The Supreme Alpha

Author's note: This is from Seraphina's point of view

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Lazarus turned to me. "Tell me, princess, how is Aldus allowing this charade to go on? Love doesn't mean anything if it will take you to your grave early. Don't you see that this halfling will harm you no matter how your little experiment ends? Even if he doesn't sink his fangs into your throat the moment his feral wolf awakens, he will put a big target on your back and someone will get you eventually."

I knew that Lazarus was right.

Everything he said was correct, yet wrong at the same time.

Lazarus knew that I blew up half of the villa because I heard that Duke fathered a child and is about to marry Magda. He knew that Duke grew up sheltered and ignorant. He knew that Duke's background will bring us troubles.

But Lazarus didn't know that for the last eleven years, Duke was the only one who made me truly happy. When everyone shunned me, Duke was there to give me a reason to wake up in the morning. My classmates looked down on me because my family's background was not flashy enough, but Duke looked at me like I am the most important girl in the world… and he still looks at me in such a way. And that's the only thing that matters.

There was no way I will turn my back on Duke and this happiness we have. Actually, if there is a time limit and it will be over soon, shouldn't I be clinging more onto Duke?

I wondered, would Lazarus say those words if he knew me before I became Aldus's daughter?

Was he my friend, concerned about my safety?

Was he ever my friend?

I will never get answers to those questions.

Duke turned to me. "We are done talking to this dog. Even if he begs me I will not have anything to do with him. Out of my consideration for you, I won't start a fight, but I don't guarantee what will happen the next time."

To be honest, I was surprised that Duke didn't explode into a fight already. Lazarus was pushing his buttons expertly and hitting him where it hurts.

I couldn't imagine fears that Lazarus's words invoked in Duke, but I knew that Duke put me first. He always did.

I placed my hand over Duke's and gave him a squeeze. "Give me a moment."

"I'm not leaving.", Duke said right away. "Not without you."

"That's fine.", I assured him and turned to Lazarus. "You make all this sound like it's for my good. I am touched by your concern, Laz. However, I am aware of the risks, and I want the liberty to decide if I will be with Mateo or not. My father respects that and I hope you can do the same. I can accept that we disagree on some points, but if the respect is lacking, that's a different story."

I stood up and Duke followed my lead.

"Laz, if you are concerned that Mateo's wolf will sink his fangs into my throat when he awakens, I suggest you come and protect me. We are here talking because I believe you are the only one who can resist his command with enough strength to make a difference. Related to the position of an Elder, if you were serious about it, I'm sure we can come to some agreement. If Mateo ends up forming a pack, as an inexperienced werewolf, he will need a board of Elders to guide him, and we will be honored that someone as powerful and as knowledgeable as you is willing to offer his assistance. Think about it and let me know. You have three days."

With that, Duke and I walked out of the restaurant, leaving Lazarus behind.

Duke didn't say anything when we entered the car and I told Mitch to take us to a hotel.

Yes, our home was less than an hour away, but I didn't want to allow this stiffening silence to evolve into a monster we can't control.

Duke and I needed privacy to talk and disperse any negativity that came out of this so-called date with Lazarus that was anything other than a date.

I puffed my cheeks in frustration while thinking that since this date was ruined, there was a chance that Lazarus will want a re-do. Darn it!

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In the hotel…

We entered the room and Duke was still silent. I waited for him to talk.

With every passing moment, my anxiety swelled.

Was he thinking about backing out from waking up his wolf? Probably.

That was not a big deal. With or without his wolf, I love him equally.

But what if he was thinking about leaving me? I already lost him, more than once, and I was not willing to go through that again.

Yes, Duke promised to stay by my side, no matter what, but I was also aware that he will do anything to keep me safe. What if one is against the other? Which one will he choose?

Maybe Lazarus was right and staying with Mateo will lead me to my grave early, but life without Mateo didn't make any sense.

Unsure what to do, I had to try something… I knew that I feel most at ease when we embrace each other. Skin-to-skin contact is the best, but just getting naked didn't seem appropriate so I dashed into the bathroom and started filling the tub with warm water.

Duke didn't resist as I undressed him, and he absentmindedly sat into the tub.

I removed my clothes swiftly and joined him.

I sat in the warm water facing him and I inched closer until my legs wrapped around his waist.

Duke pulled me into his embrace and let out a long breath that seeped into my scalp.

"What are you thinking, Duke?", I asked.

He moved his head to look at me. "Are you still calling me, Duke?"

I smiled. "Of course. No matter if you are Drago or Mateo, a human, a werewolf, or anything in-between, you will always be my Duke."

"How can you look at me so lovingly if you know that I could lead to your death?"

I knew it. He really hit rock bottom.

Damn it, Lazarus!

But Duke was cheering for me so many times and this was my time to support him.

"We don't know what tomorrow brings, Duke. But I know that today I am happy because I am with you, and I wouldn't want it any other way. No matter what anyone says, I am confident that we are meant to be together because only with you, I feel at peace and when we are apart, my soul cries for you."

"I am sorry, Serina…", he said, and the air was stuck in my throat as I waited for him to continue. "I hope that one day you will be able to forgive me for this selfish decision but…"

"Don't!", I exclaimed and clung onto him with all my might. "You worry that you might kill me in the future, but if you leave me now, I will die for certain from heartbreak."

"I'm not leaving you, love…", he murmured close to my ear and my head snapped up as I observed him in confusion.

"I said that I'm selfish because I can't leave you.", he said with a smile, and I wanted to smack him.

"You prick!", I seethed. "How dare you toy with me like that?"

Duke chuckled. "I told you, I am selfish." His expression turned serious. "I can do anything, Serina, and I will do anything to be with you because I will never leave you and if my wolf has different ideas, I will fight him for it until he gives up."

"I know you will." I really did.  "Kiss me, Duke…", I demanded. "Kiss me and make love to me until we both collapse."

Duke grabbed my buttocks and pulled me closer to him.

I gasped when I felt his erection pressing at the cradle of my thighs and my hips moved as I started grinding myself on him.

Duke smirked. "You want my cock into your pussy?"

I cringed at his naughty talk, but it still turned me on. It was graphic, just like the image it created in my mind.

Duke gripped my hips and pushed me away. "You want it? You need to say it."

I couldn't believe this. "Say, what?"

"Say what you want, love. Say that you want my... cock... in... your... pussy."

I gulped a mouthful of air, and he smirked, silently challenging me.

Ah! He wanted me to talk naughty. "Uhm… make love to me."

"No.", He said curtly and grabbed the edge of the tub, pulling himself out.

I nearly toppled backward, and his erection waved in front of my face as I grabbed his thighs to prevent him from leaving the tub.

He looked down at me and he saw the moment when I licked my lips. I really wanted to take him into my mouth.

With one hand I swiftly grabbed his erection and started pumping slowly.

"Do you want me to say it, or can I just do this?"

I licked his slit that was salty with precum, and he hissed when I sucked him into my mouth.

I was eager to taste his release, but he pulled away and scooped me into his arms.

Duke grinned. "You will come first, my love."

I had no objections to that.

Duke tossed me on the bed, not caring that we are getting everything wet, and I didn't care about it either when he buried his face between my legs.

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