I’ve been engrossed in my designs and projects, so I didn’t pay much attention to eating, but I’ll-”
“Let’s keep it brief. What needs to be done now?” Reuben cut in, redirecting his focus to Mia. I couldn’t help but glare at him.
Mia stood up from the bed, answering him. “It’s not a serious situation, Alpha. She simply needs to eat properly and rest for a day or two without stressing herself with work or anything else. It would be best for her to stay in bed as much as possible…” “That’s impossible!” I interjected, resisting the idea of being confined to a bedroom. “It is possible, and I will make it happen,” Reuben countered. “I will take care of her myself for the next two days.”
“That’s great! If the Alpha is going to take care of Willow, then I believe she will be fine. Please excuse me then,” Mia exited the room, winking at me before closing the door behind her. Wait! Did she get the wrong idea about me spending last night with Reuben?
Taking a deep breath, I glanced at Reuben, “What do you mean you will take care of
me?”
He approached me and explained, “It means you’re not leaving this room until you have regained your strength.”
I stared at him in disbelief. “What are you-”
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“Don’t get out of bed, you need to rest if you want to leave this room, Willow. Or is it that you’ve become addicted to my warmth and want to sleep with me every day?” a playful smile curled at his l*ps.
“Nonsense!” I snapped, my cheeks burning.
“If not, then obey,” he chuckled.
“There’s no way I can rest. I can pause my work, but I have to take care of Wyatt and Lori,” I murmured.
“Don’t worry about them. I’ll take care of our children and everything else,” Reubent assured me, sitting on the bed beside me and grabbing an orange for a bowl of fruit.
“You’ll take care of the children?” I couldn’t help but softly laugh. “You can’t handle them. You’ve only ever been around them while they were being cute. When you experience their mischievous natures, taking care of them like I do, you’ll go shook my head, drawing my legs close to my chest.
mad,” I
“Well, I want to go mad,” Reuben muttered, his focus on peeling the orange. I paused, sensing the pain in his heart through our mate bond. “I want to see my children’s naughtiness and take care of them, he continued, his voice filled with a subdued emotion. He placed a piece of orange gently in my hand. “I want to feel like a father,” he confessed, slowly meeting my gaze, his finger hooking with mine, “I want to get back. everything I’ve lost during that last six years.”
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